Winter Activities & Snow Play in Flagstaff

Skiing & Snowboarding

arizona snowbowl

Arizona Snowbowl is the center of Flagstaff's winter sports. It may not be a big resort, but it does provide a lot of vertical terrain and a ton of enjoyment for Arizona locals. Lift tickets are actually quite affordable if you purchase a season pass in advance or even a day lift ticket in advance. The prices tend to increase as you get closer to the date you'd like to ski or ride the resort, weekends, and holidays, so buy early if you have the chance. Arizona Snowbowl offers everything from true beginner to a few expert runs. But even the more advanced skiers and snowboarders can enjoy tree runs and amazing backcountry terrain with the proper experience, knowledge, skills, tools, and gear.

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Sledding & Tubing

Wondering where to take the kids sledding or tubing in Arizona? Or maybe you're just looking for a great place the whole family can enjoy playing in the snow, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and even making snowmen! Here's our mot current guide to sledding, tubing and snow play in Arizona, but be smart and check each snow play area's website or telephone hotline for an up-to-date snow report, road conditions, and news on closures and special events.

Flagstaff sledding and winter recreation map Click to download full map from City of Flagstaff

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Snowshoeing, Snow Biking & Cross Country Skiing

Snowshoeing is a fun activity for the whole family! It can be free if you have your own snowshoes, or you can go to Arizona Nordic Village and experience the best of snowshoeing in Flagstaff. There you can rent snowshoes, snow bikes, cross-country skis then go explore over miles of trails and even spend the night in a yurt! This is an incredible experience for families or small groups of friends.

Cross country skiing at Arizona Nordic Village

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Flag Tag AZ

Grab a high-tech vest and laser tag gun and explore FlagTagAZ’s multi-level, black-lit, interactive laser tag arena. Or channel your inner lumberjack and try your hand at axe throwing. With arcade games and a pizza cafe, FlagTagAZ specializes in serving your needs for food and fun. They love to host families, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, non-profit, and corporate groups. Knife throwing at FlagTagAZ is an exciting new way to safely test your object flinging abilities. You can also enjoy a drink as they are now serving beer, wine, and mead. Located on the west side of Flagstaff with plenty of parking available for cars or even tour buses. The spacious facility can host groups of up to 150 people.

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IMAX Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center

Located 1 mile from the National Park South Rim Entrance. Go beyond the rim in the spectacular IMAX adventure film shown on a 6-story high screen. The Visitor Center also includes Pink Jeep Tours, Pizza Hut Express and the world famous National Geographic Store.

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Cabins & Yurts At AZ Nordic Village

Stay in a yurt or cabin at the AZ Nordic Village, a premier outdoor recreation destination just north of Flagstaff. Perfectly situated in the cool pine and aspen forests at 8,000 ft of elevation between Flagstaff and Grand Canyon National Park, the Village offers rustic cabin and yurt rentals year-round, and summer campsites that are RV-friendly. Frontcountry yurts and cabins are available for those seeking easy access, and five backcountry yurts offer solitude and natural settings with more comforts than a typical backpacking adventure. Many miles of hiking and biking trails leave right from the Village, and there are numerous other activities nearby, including the Lava River Cave, Red Mountain, Arizona Snowbowl, the Arizona National Scenic Trail, and many other hiking and biking trails.

In the winter season, the Arizona Nordic Village hosts a groomed trail system for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and fatbiking. Over 20 miles of trails offer opportunities for everybody to have a winter adventure!