Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resorts

What Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resorts does

Boston Mills Brandywine (BMBW) operates two connected ski areas — Boston Mills in Peninsula, OH and Brandywine in Sagamore Hills, OH — located approximately five minutes apart inside the Cuyahoga Valley National Park area near Cleveland and Akron. The resorts were founded in 1963 as competing properties and are now owned and operated by Vail Resorts Management Company, a subsidiary of NYSE-listed Vail Resorts (MTN). The combined physical footprint is 88 acres of skiable terrain across 18 trails and 15 lifts, with a 264 ft vertical drop, 871 ft summit elevation, three terrain parks, 100% snowmaking coverage, night skiing from 3 PM, and the Polar Blast Snow Tubing Park, which is described as Northeast Ohio's largest tubing facility. The Tiger trail at Boston Mills is marketed as the steepest pitch in Ohio.

The core product surface spans lift access (daily lift tickets, night tickets, Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Ohio Pass, Epic Day Pass, and military/discover passes), ski and snowboard instruction (group, private, adaptive 3trackers, seasonal programs, ski racing, and Slope Days after-school ski school), equipment rentals and Wintersteiger-anchored tuning services, on-mountain F&B (four cafes/bars), retail (Slopeside Retail Shop and The Park Supply), group programs, and gift cards. The technology layer is standard for a Vail property: RFID lift tickets, the My Epic mobile app for mobile passes, interactive trail maps, stats, and Find My Friends, plus Epic Mountain Rewards, which delivers 20% off food, lessons, and rentals to pass holders.

BMBW runs a direct-to-consumer GTM: lift tickets, passes, rentals, lessons, and tubing are sold through bmbw.com, EpicPass.com, the My Epic app, and on-site ticket windows, with a dedicated group-sales team for corporate, youth, and college bookings. Season passes (Epic Pass, Epic Local, Ohio Pass) provide a subscription-style recurring revenue stream, while daily lift tickets, Epic Day Pass, tubing, rentals, lessons, F&B, retail, and tuning drive transactional revenue. Customer segments are diversified across families, beginners, working adults seeking night skiing, intermediate/advanced skiers, children/youth, and groups/organizations, with no single concentrated customer anchor.

Name

Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resorts

Legal name

Vail Resorts Management Company

Website

https://bmbw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Boston Mills Brandywine operates two connected Ohio ski resorts — Boston Mills and Brandywine — owned by Vail Resorts, serving Cleveland/Akron families, beginners, advanced skiers, and groups with lift access, lessons, rentals, snow tubing, F&B, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Snow Tubing, Sledding & Winter Fun Parks (THAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Downhill ski resort
• Snow tubing park
• Season ski pass
• Ski snowboard lessons
• Equipment rental tuning

Headquarters

HQ city

Alaska Peninsula Nwr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Primary revenue driver. BMBW sells daily winter lift tickets (including night skiing tickets), and participates in Vail Resorts' Epic Pass program (Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Ohio Pass, Epic Day Pass, Military Passes, Discover Passes). One lift ticket grants access to both Boston Mills and Brandywine resorts.
2. Equipment Rentals: Day-long ski and snowboard rental packages. Online booking available with a $10 discount for advance reservations. Pass holders receive 20% off rentals through Epic Mountain Rewards.
3. Ski & Snowboard Lessons: Group lessons (adult and child), private lessons, and signature programs including seasonal programs, ski racing, and Slope Days after-school ski school. 3trackers adaptive lessons also offered.
4. Food & Beverage: On-mountain dining at Boston Mills Café, Brandywine Café, Joe Rider's Bar, Drifters Bar (21+), and Polar Blast Tubing Café & Bar. No cash accepted; major cards and ApplePay accepted.
5. Gift Cards: Pre-paid debit-style gift cards (minimum $20) for on-site purchases at ticket windows, food service, and bars. Not valid for online purchases.
6. Snow Tubing: Polar Blast Snow Tubing sessions at Brandywine, including tubing 4-pack options. Tickets sold online (advance rate) and at the ticket window (walk-up rate, $37).
7. Retail & Tuning: Slopeside Retail Shop at Boston Mills and The Park Supply at Brandywine sell hats, gloves, helmets, goggles, branded merchandise, and lifestyle wear. Full-service tuning and repair shop at Boston Mills offering Ski Special ($90), Full Tune ($75), Hot Wax ($35), Edge Only ($30), and binding services.
8. Group Sales & Events: Group packages for college teams, youth groups, corporate events, and private groups at Boston Mills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, and Polar Blast Tubing. Contact via [email protected] or 1-800-875-4241.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boston Mills Brandywine operates two connected ski areas (Boston Mills and Brandywine) located five minutes apart in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and the Polar Blast Snow Tubing Park under a single lift ticket. The resort provides ski and snowboard lessons (group, private, adaptive), equipment rentals, tuning and repair services, on-mountain dining, retail shops, gift cards, and group event packages, with access also available through Vail Resorts' Epic Pass ecosystem.

Product overview

Boston Mills Brandywine is a dual-resort ski area operated by Vail Resorts, consisting of Boston Mills and Brandywine ski areas located five minutes apart in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio. The resort offers a comprehensive winter sports portfolio centered on skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing experiences. Core offerings include lift access (Winter Lift Tickets, Night Skiing, Epic Pass products including Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Ohio Pass, and Epic Day Pass), instruction programs (Ski & Ride School with group, private, adaptive, and seasonal lessons), equipment services (Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Tuning Services with Wintersteiger machines), and retail operations (Slopeside Retail Shop and The Park Supply). The Polar Blast Snow Tubing Park at Brandywine provides family-friendly snow tubing as a distinct activity. Additional services include dining facilities (Boston Mills Café, Brandywine Café, Drifters Bar, Joe Rider's Bar, Polar Blast Café & Bar), Gift Cards, Group Programs, and three terrain parks. Pass holders access exclusive Epic Mountain Rewards (20% off food, lessons, rentals) and the My Epic App for mobile pass/tickets, interactive trail maps, and real-time mountain conditions. The resort features 18 trails across 88 skiable acres with 100% snowmaking coverage and 15 lifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polar Blast Snow Tubing: Northeast Ohio's largest snow tubing park located adjacent to Brandywine, featuring multiple lanes, super lanes, and conveyor lifts for tubing experiences.
• Epic Mountain Rewards
• Epic Pass
• Slopeside Retail Shop
• The Park Supply

Products and services

• Boston Mills Resort One of the two ski areas operated under Boston Mills Brandywine, featuring the steepest pitch in Ohio on the Tiger trail. Located at 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. Includes lodge, dining, retail, ski/snowboard school, rentals, and tuning.
• Brandywine Resort One of the two ski areas operated under Boston Mills Brandywine, offering a new-age style resort experience. Located at 1146 West Highland Rd, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. Includes lodge, dining, retail, and ski/snowboard operations.
• Polar Blast Snow Tubing Northeast Ohio's largest snow tubing park located adjacent to Brandywine, featuring multiple tubing lanes, super lanes, and a two-lane conveyor lift for ascending. Provides tubing sessions for individuals, families, and groups. Located at 1146 W Highland Rd, Northfield, OH 44067.
• Epic Pass Annual season pass offering unlimited access to Epic Pass resorts worldwide, including BMBW. Includes Epic Mountain Rewards benefits (20% off food, lessons, rentals, and lodging for pass holders).
• Epic Local Pass Regional annual season pass offering access to select Epic Pass resorts (26+) with some holiday blackout dates, including BMBW.
• Ohio Pass Regional annual season pass providing access to Vail Resorts Ohio properties including Boston Mills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, and Mad River Mountain.
• Epic Day Pass Flexible usage-based pass allowing purchase of a minimum of 4 days of access at Epic Pass resorts, including BMBW, with best rates when purchased online in advance.
• Winter Lift Tickets Daily lift tickets providing access to both Boston Mills and Brandywine resorts on a single ticket. Best rates available for online advance purchase; walk-up rates higher.
• Night Skiing & Riding Evening skiing operations starting at 3:00 PM, offering discounted night lift tickets and equipment rentals for after-dark skiing and riding.
• Ski & Ride School Professional ski and snowboard instruction programs including group lessons for adults and children, private lessons, adaptive lessons (3trackers), seasonal programs, ski racing, and the Slope Days after-school program.
• Ski & Snowboard Rentals Day-long ski and snowboard rental packages including equipment and accessories. Online booking offers a $10 discount; pass holders receive 20% off via Epic Mountain Rewards.
• Tuning Services Full-service ski and snowboard tuning and repair shop at Boston Mills featuring a Wintersteiger tuning machine. Services include Ski Special, Full Tune, Premium Hot Wax, Edge Only, Release Check, and binding mounting.
• On-Mountain Dining Food and beverage services across multiple on-mountain venues including Boston Mills Café, Brandywine Café, Drifters Bar (21+), Joe Rider's Bar, and Polar Blast Tubing Café & Bar. Pass holders receive 20% off dining up to $150 per day.
• Retail Shops Ski retail operations including the Slopeside Retail Shop + Tuning Center at Boston Mills (ski equipment, tuning, repairs, helmets, gloves, goggles, branded merchandise) and The Park Supply at Brandywine (accessories, gear, snacks).
• Gift Cards Pre-paid gift cards functioning like debit accounts for purchases at BMBW sales stations including lift tickets, tubing, rentals, lessons, and food service. Minimum $20 denomination, available on-site or by phone.
• Group Programs Group outing packages for ski, snowboard, and tubing activities tailored for corporate teams, youth groups, college groups, and private groups, handled by a dedicated group sales team.
• Lift Upgrades at Boston Mills and Brandywine Two new fixed-grip 4-person chairlifts installed in 2025 to replace older lifts (Lift 5 double at Boston Mills; Lift 3 triple at Brandywine), increasing uphill capacity and reliability.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vail ResortscoreOthersBMBW is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. The resort leverages Vail's Epic Pass network, My Epic app technology, Epic Mountain Rewards loyalty program, and corporate marketing resources. Vail Resorts provides the overarching pass ecosystem (Epic Pass, Epic Local, Ohio Pass, Epic Day Pass) that drives visitation to BMBW.
• National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMBW adheres to the NSAA's 'Your Responsibility Code,' a national code of ethics for skiers and snowboarders. The resort promotes NSAA safety messaging and mountain safety standards across its operations.
• Cuyahoga Valley National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Mills and Brandywine are located within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park area, providing a natural scenic backdrop and proximity that enhances the resort's appeal as a local winter destination.
• PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMBW's ski and ride school curriculum is informed by PSIA-AASI teaching methodologies. The resort provides instructional video content courtesy of PSIA-AASI for beginner guides and children's ski teaching resources.
• LaQuinta Inn & Suites MacedoniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel located 5 miles from the resorts offering winter rates from $79/night, complimentary breakfast, pool, and fitness center. The hotel promotes BMBW as a nearby ski destination for overnight guests.
• Courtyard by Marriott Akron/StowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel offering complimentary high-speed internet, on-site restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool, and whirlpool. Promoted as nearby lodging for BMBW guests.
• Baymont Inn and SuitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel featuring a heated pool, all-inclusive hot breakfast, and mountain lodge atmosphere. Promoted as nearby lodging for BMBW guests.
• Wyndham Cleveland/IndependenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel located off I-77 and I-480, 14 miles from Brandywine & Boston Mills. Full-service hotel with indoor pool, on-site dining, and bar. Promoted as nearby lodging for BMBW guests.
• PepsiCominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsiCo is listed as a strategic alliance partner of Vail Resorts. PepsiCo beverage products are available throughout BMBW dining facilities, including Pepsi, Gatorade, and related brands.
• Helly HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelly Hansen is a branded gear partner featured in BMBW's Winter Gear Guide. Helly Hansen products (ski jackets, fleeces, base layers) are promoted and available through linked retail partnerships, co-branded content on the BMBW website.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alpine Valley (Ohio): Another Vail Resorts-owned ski area in Ohio, geographically close to BMBW and serving the same Cleveland/Akron market with similar small-scale Midwest skiing, lessons, and tubing offerings.
• Hidden Valley (Missouri): Vail Resorts-owned ski area in Wildwood, Missouri, serving the St. Louis metro with a similar product mix and customer profile as BMBW's Cleveland/Akron catchment.
• Snow Trails: Independent ski resort in Mansfield, Ohio — the principal non-Vail competitor serving Ohio skiers with comparable lift-served skiing, lessons, and snow tubing offerings.
• Paoli Peaks: Vail Resorts-owned ski area in Indiana; similar small Midwest ski resort operating under Epic Pass with comparable lift ticket, lesson, and tubing product mix.
• Wilmot Mountain: Vail Resorts-owned Midwest ski area in Wisconsin; similar small-scale regional ski operation sharing the Epic Pass ecosystem and corporate operating model with BMBW.
• Mt Brighton: Vail Resorts-owned ski area near Detroit, Michigan; comparable small-scale Midwest ski operation sharing Epic Pass access, lessons, and rental programs.
• Mad River Mountain: Vail Resorts-owned Ohio ski area included in the Ohio Pass alongside BMBW, providing nearly identical lift ticket, lesson, and tubing products to an overlapping regional customer base.
• Snow Creek: Vail Resorts-owned ski area in Weston, Missouri; comparable small Midwest regional ski resort with lessons, tubing, and Epic Pass integration.
• Afton Alps: Vail Resorts-owned ski area in Minnesota serving the Twin Cities with similar lift-served skiing, lessons, and terrain park offerings as a regional Midwest resort.

Regional players

• Perfect North Slopes: Independent ski resort in Lawrenceburg, Indiana serving the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market — a comparable small Midwest ski operation but in a non-overlapping geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BMBW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIabNAq9yYMuwPF9sdBugcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BMBWOhio
• Instagraminstagram.com/bmbw_av
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boston-mills-brandywine-ski-resorts

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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