Mt. Crescent

[joleo]

I skied at Mr. Crescent today for the first time in a few years. The conditions were probably the best I have ever seen there in the past 30 years. The grooming was top-notch, even among the trails between the trees on the south side. The weather was also perfect: sunny and in the 20's. I left feeling sad that the weather will be warm next week.

Surprised it closed so early! Here is their live webcam, looks like good snow coverage still today.

[Linkin5]

I might have to try this place again. We went a couple times when it was privately owned and it was just a sheet of ice due to zero maintenance and they were barely running snow machines.

[WorldStreet]

I skied at Mr. Crescent today for the first time in a few years. The conditions were probably the best I have ever seen there in the past 30 years. The grooming was top-notch, even among the trails between the trees on the south side. The weather was also perfect: sunny and in the 20's. I left feeling sad that the weather will be warm next week.

Surprised it closed so early! Here is their live webcam, looks like good snow coverage still today.

I guess they looked at the extended forecast and didn't see much hope to remain open. The snow still available today would have been pretty slushy and sticky to ski on.

[lpgforms]

New Branding for Mt Crescent as Pottawattamie County pushes for tighter links to Hitchcock Nature Center

New name is Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. I will miss the old name - it felt like a fun in joke to be able to say that we had a mountain to ski in Iowa!

Learn more here https://explorecrescenthill.com/

[Brad]

I skied at Mr. Crescent today for the first time in a few years. The conditions were probably the best I have ever seen there in the past 30 years. The grooming was top-notch, even among the trails between the trees on the south side. The weather was also perfect: sunny and in the 20's. I left feeling sad that the weather will be warm next week.

Surprised it closed so early! Here is their live webcam, looks like good snow coverage still today.

Apparently Yesterday, Saturday 3/8/2025 was the last day of the season.

[Cermak]

New Branding for Mt Crescent as Pottawattamie County pushes for tighter links to Hitchcock Nature Center

New name is Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. I will miss the old name - it felt like a fun in joke to be able to say that we had a mountain to ski in Iowa!

Learn more here https://explorecrescenthill.com/

I suspect most people will continue to call it Mt Crescent. Mainly because it’s just shorter.

[Brad]

Masterplan comes out next weekend.

Your favorite ski hill has some BIG plans! Swing by Crescent Hill at Hitchcock on Saturday, May 31st between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to view our long-awaited Four-Season Master Plan draft and map including proposed recreation activities, infrastructure, and winter-season upgrades. Share your feedback and enjoy a fun afternoon with the family:
Scenic lift rides
Pump house and snowmaking tours
Guided hikes
S'mores & bonfires
Information and activities from Golden Hills RC&D, Pottawattamie Conservation, and Pottawattamie County Public Health.
Shaved ice treats by Tropical Sno CB
Live music by Brenda Lee and Jocelyn Olivia

[Linkin5]

Surprised they haven’t floated putting in an alpine slide somewhere on the property.

[OverlookedFarm]

Cresent pre season passes go on sale tomorrow.