It might be minor but Mt. Crescent Ski Resort (located 15 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in southwest Iowa’s Loess Hills) has a fresh new name along with several systems upgrades since it was purchased by Pottawattamie County bought it in 2022.
Mt. Crescent Ski Resort will now be known as Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, a nod to its merging of hiking trails with Hitchcock Nature Center back in June, 2023. The future of the Iowa ski resort is looking bright as it has undergone other recent changes including a electrical improvement and a new state-of-the-art snowmaking system.
Here’s the statement from Crescent Hill at Hitchcock:
What’s Staying The Same:
- The area will continue to offer ski, snowboard, and sledding fun and special events for the public over the winter months.
- The Pottawattamie County resident discount and special group discounts will remain in place.
- Season passes will continue to be available with special perks and discounts at partner resorts.
- Pottawattamie County will continue to own and Pottawattamie Conservation will continue to operate Crescent Hill with a continued focus on serving the citizens and guests of Pottawattamie County while preserving and protecting one of the world’s most unique natural resources.
What’s Changing for the 2025-2026 Ski Season:
- New roadside and on-site signage
- explorecrescenthill.com: The new digital destination for ticketing, progression of the master plan, and learning more about winter and four-season fun
- New social media handles (coming soon!)
What Is The Master Plan?
The Crescent Hill at Hitchcock master plan explains recommended recreation activities and infrastructure upgrades and prioritizes protecting the area’s ecological significance. The plan is a tool to help decision-makers and community members visualize what the area can realistically accommodate from an ecological, financial, and community needs point of view. There is currently no timeline for the implementation of the plan, which is subject to a variety of future economic, social, environmental, and other factors or needs. Funding for recreation activities and infrastructure upgrades has not yet been secured and Pottawattamie Conservation is currently exploring private, community, and grant-funded sources.
