Alpine Valley Ski Area is a ski resort located in
Munson Township,
Geauga County
Geauga County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 95,397. The county seat is Chardon. The county is named for an Onondaga or Seneca language word meaning 'raccoon', originally the name of the ...
, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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, east of
Chesterland. It was built in 1965 under the direction of Thomas D. Apthorp, who then continued to operate and manage the resort until 2007. It is located in Ohio's
snow belt
The Snowbelt is the region near the Great Lakes in North America where heavy snowfall in the form of lake-effect snow is particularly common. Snowbelts are typically found downwind of the lakes, principally off the eastern and southern shores.
Ca ...
, allowing it to receive the most natural snowfall out of all of Ohio's ski resorts. Although
Northeast Ohio
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is relatively flat and free of mountains, it has on average a 93-day ski-season per year, allowing Alpine Valley to thrive in the winter months.
Information
Alpine Valley offers a variety of 11 trails for skiers, snowboarders and even downhill tubing. The resort has over 100 instructors for its ski school which is registered with the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Trail levels range from a beginner's bunny hill, to the expert terrain park which boasts Ohio's largest half pipe. Alpine Valley also features high-power lighting for night skiing through the season.
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Although Alpine Valley is located in the snow belt of Ohio and receives roughly 120 inches of natural snowfall yearly, the resort also artificially produces snow on all of the runs once temperatures are below 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Alpine Valley Ski Area has one main lodge where there is a full cafeteria, a deck and a lounging area. There is also a ski and snowboard shop with rental options.
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, ''Alpine Valley'', Retrieved 2010-12-03. The area is great for beginners or those with extensive experience and allows for a family friendly atmosphere. The park is always expanding and creating new terrain and has recently undergone some extensive additions to the terrain park.
Statistics
Elevation
* Base:
* Summit:
* Vertical rise:
Trails
* Skiable area:
* Trails: 11
* Longest run:
* Average annual snowfall:
Lifts
* Quad chair
* 2 Triple chairs
* Surface lift
References
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External links
Official website
Ski areas and resorts in Ohio
Buildings and structures in Geauga County, Ohio
Tourist attractions in Geauga County, Ohio
Vail Resorts