Alpine Valley Resort Ski Resort

Terrain

Alpine Valley Ski Resort offers 388 feet of vertical drop, and the longest run (Alpine) is 3,000 feet. The steepest run is Big Thunder. Night skiing is available. The resort’s 20 runs are serviced by 12 chair lifts, and 100% snowmaking bolsters its 80 inches of annual snowfall. Top elevation is 1,040 feet, and base elevation is 820 feet. The resort hosts three terrain parks: Alpine (beginner), Mohawk (intermediate) and Shelter (advanced). Shelter Park features 10 rails and 4 jumps, and Mohawk Park has three rails, two hip jumps, two bowls and three volcanoes. This park also has 2 quarterpipes and 12 rails. The Alpine Park has five rails/boxes and three jumps.

The ski school has ski and snowboard group and private lessons for all ages and ability levels. The Snowdrift trail, accessed by the Valley View chairlift, is designed for intermediate boarders and skiers, and is 1,400 feet in length. The beginner area offers Terrain Based Learning with gradual slopes and areas to learn turning, stopping and balancing. This area is served by four Wonder Carpet lifts.

Breakfast

• Great Eggs serves up hearty breakfasts to satisfy any appetite. 220 Cook Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Lunch

• The Valley View Lounge features all types of pub food – from nachos to wings to salads and wraps. W 2501 County Road D, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Dinner

• While there’s much more than sushi on the menu at Hayashi Mayple, it’s the fresh sushi that makes this place so good. 540 Water Street #204, Chardon, OH 44024

Après/Nightlife

• The Hive Taproom is a taproom and live music venue with indoor and outdoor seating. It specializes in mead. W2463 County Road ES, East Troy, WI 53120