Skiing or snowboarding does not get much more accessible than it does at Snow Valley Ski Club. Located just off the Whitemud Freeway in southwest Edmonton, Snow Valley is a short commute from all areas of the city. With 2 chairlifts (1 triple, 1 quad), 2 carpets and 7 total trails, Snow Valley is a beginner friendly resort that encourages a family atmosphere. They also have great learn to ski programs, school visits during the week and one of the largest race programs in Alberta!
Last year a new high speed pulse quad chairlift was installed at Snow Valley and it takes you up the mountain in a hurry! It is the only quad chair in Edmonton and the only pulse chairlift in the world that faces you downhill while unloading. The lift was specially designed for beginners to make it easy to load and unload and it is super efficient since it is rarely stopped due to guests having difficulty getting on or off.
What you may not know about Snow Valley
Snow Valley has 2 terrain parks! One of the terrain parks is designated towards those who are learning how to ride park. It features a couple of jumps and rails that are just the right size for beginners. The more advanced park has roughly half a dozen rails and a few jumps where the more advanced parky can hone their skills. Both parks are constantly being maintained and upgraded to provide the best product possible for park riders at Snow Valley.
There is an actual city bus stop that stops at the hill! The #599 bus comes right to the base of the mountain on weekends and holidays to make the commute for Edmontonians simple and convenient.
Deals at Snow Valley
Five buck Fridays! Every Friday after 5pm, donate a food item and get your lift pass for only $5! All food donations go to the Edmonton Food Bank.
Ski for free after February 15th! Buy your next year’s seasons pass now and ski for free from February 15 until the end of the season! Call 780.434.3991 for more details on this promotion.
Top 5 reasons to visit Snow Valley Ski Club
1. Location
Snow Valley is located only seconds from the Whitemud Freeway in the southwest quadrant of the city. It also runs city buses directly to the hill which is extremely convenient for residents of Edmonton. Click here for information on how to get to Snow Valley.
2. Facilities
The facilities and amenities here are of a very high standard. The day lodge is large and comfortable, the rental shop has a ton of high quality product and the snowmaking capabilities at this resort have grown substantially. All in all, Snow Valley is a very well rounded resort that provides a great experience to its guests.
3. Lessons
Snow Valley offers a wide variety of lessons and programs that are suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. Their certified instructors are top notch and are super passionate about teaching. For more information on lessons at Snow Valley click here.
4. Terrain Park
Between the 2 terrain parks at Snow Valley, there are numerous options for all abilities of athlete. The smaller progression park is a great place for those wanting to develop skills in the park while the larger park provides sequences of jumps and rails for the more experienced. Click here to learn more about the Snow Valley terrain park.
5. Cross country skiing
The cross country trail at Snow Valley is a 1km loop with a teaching grid. It is groomed for both classic and skate skiing and rentals are available in the lodge. The track is the only manmade snow track north of Canada Olympic Park so it guarantees good snow conditions at all times. There are also cross country lessons available through the ‘discover skiing’ program. For more information on cross country skiing lessons click here.
Congratulations to Bailey Baumgartner who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home a pair of lift tickets for Snow Valley. Also a huge thank you to Sawridge Inn & Suites, Edmonton South for providing my accommodation during my visit to Snow Valley Ski Club. Amazing hospitality and amazing staff!
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