Valley Ski Club

It will be only a matter of minutes after walking through the day lodge doors at Valley Ski Club that it will feel like home. The people here are super friendly and the atmosphere is extremely welcoming. During my visit to Valley Ski Club the staff were very accommodating and it was easy to see that guests really enjoy spending time here.

Valley Ski Club is located 10 minutes south of a small Alberta town called Alliance, 2 hours east of Red Deer and 2 ½ hours southeast of Edmonton. It has 1 T-bar, 1 rope tow and a total of 5 trails. It caters mostly to families and those learning how to ski but it also supports a huge racing program with up to 135 racers!

What you may not know about Valley Ski Club

Even before the T-bar opened in 1968, people were out skiing at Valley Ski Club. It is one of the oldest operating ski areas in Alberta and it has fostered generation after generation of free skiers and ski racers.

This is a great place for kids to learn how to ski, but also a great place for parents to watch their kids learn. Since the day lodge has several huge windows that all look on towards the mountain, parents are able to stay in the lodge and still have a good view of their children and the hill.

The whole mountain, including the day lodge, is available for rent! For those looking for a spot to hold corporate functions, staff parties, birthday parties etc, Valley Ski Club can rent you the space so you can run an awesome event. For more information on renting out the Valley Ski Club call 780.879.2106.

Top 5 reasons to visit Valley Ski Club

1. Night Skiing

Every Thursday between 6-9pm and Friday between 6-10pm Valley Ski Club offers night skiing to the public. If you work Monday to Friday and never get to make it out to the hill during the week, then here’s your chance!

2. Cost

Lift tickets and seasons passes at Valley Ski Club are very reasonably priced. An adult day pass will run you only $22 and it costs only $15 for an adult for a full ski package rental. For more information on rates at Valley Ski Club click here.

3. Quality of snow

Operators at Valley Ski Club put countless hours into snowmaking beginning usually in mid November. The mountain is groomed every night which makes the snow conditions here consistent and awesome to ride and since the mountain faces away from the sun during the afternoon, the snow holds very well all winter long. To check in on the daily snow report, click here.

4. Amenities

The amenities and facilities at Valley Ski Club are of a very high standard. The day lodge is immaculate with huge windows looking onto the hill, the rental shop has a quality selection of equipment and the concession serves up amazing homemade food all day long.

5. Atmosphere

There is a very strong community feel at Valley Ski Club. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parents often meet for coffee in the day lodge while their kids are out skiing and numerous snowmobilers and oilfield workers stop in daily for lunch. Valley Ski Club is a great place to be and the people here are kind and genuine.

Congratulations to Kurt Hochhausen who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home a pair of lift tickets for Valley Ski Club. Also a big thank you to Motel 6, Red Deer for providing my accommodation during my visit to Valley Ski Club.

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