National Learn to Ski & Snowboard week will be happening once again throughout the week of January 16 – 24th, 2010. Snow Valley will be celebrating this week by teaming with Kicking Horse and Funky Pickle to encourgae newcomers to try out a winter sport. Anyone who completes a Discover lesson during this week will be entered into a draw for a chance to win an amazing Snow Package Contest. Discover Lessons are for first timers who want to learn how to ski, snowboard, cross-country or telemark ski. Packages start at $39.95 and include a lesson, rentals and a day lift ticket. The draw will be held throughout this week only and the winner will receive a Snow Valley season pass, Kicking Horse day lift passes for 2 and a Funky Pickle pizza party. Snow Valley will be offering the Discover lesson packages throughout the season Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings for pre-registered participants. Check out our lessons page at www.snowvalley.ca for info on Discover lessons.

If you are in college or university bring in valid student photo ID and get 50% off full day regular priced lift tickets weekdays after 2pm! That’s only $15 for a lift pass!

Snow Valley has 2 day Holiday Lesson Programs beginning Dec 21st!

Also the Snow Valley Snow Shuttle is running every day over the holidays! Catch the ETS bus #599 with stops at the UofA and Southgate mall and get directly to Snow Valley everyday from December 19th to Jan 3rd!

Have a happy holiday and we’ll see you on the slopes!

Every friday after 5pm bring in a food item donation and get your lift ticket for only $5!!!

Yup…that’s right…only $5! Tell your family and friends but make sure everyone has a non-perishable food item to receive the $5 deal! Ski rentals are only $10 and board rentals are only $17 as well after 5pm EVERY FRIDAY *Helmet renatls are available for an extra $9!!! This deal only applies on Fridays so see you every friday night out on the slopes!

Today Snow Valley is excited to announce it will be opening it’s doors, lifts and runs to the public on Saturday, November 14, 2009 to officially start the 2009/10 season! Snow Valley will be open this weekend from 9am to 5pm with the carpet lifts running all day and the quad chairlift may be opening in the afternoon after snow making and snow maintenance are completed. Opening hours will run Monday to Friday (Nov. 16-20) 5pm to 9pm and regular season hours will begin November 21st.

For up to the minute details on our hill conditions and our hours please visit www.snowvalley.ca!

The annual Ski & Snowboard Swap is happening once again at the Snow Valley Lodge on October 17-18, 2009. Everyone is welcome to drop-off items they wish to sell Saturday, October 17 from 9am – 4pm and/or are welcome to purchase items Sunday, October 18 from 9am – 4pm.

A $2 entrance fee will be charged on October 18 with proceeds going to support the Snow Valley Staff and Racing Team Scholarships. If you are selling items, please be advised that there is a $2 charge per item for hard goods and a $1 charge per item for soft goods plus an additional 20% commission for all items. These fundraising proceeds go towards the Snow Valley Community Initiatives Program. We look forward to seeing you there and helping our community!