Fun Valley Ski Vacations

If you are looking for a great place to go for your family ski vacation, Fun Valley, Iowa is the place to go. This resort caters to families and beginner level skiers, but it is also great for intermediate and expert skiers as well. There is something to suit all levels at Fun Valley.

The top elevation at Fun Valley is 1201 feet, with a vertical drop of 200 feet. There are six lifts, including three chair lifts and three surface lifts. The new learning center is something to see and experience if you are a beginner. Tubers and snowboarders are welcome, and there is an excellent terrain park available. Rental equipment, including tubes and boards, is available.

Fun Valley offers outstanding group rates for groups of ten or more. Birthday packages are also outstanding for kids twelve and under. Every Wednesday and Thursday night, the resort offers a student night, with greatly reduced rates. Buddy Pass Friday's are also popular bring your friends and you will all save on lift tickets. Coca-Cola sponsors Sprite Saturday's at Fun Valley, where you can participate in three activities for one flat affordable fee. Sundays are Family Four Pack Day.

Fun Valley Statistics:

  • Vertical Drop - 240 ft
  • Lift Capacity - 4200
  • Total Trails - 13
  • Skiable Acres - 35
  • Skiable Miles - 2
  • Night Skiing Trails - 13
  • Total Lifts - 4
  • Lift Types:
    • Triples: 1
    • Doubles: 2
    • Surface Lifts: 1

    Fun Valley Ski Area is located in Montezuma, Iowa, about 1 hour from Des Moines, Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa.


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