Sundown Mountain is set within a spectacular century old cedar forest that makes the area look more like something from Colorado than Iowa. Sundown mountain is also quite far from major Midwest cities, thus limiting its clientele to a modest-sized loyal group. Among the midwest ski resorts, it is the only one to receive a National Ski Areas Association Award for Excellence. They offer great packages and programs for families, in its endeavor to foster closer familial ties. It's skiable vertical limit is one of the highest within 300 miles. Aside from its fantastic facilities and diverse slopes, it also has a team of 120 competent instructors to teach those seeking formal instruction as well as to guide those who are unsure of their skills on snow.

Date Added: Jan 22, 2008 Hits: 32 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

Seven Oaks is better known for its snowboarding areas than its skiing, but that is not to say that skiing here is a second-rate experience. Not at all. Seven Oaks takes care of their clients and ensure their safety through meticulous maintenance of the facilities. It has national ski patrol always on duty, with all bright lights secured for night skiing. Its runs are groomed daily, with snowmaking equipment working on all slopes. On the snowboarding scene, Seven Oaks has multiple hits and competitions throughout the whole winter, offering new challenges to those who dare to accept them. It's snowboarding competitions change it's runs everyday, a meticulous effort on the part of resort. It is located within Boone, Iowa, 15 minutes west of Ames on Highway 30.

Date Added: Jan 22, 2008 Hits: 20 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park has only one goal for their clients and that is to have fun. This is why they make an effort to make their rates and facilities as attractive as possible, because skiing is a pleasurable experience that shouldn't be daunted by high expenses and shifty equipment. They have lights for night skiing, and insane daily specials for groups. They also offer free beginner ski lessons, while also accommodating private lessons for those who can spare the cash. The resort also has a full rental shop with skis, snowboards, ski-boards and sled dogs, a feature not found in many other resorts. Lastly, they have the National Ski Patrol on duty at all times, to ensure their patrons safety. So for fun that's safe and exciting, Sleepy Hollow Sports is the place to be.

Date Added: Jan 22, 2008 Hits: 22 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1

Nor-ski is a community ski area, though it is only open when conditions allow it to. It offers both alpine skiing and snowboarding, over a terrain of 30 skiable acres. It doesn't have its own ski school and lodge, but there are places within the vicinity where one may learn skiing lessons or stay. Most of its patrons are locals and big families who just want to let loose and have fun without paying much.

Date Added: Jan 29, 2008 Hits: 29 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

Fun Valley is situated in the heart of Iowa. It is a resort that utilizes manual snowmaking in 90% of its terrain. Its trails are mostly geared towards skiers in beginner and intermediate levels and families with little kids, which makes it an ideal ski area for people who want to learn how to ski. Aside from skiing, it has a half-pipe to keep snowboarders entertained, as well as formal lessons and rentals.

Date Added: Jan 29, 2008 Hits: 17 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

A lot of Mt Crescent's patrons associate Iowa with the resort, owing to its nature. It is rather small, and rather simply made, but it still holds its own when it comes to the finer points of skiing. It has chairlifts and fairly easy trails-- no black diamonds, but then again, Iowa is not known for their ski trails. It has an excellent terrain park, making it a resort fit for novices, and people who want to keep in shape.

Date Added: Jan 29, 2008 Hits: 23 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0

Riverside Hills Ski Resort's most frequent customers are skiers with intermediate to advanced levels of experience. Despite its modest vertical dropn (190 feet) and small number of trails, most of the areas are not suitable for beginners, although they do have a steady area for those not confident enough to try the more difficult terrain.

Date Added: Jan 29, 2008 Hits: 20 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0