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A skier in the terrain park at Alpine Valley in Chesterland, Ohio. The official media kit identifies this as a Toyota and park shoot for AV.
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ALPINE VALLEY

📍Chesterland, Ohio, USA

🟢 Beginner Friendly👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🤙 Local's FavoriteUnlimited on Epic

Photo: Charles “Cody” Linck / Vail Resorts · Media use courtesy of Vail Resorts · Photo details

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Vertical drop
240 ft
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Skiable terrain
72 acres
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Avg snowfall
80 in*
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Lifts
5

Alpine Valley Ski & Ride School

Child groups: Guest Services, Main Lodge; adult groups: carpet-lift base

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

Ohio’s Alpine Valley Ski & Ride School offers child and adult group ski and snowboard lessons near Cleveland. Choose the lesson level that matches your current experience.

Why we like it

Lift tickets and rentals are normally separate; group-lesson bookings offer them as add-ons. Check what your chosen lesson includes before paying.

Best for:

First-time skiers and ridersGroup lessonsCleveland-area day trips
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Alpine Valley Rental Shop

Guest Services/Rentals building

Rentals

On-site ski and snowboard rentals with pickup at the Guest Services/Rentals building.

Why we like it

Collect your gear before lesson check-in, and follow the arrival directions for your lesson type.

Best for:

Lesson participantsVisitors without equipment
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Alpine Valley Private Lessons

Guest Services entrance, by the ski and snowboard racks

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

One-to-one ski or snowboard coaching through Alpine Valley’s own Ski & Ride School, with instruction tailored to your level and goals.

Why we like it

Choose private tuition for individual attention and confirm your booking before arrival. Alpine Valley’s resort-specific terms limit each private lesson to one participant.

Best for:

Individual coachingSpecific learning goals
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Alpine Valley Ski Area, Alpine Valley Ohio

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically mid December to early March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.alpinevalleyohio.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
1500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1260
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
72
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
5
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
9
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
240
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Epic Coverage dates describe insurance coverage, not the resort’s operating season.

Alpine Valley Ohio — resort and trip planning ↗Ohio snowbelt resort with lessons, rentals, operating-hour and current-map links. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Valley Ohio — mountain information ↗Retained review supports 1,500 ft summit, 1,260 ft base and the compact mountain figures. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Valley Ohio — Ski & Ride Lessons ↗Ohio tuition and separate lift/rental additions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Valley Ohio — First Timers and Beginners ↗Group and individual lesson options; exact ages/durations not adopted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Valley Ohio — Know Before You Go ↗Program-specific meeting points, rental pickup and Ohio-specific private restriction. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Lodge at Bass Lake — dining ↗Chardon restaurant with lunch and dinner; Bass Lake Inn is behind the lodge. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Retained Ohio hotel identity and contact review ↗Bass Lake Inn in Chardon, behind The Lodge at Bass Lake. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Retained Ohio hotel identity and contact review ↗Hilton Garden Inn in Mayfield Village, in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Retained Ohio hotel identity and contact review ↗Comfort Inn in Mayfield Heights, near Interstate 271. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Alpine Valley official hours / current-season information ↗

    Advertises the season’s lessons. A lesson-sales period does not establish the full ski-area calendar.

  • Alpine Valley — Mountain Information ↗

    The operator publishes a 1,500-foot highest elevation and 1,260-foot base; their exact difference is 240 feet.

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