Tapistry Take Over & Beer Garden, Feb 25th

No plans for this Saturday?? Don’t worry Swiss Valley has you covered. Get off the couch and hit our main lodge beer garden and join in the Snow Cup Games. Tapistry Brewing moves in occupying all taps and selling brews by the glass or by flights. This years beer garden, will be open 1:00PM-5:00PM.

Scout Days – February 25th & March 5th

Scout Days

Scout Days are for to all scouts, family members and leaders ages 8 yrs and older. Show current Scout Member ID at the Swiss Valley Ticket Window and at the Ski School Desk to receive discounts. Group Lessons are for “Never Ever Before” Beginners.  Troops or individual scouts, leaders and their families may participate in Scout Days as long as the scout presents a current scout ID.

Scout Day Rates – February 25th:

  • Lift Tickets $34.00 per person
  • Ski or Snowboard Rental $20.00 per person
  • Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson $15.00 per person
  • Helmet Rental $10.00 per person

Scout Day Rates – March 5th:

  • Lift Tickets & Equipment Rental (if needed) $35.00 per person
  • Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson $15.00 per person
  • Helmet Rental $10.00 per person

Show current Scout Member ID at the Swiss Valley Ticket Window and at the Ski School Desk to receive discounts. Troops or individual scouts, leaders and their families may participate in Scout Days as long as the scout presents a current scout ID.

‘Qualified’ Swiss Valley Patch: Troop members are eligible to receive a participation patch by calling ahead and then visiting customer service with their paid lift ticket prior to departure.

Schedule your own ski / snowboard day for your scout troop

Organize your entire troop including family and friends for a fun-filled pre-registered group outing instead. The Group Discount Program is available through out the ski season and discounts vary depending on the day you choose to ski.  All participants receive lift and rental discounts and ski lessons are free.  Participation patches are available to all paid skiers and snowboarders.  An optional group orientation program provides a “user –friendly” and educational experience as we assist during your visit.  Take a trip that allows everyone to have some fun! Email Kristina@skiswissvalley.com for additional group rate information.

FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS – PARK COMPETITION

Description 

A slopestyle ski and board event that is held every Friday night at 6:00pm here at Swiss Valley. Giving everyone who enters a chance to hit a freshly groomed park in a private session setting. Come on out and throw down your best tricks under the lights for the whole ski area to see. Prizes will be passed out after the event to the top riders of each division, and a special trophy awaits whoever has the best trick of the night.

 

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Dates & Times

2/17/23 at 6:00pm

2/24/23 at 6:00pm

Schedule

2:00pm-4:30pm Registration

6:00pm-6:45pm First wave

7:00pm-7:45pm Second wave

8:00pm Prizes on hill by the fire

Registration

$10 entry fee, lift ticket is required. Registration will take place from 2:00pm-4:30pm in the upper lodge, by the cafe. You must be 18 years or older to fill out the registration form and liability waiver. For competitors under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardians will have to sign the forms for you. ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR A VALID LIFT TICKET.

Prizes

The top riders from each division will take home a $25 gift card, a Golden Boy Apparel hat, and lastly bragging rights for a week. Best trick of the night will also be rewarded with a gift card and special trophy

Safety

Helmets are required at all times of the event. This event is suited primarily for athletes with significant terrain park experience. Parks will vary from event to event. Event and ski area assume no responsibility for who may or may not participate, use your best judgment. Waivers must be completed prior to competition, if you are a minor, you must have a parent or legal guardian complete the form. Download and print from the link below.

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Military Freedom Ride Day – February 26th

Join us on February 26th to celebrate Swiss Valley’s Military Freedom Ride Day! Complimentary lift tickets and equipment rental for active-duty and retired military. Bring identification to the ticket window to qualify and receive your complimentary lift and equipment rental. Enjoy a day on our slopes as we celebrate, honor and thank you for your service!

NASTAR OPEN RACING ON THREE SISTERS @ 6pm Wednesday

We will hold a public NASTAR race Wednesday, February 15th from 6pm-8pm. We will have a Dual Giant Slalom course open to the public, cost is only $20 for 4 runs. Racers must complete a registration form at the top of the hill.

NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world. Founded in 1968, NASTAR gives recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race using the NASTAR handicap system.

NASTAR was developed by SKI Magazine in 1968 and now boasts more than 100,000 races at over 100 resorts around the country. Racers are scored by earning a handicap that represents their ability. The handicap provides participants with a tangible number, or handicap, that is the percentage they are behind the time of the National Standard or the National Pacesetter.

Today, NASTAR is owned and operated by Outside Inc. NASTAR is bringing greater awareness to the sport and value to the industry while motivating participants of all ages to get involved in alpine racing.

Live Music in the Chalet Karly-N-Fred

Join us in the Chalet for some live entertainment by acoustic duo, Karly-n-Fred, this Saturday 1/18/23 from 2pm to 5pm, and again on Sunday 1/19/23 from 1pm to 4pm.

Karly-N-Fred will entertain you with an acoustic set featuring contemporary rock hits from yesterday and today. Come have a drink and a meal and enjoy the music!

 

 

5th, 6th and 7th Graders – Enjoy YOUR Day in March

It’s YOUR Day….YOUR 2023 SKI DAY! $20 Special includes All Day Lift Ticket and Equipment Rental. (Helmets are an additional $10).  Show us proof of grade level (a report card, student ID, etc) at our Ticket Window to receive the $20 Special.  We love to see families on the slopes and it starts with the kids!

  • 5th Grader Fridays – March 3rd & March 10th
  • 6th Grader Saturday – March 11th
  • 7th Grader Sunday – March 12th

HomeSchool Monday!

Join us for a day on the slopes! Available to Homeschoolers and their families.

$38.00 per person includes: ALL AREA / ALL DAY lift ticket & equipment rental.

Homeschooler check-in: is from 9:30 am – 11:30 am on each day the special is offered throughout the season.

Helmet rental: is offered at $10.00

Never-ever Beginner Ski and Snowboard Lessons: are offered at 11:00 am on each day the special is offered throughout the season for only $15.00 per person. The never-ever beginner ski lessons accommodates ages 8 yrs and older. Reservations for the never-ever beginner lessons are required and must be made by 6 pm the night prior to your visit. Call 269-244-5635 to reserve.

Additional Lessons: are based on availability at a cost of $15.00 per person if scheduled in advance. $25 Day of, based on availability.

Lessons for Children 7 yrs and under: may request a semi-private or private lesson. Cost is subject to the going rates for the day.

Also Note: Children 7 yrs and under are most successful when they participate in the VALLEY KIDS LEARNING PROGRAM. This program is available on weekends and holidays throughout the season.

Offers may not be combined with other discount programs or coupons.

CLOSING EARLY – 2/15/23

We will be open today, February 15th until 2:30 PM.
We would like to thank our groups that came out this morning to enjoy a morning of learning on the slopes. We would also like to congratulate our group of Level 1 PSIA & AASI Instructor candidates on progressing towards their Level 1 certification today.
Due to unseasonable temperatures, we will close the slopes at 2:30pm today and remain closed tomorrow Thursday February 16th. We plan to reopen Friday Morning at 10AM.
We plan to fire up the snowmakers Thursday night as soon as cold temps arrive, to ensure great conditions for a great President’s Day Weekend ahead!