Hidden Valley Ski Area

For the ski resort in New Jersey, see Hidden Valley (New Jersey).

Hidden Valley Ski Area is a ski resort in the St. Louis, Missouri suburb of Wildwood, Missouri.

About

Located in Wildwood, Missouri, 29 miles west of downtown St. Louis. The resort opened in 1982 and features a variety of terrain spread out over 17 trails, two terrain parks and two peaks. 110 fan guns have the ability to pump over 6600 gallons of water per minute, covering 100% of the terrain in as little as 48 hours.

The resort also offers the Polar Plunge Tubing Park a family friendly experience similar to sledding, no experience required.

Approved in early 2018 by the City of Wildwood, is a Zip Line Tour - which once constructed, will operate daily and year-round from 9 a.m. to sunset over Hidden Valley’s 244-acre property.

Skier experiences one of two of Hidden Valley Ski Area's Terrain Parks

Polar Plunge Tubing

State-of-the-art SMI snowmaking fan guns to keep the lanes in great conditions

2 walk-on conveyor lifts to take you and your tube to the top of the hill. Snack bar that offers a great selection of food, drinks and snacks. Bonfires to warm up riders on quick breaks.

Family experiences Hidden Valley Ski Area's Polar Plunge Tubing hill

Mountain Stats

17 Trails 320 ft. vertical drop 65 skiable acres 9 lifts including 5 chair lifts, 1 rope tows, and 3 surface carpet lifts 2 Terrain Parks

Hidden Valley Ski Resort - Summer aerial drone photograph

Facility Features

Snowsports Academy - Lessons for all ages and abilities National Ski Patrol on site Polar Plunge Tubing Area 16 - 1000' Lanes A Slopeside Equipment Rental featuring over 1800 pairs of skis / or snowboards A Ski Lodge featuring a bar, retail space, cafeteria, and ample seating and a fireplace Electronic Day Lockers Vending Machines [1]

Hidden Valley Ski Area outdoor seating on patio after fresh snowfall

History

Tim Boyd bought the Wildwood Golf Course for $250,000 in 1977. In 1982 he converted the hills to a ski resort while maintaining the golf course. The resort would be the first of several resorts throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States he developed or acquired through his company Peak Resorts.[2]

The resort is in the bluffs above the Meramec River.

Boyd ultimately entered an agreement to place the ski resort in a conservation easement in exchange for permission to build 80 homes on the golf property (which has since been closed).[3]

At the beginning of the 2012-2013 season, Hidden Valley opened two additional runs on an adjacent hill. They dubbed this new area "West Mountain". With this expansion, one additional chair lift was added to allow access to these runs.

In January 2018, the City of Wildwood passed a vote to allow Hidden Valley build a Zip Tour to allow the property to open year round [4] This tour is expected to open late Summer, early Fall 2018.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/explore/mountain-stats/
  2. ↑ Boyd's ski resort revenue climbs to $85 million - St. Louis Business Journal - February 23, 2007
  3. ↑ "Hidden Valley saved - St. Louis Business Journal:." St. Louis Business Journal.October 22, 2008. HighBeam Research. (February 3, 2009). http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1S1-12023420081020004401.html
  4. ↑ http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/wildwood-votes-to-let-hidden-valley-add-zip-line/article_5463b1ed-bcf3-57cf-9209-8cc3cb6870d8.html

Coordinates: 38°32′08″N 90°39′10″W / 38.535578°N 90.65287°W / 38.535578; -90.65287

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