![]() It has become a hot spot for a variety of winter adventure. Sliding down the slopes is still at the top of the list for winter visitors and the area has become home to one of America’s greatest sledding hills. On any snowy day of the winter you’ll find families marching up the gentle slope with sled or tube in tow, making their way to the top of the wide trail and racing down, some joining tubes and gliding along in unison. (Sled rentals are available for $5 daily from Estes Park Mountain Shop.) Backcountry Skiing/RidingĪlthough some of these ski slopes of yore are more narrow (they used to build them that way), the terrain is open for backcountry access, so skiers and snowboarders willing to earn their turns get a taste of Hidden Valley in its heyday. The powder stashes are plentiful on the higher slopes, most of which are relatively low-angle. Still, backcountry skiers and riders should always come prepared with beacons and avalanche gear-and know how to use them. While there is no longer an army truck (or any other motorized vehicle) to take downhill enthusiasts to their dream stash at the top of Trail Ridge Road, the unplowed road makes for an ideal uphill route on skins or snowshoes, and the views become more stunning the higher you go. Of course, winter adventure in and around Hidden Valley doesn’t have to involve any equipment whatsoever. The former ski area is a wonderful place for a winter picnic. Its base area is flecked with several bench tables. And if you use your imagination, you can think about the days gone by, the kids who learned to ski here, the culture that developed here, and the fond memories that remain. Written by Shauna Farnell for Matcha in partnership with Visit Estes Park.3 Ski Resorts near St. Louis, MO Guide to Missouri’s 2 Ski Resorts Hidden Valley Ski Area, Missouri. In the Midwest, there aren’t a huge variety of choices for skiing. Fortunately, for skiers in Missouri, there are 2 ski areas just outside of the state’s two major cities. Although they’re small, they let Missouri skiers and snowboarders get a taste of skiing without having to drive far. Louis, Hidden Valley Ski Resort is a small resort at the city’s western edge. Across the state, north of Kansas City, Snow Creek lies north near the Kansas border on 60 acres of skiable terrain.īoth resorts rely heavily on snowmaking abilities to make up for the limited snowfall in the state. Winters in Missouri are cold, so the low temperatures help the snowmaking machines provide snow for much of the season. The ski season generally lasts from mid-December through mid-March. Missouri’s Pair of Ski Areas Empty and ready for shredding, Hidden Valley Resort, St. Photo by: /hiddenvalleystlīoth of the Missouri ski resorts have very similar layouts and features. They have 12 trails with the same variety of runs.
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