Medicine Hat Winters | Tourism Medicine Hat

Hidden Valley Ski Resort Hidden Valley Ski Resort is the major attraction during the winter and has over 200m of vertical to slide down. It boasts affordable family fun with fully certified instructors ready to help improve those skiing and snowboarding skills. The resort has everything you need for a few days away with a café and rental shop. With tall, snow-kissed lodgepole pine and aspen trees and rolling hills that act as mini mountains, this oasis is a must-see in the winter. On the approximate 45 minute drive, view the prairie landscape, and once you take the turn into the Interprovincial Park, you’re suddenly surrounded by forest and rolling hills. The gem of a ski hill features a quad chair, handle tow, and a magic carpet. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose between green, black, and blue level runs to race down. For beginners, there’s the Magic Carpet. And there’s also curated ramps and jumps that are featured on Sidewinder for those wanting to build their skills. “Being located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Hidden Valley is surrounded by picturesque evergreen forests and vistas overlooking the prairies. Our lifts provide incredible views and our runs are unlike any others in the province. We pride ourselves on offering a unique experience that will leave you counting down the minutes to your next visit,” says Bridget Burgess-Ferrari, Communications and Public Engagement, Government of Alberta. Hidden Valley Ski Resort offers lessons and rentals. It’s the perfect place for beginners who want to experience the winter activity. Never too crowded, there is space for friends and families of all ages to enjoy the scenery around them.

To indulge in an overnight stay and remain in the rolling hills, Elkwater Lake Lodge & Resort is a family-friendly spot. You can book a cabin or a room and ice-skate the nearby rink, snow shoe or explore the trails, or stay indoors and relax with the hot tub and swimming pool after spending the weekend at Hidden Valley Ski Resort, located just ten minutes from Elkwater. “Our trails and amenities are diverse, offering something for visitors of all skill and experience levels to enjoy. We believe in creating opportunities for kids to get active and learn to ski from a young age, which is why we do our best to accommodate school groups. We also offer private lessons for kids as young as 2 years old,” says Burgess-Ferrari.

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