Alpine Valley Ski Area

Location

Oakland County
United States
42° 38' 57.0228" N, 83° 31' 17.5548" W
US
General info: 

Alpine Valley is the largest ski area in southern Michigan. There are 25 runs serviced by 10 chairlifts and 10 rope tows for various levels of experience. The halfpipe is 350 feet, with verts up to 10 feet high. The terrain park has a variety of ramps, rails and launches.

BASE: 126ft
SUMMIT: 500ft
VERTICAL DROP: 240ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 14
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 8
Surface: 6

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