Skiing in Iowa
Iowa is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 5 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 225m to 388m, giving a vertical range of 163m. Across the area there are 9km of prepared pistes. There are 47 runs in total - 19 easy, 20 intermediate, 8 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 14 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 9 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Crescent Hills, Sundown Mountain Resort, Seven Oaks and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €180 on average.
Ski Resorts in Iowa
5 ski resorts in Iowa
Crescent Hills
Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, formerly Mt. Crescent Ski Area, is currently fundraising for a Four-Season Master Plan to introduce new year-round recreation activities and infrastructure. The resort operates with a no-refund policy and is not responsible for weather or snow conditions.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend Winter Sports Area is a tubing hill that operates seasonally, dependent on natural snow (12 inches needed). It features a tow rope to assist tubers and offers concessions in a warming house.
Seven Oaks
Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in Boone, Iowa: 12 runs from beginner to expert, plus 650 ski and 250 snowboard rentals.
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
It’s outdoor fun everyone will enjoy in every season. The unique Snowflex® hill is designed for every skill level and almost every age, 3 and up.
Sundown Mountain Resort
Sundown Mountain Resort is a small ski area in Iowa, United States. It has 2.6 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 4 chairlifts. The slopes run from 225 m to 352 m, a vertical drop of 127 m.
Iowa at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 5 resorts
Total Resorts
5
Total Piste km
9 km
Total Lifts
10
Elevation Range
225–388 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
47
Where to start in Iowa
Top picks across 1 category
Best value
- 1.Crescent HillsGood
- 2.Horseshoe BendGood
- 3.Seven OaksGood
Top Resorts in Iowa
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Hills | 3 | 67 | 2 |
| Sundown Mountain Resort | 3 | 127 | 6 |
| Seven Oaks | 2 | 51 | - |
| Sleepy Hollow Sports Park | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Horseshoe Bend | - | - | 1 |
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