| If you are looking for a great place to go for your | | | | country, both private and group lessons are available. |
| family ski vacation, Fun Valley, Iowa is the place to | | | | If you are brand new to the sport, you can even |
| go. | | | | learn to ski free, and take advantage of Nub's Cubs |
| This resort caters to families and beginner level | | | | Childcare Center while you learn. |
| skiers, but it is also great for intermediate and expert | | | | Don't make the mistake of thinking that intermediate |
| skiers as well. There is something to suit all levels at | | | | or expert skiers won't find any challenges waiting for |
| Fun Valley. | | | | them at Nub's Nob! The terrain is varied, and you will |
| Hector Milla Editor of the "Best Hotel Deals" website | | | | find challenges. Night Skiing is also available. The Ski |
| -- -- pointed out; | | | | School offers training programs for advanced skiers |
| | | | | who are interested in racing, and many racing events |
| "...The top elevation at Fun Valley is 1201 feet, with a | | | | are held at the resort. You can signup for race |
| vertical drop of 200 feet. There are six lifts, including | | | | leagues at the resort, and many league events are |
| three chair lifts and three surface lifts. The new | | | | planned each season. |
| learning center is something to see – and | | | | Equipment rental is available, and there is a General |
| experience if you are a beginner. Tubers and | | | | Store right inside the lodge, where you can purchase |
| snowboarders are welcome, and there is an excellent | | | | gloves, hats, and neck warmers among a variety of |
| terrain park available. Rental equipment, including | | | | other items. You should also visit the technology |
| tubes and boards, is available..." | | | | center to have your ski's tuned or repaired. |
| Fun Valley offers outstanding group rates for groups | | | | You won't go hungry either! Nub's Nob Cafeteria is |
| of ten or more. Birthday packages are also | | | | open for breakfast and lunch, and if you brought |
| outstanding for kids twelve and under. Every | | | | your own lunch, you can eat in the ‘brown bag' |
| Wednesday and Thursday night, the resort offers a | | | | room. Nub's Winter Garden serves grilled burgers |
| student night, with greatly reduced rates. Buddy Pass | | | | when the weather allows. Pintail Peak Warming Hut is |
| Friday's are also popular – bring your friends and | | | | located at the top of the Black Lift. Here, you can |
| you will all save on lift tickets. Coca-Cola sponsors | | | | enjoy amazing views while enjoying home made |
| Sprite Saturday's at Fun Valley, where you can | | | | soups and sandwiches. |
| participate in three activities for one flat affordable | | | | "...Nub's Nob is the place to go if you want to have a |
| fee. Sundays are Family Four Pack Day. | | | | great family ski vacation – or if you are already |
| If you will be in Michigan, you should definitely visit | | | | an expert skier interested in racing and skill events. |
| Nub's Nob Ski Resort. Nub's Nob has what is | | | | There is plenty to do and see. In fact, you may find |
| considered to be the Midwest's best snow, and the | | | | that you have a problem deciding which activity to |
| resort has a reputation for being a family friendly | | | | participate in first! Don't worry about missing |
| mountain. Generations of families have brought their | | | | anything, though – if you want to ski now and |
| children here for their very first ski run. | | | | board later, you can do that. Most events are |
| The mountain layout is fairly simple with an elevation | | | | planned for the weekends, so arrange your schedule |
| of 1338 feet and a vertical drop of 427 feet. There | | | | so that you are able to attend or participate in the |
| are 43 trails serviced by eight chair lifts. Boasting one | | | | planned events..." added H. Milla. |
| of the best skiing and snowboarding schools in the | | | | |