It was built in 1965 under the direction of Thomas D. Apthorp, who then continued to operate and manage the resort until 2007.
[2] Although Northeast Ohio is relatively flat and free of mountains, it has on average a 93-day ski-season per year, allowing Alpine Valley to thrive in the winter months.
Trail levels range from a beginner's bunny hill, to the expert terrain park which boasts Ohio's largest half pipe.
Alpine Valley also features high-power lighting for night skiing through the season.
[5] Although Alpine Valley is located in the snow belt of Ohio and receives roughly 120 inches of natural snowfall yearly, the resort also artificially produces snow on all of the runs once temperatures are below 28 degrees Fahrenheit.