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Skiing in Northeast Ohio
Cleveland Area Ski Clubs
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio don't just have one ski club, they have several. Here's a list of the area organizations. Choose the one that best suits your skill level and needs.
Northeast Ohio Ski Resorts
Northeast Ohio isn't Vermont or Colorado, but the Buckeye State does have a nice selection of accessible, friendly, and somewhat challenging ski areas. Learn more about where to ski in and around Cleveland.
Cross Country Skiing in Northeast Ohio
In many ways, the rolling terrain of Northeast Ohio is better suited to Nordic skiing than to downhill. Find out where to enjoy cross country skiing in Northeast Ohio.
Get Ready to Ski
Are you ready to go skiing, but, not sure how to get started? Here's everything you need to know to choose ski equipment, clothing and gear, select a ski resort, and plan a ski vacation.
Snow Trails Ski Area - Mansfield
Snow Trails, located in Mansfield, is Ohio's first ski resort. It has 16 ski trails, served by 7 lifts.
Clear Fork Ski Area - Butler Ohio
Clear Fork Ski Area is located in Butler Ohio, about an hour and a half from Cleveland. The Ski area has 9 ski trails, served by 5 lifts.
Holiday Valley Ski Resort - Ellicotville NY
Holiday Valley Ski Resort is located in Ellicottville, New York, about three hours east of Cleveland. It has 53 ski trails, served by 12 lifts.
Alpine Valley Ski Area - Chesterland Ohio
Alpine Valley Ski Area, located 35 miles east of Cleveland in Chesterland, has 11 ski trails, served by 7 lifts.
Tips for First Time Skiiers
If you've never been skiing before or you're a beginner skier, you may not know where to go to skiing, what to wear, or even where to start. Here are tips for a first time skier. Learn more from the About Guide to Skiing.
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Boston Mills, located just south of Cleveland, Ohio, offers excellent downhill skiing and snowboarding and hosts a popular art show each July.
Skiing in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania has some excellent ski resorts. Learn more about them from the About Guide to Pittsburgh.
Alpine Valley Ski Resort - Michigan
Alpine Valley Ski Resort, outside of Detroit Michigan, offers excellent skiing for all skill levels. Read more about it from the About Guide to Detroit.
Pine Knob Ski Resort - Michigan
Pine Knob, just outside of Detroit, has excellent skiing for all skill levels as well as a well-regarded ski school. Learn more about Pine Knob from the About Guide to Detroit.

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