How to Go Skiing in Seven Oaks, Iowa

Located in Iowa's Des Moines River Valley, Seven Oaks Ski Area has more than 150 acres of challenging terrain, with a ski season that stretches from the beginning of December through the middle of March. This recreation area features a recently renovated ski lodge that overlooks the facilities terrain park, ski runs and snowtubing slides. Seven Oaks opened its doors to the public in 1999 and has served as a popular ski and snow destination for central Iowans ever since. With snow-making capabilities and more than 80 percent of the ski runs rated blue or black diamond, Seven Oaks offers a formidable challenge for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Book Accommodations Near Seven Oaks

1. Book accommodations via the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below) or by calling [phone].
2. Find accommodations near the Seven Oaks recreation area. The nearby towns of Boone, Ames and Madrid offer inexpensive chain hotel accommodations and moderately priced bed and breakfasts.

Book Your Trip to Seven Oaks

3. Save time by purchasing lift tickets in advance of your trip. Daily, weekly and season passes are available online through the Seven Oaks Ski Area Web site (see Resources below).
4. Fly into Des Moines International Airport, located approximately 50 miles from Seven Oaks.
5. Make your way from I-235 E toward I-35 N. Take I-35 N approximately 25 miles before merging onto US-30 W. Seven Oaks is located four miles west of Boone, Iowa, on Highway 30.

Enjoy Seven Oaks

6. Take advantage of promotional deals such as Student Night and Family Four Pack Night to enjoy this Iowa ski area at reduced rates.
7. Feel the rush of the 276-foot vertical drop at Seven Oaks.
8. Enjoy the Seven Oaks terrain park, where new rails and box jumps have been added.
9. Launch yourself down a 1,000-foot chute made of snow with nothing to hold onto but a speeding snowtube that won't stop until you reach the bottom of the hill.
10. Check the snow report prior to your trip by visiting the Seven Oaks Ski Area Web site or by calling the facility's information hotline at [phone].
11. Sign up for a private lesson to fine tune your form or take an hour-long group lesson if you're new to the sport.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to find special discounts and research other nearby activities.

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