Fun Valley   they just shut down..... Says an anonymous skier. The 14 runs at this ski area are exciting to ski on. This ski hill obtains 3 feet of snow every winter, and that is of course not top-notch, but not too bad either. No other ski resort for 98 miles has a higher vertical drop. The skiing area being 30 acres, it's more of a small-size style ski mountain. Fun Valley is a small-size ski resort having a medium vertical drop compared to other mid west ski resorts.     This ski hill has a much lower than average part of expert and advanced ski runs and a much higher than average fraction of green and blue ski runs. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of Iowa is loads of fun the whole winter season. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, this is a vicinity with few other places for that. The 240 foot height difference is naturally not that much to talk about, but Fun Valley makes up for it with other things. Not too many lodgings nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations before heading out, you're all set. Fun Valley is a splendid ski mountain for the whole family with scores of green and blue runs. There are 5   ski lifts here, and they are in great condition. Fun Valley obtains lower snowfall than the local average each winter season. This ski hill has a rather modest assortment of ski runs and an ok pick of lifts. Loads of skiers voyage up here from Oskaloosa, specifically on the weekends. The best piece of information on this resort is naturally the ski run map of Fun Valley on this net page. Iowa gets fantastically delightful in winter; it is truly a great time of year for skiing or snowboarding.          Hotels Near Fun Valley ski area, Iowa Best Western Pioneer Inn & Suites, Grinnell 12.7 miles away Super 8 Grinnell IA, Grinnell 12.7 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Grinnell, Grinnell 12.8 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Grinnell, IA, Grinnell 12.9 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Grinnell, Grinnell 12.9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa 14.5 miles away Comfort Inn Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa 15.5 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Fun Valley ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Fun Valley ski area.   Ski Areas Near Fun Valley ski area: Seven Oaks, Iowa , 98 miles away    275 foot drop, 4 lifts, 13 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    25% Beginner   Golf Courses Near Fun Valley ski area: Prairie Knolls Country Club, New Sharon , 7 miles away Grinnell Country Club, Grinnell , 14 miles away Diamond Trail Golf Club, Lynnville , 15 miles away