Alberta Parks
Warning

Hidden Valley is now closed for the season. Thank you for another great winter!

    Effective Date: October 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Cypress Hills Provincial Park , Graburn Hut ComfortCamping

    Details: Please be advised that Alberta Parks will be conducting vault toilet replacement Graburn Hut in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. Work will occur at the following locations from October 14 to November 5, 2026 (subject to change and weather dependent):
    • Cypress Hill PP – Graburn Hut 
    To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and some areas of parking will be temporarily closed to accommodate staging. Temporary barricades and signage will be present to delineate work areas. We recognize construction is inconvenient, however it is necessary to uphold public safety and to support construction efficiency. Please ensure you follow all signage posted on-site, do not cross construction barriers and stay at a safe distance from active work zones. 

    Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

    Updated: October 14, 2026 

    Effective Date: September 2, 2026 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Cypress Hills Provincial Park , Information & Facilities

    Details: Winterization of water services for campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers will begin September 21, 2026.  Year-round water, flush toilets, and showers are available at the Lakeview Shower House, located at the entrance to Lakeview Campground. Water to campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers is not guaranteed or charged between September 14, 2026, and June 1, 2027.

    Updated: September 2, 2026 

    Our instructors are trained and certified by the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI). We provide a safe learning environment while offering our students the opportunity to improve sport specific skills through a specific progression.

    Please book weekend lessons in advance by calling 403-893-3961. Lessons are subject to instructor availability. Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed. Public group and private lessons will be available Wednesday to Friday by walk-in only because of  limited instructor availability due to hosting school groups. On Saturday and Sunday, we will have lessons available all day.

    All bookings are to be made by phoning the Ticket Office (403-893-3961) within 2 weeks of anticipated lesson date. For more information on lessons, please contact us at [email protected]

    Public Group Lesson

    Public Group Lessons

    All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability

    Ages: 6+

    Cost (per person): $30.00*

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    Lil' Gliders Lessons

    Lil' Gliders Lessons

    All Levels

    Ages: 5 and Under

    Cost (per person): $60.00*

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    Private Lessons

    Private Lessons

    All Levels

    Ages: 6+

    Cost (per person): $60.00*

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    Rippers Kids Camps

    Rippers Kids Camps

    All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability

    Ages: 9 to 16 years

    Cost (per person for 4 sessions): $420 (includes rentals, lift ticket and lesson)

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    Adult Advanced and Expert Clinics

    Adult Advanced and Expert Clinics

    Level: 4+

    Ages: 16+

    Cost (per session): $50.00*

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    Ski Instructor Training Programs

    Ski Instructor Training Programs

    Level: 3+

    Ages: 14+

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    * Discounted rentals for lessons are available through the Snow School Desk.

    Check Your Ability

    Not sure which level you belong in? It's easy with our handy matrix. We've made it incredibly easy for you to feel comfortable and knowing that the lesson will be just right.

    Levels Skiing Snowboarding

    0

    Never skied before. Learning to balance, stop and turn.

    Never snowboarded before. Learning basics and speed control.

    1

    Can stop and turn. Learning to link turns and control speed on green terrain.

    Can side slip on both edges. Learning to control direction and turning.

    2

    I can turn in a wedge both ways on all green terrain.

    I can turn onto both edges and control my speed.

    3

    Ski confidently on green terrain. Improving on blue runs and on different terrain.

    Rides all blue runs confidently. Improving on a variety of riding skills.

Updated: Sep 17, 2026
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