Buena Vista Ski Area: 2013

12/29/13

Buena Vista will be closed Tuesday, Dec 31st due to extreme cold temperatures.
We will reopen on Wednesday, January 1st. Please call ahead for opening hours.

12/28/13

Due to extreme cold temperatures, Buena Vista will be closed Sunday, Dec 29th. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

12/26/13

Winter Break is happening NOW!

So come out and ride.

12/22/13

Magical Monday is tomorrow! Fun things to do with the whole family!
Open: 10am-4pm skiing/boarding

~Christmas Games
~Christmas Crafts
~Ski Races
~Christmas Movie Showing

~Awesome Rates!

12/20/13

Christmas Gifts!

Need some last minute gifts??

We've got you covered.

Stop on out over the weekend or on Monday to pick up your Gift Certificate!

Give the perfect gift that lasts all winter long ~

12/16/13

Beautiful Sunset

The sunset tonight at Buena Vista was amazing!

12/9/13

Excellent Conditions!

Weekend Hours:

Saturday, Dec 14 10am-5pm

Sunday, Dec 15 10am-5pm

~This weekend more runs will be opening up and the conditions should be excellent with all of this new snow!

Scout & 4-H Days and Church Days are this weekend as well! Visit BV Website for details! www.bvskiarea.com

Taken after the big snow storm!

12/7/13

Buena Vista will be open today,
Sunday December, 8th from 10am - 5pm for skiing and snowboarding.

The BV Terrain Park Meeting will be today at 2pm on 3rd floor.

12/5/13

Fresh Snow!

In the last few days we have received tons of new snow!

This weekend we will be Open Saturday & Sunday

for skiing/boarding from 10am-5pm

The conditions should be AMAZING!

Beautiful "Sun Dogs"

Don plowing

Lots of fresh snow!

12/2/13

Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday!

Are you thinking about buying yourself or someone else a Season Pass for this winter?!

Today is the day to do so! Purchase a Season Pass before midnight and receive 1 FREE Continental Café Meal Deal Booklet.

Win a $50 BV Gift Card!!!

It's as simple as emailing your name & address to tickets@bvskiarea.com

(No purchase necessary)

12/1/13

Opening Weekend Excitement!

Opening Weekend at Buena Vista was a blast!

Julia Vista and Sunflake were open. Rails and jumps were set up on Julia and everyone seemed to love it

We are off to a great season, and we are hoping for lots of snow this winter!! Now is a great time to purchase your Season Pass!

Here are some pictures from the weekend. Enjoy! :)

Johnny hitting the rails

Terrain Park Time

Catching some air!

Beautiful Opening Weekend at Buena Vista

11/29/13

Opening Day!

Today we are open!

Open Friday, Nov 29, 30, & Dec 1 for skiing/boarding
10am-5pm

Lift Ticket: $15.00

Ski Rental: $12.00

Board Rental: $12.00

11/28/13

Happy Thanksgiving! Tomorrow is our

OPENING DAY!!! J

Open: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 10am-5pm

$15 Lift Tickets

$12 Ski Rental

$12 Board Rental

~Pick up your Season Pass! Black Friday through Cyber Monday Special going on!

~Some terrain park features will be set up on Julia

~Yummy food specials in the Continental Café

11/22/13

SNOW!

It is OFFICIAL...

WE ARE MAKING SNOW!!!

11/20/13

There is snow in the forecast and by tonight the temps are going to be dropping. We are ready for the snow!

11/18/13

11/13/13

Winter Employment: If you are looking for winter employment, Buena Vista is hiring! Open Positions: Ski School, Kitchen, Rental Shop, Tube Park, & Lift Operators.You may fill out an application online and email or mail it to us.
Email: office@bvskiarea.com http://bvskiarea.com/PDF/BVApplication.pdf

There are many benefits for working here!

11/10/13

Snow is on the Ground!

Snow is on the ground! The last few days we have received a couple inches of snow, and it won’t be long until we will be making our own snow!

Tentative Opening: Friday, Nov 29^th

Remember to buy your Season Pass so you can ride all winter long…

11/7/13

Season Pass Sale!

It's not too late to purchase your Season Pass for skiing/boarding all winter long!

11/4/13

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Open House! Also a big thanks to the BV Ski Patrol, Keith's Pizza, Raphael Bakery, and Pepsi Nei Bottling for sponsoring this event!

We are now ready for the winter season!!

Don't forget to purchase your Season Pass!

http://bvskiarea.com/season_passes_registration.html

Ski Patrol and Family

New hats from No Comply!

The Snap Fitness Boys

Part of the BV Family

BV Merchandise

10/16/13

BV Open House!

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Nov 2 from 10am-2pm

~Purchase your Season Pass Membership & receive the BONUS PACK

~Consign your gently used snow gear

~FREE Pizza, Cookies, & Pop

~Movie showing in BV Theatre

~Vendors such as; No Comply, Snap Fitness, & Martin's Ski Shop- Nisswa, MN will be on display!

~FREE Drawings!

If you are looking for Winter Employment, Buena Vista will be accepting applications and conducting interviews at the Open House. Visit our website to find an application. http://www.bvskiarea.com/employment.html

Thank you to the Buena Vista Ski Patrol, Pepsi Nei Bottling, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, & Raphaels Bakery Cafe for sponsoring our Open House!!!

Raphaels Bakery Cafe

4/16/13

What a Great Year!

Buena Vista would like to thank all of our loyal customers, employees & Ski Patrollers for a wonderful season.

We had lots of snow and great conditions!

Our winter season is over, but we have the facilities available for rent; weddings, family reunions, gatherings, historic covered wagon rides and more!

Please contact Suzanne at 218-766-9919 for more information or to book an event.

Please visit our Summer Blog for upcoming events!

http://springsummertimeatbuenavista.blogspot.com/

3/25/13

Spring Finale at BV this Saturday!

Skiing & Snowboarding Hours:

Saturday, Mar 30: 11am - 5pm

This is your last chance to ski or snowboard this season!

$12 Lift Tickets, $12 Ski, & $12 Board Rentals

3/22/13

Hot Spring Rates!

Sunset Special: 3pm-6pm

Saturday & Sunday

$15 Lift Ticket

$15 Ski Rental

$15 Board Rental

3/16/13

Fun in the Sun!~

Let's have some Fun in the Sun!!!

We have the sunshine today, and some fresh snow on the ground! Awesome skiing conditions!

3/15/13

Spring Terrain Park Camp!

BV Spring Terrain Park Camp!

Sunday, March 17th-St. Patrick's Day

Skier's & Snowboarder's!

1-4pm Please check in at Ticket Window

Click here for details!

http://www.bvskiarea.com/PDF/Terrain-Park-Camp.pdf

3/14/13

Save BIG!

Now is your chance to save BIG!!

All you have to do is get a group of 10+ together on
Saturday, March 16th
or
6+ on Sunday, March 17th to receive the group rates,
and make reservations!

For more information or to book please contact
Lisa or Laurie at Buena Vista.

Call: (218) 243-2231

Email: office@bvskiarea.com

3/9/13

Today "Elvis" the miniature horse came to BV for a visit!

Wendell gave Sleigh Rides around the Buena Vista Village & the snow has been coming down all day!

3/8/13

Retro Weekend!

Dress Retro to receive a Lift Ticket Discount, plus have your name entered into a drawing for a 2013-14 Season Pass!

Saturday-Honor Our Troops Day!

Saturday:
Sleigh Rides beginning at 1pm only $3 per person

~Have your picture taken with "Elvis" the miniature horse from 1-3pm

~Roll back to the 70's pricing- Saturday: 6-8pm
$6 Lift Tickets

$6 Ski Rental $12 Board Rental

Sunday:
Live Music by Outdoor Fireplace,

Free root beer, & Games

Fun Races on Beltrami's Bowl
3pm-6pm Sunset Special!

3/6/13

FRESH SNOW!

We received up to 8" of NEW SNOW!!

Powder skiing is in store for the weekend!

This is what we do on our lunch break! ;)

3/2/13

Terrain Park Comp!

It's our final Terrain Park Comp tomorrow, Sunday, March 3rd!

15 min Heats-4 Heats

Jump Hits are Separate Heats

Hiking Features for Rail Jam

NEW Rail Feature

Door Prizes!

Customer Appreciation!

FREE Sleigh Rides starting at 1pm!

2/26/13

Student Days!!

School's Out!..and there's no better place to be then BV!!!
*FREE Bunny Hill Lessons from 10am-noon!

Looking Back on Logging Days

We would like to thank the Go & Whoa Harness Club for all of the teams, and sleigh rides they had for Logging Days.

We also want to thank everyone who helped make it possible to put on this event including everyone who came out to enjoy the day with us!

Pancake Breakfast in the Blacksmith Shop

Forrest Sleigh Ride-Beautiful Teams

Lumberjack Hall of Fame Ceremony

Guest Speaker Bud Petrowski

2/23/13

Rail Jam Competition!

~Music on the hill for the comp!

Perfect Day to Ride!

Today is Saturday, Feb 23rd and it's a perfect day to be outdoors at BV!

It's about 30 degrees and all of the hills are open including our 2 Terrain Parks on Sunnyside & Bear Track!

If you have never skied or snowboarded and would like to learn, we have our BV Certified Instructors on deck to give lessons from 10am-3pm on weekends!

Please call ahead to book in your lesson.

(218) 243-2231