# Alpine Valley Ski Area: Beginner Family Slopes & Kinder Kids Programs > Place to go for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (December through… - Where: Alpine Valley Ski Area, 6775 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48383 - Ages: Ages 4+; Kinder Kids program for ages 5–7; moving carpet conveyor lifts on dedicated beginner hills - Price: $44–$54 beginner carpet lift ticket; $70–$80 all-area lift ticket; Kinder Kids lessons $100 for 2-hour session - Schedule: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (December through March) - Organizer: Alpine Valley Ski Area - Official page: https://skialpinevalley.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/alpine-valley-ski-area-beginner-family-slopes-and-kinder-kids-programs--listing-1c5c520e600f7e6a812a43a5 ## About Nestled in the scenic wooded hills of White Lake Township, Alpine Valley Ski Area is Southeast Michigan's largest ski and snowboard facility, featuring 25 trails, 10 chairlifts, and 4 terrain parks across a 300-foot vertical drop. Its dedicated beginner instruction center features multiple moving carpet conveyor lifts designed specifically for families and novices. The resort's acclaimed Kinder Kids program offers structured 2-hour small-group lessons for young skiers ages 5 to 7, emphasizing fun snow discovery, stopping, and turning. 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