Welch Village ski area, Minnesota - Skiing and Snowboarding

Welch Village ski area, Minnesota

how is the snowboarding says Josh.

A 360 foot vertical drop is naturally not that much, but Welch Village has so many other perfect properties. Having a total of 60 trails to ski on; there are sufficient trails for every ability. The 4 feet of snow that fall here per season is not incredibly high, but it's all right. This ski hill has an average part of difficult slopes and an average share of beginner and intermediate ski runs. Welch Village has the greatest elevation difference for 112 miles. This ski hill

    boasts lighter snowfall than the local average each season. Loads of skiers from Red Wing like to ski here. Welch Village is a typical size ski hill featuring an average altitude difference when compared to other mid west ski areas. Getting a little great exercise
and getting out of the house for a while will make you feel great. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, there are loads of great ski areas for that around here. Welch Village has a good assortment of ski runs; there's absolutely no way to get bored here. This ski mountain has 10 different ski lifts, and they will get you up the mountain effectively. This ski resort has 140 acres of skiable terrain, and it's all blanketed by fluffy snow. Welch Village has an ok range of ski runs and enough great ski lifts to serve them

all. There aren’t any places to stay close at hand, but if you're ok to travel a short distance then no problem, but do book a room prior to departure because it is a very popular destination. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is so much fun all ski season long. There's a ski trail map of Welch Village on this web page for your reference. The wintertime months in Minnesota is truly a nice time of year for snowboarding and skiing.

Special features: 3 terrain parks, New Back Bowl and Quad Chairlift opens Dec. 26, 2008

Welch Village ski area management's own description

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Red Wing, MN, Red Wing
8 miles away
100% smoke free property conveniently located in Historic Red Wing. Redwing Pottery is only 1 block from the hotel. Our new hotel offers double sided fireplace in lobby/breakfast room, enhanced compli...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Hastings, Hastings
11 miles away
Hotel offers complimentary Continental Plus Breakfast daily to all guests. Convenient to antiques, restaurants, shopping and golf. Alexis Bailey vineyards is 5 minutes away. Casinos within 20 minut...

Current weather conditions
at Welch Village ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 360 feet
Top Elevation: 1060 feet
Base Elevation: 360 feet

Total Runs: 60
- 40% Expert and Advanced
- 25% Intermediate Runs
- 35% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 0.8 miles

Total Lifts: 10
- 9 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 140 acres
- Snowmaking on 140 acres
Annual snowfall: 4 feet
Night Skiing is Available
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.560585
Longitude: -92.730472

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Ski Areas Near Welch Village ski area:

Afton Alps, Minnesota , 15 miles away
   350 vertical feet
   41 runs - 18 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Buck Hill, Minnesota , 39 miles away
   309 vertical feet
   13 runs - 11 lifts
   32% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   34% Beginner

Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 40 miles away
   260 vertical feet
   22 runs - 9 lifts
   33% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   33% Beginner

Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 42 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   25 runs - 8 lifts
   34% Expert & Adv.
   33% Intermediate
   33% Beginner

Hyland, Minnesota , 46 miles away
   175 vertical feet
   14 runs - 6 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Mount Kato, Minnesota , 92 miles away
   240 vertical feet
   19 runs - 8 lifts
   17% Expert & Adv.
   59% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Whitewater Near Welch Village ski area:

Vermilion River, Dakota County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 0.5 miles long (Falls to Old Mill in Hastings)

Apple River, St.Croix County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Somerset)

National Parks Near Welch Village ski area:

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 31 miles away

Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 42 miles away

Golf Courses Near Welch Village ski area:

Gopher Hills Golf Course, Cannon Falls , 6 miles away