Welch Village ski area, Minnesota - Skiing and Snowboarding

Welch Village ski area, Minnesota

how is the snowboarding says Josh.

The 360 foot vertical drop is naturally not that much to brag about, but Welch Village makes up for it by other means. No other ski resort for 112 miles has a more sky-scraping altitude difference. The yearly snowfall is lighter than average at Welch Village. This ski area has 60 ski slopes that you can ski on; there are more than enough ski slopes for every capability. This ski hill has a decent array of slopes and an acceptable choice of different ski lifts. This ski area

    has 140 acres of skiable area, and all of it makes for fine skiing. This ski hill has 4 feet of white snow per winter, and that is not extremely high, but it's ok. There aren’t any places to stay close at hand, but if you're ready to voyage a small length then
no problem, but you'd better book in advance of a trip since these places to stay fill up fast. This ski area has an average proportion of challenging slopes and an average fraction of beginner and intermediate slopes. All 10 different ski lifts at this ski mountain are in fine condition. Getting a little bit of pleasant exercise and getting out of the house for a while have people coming here. Welch Village is an average size ski mountain boasting a medium height difference if compared to other mid west ski resorts. The

wintertime in Minnesota is so beautiful for snowboarding or skiing. There's a ski trail map of Welch Village on this internet page for your reference. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, this region has scores of ski resorts. The skiing and the snowboarding in this region is so much fun every day of the ski season.

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 And 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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These outdoors activities are available near Welch Village ski area.

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 Ski, 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

Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 104 miles away
   350 vertical feet
   23 runs - 6 lifts
   31% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   39% Beginner

Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 112 miles away
   700 vertical feet
   22 runs - 9 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 114 miles away
   516 vertical feet
   18 runs - 4 lifts
   50% Expert & Adv.
   20% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 115 miles away
   290 vertical feet
   15 runs - 7 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% 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