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Information on Welch Village Ski Area:

Thanks to Ski Magazine, Welch Village has been ranked as a superior ski and snowboarding resort. Every year since the first in 1965, Welch has made changes designed to make your visit a memorable one.

Welch has modified slopes, broadened the High Performance rental selection, and added many new learning programs. Also Welch boasts a new a new expanded base lodge along with brand new state of the art food service.

With eight chairlifts, 50 runs, over 100 snow guns, daily grooming, terrain parks, and a 1/2 pipe on Ski Bob, there is something for every type and ability of skier and boarder.

Welch Village Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:

Mon - Thu: 10am - 9pm

Fri & Sat: 9am - 10pm

Sun: 9am - 9pm

Night: 4pm - 9pm

Twilight: 4pm - 3am

Length of Season: Nov-06 to Mar-07

Types and number of lifts: 1 Handle Tow;1 Carpet ;4 Double Chairs;1 Triple Chair;3 Quad Chairs

Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
     Total Number: 50

Elevation at base 700 feet and elevation at summit is 1060 feet.

Skiing Options at Welch Village Ski Area:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 30 km
Snow boarding: yes

Equipment Rentals: skis , snowboards

Getting to Welch Village Ski Area:

From Minneapolis

Out of Minneapolis take Hwy 52 south to Hwy 50. Take Hwy 50 east. Take the local road 1 mile to Welch Village

Alternate route to Welch Village Ski Area:

Contact Information:
651 258-4567

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