Afton Alps
| Afton Alps | |
|---|---|
| Location | Denmark Township, Washington County |
| Nearest city | Afton, Minnesota |
| Vertical | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Top elevation | 700 feet (210 m) |
| Base elevation | 350 feet (110 m) |
| Skiable area | 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Runs |
50 total  - 24% beginner  - 56% intermediate  - 20% advanced |
| Lift system |
18 chairlifts 4 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 20,000 people/hr |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | Afton Alps |
Afton Alps is a ski resort, which hosts a collection of ski and snowboard trails, located along the St. Croix River in the northeast corner of Denmark Township, Washington County, south of Afton, Minnesota in the United States. There are nearly 300 acres (1.2 km2) skiable at Afton Alps. The resort has 300 feet (91 m) of vertical drop. The Alps often utilize artificial snow for maintaining the slopes. A total of 50 trails and 18 chairlifts through out the ski area, 2 conveyor lifts, and 2 rope tows in the Landing Zone Terrain Park. There are a total of 6 chalets, including the Meadows Chalet, the Highlands Chalet, the Alpine Chalet, Landing Zone (also has a Yurt) and the Alps Chalet (Main Chalet). During the summer Afton Alps runs an eighteen hole golf course and wedding receptions / hall rental.
On December 6, 2012 it was announced that Afton Alps has been sold to Vail Resorts of Colorado.
Winter Activities
The following are activities included at Afton Alps:
External links
References
- The City of Afton
- Afton Alps
- On The Snow
- Afton Alps stats
- Hudson WI Patch article St. Croix Valley ski history
Coordinates: 44°51′20″N 92°47′21″W / 44.85556°N 92.78917°W