Wild Mountain

Wild Mountain
Location Amador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota
Nearest city Taylors Falls, Minnesota
Runs 26
Longest run 5,000 feet
Lift system 4 Chairlifts, 4 Rope Tows, 1 Surface Lift
Snowmaking Yes
Night skiing Yes
Website http://www.wildmountain.com/

Wild Mountain is a ski and snowboard area in Amador Township, Chisago County, near Taylors Falls, Minnesota. It features 26 runs, including 4 terrain parks, which include jumps, rails, boxes, quarter-pipes and half-pipes, which are both man made and natural. During the summer months of June, July and August, a water park, an alpine slide, and a go-kart track become operational. The site is also the first ski and snowboard resort in the Midwest to open every year, which is usually broadcast on the local news networks.

Geography

Wild Mountain is located one hour northeast of the Twin Cities Metrolpolitan area. It is located 7 miles north of Taylors Falls. From North Branch you can take interstate 35. The resort lies on the eastern bank of the scenic St. Croix River and has many tall bluffs and hills next to its shores, some being 300–400 feet tall.

References

http://www.wildmountain.com/frequently-asked-questions#Two

External links

Coordinates: 45°29′20″N 92°42′20″W / 45.48889°N 92.70556°W / 45.48889; -92.70556


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