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50+ runs. 8 chairlifts. 140 acres. 100% snowmaking coverage. Over half the mountain is rated black or double black, which is unusual for Minnesota, and the Back Bowl is a genuine expert zone 40 minutes from the Twin Cities.
Never skied or snowboarded? Start here. What to book, what to wear, when to arrive and what happens in your first lesson.
Lifts, food service, Jaxx, Nelson Brothers Bar, terrain park, Back Bowl, ski shop and tuning, all on one page.
Today’s open runs, lift status, base depth, new snow and snowmaking. Updated daily.
Driving directions from the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Rochester and Iowa, plus parking information.
The full visitor guide: buying online, rentals, cashless operations, chalet policies and what is open today.
Tickets, passes, rentals, lessons, racing, policies, conditions and getting here.
Interactive trail map, vertical, elevations, terrain breakdown and the three skiing areas.
Features for every level, a dedicated rope tow, and setup changes every couple of weeks.
Montana Crystal Edge tuning and stone grinding, plus the ski shop. Pass holders save 10%.
The Main Chalet, Jaxx East Chalet and the Skilink Learning Center.
Live music at Jaxx, New Year’s Eve fireworks, race days and the Wayne’s ski sale.
Accepted Forms of Payment
No on-site lodging, but Red Wing and several short-term rentals are minutes away.
Open since 1965, heading into our 62nd Minnesota winter.
We hire across every department, indoors and out. Apply online.
Your Responsibility Code, terrain park Smart Style, lift safety, closed areas, allowed equipment and the full resort policy set.
Every skier and rider needs a signed release before getting on the snow. Sign online.
Welch Village is at 26685 County Road 7 Blvd in Welch, Minnesota, in the Cannon River valley. It is 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities, 40 minutes north of Rochester, 15 minutes from Hastings and 10 minutes from Red Wing.
Welch Village has 50+ runs and 140 skiable acres served by 8 lifts, with 360 feet of vertical and 100% snowmaking coverage. Nearly half the runs are rated black diamond, which is unusual for a Minnesota ski area of this size.
Yes. The lights are on every night Welch Village is open. Lifts run until 9:00pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 10:00pm Friday and Saturday. Night riding is included with an all-day ticket, and evening-only sessions are available at a lower rate.
Yes. Lift tickets, ski rental packages, lessons and season passes at Welch Village are sold online only. There are no window sales. Every skier and rider also needs a signed release of liability on file before loading a lift, which you can complete online before you arrive.
One-on-one
Book your favorite coach, bring up to three friends, and pick the terrain: the fastest way to level up.
