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50+ runs. 8 chairlifts. 140 acres. 100% snowmaking coverage. Over half the mountain is black or double black, which is unusual for a Minnesota hill, and the Back Bowl holds all three of our double blacks.
| Resort opened | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Valley floor | 700 feet |
| Summit | 1,060 feet |
| Vertical rise | 360 feet |
| Skiable terrain | 140 acres |
| Trails | 50+ |
| Snowmaking | 160 units with 100% trail coverage |
| Average annual snowfall | 45 inches |
| Average season | Mid November to late March |
| Lift system | 7 quads, 1 triple, 1 moving carpet, 1 rope tow |
| Location | 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities, 40 minutes north of Rochester, 15 minutes southeast of Hastings, 10 minutes north of Red Wing |
| Difficulty | Runs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Green circle (easiest) | 13 | 24% |
| Blue square (more difficult) | 11 | 20% |
| Black diamond (most difficult) | 25 | 46% |
| Double black diamond (experts only) | 3 | 6% |
| Terrain Park | 2 | 4% |
The beginner area with the magic carpet and green runs, plus more advanced runs like Lookout, Bakkelyka and the Terrain Park.
Harley’s Hollow, Sunrise Bowl and Dan’s Dive. These runs lead you to our East Chalet, Jaxx.
Our expert zone, holding all three double blacks. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am to 4:00pm, typically from mid January through early March depending on coverage.
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Welch Village has 50+ runs across 140 skiable acres, served by 8 lifts plus a moving carpet and a rope tow. The terrain breaks down to 12 green runs, 11 blue, 25 black and 3 double black.
Welch Village has 360 feet of vertical rise across 140 acres. What sets it apart in Minnesota is the pitch distribution: 55% of its runs are black or double black, a higher share of advanced terrain than any hill of comparable size in the state.
Yes. The West Slopes beginner zone has a large magic carpet and a cluster of green runs built for first days on snow, and 12 of the 50+ runs at Welch Village are rated green. Beginners should start with a Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lesson, which includes a full-day lift ticket.
The interactive trail map is on this page, with a downloadable PDF version linked below it. The map shows all 50+ runs by difficulty across the three areas of the hill: West Slopes, East Slopes and Back Bowl.
One-on-one
Book your favorite coach, bring up to three friends, and pick the terrain: the fastest way to level up.
