Welch Village
Welch, MN 55089-4470
Phone: (651) 222-7079
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Editorial Review for Welch Village – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Southeast of the Twin Cities between Hastings and Red Wing, this family-oriented ski area is carved out of the Cannon River Valley.
The Slopes
Welch features more than 50 trails running through a hardwood forest, with all of the trails devoted to skiers and snowboarders at beginner and intermediate levels. Less-experienced skiers won't find runs--several are designed to present a challenge: Dan's Dive is a long, narrow shot through the woods; and Sweeny Run is prime, fall-line skiing. Also, Bakkelyka and Chicken are two runs that will get your blood pumping. Snowboarders will find two terrain parks. The area is serviced by one triple chairlift, three quad chairlifts and four double chairlifts. A towrope caters to kids.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 360 feet
Base elevation: 700 feet
Top elevation: 1,060 feet
Lifts: Eight chairs, one handle tow, one carpet
Skiable acres: 120
Beginner terrain: 33 percent
Intermediate terrain: 33 percent
Advanced terrain: 33 percent
Snowboarding: Terrain park with rails, jumps, boxes
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWelch offers dorm-style, walk-to lodging for groups of 20 or more. The resort also has two restaurants, with the Madd Jaxx Bar and Grille providing liquid courage.
The ExtrasThe Skilink Learning Center is a ski school and league for skiers of all ages and abilities.
User Reviews for Welch Village
11/12/2002 Posted by goinbananas64
Welch Village is a great place to get rid of "cabin fever." This year they bought new snow guns for more and better snow.
Pros: Good Parking, Lots of chairlifts, almost no lines
Cons: expense
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