Afton Alps
Afton Alps is a ski area, 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 ski hill has 350 feet (110 m) of vertical drop. The Alps utilizes an extensive snowmaking system for maintaining the slopes during the winter months. There are a total of 36 trails with 17 chairlifts, two conveyor lifts, and a double-sided rope tow in the Landing Zone Terrain Park. There are five chalets, including the Meadows Chalet, the Highlands Chalet, the Alpine Chalet, Landing Zone (also has a Yurt) and the Alps Chalet (Main Chalet). Afton Alps' winter season runs mid-November through mid-March.
| Afton Alps | |
|---|---|
| Location | Denmark Township, Washington County |
| Nearest major city | Afton, Minnesota |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Vail Resorts |
| Vertical | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Top elevation | 700 feet (210 m) |
| Base elevation | 350 feet (110 m) |
| Skiable area | 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Runs | 36 total  - 25% beginner  - 50% intermediate  - 25% advanced |
| Lift system | 17 chairlifts 3 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 20,000 people/hr |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | Afton Alps |
On December 6, 2012 it was announced that Afton Alps has been sold to Vail Resorts of Colorado.
Activities
The following are activities included at Afton Alps: