How to Go Skiing in Welch Village, Minnesota

Opened in 1965, the Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area offers you the latest in snowmaking and grooming technologies as well as the best service. Welch Village's snowmaking machines cover 100 percent of the ski resort, so there's almost always fresh powder.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Credit card
• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Ski Trip Accommodations

1. Book your lodging through the Explore Minnesota Tourism Web site (see Resources below). Book by phone at 1-888-TOURISM.
2. Book a room in an affordable city. St. Paul is located next to Minneapolis, but the lodging prices here are significantly less expensive than Minneapolis. Deluxe hotel accommodations are moderately priced, while tourist-class hotels and motels are inexpensive.
3. Book a ritzy four-star hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prices in this city are going to be high compared to hotel rooms in neighboring cities. Boutique hotel accommodations downtown will be moderate to expensive.
4. Stay with a group of friends in one of Welch Village's trailside bunkhouses. These bunkhouses sleep up to 30 people, and are not rented out to small parties. To book, call the ski resort at 651-222-7079 ext 20.

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

5. Plan to fly to the closest major airport, the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.
6. Take a shuttle, taxi or rent a car. All of these options are available in the Twin Cities area.

Budget for Lift Tickets, Ski Lessons and Equipment Rentals

7. Plan to rent any necessary equipment at the ticket window inside the base lodge. You can rent equipment for skiing or snowboarding for moderate prices.
8. Reserve enough cash for your lift tickets. The Wech Village Web site (see Resources below) offers a complete price list. Prices at this ski area are moderate, comparable to those in other parts of Minnesota. Season passes are also available for adults, kids, seniors and families.

Discover What Welch Village Has to Offer

9. Pick your desired activities. Welch Village offers Alpine skiing, night skiing, cross country skiing trails, terrain park conditions, half pipe formations and Jib park conditions.
10. Hit the slopes! This ski area offers a base elevation of 700 feet, a summit elevation of 1,060 feet, a vertical drop of 360 feet, 10 lifts, 50 inches of snow each year and 50 trails.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the Welch Village Web site for this season's information about ski lessons, service offered and price lists.
• When planning your trip, it's helpful to book online so that you can make changes to your itinerary without needing to contact a representative on the phone.
• For current snow conditions and this season's price list, call Welch Village at 1-651-258-4567.