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Afton Alps Ski Area
Minnesota

AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing:  Yes Snowboarding:  Yes
Night Skiing:  Yes     Restricted Areas:  No
Heli-Skiing:  No     Leash Required:  Yes
Snowcat Skiing:  No
Cross Country:  No
Snow Tubing:  Yes     Snowshoe Trails:  No

PARKS & PIPES
Terrain Park:  Yes
Half Pipe:  Yes

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation:  700 ft   (213 m)
Summit Elevation:  350 ft   (107 m)
Vertical Drop:  350 ft   (107 m)
Skiable Area:  300 acres   (121 hectares)
Annual Snowfall:  55 in   (140 cm)
Snowmaking:  100 %
Number of Lifts:  18
Uphill Lift Capacity:  20,000 per hour
Types of Lifts:  3 Surface Lifts
12 Double Chairs
3 Triple Chairs
Number of Trails:  48
Longest Run:  3,000 ft   (914 m)

TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest Easiest:   20%
More Difficult More Difficult:   60%
Most Difficult Most Difficult:   20%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area
and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.

DATES AND TIMES
Expected Opening Date: November 2007
Expected Closing Date: April 2008
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-9:30pm
Fri, Sat & Holidays: 9am-10pm
Sun: 9am-9:30pm
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.

AREA SERVICES
Child Care:  No
Adaptive Skier:  No
Lessons: 
    Ski:  Yes
    Snowboard: Yes
Rentals: 
    Ski:  Yes
    Snowboard: Yes
Children's Programs:  Yes
Women's Programs:  Yes
Nearby Lodging:  Yes

CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:  651 436-5245
Snow Phone:  651 436-5245
FAX:  651 436-8584




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