Afton Alps facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Afton Alps
Location	Denmark Township, Washington County
Nearest city	Afton, Minnesota
Vertical	350 ft (107 m)
Top elevation	700 feet (210 m)
Base elevation	350 feet (110 m)
Skiable area	300 acres (120 ha)
Runs	50 total - 25% beginner - 50% intermediate - 25% advanced
Lift system	17 chairlifts 4 surface lifts
Lift capacity	20,000 people/hr
Snowmaking	Yes
Night skiing	Yes
Website	Afton Alps

Afton Alps is a popular ski area located in Denmark Township, Washington County, near Afton, Minnesota, in the United States. It sits right next to the beautiful St. Croix River.

This ski area has almost 300 acres of land where you can ski or snowboard. The highest point is 700 feet above sea level, and the lowest is 350 feet. This means there's a 350-foot drop from top to bottom, which is called the "vertical drop."

Afton Alps has 50 different ski trails for all skill levels. To help keep the slopes in great shape, they often use artificial snow. You can get around the mountain using one of their 17 chairlifts. There are also two conveyor lifts and two rope tows in the Landing Zone Terrain Park.

When you need a break, you can visit one of the six chalets. These include the Meadows Chalet, Highlands Chalet, Alpine Chalet, Landing Zone (which also has a Yurt), and the main Alps Chalet.

During the summer, Afton Alps changes into an 18-hole golf course. They also host weddings and other events.

What You Can Do at Afton Alps

Afton Alps offers many fun activities, especially during the winter season.

• Alpine skiing: This is downhill skiing, where you glide down the slopes.
• Night skiing: You can ski even after the sun goes down, under bright lights.
• Snowboarding: Ride down the mountain on a single board.

History of Afton Alps

A big change happened for Afton Alps on December 6, 2012. On this date, the ski area was sold to Vail Resorts. Vail Resorts is a very large company that owns many ski resorts across the country.