Trollhaugen facts for kids

Trollhaugen is a fun ski resort located in Dresser, Wisconsin. It's a great place for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. You can also try snow tubing there! In the summer, Trollhaugen offers exciting activities like zip-lining and a challenging aerial ropes course. It's known for its awesome terrain park, which has been ranked as one of the best in the Midwest. Plus, you can even ski and snowboard super late on Friday nights!

All About Trollhaugen

A Look Back in Time

Trollhaugen first opened its doors in 1950. It was started by Lee Rogers and Walter G. Peterson. Back then, it had just one tow rope and three slopes. By 1956, it grew to five tow ropes and six slopes. A cozy chalet was also added for visitors to relax.

In 1967, two dentists from Minnesota, Dr. Ray Rochford and Dr. Anne Rochford, bought Trollhaugen. More fun things were added over the years! A tubing hill and a new chalet were built in 2004. Then, in 2012, Trollhaugen's Adventure Park opened. This park includes a cool zip line tour and a challenging aerial course.

Quick Facts and Figures

Here are some interesting numbers about Trollhaugen:

• Number of Ski Runs: 23 to 24
  • Snowmaking: 100% of the area can make snow!
  • Grooming: 100% of the slopes are groomed smooth.
  • Night Skiing: You can ski at night on all slopes.
• Terrain Types:
  • Advanced (hard): 22%
  • Intermediate (medium): 40%
  • Beginner (easy): 28%
  • Vertical Drop: 260 feet (that's how much the hill drops from top to bottom).
  • Skiable Area: 90 acres (that's a lot of space to ski!).
  • Longest Run: 2,500 feet (almost half a mile!).
  • Terrain Parks: 3 to 4 parks for jumps and tricks.
  • Average Snowfall: About 50.7 inches of snow each year.
• Lifts:
  • Total Lifts: 10
    • Tow Ropes: 7 (these pull you up the hill).
    • Quad Lifts: 2 (these chairs carry four people).
    • Dual Lifts: 1 (these chairs carry two people).
• Zip Line:
  • Total Length: 3,000 feet (that's over half a mile of zipping!).

Fun Beyond the Slopes

Food and Hangouts

Trollhaugen has two places to grab a bite to eat inside the main chalet. The Kaffe Stuga is a great spot for a meal. There's also the Skolhaugen Lounge, where you can find food and sometimes even live music on Friday nights.

Awesome New Adventures

In the summer of 2013, Trollhaugen added some super exciting activities: an aerial challenge ropes course and a zip-line!

The aerial challenge course has six different paths. These paths have different difficulty levels, like a video game!

• Green: Easy
• Yellow: Medium
• Blue: Difficult
• Black: Extremely Difficult

The courses are high up, from 12 to 48 feet off the ground. It's a real test of balance and strength!

The Zip Line Tour has 6 different zip lines that take you across many platforms. There's even a special 1,000-foot dual zip line. This means two people can zip side-by-side at the same time!

In 2016, Trollhaugen added a special kids challenge course. This course is for younger adventurers, ages 3 to 7. It has 13 different fun obstacles, but they are only 2 feet off the ground. It's perfect for little ones to try!