Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave. S.,
Hastings
, MN
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Last Updated: 5/17/2013 10:07 PM
Afton Alps Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Afton Alps Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 9 Beginner
- 29 Intermediate
- 10 Advanced
Afton Alps is a ski resort located very close to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Afton Alps has a monstrous 18 ski lifts on 48 acres covering 300 acres of skiable land. Your hard will race with the variety available at Afton Alps, as 30% of the terrain is meant for expert, 30% for beginners. Three terrain parks give snowboarders and skiers some
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exciting rails, jumps and more. Snowmaking, grooming, night skiing, lodging, sledding, instruction, and rentals make Afton Alps a full service resort. Afton Alps offers some of the best variety and is one of the biggest in the area.
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Afton Alps Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Afton Alps Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 18
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 48
Weekend Hours
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Afton Alps Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
1,180 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
350 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
1,530 ft
Afton Alps Ski Pictures and Photos
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Afton Alps Trail Map
Afton Alps Reviews & Tips (6)
Afton is close to our home and it is a nice place to ski when it is not busy! I find on the weekends that their hills are very jammed packed and their is no security keeping the kids from cutting through the woods and flying out almost hitting people! This place can be VERY DANGERIOUS for someone who follows the rules cause NO ONE ELSE DOES!!!! I have seen kids jump off lifts and because the Clearence is low you almost fall off the lift trying to avoid the jumpers! Also too many people like to knock a few back and then jump on the slopes! A impaired skier is just as DANGERIOUS and a impaired driver! I just think this place is in MUCH NEED for improvement with safety but I think their interest is in ticket sales!
Afton Alps review written Feb 17 2013 - 05:07 PM
The have now installed a local cell phone tower and both At&t and Verizon get full bar coverage in the entire ski area. This is new this year and and a great addition. Afton gets VERY crowded at times and I recommend weekday skiing here very much as the hill is almost empty. Friday nights are a zoo with dozens of buses full of local high schoolers filling the hill and skiing out of control in large groups. Best in the metro though, no doubt.
Afton Alps review written Jan 07 2013 - 08:38 AM
Oh! And almost forgot...if you want wi-fi (or service) FORGET ABOUT THAT! There is no service whatsoever! (i have At&t 4g) And am not sure if this is the case for all carriers, but just a litte heads up.
Afton Alps review written Dec 08 2012 - 09:10 PM
This is a great place, although, early in the season the snow tends to be icy and chunky, leading to more injuries. The terrain park is very fun, and the runs are varied...wish they were longer though. Overall this is just a fun place to be, whether you're hanging out at the bar..watching the campfire, or going down the hardest hills, this place has something for everyone.
Afton Alps review written Dec 08 2012 - 09:07 PM
Best place in the twin cities area. Lots of runs, lots of lifts. There is plenty of variety for every level. The only drawback is that everyone else thinks the same about it, It gets pretty crowded.
Afton Alps review written Aug 06 2012 - 06:22 PM
I grew up skiing at Afton Alps! The runs are not very long, but there are a great variety of slopes and a lot of areas specifically for snowboarding. They also have a tubing hill, which is pretty fun. If noting else, it's a pretty location in the hills of Afton, MN.
Afton Alps review written Jan 14 2011 - 01:23 PM