January 18, 2011 Explore Minnesota Downhill Ski Report

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   January 18, 2011 Explore Minnesota Downhill Ski Report
   
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Afton Alps
Hastings, MN 55033
651-436-5245 or 800-328-1328
www.aftonalps.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    40"-55"         5.0"+    
Notes:    100% OPEN! www.aftonalps.com

Buck Hill
Burnsville, MN 55306
952-435-7174
www.buckhill.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/14/11    Packed Powder    36"-60"         6.0"+    
Notes:    Tubing & Halfpipe open. www.buckhill.com for more info.

Elm Creek Winter Rec. Area
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-694-7894
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Packed Powder    36"-60"    1.0"+    7.0"+    
Notes:    100% Open! See Website for Details.

Hyland Ski & Snowboard
Bloomington, MN 55438
763-694-7800
www.hylandski.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Packed Powder    42"-60"    1.0"+    7.0"+    
Notes:    100% Open! See Website for Details.

Mount Kato
Mankato, MN 56001
800-668-5286
www.mountkato.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    42"-58"         5.0"+    
Notes:    100% OPEN for SKIING, SNOWBOARDING & SNOW TUBING. Check WEBSITE for more info. www.MountKato.com

Welch Village
Welch, MN 55089
651-258-4567
www.welchvillage.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    40"-68"    2.0"+    6.0"    
Notes:    Now open every day, regular hours! Go to welchvillage.com

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Powder Ridge
Kimball, MN 55353
1-800-348-7734
www.powderridge.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    30"-65"    1.0"    4.0"    
Notes:    100% open for skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing

Wild Mountain
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
651-465-6315
www.wildmountain.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    40"-66"    0.5"+    4.0"+    
Notes:    Open 7 days/nights a week. Ski/Ride until 1am on Saturday nights. Snow Tube Fri. Sat & Sun. www.wildmountain.com for more info

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Andes Tower Hills
Alexandria, MN 56343
1-87-SKI-ANDES
www.andestowerhills.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    30"-60"         6.0"    
Notes:    100% open. Visit www.andestowerhills.com for hours.

Buena Vista
Bemidji, MN 56601
800-777-7958
www.bvskiarea.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Packed Powder    38"-56"         9.0"    
Notes:    Open Friday - Sunday 18 Runs 6 Lifts, 2 Terrain Parks, Snowtubing, See website for upcoming events.

Giants Ridge
Biwabik, MN 55708
800-688-SNOW (7669)
www.giantsridge.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/17/11    Packed Powder    24"-70"    3.0"    8.0"+    
Notes:    Giants Ridge is open 9:00 - 4:30 Mon - Thurs and 9:00 - 8:00 Fri,Sat and Sun. Over 6 feet of snowfall so far this year.

Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen, MN 55612
218-663-7281
www.lutsen.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Packed Powder    30"-52"    5.0"    22.0"    
Notes:    Open with 4 mountains, 10 lifts, 87 runs and 4 terrain parks. Visit lutsen.com for details

Spirit Mountain
Duluth, MN 55810
800-642-6377
www.spiritmt.com

Last Ski Area Update: 01/18/11    Machine Groomed    26"-48"    1.0"    10.0"    
Notes:    100% OPEN including 2 Terrain Parks, Half-Pipe, and 22km Nordic Trails.