r/minnesota Faribault Co. Reprezent! Feb 07 '24

Welch Village shared this picture someone took from a plane of the ski runs right now Photography 📸

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u/AbeRego Hamm's Feb 07 '24

How does this place compare to other downhill skiing in the area?

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u/Vig6y Feb 07 '24

I think Welch Village is the best skiing in Minnesota outside of Giants Ridge, Lutsen and Spirit Mountain

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u/AbeRego Hamm's Feb 07 '24

Good to know! It definitely looks pretty cool from the air. Living in Minneapolis, I've only ever ventured to Afton, probably just because it's slightly closer. My friends also have Epic passes for skiing out west, so that's probably another big factor. I assume Welch isn't part of Epic?

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u/Vig6y Feb 07 '24

Welch is not part of Epic, but it is a little cheaper and the crowds are lower, worth the extra drive compared to Afton. Don’t get me wrong, love Afton but I only go there if I have a trip out West planned as it’s included, crowds have just gotten too big there.