Welch Village
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| Welch Village | |
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| Nearest city: | Hastings, Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, Red Wing, Minnesota, USA |
| Top elevation: | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Base elevation: | 700 ft (210 m) |
| Skiable area: | 120 acres (0.49 km²) |
| Runs: | 50 |
| Longest run: | 360 feet (110 m) |
| Lift system: | 3 Quads, 1 Triple, 4 Doubles, 1 Ski Carpet, 1 Handle Tow |
| Terrain parks: | One terrain park and a half pipe |
| Snowmaking: | Yes, 128 units |
| Night skiing: | Yes |
| Web site: | welchvillage.com |
Welch Village is an American ski area near Hastings, Minnesota. The ski area was built in 1965 and has increased in size since. With a vertical elevation of approximately 360 feet (110 m), it is the closest, sizable ski hill to Rochester, Minnesota and the rest of Southeastern Minnesota. Its traditional opening time is on or around the third Saturday in November.
Welch Village has a large chalet with two cafeteria style restaurants. There is a bar near the triple lift. Welch Village offers ski instruction.
Welch Village is also home to the Welch Village Invitational, which is the largest High School Ski Race in the Country.
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