Wild Mountain

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Wild Mountain
Location Amador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota
Nearest major city Taylors Falls, Minnesota
OpenedDecember 1960
Trails 26
Longest run5,000 feet
Lift system 4 chairlifts, 4 rope tows, 1 surface lift
Terrain parks 4
Snowfall 40 inches
Snowmaking Yes, 100% coverage
Night skiing Yes
Website http://www.wildmountain.com/
Wild Mountain From Above Wild Mountain From Above.jpg
Wild Mountain From Above

Wild Mountain is a ski area and snow tubing park in the winter and a waterpark during the summer. It is located in Amador Township, Chisago County, near Taylors Falls, Minnesota.

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Overview

During the winter months, Wild Mountain delivers 26 runs and 4 terrain parks across 100 acres of terrain. The ski area has 4 chairlifts, 4 rope tows and one conveyor. Wild Mountain enjoys a vintage base lodge which was originally constructed in 1960 and has had numerous additions. [1] The base lodge was upgraded between 2021 and 2023 including a new bar, new flooring, updated bathrooms, new deck and an updated entrance.

Wild Mountain is owned by Sara Larsen (President). The general manager is Nathan Hakseth.

Geography

Wild Mountain is located one hour northeast of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. It is located 7 miles north of Taylors Falls. [2]

Historical Opening Dates

Wild Mountain is known nationally for its early opening dates for skiing and snowboarding. Below is a historical list of its opening dates.

YearDayNotes
1960 to 1981no recordsno records
1982October 18 [3] Earliest opening since opening of ski area in 1960.
1983 & 1984no recordsno records
1985October 31
1986no recordsno records
1987November 9$8 ticket
1988October 26$7 ticket
1989November 4$14 ticket, closed April 9
1990October 19
1991October 181st ski area in the U.S to open.
1993October 31
1994November 15
1995November 3
1996no recordsno records
1997October 27
1998November 4
1999November 3$20 ticket. November 20–26, Daisy trail only for $6
2000November 15
2001November 20$20 ticket, Open November 24–27, November 30-5, then December 7 and beyond
2002October 23$10 ticket
2003November 6$12 ticket for Expressway, Daisy and Sunshine
2004November 11Snow on the ground by November 8, $6 Daisy ticket
2005November 17$15 ticket for Daisy and Sunshine
2006November 1$15 ticket for Expressway and Daisy. 100% open on January 3
2007November 7$16 ticket for Expressway
2008October 28$16 ticket for Expressway
2009November 15$16 ticket for Expressway
2010October 29$15 ticket for Expressway and Daisy through October 31. Reopened November 5–8, then November 14 and beyond. 100% open on November 27. First area in northern hemisphere to have 100% coverage. [4]
2011October 29$10 ticket for Front Stage, Expressway added on November 18. Rained on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend
2012October 7 [5] First ski area in U.S. to open. [6] $18 for Daisy and Front Stage. 100% open on November 29 - First in North America to achieve that.
2013October 22 [7] $15 ticket or $10 with coupon. Front Stage trail open.
2014October 31 [8] $20 ticket for Front Stage. Added Expressway and Dandy on November 1
2015November 20 [9] Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway for $20. 100% open on December 30.
2016November 12 [10] $20 ticket for Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway
2017October 29 [11] $20 ticket for Front Stage trail
2018October 21 [12] $25 ticket for Front Stage
2019October 29 [13] $26 ticket for Front Stage
2020October 19First ski area in North America to open. [14] $25 ticket for Front Stage.
2021November 13$15 ticket for Front Stage and Dandy
2022October 18First ski area in North America to open. [15] [16] $25 ticket for Front Stage.
2023October 30 [17] Closed November 14–25, then reopened for remainder of season. [18]
2024November 28Opened with Expressway, Front Stage, Dandy, Chair 1 and Front Stage / Dandy Ropes $35 ticket

References

  1. ↑ "Wild Mountain - Capital Improvements". wildmountain.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Falls, Mailing Address: 401 North Hamilton Street St Croix; Us, WI 54024 Phone: 715 483-2274 Contact. "Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved February 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "2012-13 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Season Opens…in Minnesota | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". October 7, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Minnesota Ski Area Now Fully Open in November | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". November 27, 2010. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST SKI AREA TO OPEN IN NATION - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ Zemens, David (October 12, 2012). "Wild Mountain/Taylor Falls - First Ski Area to Open for 2012/2013 Winter". agnarchy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ O'Neill, Donny (October 23, 2013). "Wild Mountain, Minnesota opens for the 2013/14 ski season". FREESKIER. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Slopes Open For Ski Season At Wild Mountain - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 31, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Wild Mountain Opens For The Season - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. November 20, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Wallner, Chris (November 12, 2016). "6 Ski Resorts Are OPEN In North America This Weekend:". SnowBrains. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ "After October Snow, Wild Mountain Opens For Weekend Skiing - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 29, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Wild Mountain Opens To Skiers Sunday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 21, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Wild Mountain Opens For Skiing, Snowboarding Tuesday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  14. ↑ Dave. "Wild Mountain, Mt. Norquay First North American Resorts to Open - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  15. ↑ BringMeTheNews (October 18, 2022). "Wild Mountain is first ski hill to open for season in North America". Bring Me The News. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Wild Mountain in Minnesota opens for skiing". FOX 9. October 18, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ SnowBrains (October 31, 2023). "Wild Mountain, MN, Opened Yesterday for the Season". SnowBrains. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  18. ↑ KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (November 1, 2023). Wild Mountain Ski Area opens for the season . Retrieved January 3, 2025– via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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