Afton Alps Recreation Area, Hastings

The scenic St. Croix River Valley and Afton State Park provides a spectacular backdrop for a magnificent skiing experience. Afton Alps offers some of the best skiing conditions in the Midwest by combining state of the art snow-making equipment and modern grooming equipment, ensuring 100 percent coverage throughout the season. Forty runs of varied terrain for the beginner, intermediate and advanced skier provide bumps, jumps, steeps and groomed white carpets. If you're a first-timer, you can attend the ski school and let them teach you how to ski or snowboard. For the snowboarding fan, check out the half-pipe and terrain park. There is a tubing park for exhilarating rides down the slopes. The four chalets provide comfort and warmth while 18 quad ski lifts allow non-stop access to your favorite slope. The three rental shops have all the gear you need for a great time in the powder.