Wild Mountain
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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.
| Wild Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Location | Amador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota |
| Nearest major city | Taylors Falls, Minnesota |
| Opened | December 1960 |
| Trails | 26 |
| Longest run | 5,000 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/ |
Overview
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Wild Mountain is known nationally for its early opening dates for skiing and snowboarding. Below is a historical list of its opening dates.
| Year | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 to 1981 | no records | no records |
| 1982 | October 18[3] | Earliest opening since opening of ski area in 1960. |
| 1983 & 1984 | no records | no records |
| 1985 | October 31 | |
| 1986 | no records | no records |
| 1987 | November 9 | $8 ticket |
| 1988 | October 26 | $7 ticket |
| 1989 | November 4 | $14 ticket, closed April 9 |
| 1990 | October 19 | |
| 1991 | October 18 | 1st ski area in the U.S to open. |
| 1993 | October 31 | |
| 1994 | November 15 | |
| 1995 | November 3 | |
| 1996 | no records | no records |
| 1997 | October 27 | |
| 1998 | November 4 | |
| 1999 | November 3 | $20 ticket. November 20–26, Daisy trail only for $6 |
| 2000 | November 15 | |
| 2001 | November 20 | $20 ticket, Open November 24–27, November 30-5, then December 7 and beyond |
| 2002 | October 23 | $10 ticket |
| 2003 | November 6 | $12 ticket for Expressway, Daisy and Sunshine |
| 2004 | November 11 | Snow on the ground by November 8, $6 Daisy ticket |
| 2005 | November 17 | $15 ticket for Daisy and Sunshine |
| 2006 | November 1 | $15 ticket for Expressway and Daisy. 100% open on January 3 |
| 2007 | November 7 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2008 | October 28 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2009 | November 15 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2010 | October 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] |
| 2011 | October 29 | $10 ticket for Front Stage, Expressway added on November 18. Rained on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend |
| 2012 | October 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. |
| 2013 | October 22[7] | $15 ticket or $10 with coupon. Front Stage trail open. |
| 2014 | October 31[8] | $20 ticket for Front Stage. Added Expressway and Dandy on November 1 |
| 2015 | November 20[9] | Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway for $20. 100% open on December 30. |
| 2016 | November 12 [10] | $20 ticket for Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway |
| 2017 | October 29[11] | $20 ticket for Front Stage trail |
| 2018 | October 21[12] | $25 ticket for Front Stage |
| 2019 | October 29[13] | $26 ticket for Front Stage |
| 2020 | October 19 | First ski area in North America to open.[14] $25 ticket for Front Stage. |
| 2021 | November 13 | $15 ticket for Front Stage and Dandy |
| 2022 | October 18 | First ski area in North America to open.[15][16] $25 ticket for Front Stage. |
| 2023 | October 30[17] | Closed November 14–25, then reopened for remainder of season.[18] |
| 2024 | November 28 | Opened with Expressway, Front Stage, Dandy, Chair 1 and Front Stage / Dandy Ropes $35 ticket |
References
[edit]- ^ "Wild Mountain - Capital Improvements". wildmountain.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ 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 2024-02-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "2012-13 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Season Opens…in Minnesota | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Minnesota Ski Area Now Fully Open in November | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". 2010-11-27. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST SKI AREA TO OPEN IN NATION - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Zemens, David (2012-10-12). "Wild Mountain/Taylor Falls - First Ski Area to Open for 2012/2013 Winter". agnarchy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ O'Neill, Donny (2013-10-23). "Wild Mountain, Minnesota opens for the 2013/14 ski season". FREESKIER. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Slopes Open For Ski Season At Wild Mountain - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2014-10-31. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Wild Mountain Opens For The Season - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-11-20. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Wallner, Chris (2016-11-12). "6 Ski Resorts Are OPEN In North America This Weekend:". SnowBrains. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "After October Snow, Wild Mountain Opens For Weekend Skiing - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2017-10-29. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Wild Mountain Opens To Skiers Sunday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Wild Mountain Opens For Skiing, Snowboarding Tuesday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2019-10-28. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Dave. "Wild Mountain, Mt. Norquay First North American Resorts to Open - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ BringMeTheNews (2022-10-18). "Wild Mountain is first ski hill to open for season in North America". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Wild Mountain in Minnesota opens for skiing". FOX 9. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ SnowBrains (2023-10-31). "Wild Mountain, MN, Opened Yesterday for the Season". SnowBrains. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (2023-11-01). Wild Mountain Ski Area opens for the season. Retrieved 2025-01-03 – via YouTube.
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