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Andes Tower Hills | Alexandria MN


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Landmark: Andes Tower Hills
City: Alexandria MN
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America

Andes Tower Hills, Alexandria MN, USA Minnesota, North America

Overview

Andes Tower Hills is a family-owned ski resort situated rather unusually in Kensington Minnesota about fifteen miles west of Alexandria.

Rolling hills in western Minnesota's prairie region furnish natural terrain quite suitable for skiing snowboarding endeavors amidst undulating landscape.

Resort founded in 1980 has grown remarkably into a bustling winter sports hub with friendly vibes and immaculately maintained facilities.

Resort terrain features 16 downhill ski runs cleverly laid out for various skill levels including 4 gentle beginner slopes for novice skiers and kids.

Moderate challenges are presented through 4 intermediate level runs that vary significantly in terms of complexity and overall difficulty level.

Seven advanced trails feature steeper pitches and surprisingly varied terrain down rugged slopes beneath dense canopy overhead often.

One expert trail unfolds for seasoned skiers bent on tackling steep pitches and gnarly moguls with technical proficiency required.

Terrain contours are cleverly leveraged and sometimes augmented with snowmaking for providing consistently decent snow cover across various areas.

Andes Tower Hills boasts modern lift infrastructure featuring 6 lifts operating: 2 triple chairlifts serve main slopes extensively nowadays.

A quad chairlift boosts uphill capacity significantly reducing wait times greatly at resort.

Two carpet lifts were cleverly designed for beginner areas and tubing down snowy hills with considerable enthusiasm and reckless abandon.1 high-speed rope tow allows rapid transport on smaller runs or tubing lanes efficiently.

Lifts operate efficiently providing accessibility throughout entire ski resorts very smoothly and pretty quickly across varied terrain.

Resort maintains 100% snowmaking coverage system ensuring reliable early season openings despite a dearth of natural snowfall occurring ordinarily.

Snow guns employed in this system produce snow efficiently at suitably low temperatures.

Snow grooming occurs fairly regularly keeping ski runs surprisingly smooth and ridiculously enjoyable for skiers and snowboarders at various skill levels.

A terrain park exists with rails and jumps and boxes for freestylers skiing and snowboarding enthusiastically on varied features nightly under starlight.

Park designers catered for sundry skill levels from rank novices and intermediates right up to daredevil stunt riders very safely.

Andes Tower Hills offers night skiing on select trails with high-quality lighting illuminating slopes quite dramatically under starry night skies.

Skiing hours get extended fairly late into evening accommodating visitors keen on enjoying sport after typical work or ridiculously long school hours.

Resort amenities include roughly 9.3 miles of cross-country ski trails complementing downhill facilities with around 15 kilometers of groomed tracks available.

Groomed trails abound for enthusiasts of classic and skate skiing at various proficiency levels ranging from novice skiers to highly advanced athletes.

Scenic wooded terrain and open spaces surround ski hill where cross-country network weaves offering peaceful natural surroundings quite freely downwards.

Andes Tower Hills boasts a wildly popular snow tubing hill featuring several lanes down steep slopes amidst wintry surroundings.

Tubers are transported up hill by two conveyor-style handle lifts making it ridiculously family-friendly and pretty darn accessible.

Tubing's ridiculously fun pace makes it super suitable or perfect for people of practically every age requiring zero special skills whatsoever.

Resort guests fuel up for a long day on slopes at Whispering Pines Grill which serves snacks and very hearty meals.

Grill services extend pretty generously for sizable group events and private soirees quite often nowadays at various venues.

Ski rental shops and lessons for fledgling skiers are available alongside a ski school offering intensely private instruction and boisterous group sessions.

Andes Tower Hills operates RV park and camping facilities during warmer months opening around May 1 despite being primarily a winter destination.

Summer activities comprise hiking mountain biking and various events with primary focus remaining steadfastly on winter sports mostly.

Andes Tower Hills has garnered notoriety as a convivial family-oriented resort boasting an exceptionally tight-knit ambiance amongst visitors and locals alike.

Management and staff vehemently prioritize safety protocols and customer satisfaction alongside somewhat surprisingly accessibility measures for everyone daily.

Quality skiing is available nearby for residents of Alexandria and surrounding areas making it a convenient destination.

Various pricing options exist including day tickets and multi-day passes alongside heavily discounted season passes for eager buyers obviously.

Pricing remains fairly competitive with much larger resorts and appeals mostly to families or very casual skiers on vacation together.

Resort hosts wildly popular seasonal bashes and high-speed tubing parties alongside competitive ski races boosting engagement within local community.

Facilities feature parking spots and restrooms alongside beginner-friendly zones deliberately designed accommodating a remarkably broad spectrum of guests.

Andes Tower Hills Ski Area offers myriad winter sports options including downhill skiing snowboarding tubing and cross-country skiing within a snug resort.

Extensive snowmaking capabilities and modern lifts combine with a pretty family-friendly atmosphere making it a really standout destination in west-central Minnesota.

Year-round amenities and community engagement initiatives greatly enhance its allure as a vibrant regional recreational hub amidst sprawling metropolitan areas.



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