Rode Afton this last week Lots of improvements on the hills as well as around the chalet. The groomers must have went to grooming school cause it has never been maintained like this in the 8 years I've been there. Their parks could use a little touch up midway through the day, they get pretty used, but my kids had a good time in them. Nice thing is they have parks with something for everyone, so beginners can get a lot of practice. It would be nice if they had a rope tow, the chair is a drag.
Only bad part was food service slow slow slow and barely warm but that's like all of the areas in the midwest.

whoever the H#$% (ha) thinks afton is the best thinkg they has ever seen needs to get out of MN. Or even to northern MN! Afton is one of the best that is close to the twin cities, but it is a bump compared to other resorts. If you get done with your run in under a minute, it is time to experience something new! Take a ski trip that takes you to the reasons for skiing, not packed trails with 500 runs, 536 chairs, and 74 ft. vert! All right sorry, Afton is my home hill. But I still call it a hill. If you can make a trip to the mounains and you will love skiing (or boarding) for the rest of your life!

First time at Afton was last weekend. We are new to the area. When we got there it was really crowded, but we never had to wait and the snow was great. They had people everywhere directing traffic in the lots and on the hill. In fact they had a guy on a ATV that actually helped us to find a parking spot. It was really well managed. They had people helping people with their gear as well as opening doors and being on the hill information centers. Rental was a little slow but the people were polite. Our helpers were from south america, working here for the winter which was interesting. We didn't realize how big it really is, guess that's why it didn't feel crowed on the hills. The chalet we went to on the top of the hill was a little crowed but the burger they served was worth the wait. For our first winter outing in Minnesota we were really impressed with the service, however I think we'll go back again during the week when it's not as busy. It's a good value for the dollar

I skied Afton Alps for the first time ever over the weekend. The weather was down right chilly, but the conditions were great...over 4" of fresh snow on top of a few other inches from days prior. So bearing the cold, I made some great turns.

Afton is a fun little place stuck in the middle of no where. I think probably during a weekend that isn't so dang cold, it'd be busy with people from the Metro, but today it was OK. Their vertical is very small, but the runs are fun. There's only a three runs right on the front side facing the main chalet that are worthwhile--that is, steep enough. The Bowl run is tons of fun because of all the natural terrain features in it. Combined with the great snow cover Afton had, it made for a great time.

The ticketing process is a little screwy: having to buy a ticket to be able to park in the lot? That's kind of nutty time.

The lifts are old but in good shape and move at a decent click. The lifties are courteous, so there's no problem with surface transportation at Afton either.

Overall, a good little resort. I'm not sure how much the ticket price is, but as long as it isn't astronomical, it's worth showing up for.

over the years I havn't seen much improvement with afton. I go there often and being a snowboarder I expect at least a halfway decent terrain park. But, each year it is the same, small jumps with ice landings and just an overall lack of attention and care to the park.