Andes Tower Hills Ski Area Ski Resort
# 5Beginner Terrain in North America
# 4Beginner Terrain in United States
# 1Intermediate Terrain in Minnesota
All ReviewsOverview
The Andes Tower Hills Ski Area is located smack dab in the middle of Minnesota’s farm country. The Anderson Brothers envisioned a ski area on Tower Hill and Andes Tower Hills was born. Andes Tower Hills offers affordable rates on skiing and snowboarding over their 16 downhill runs. Andes Tower Hills features four beginner runs, 4 intermediate runs, 7 most difficult and 1 experts only run. The Ski Area even features a terrain park. Minnesota’s Alexandria Lakes Area offers plenty of winter lodging for snow sports enthusiasts, and the ski area features hillside condominiums for rent to its visitors.
One condo on-site is available for rent. There are various hotels/motels located in Alexandria and Brandon.
Inside Scoop
Ski school offers skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing lessons for all ability levels. Group, private and PeeWee lessons all available. Rentals with 600 pairs of new rental skis and an on-site Pro Shop. Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Snowboard Lessons are available on Thursday and Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Reservations are required.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
10"
6"
4"
2"
0"
0.5"
Nov
5"
Dec
8"
Jan
5"
Feb
4"
Mar
0"
Apr
Terrain Overview
25%
Beginners Runs
6%
Intermediate Runs
31%
Advanced Runs
38%
Expert Runs
16
Runs in Total
0.2 mi
Longest Run
35 ac
Skiable Terrain
35 ac
Night Skiing
35 ac
Snow Making
Total Lifts: 6
1
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
Elevation
1620'
Summit
290'
Vertical Drop
1330'
Base
Important Dates
October 18, 20232023/10/18
Projected Opening
March 20, 20242024/03/20
Projected Closing
110
Projected Days Open
100
Days Open Last Year
42
Years Open
55"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Andes Tower Hills Ski Area
4505 Andes Road Southwest
56343 Kensington, Minnesota
United States
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