Wild Mountain From Above

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
LocationAmador Township, Chisago County, Minnesota
Nearest major cityTaylors Falls, Minnesota
OpenedDecember 1960
Trails26
Longest run5,000 feet
Lift system4 chairlifts, 4 rope tows, 1 surface lift
Terrain parks4
Snowfall40 inches
SnowmakingYes, 100% coverage
Night skiingYes
Websitehttp://www.wildmountain.com/

Overview

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Wild Mountain - Capital Improvements". wildmountain.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  2. ^ 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 February 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "2012-13 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Season Opens…in Minnesota | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". October 7, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Minnesota Ski Area Now Fully Open in November | First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine". November 27, 2010. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST SKI AREA TO OPEN IN NATION - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Zemens, David (October 12, 2012). "Wild Mountain/Taylor Falls - First Ski Area to Open for 2012/2013 Winter". agnarchy.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  7. ^ O'Neill, Donny (October 23, 2013). "Wild Mountain, Minnesota opens for the 2013/14 ski season". FREESKIER. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "Slopes Open For Ski Season At Wild Mountain - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 31, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  9. ^ "Wild Mountain Opens For The Season - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. November 20, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Wallner, Chris (November 12, 2016). "6 Ski Resorts Are OPEN In North America This Weekend:". SnowBrains. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "After October Snow, Wild Mountain Opens For Weekend Skiing - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 29, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  12. ^ "Wild Mountain Opens To Skiers Sunday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 21, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  13. ^ "Wild Mountain Opens For Skiing, Snowboarding Tuesday - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  14. ^ Dave. "Wild Mountain, Mt. Norquay First North American Resorts to Open - Ski Area Management". www.saminfo.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  15. ^ BringMeTheNews (October 18, 2022). "Wild Mountain is first ski hill to open for season in North America". Bring Me The News. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  16. ^ "Wild Mountain in Minnesota opens for skiing". FOX 9. October 18, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  17. ^ SnowBrains (October 31, 2023). "Wild Mountain, MN, Opened Yesterday for the Season". SnowBrains. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  18. ^ KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (November 1, 2023). Wild Mountain Ski Area opens for the season. Retrieved January 3, 2025 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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