Welch Village

Infobox ski area
name= Welch Village

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nearest_city= Hastings, Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, Red Wing, Minnesota, USA
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top_elevation= convert|1060|ft|m|abbr=on
base_elevation= convert|700|ft|m|abbr=on
skiable_area= convert|120|acre|km2
number_trails= 50
longest_run= convert|360|ft|m
liftsystem= 3 Quads, 1 Triple, 4 Doubles, 1 Ski Carpet, 1 Handle Tow
terrainparks=One terrain park and a half pipe
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snowmaking= Yes, 128 units
nightskiing= Yes
external_link= [http://www.welchvillage.com welchvillage.com] |

Welch Village is an American ski area near Hastings, Minnesota. The ski area was built in 1965 and has increased in size since. With a vertical elevation of approximately convert|360|ft|m, it is the closest, sizable ski hill to Rochester, Minnesota and the rest of Southeastern Minnesota. Its traditional opening time is on or around the third Saturday in November.

Welch Village has a large chalet with two cafeteria-style restaurants. There is a bar near the triple lift. Welch Village offers ski instruction.

Welch Village is also home to the Welch Village Invitational, which is the largest High School Ski Race in the Country.

References

* [http://www.welchvillage.com welchvillage.com]

External links

* [http://www.welchvillage.com Welch Village]