Economic Downtown Hits Local Ski/Snowboard Areas

The last two weekends, economic downtown be dammed, skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes to enjoy the fine weather. If you plan to sneak out of work early, or don't mind late nights, you can ski or snowboard for a credit-crisis friendly discount. Trollhaugen has $15 lift tickets on Friday nights. Wild Mountain has various discounts including half price lift tickets on Tuesdays, and free lift tickets for birthday boys and girls. Spirit Mountain has weekday family nights with heavily discounted lift tickets and rentals.

For new skiers or boarders, Welch Village has one of the best value beginners programs. $99 gets three days of learning to ski or snowboard, including three lift tickets, three equipment rentals, and two lessons, and discount lift tickets at Welch Village for the rest of the season.

Downhill Ski and Snowboard Areas in and around the Twin Cities