Andes Tower Hills, Minnesota Resort Information

Andes Tower Hills

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

Who would expect a ski hill in the middle of farm country? Well, back in 1980, the Anderson brothers envisioned just that - a ski area on Tower Hill. They had a vision for a couple of thousand skiers a season. Nineteen ski seasons later, more than half a million skiers have visited the Andes Tower Hills ski area - one of the finest ski areas for miles around. Let them give you a lift to the top of the hill by one of the two triple chair lifts or the quad chair lift. Choose from one of 15 runs, ranging from easiest to most difficult. For the snowboarding fan, check out the half-pipe and terrain park.

Don't like to downhill ski or snowboard? Then check out their cross country trails. They have more than 20 km of classical or skating trails. They even have 1.5 km of lighted classical trails for night skiing. Even if you're a first-timer, you can attend the ski school and let them teach you how to ski or snowboard. For those who don't ski or snowboard, there is the new tubing park. With more than 100 tubes and four runs to choose from, there truly is... winter fun for everyone!

Ski season dates	November 23, 2007 -- Late March 2008
Skiable acreage	45 acres (18 hectares)
Average annual snowfall	55 in (140 cm)
Summit elevation
Base elevation
Vertical drop	275 ft (84 m)
Longest Run	1,320 ft (402 m)
Terrain parks	2
Snowmaking	100%

Number of Lifts	4	Lift Capacity	4,000 per hour

HiSpeed Six	-	Double Chairs	-
High Speed Quads	-	Surface Lifts	1
Quad Chairs	1	Magic Carpets	-
Triple Chairs	2	Surface Lifts in Tubing Park	-
Rope Tows	-	Handle Tows	-

	Easy	35%
	Intermediate	35%
	Advanced/Expert	30%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Andes Tower Hills
4505 Andes Rd SW
Kensington, MN 56343

1-87-SKI-ANDES (877-542-6337)
320-965-2455

ANDES TOWER HILLS STAFF

Rick Arneson	Manager, Ski Hill Maintenance, Lift Operations	320-965-2276 rick@andestowerhills.com
Jon Buettner	Interim General Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, Alpine Race Director	320-965-2455 ext. 223 jon@andestowerhills.com
Lorraine Chan	Manager, Finance	320-965-2455 ext. 230 lorraine@andestowerhills.com
Jon Eppard	Assistant Seasonal Manager, Pro Shop	320-965-2455 andes@andestowerhills.com
Katrina Stewart	Recreation Director	320-965-2455 ext. 222 katrina@andestowerhills.com
Paul Niemczycki	Chef & Catering Director	320-965-2455 ext. 226 catering@andestowerhills.com
Londa Karels	Information Systems	320-965-2455 ext 235 londa@andestowerhills.com
Ron Zibell	Seasonal Manager, Ski School & Ski Patrol	320-965-2455 andes@andestowerhills.com

From Alexandria:

Drive west on Hwy. 27 for about 9 miles. Turn right at Co. Rd. 7 and drive for about 2 miles. At Co. Rd. 107 turn left and drive for about 2 miles. Look for Andes sign.

From Fargo:

Take I-94 east to exit 90. Turn right and go south to Co. Rd. 7. At the T in the road, turn left on Co. Rd. 8 and continue for 1/4 mile, then right on Co. Rd. 7 and drive for about 3 miles. Turn right at Co. Rd. 107 and drive for about 2 miles. Look for Andes sign.

From St. Cloud:

Take I-94 to exit 100. Turn left on Hwy. 27 and go West about 9 miles. Turn right at Co. Rd. 7 for about 2 miles. At Co. Rd. 107 turn left and drive about 2 miles. Look for Andes sign.