Where Afton Alps’s numbers come from
31 observations from 4 publishers behind 23 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
10/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation700 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Highest lift-served elevation1,017 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Base elevation350 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Advertised vertical drop350 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Lift-served vertical667 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres300 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Named trails502 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Wikipedia — Afton AlpsSep 2026“number_trails = 50 total ; - 25% beginner ; - 50% intermediate ; - 25% advanced”
Beginner terrain25%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Afton Alps — Mountain Info | Afton Alps ResortPublishedOct 2026“Beginner Terrain | 25% | Intermediate Terrain | 50% | Advanced Terrain | 25%”
Wikipedia — Afton AlpsSep 2026“number_trails = 50 total ; - 25% beginner ; - 50% intermediate ; - 25% advanced”
Intermediate terrain50%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Afton Alps — Mountain Info | Afton Alps ResortPublishedOct 2026“Beginner Terrain | 25% | Intermediate Terrain | 50% | Advanced Terrain | 25%”
Wikipedia — Afton AlpsSep 2026“number_trails = 50 total ; - 25% beginner ; - 50% intermediate ; - 25% advanced”
Advanced terrain25%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Afton Alps
Afton Alps — Mountain Info | Afton Alps ResortPublishedOct 2026“Beginner Terrain | 25% | Intermediate Terrain | 50% | Advanced Terrain | 25%”
Wikipedia — Afton AlpsSep 2026“number_trails = 50 total ; - 25% beginner ; - 50% intermediate ; - 25% advanced”
Advanced + expert terrain25%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs13No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Terrain parks31 source1 of 1 agreefrom Afton Alps
Night skiingYes1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts172 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Afton Alps
OpenSkiMap — Afton AlpsSep 2026Differs: 20 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 17 chairlifts, 3 magic carpets (20 in all)”
Uphill capacity18,150 /hr1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Snowmaking coverage (share)100%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Afton Alps
Airport drive45 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Afton Alps — Getting Here and Parking | Afton Alps ResortSep 2026“Minneapolis Airport Located 40 minutes West of Afton Alps”
Airport road miles34.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive45 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Afton Alps — Getting Here and Parking | Afton Alps ResortSep 2026“Minneapolis Airport Located 40 minutes West of Afton Alps”
Big airport road miles34.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive45 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Afton Alps — Getting Here and Parking | Afton Alps ResortSep 2026“Minneapolis Airport Located 40 minutes West of Afton Alps”
Closest airport road miles34.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps: 45 min and 34.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Afton Alps — Getting Here and Parking | Afton Alps ResortThe resort’s own site · aftonalps.com
- Afton Alps — lift ticketsThe resort’s own site · aftonalps.com
- Afton Alps — Mountain Info | Afton Alps ResortThe resort’s own site · aftonalps.com
- Afton Alps — official websiteThe resort’s own site · aftonalps.com
- Midwest Ski Areas Association — membersSki area association · Midwest Ski Areas Association · midwestski.org
- Minnesota Ski Areas Association — membersState ski association · Minnesota Ski Areas Association · skiandboardmn.com
- Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Ski pass · Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Lift Blog — Afton AlpsSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — Afton AlpsEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Afton Alps, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- OpenSkiMap — Afton AlpsCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Afton Alps — Getting Here and Parking | Afton Alps Resort
- Coordinates
- OpenSkiMap — Afton Alps
- Lift ticket page
- Afton Alps — lift tickets
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Afton Alps
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingAfton Alps · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…Your Personal Stats More Details , opens in a new window NOW HIRING FOR WINTER 2026/27 , opens in a new window Come work, play and grow in the mountains! Explore part…
- operatingVail Resorts (Epic Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Afton Alps, MN — UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THESE WORLD-CLASS RESORTS
- operatingMidwest Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Midwest Ski Areas Association: "Afton Alps"
- operatingMinnesota Ski Areas Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Minnesota Ski Areas Association: "Afton Alps"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Afton Alps – Afton
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Afton Alps: 15 operating lift(s) — Chair 1 (Double), Chair 2 (Quad), Chair 3 (Triple), Chair 4 (Double), Chair 5 (Double), Chair 6 (Double), Chair 7 (Double), Chair 9 (Double), Chair 10 (Double), Chair 11 (Double), Chair 12 (Double), Chair 13 (Triple), Chair 15 (Double), Chair 16 (Double), Chair 17 (Double); 8 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Afton Alps — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 20; downhill runs mapped: 61;
Data quality notes
- Highest lift-served elevation 1017 ft exceeds summit 700 ft
- Not yet collected: average annual snowfall.