Home

Resort Comparison

Lester-Amity Ski Trails vs Welch Village

Welch Village excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Lester-Amity Ski Trails leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4" average season

Best Terrain
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Pleasant base area

Lester-Amity Ski Trails
Minnesota, United States
$$
Welch Village
Minnesota, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
353'
316'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
27%
Trails
10
49
Lifts
2
10

Getting There

Airport
MSP
MSP
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
Add a third resort to compare

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

33.9" total

66%

Welch Village

38.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

21.4" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
51"26"0"
Lester-Amity Ski Trails
Welch Village

Key Insights

Welch Village excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Lester-Amity Ski Trails offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Lester-Amity Ski Trails has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Welch Village skews more advanced (51% black and double black)

Best For

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

  • Budget-conscious families

Welch Village

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (51% advanced terrain)

More Comparisons

Hole in the Mountain vs Lester-Amity Ski TrailsHole in the Mountain vs Welch VillageLester-Amity Ski Trails vs Pine Valley Ski Area and Jump centerPine Valley Ski Area and Jump center vs Welch VillageLester-Amity Ski Trails vs Wild Chutes Snow TubingWelch Village vs Wild Chutes Snow Tubing

Explore More

Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing