# Wild Mountain

Wild Mountain is a ski area and snow tubing park in the winter and a waterpark during the summer. It is located in Amador Township, Chisago County, near Taylors Falls, Minnesota.

## Overview

During the winter months, Wild Mountain delivers 26 runs and 4 terrain parks across 100 acres of terrain. The ski area has 4 chairlifts, 4 rope tows and one conveyor. Wild Mountain enjoys a vintage base lodge which was originally constructed in 1960 and has had numerous additions. The base lodge was upgraded between 2021 and 2023 including a new bar, new flooring, updated bathrooms, new deck and an updated entrance.
Wild Mountain is owned by Sara Larsen (President). The general manager is Nathan Hakseth.

## Geography

Wild Mountain is located one hour northeast of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. It is located 7 miles north of Taylors Falls.

## Historical Opening Dates

Wild Mountain is known nationally for its early opening dates for skiing and snowboarding. Below is a historical list of its opening dates.
| Year | Day | Notes |
| 1960 to 1981 | no records | no records |
| 1982 | October 18 | Earliest opening since opening of ski area in 1960. |
| 1983 & 1984 | no records | no records |
| 1985 | October 31 | |
| 1986 | no records | no records |
| 1987 | November 9 | $8 ticket |
| 1988 | October 26 | $7 ticket |
| 1989 | November 4 | $14 ticket, closed April 9 |
| 1990 | October 19 | |
| 1991 | October 18 | 1st ski area in the U.S to open. |
| 1993 | October 31 | |
| 1994 | November 15 | |
| 1995 | November 3 | |
| 1996 | no records | no records |
| 1997 | October 27 | |
| 1998 | November 4 | |
| 1999 | November 3 | $20 ticket. November 20–26, Daisy trail only for $6 |
| 2000 | November 15 | |
| 2001 | November 20 | $20 ticket, Open November 24–27, November 30-5, then December 7 and beyond |
| 2002 | October 23 | $10 ticket |
| 2003 | November 6 | $12 ticket for Expressway, Daisy and Sunshine |
| 2004 | November 11 | Snow on the ground by November 8, $6 Daisy ticket |
| 2005 | November 17 | $15 ticket for Daisy and Sunshine |
| 2006 | November 1 | $15 ticket for Expressway and Daisy. 100% open on January 3 |
| 2007 | November 7 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2008 | October 28 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2009 | November 15 | $16 ticket for Expressway |
| 2010 | October 29 | $15 ticket for Expressway and Daisy through October 31. Reopened November 5–8, then November 14 and beyond. 100% open on November 27. First area in northern hemisphere to have 100% coverage. |
| 2011 | October 29 | $10 ticket for Front Stage, Expressway added on November 18. Rained on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend |
| 2012 | October 7 | First ski area in U.S. to open. $18 for Daisy and Front Stage. 100% open on November 29 - First in North America to achieve that. |
| 2013 | October 22 | $15 ticket or $10 with coupon. Front Stage trail open. |
| 2014 | October 31 | $20 ticket for Front Stage. Added Expressway and Dandy on November 1 |
| 2015 | November 20 | Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway for $20. 100% open on December 30. |
| 2016 | November 12 | $20 ticket for Front Stage, Dandy and Expressway |
| 2017 | October 29 | $20 ticket for Front Stage trail |
| 2018 | October 21 | $25 ticket for Front Stage |
| 2019 | October 29 | $26 ticket for Front Stage |
| 2020 | October 19 | First ski area in North America to open. $25 ticket for Front Stage. |
| 2021 | November 13 | $15 ticket for Front Stage and Dandy |
| 2022 | October 18 | First ski area in North America to open. $25 ticket for Front Stage. |
| 2023 | October 30 | Closed November 14–25, then reopened for remainder of season. |
| 2024 | November 28 | Opened with Expressway, Front Stage, Dandy, Chair 1 and Front Stage / Dandy Ropes $35 ticket |