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. 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 |
| 2025 | November 10 | Opened with Expressway, Front Stage, Dandy, Chair 1 and Front Stage / Dandy Ropes $35 ticket |