Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Afton Alps, MN — The Joy of Skiing the St. Croix Nestled in the St. Croix River Valley in the tiny town of Afton, MN, lies the popular weekend getaway and nighttime ski location of Afton Alps. Yes, ‘The State of Hockey’ is better known for its skating than its skiing, but with everyone on skates and such similar edge control, skiing comes as second nature to Minnesotans — and let me […] Tate Sundberg | May 14, 2023 1 Comment