Trollhaugen, WI, Hosting Terrain Park Sessions and Rail Jam on October 4 & 5 The Trollhaugen Troll is bringing winter to the Midwest early. Trollhaugen Ski Area, Wisconsin, one of the Midwest’s best-known ski resorts, is set to host its annual Open Haugen event on October 4 and 5. Trollhaugen will use leftover snow from last season to build its hike terrain park for an open session on Saturday, October 4, followed by a […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | September 26, 2025 0 Comments
Trollhaugen Troll Ski Area, WI, Hints at November 1 Opening With Social Media Countdown Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is already looking toward winter, teasing a potential early November opening with a lighthearted post on social media this week. On Monday, the resort shared snowy images from the mountain along with the hashtag #SnowReminder, noting that the ski season could be just 68 days away. The playful caption pointed to a likely November 1 opening—a […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 27, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Terrain Parks in North America Countless resorts worldwide have reputations for building incredible terrain parks. From unique jump lines to arrays of boxes and rails, the hard work of park crews does not go unnoticed. After an in-depth look at terrain parks in the United States and Canada, here are North America’s top five. Honorable Mention: Valhalla Terrain Park (Trollhaugen) The Midwest’s terrain park culture […] Brains Quinn Brophy | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Only 10 Days Until Trollhaugen, WI, Kicks Off the 2024-25 Season with Fall Open Haugen Weekend In just 10 days, Trollhaugen Recreation Area, Wisconsin, will kick off the 2024-25 winter season with its annual Fall Open Haugen Weekend. The three-day event will kick off on October 4 with the resort’s annual Ski and Snowboard ‘Sale and Swap.’ The Sale and Swap will be on from October 4-6 and gear for sale can be dropped off from […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2024 0 Comments
Trollhaugen, WI, Opens Early Thanks to 24” Base With a base of 24 inches, the Trolls at Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area in Wisconsin have been cheeky and opened on Thursday, November 2, 2023, beating many other, larger resorts to the punch. Trollhaugen is a medium-sized resort about 50 minutes north of twin cities Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota in the town of Dresser, Wisconsin. Trollhaugen features 23 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Trollhaugen, WI, Gearing Up for Rail Jam with Snow Stored from Last Season Trollhaugen Recreation Area, WI, opened registration for their OpenHaugen Rail Jam last Friday, September 22, 2023. The Rail Jam will be held on Sunday, October 8 this year and will be held on a small patch made up from last year’s leftover snow. #OPENHAUGEN RAIL JAM Backyard Jam Style | Ski & Snowboard for All Ages Sunday October 8, 2023 […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, WI, Opened Yesterday Offering 1st Chairlift-Served Turns in North America Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, WI, yesterday became the third ski area open in North America, and the first to offer chairlift-served skiing and riding. WHO WANTS FIRST CHAIR We will be OPEN TODAY for some preseason playtime. Bust out those skis & snowboards, and enjoy the rare fall riding with friends new & old, because…why not?! – Trollhaugen The Troll […] SnowBrains | October 20, 2022 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Trollhaugen Ski Area, WI, Saving Leftover Snow For Rail Jam Event in October Trollhaugen Recreation Area in Wisconsin has piled up this year’s leftover snow and covered it in hay to save it for its Open Haugen event in October. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA “Snow Farming:” A Dutiful Art on an Absolutely Massive Scale Trollhaugen’s annual Fall Open House Snowfest features a ski/board sale & swap, rail jam, food drive, chairlift rides, & […] SnowBrains | May 9, 2022 0 Comments
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