Small Hill, Big Heart: Trollhaugen's Marsha Hovey on Midwest Skiing, Accessibility, and Community

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nicole and Sarah welcome Marsha Hovey, marketing director at Trollhaugen, a family-friendly ski area celebrating its 75th anniversary just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. Trollhaugen, though small with 80 acres, 270 ft vertical, and 30 trails, offers an affordable and accessible skiing experience. Adult day tickets max at $65, while season passes start at an incredibly low $270. The resort caters to all ages, with programs starting for kids as young as 3 and extending through college. Marsha discusses Trollhaugen's strong Scandinavian heritage, evident in its troll mascots and themed trails. Popular events like Late Night Fridays, where the resort stays open until 3am, showcase the area's unique charm. Marsha also highlights Trollhaugen's efforts to increase diversity in winter sports, including collaborations with groups like Melanin in Motion to make skiing more accessible to BIPOC communities. As part of the Midwest Ski Areas Association, Trollhagen works closely with other regional resorts, emphasizing the crucial role small ski areas play in nurturing future generations of skiers. Marsha advocates for the importance of creating a welcoming community atmosphere for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels and backgrounds, positioning Trollhaugen not just as a ski resort, but as a vital part of the local community and the broader skiing ecosystem.Keep up with the Latest from Trollhaugen:Website: trollhaugen.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/trollhaugenInstagram: www.instagram.com/TrollhaugenTrollYoutube: www.youtube.com/TrollhaugenOur 2025 Gift Guides are here! Ski Moms, we've got your gift lists covered! Our curated guides feature perfect picks for every member of your snow-loving family. Cruise through our Ski Mom-approved selections and make this season's gifting as smooth as freshly groomed runs!Stop by Salem, Woburn, or Framingham, and head to skihaus.com to check store hours and get exact locations. Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 👉 Browse or list at Ski Mom Family Rentals Register by August 15, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip.Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com