Skiing in Minnesota
Minnesota is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 26 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 203m to 564m, giving a vertical range of 361m. Across the area there are 121km of prepared pistes. There are 438 runs in total - 107 easy, 186 intermediate, 131 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 130 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 79 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Lutsen Mountains, Afton Alps, Welch Village and Giants Ridge Resort. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €130 on average.
Ski Resorts in Minnesota
22 ski resorts in Minnesota
Afton Alps
Encompassed by the beautiful Afton State Park, guests enjoy breathtaking valley views for the finest Minnesota skiing experience, all near Saint Paul
Andes Tower Hills
Your winter fun destination featuring skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Andes Tower Hills is the place to be all winter long.
Buck Hill
Buck Hill offers season passes for the 2026-2027 winter season, with options for adults, children, families, seniors, and military members. Season passes provide easy and quick access to the hill.
Buena Vista Ski Area
Buena Vista Ski Area, located in Bemidji, MN, invites visitors to 'Ski the Top of the World on the Continental Divide'. It also offers its chalet and landscapes for special events during summer and fall.
Chester Bowl
Located along Chester Creek in Duluth’s East Hillside, Chester Park features an alpine ski hill operated by the Chester Bowl Improvement Club, with cross-country trails maintained in winter.
Coffee Mill
Coffee Mill Ski Area is located in Wabasha, Minnesota, offering 28 skier and rider accessible acres. It features a 425-foot drop, 90% snowmaking, 14 ski trails, and 3 lifts, providing coulee skiing in a unique bowl.
Detroit Mountain
Detroit Mountain is a small ski area in Minnesota, United States. It has 3.9 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 440 m to 497 m, a vertical drop of 57 m.
Giants Ridge Resort
Winter brings unmatched Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking and access to hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails.
Glenhaven
Glenhaven is a historic, non-operational ski area in Minnesota, United States. Ski operations are not active.
Hole in the Mountain
Hole in the Mountain, located in Minnesota, offers a unique blend of skiing experiences with its focus on backcountry terrain access and the thrill of heli-skiing for the adventurous spirit. The resort's diverse slopes cater to various skill levels, ensuring that whether you seek the gentle glide of local hills or the heart-pounding descents of snowcat-accessed trails, there is a challenge waiting for you. Beyond the slopes, the unmistakable charm of the surrounding wilderness invites exploration, making it a distinctive destination for those longing for both adrenaline and tranquility in winter's embrace.
Hyland Hills Ski Area
Tear up the slopes at Hyland Hills Ski Area, where the varied terrain and hills make for the best skiing and snowboarding experience in the Twin Cities.
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains offers the Midwest’s only true mountain ski area experience. Four interconnected peaks overlooking Lake Superior bring big mountain skiing with Up North authenticity.
Mount Itasca
Mount Itasca is a small ski area in Minnesota, United States. It has 0.7 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 402 m to 454 m, a vertical drop of 52 m.
Mount Kato Ski Area
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Mount Ski Gull
Mount Ski Gull is where winter fun begins! Ski, snowboard, and snow tubing for the whole family! Events happening all year long too such as zip lining, the Paul Bunyan Extreme 5K and much more!
Pine Valley Ski Area and Jump center
The Cloquet Ski Club is a volunteer club that promotes ski jumping and cross-country skiing for area youth.
Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge of Kimball, Minnesota, is Central Minnesota
Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota offers a wide range of programs for alpine, freestyle, snowboard, and Nordic enthusiasts.
Steeplechase Ski & Snowboard
Steeplechase offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and sno-go bikes.
Welch Village
With 50+ runs, 8 chairlifts and 140 acres of skiable terrain, Welch Village is Minnesota
Wild Chutes Snow Tubing
The pricing and hours for snow tubing and Wild Mountain
Wild Mountain
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Minnesota at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 22 resorts
Total Resorts
22
Total Piste km
120 km
Total Lifts
130
Elevation Range
211–564 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
438
Where to start in Minnesota
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Buck HillVery good
- 2.Spirit MountainGood
Best value
- 1.Afton AlpsGood
- 2.Andes Tower HillsGood
- 3.Buck HillGood
Top Resorts in Minnesota
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsen Mountains | 27 | 305 | 8 |
| Afton Alps | 14 | 96 | 20 |
| Welch Village | 13 | 96 | 9 |
| Giants Ridge Resort | 12 | 133 | 8 |
| Spirit Mountain | 9 | 170 | 8 |
| Wild Mountain | 6 | 81 | 9 |
| Mount Kato Ski Area | 5 | 66 | 10 |
| Andes Tower Hills | 5 | 60 | 5 |
| Coffee Mill | 4 | 130 | 3 |
| Detroit Mountain | 4 | 56 | 4 |
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Season Calendar - Minnesota
When each resort is open for skiing
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