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
26 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 is located in Bemidji, MN. It invites visitors to 'Ski the Top of the World on the Continental Divide'.
Chester Bowl
Chester Park in Duluth, Minnesota, features an alpine ski hill operated by the Chester Bowl Improvement Club and cross-country trails maintained in winter. Historically, it was also used for ski jumping tournaments.
Coffee Mill
Coffee Mill Ski Area in Wabasha, Minnesota, offers 28 accessible acres with 14 ski trails and 3 lifts. It features a 425-foot vertical drop and 90% snowmaking, providing coulee skiing in a unique bowl.
Como Park Ski Center
The Como Park Ski Center is located at 1431 North Lexington Parkway near Lake Como and the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The facility features two rope tows and a 150 foot vertical drop on 15 skiable acres.
Detroit Mountain
Experience our year-round outdoor recreation at Detroit Mountain Recreational Area—ski, bike, hike & explore in the heart of nature!
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Catch a thrill on the snow tubing hill, explore miles of cross-country ski trails, or test your downhill skiing skills on the terrain park at Elm Creek.
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 ski resort in United States.
Hole in the Mountain
Hole in the Mountain ski resort in United States.
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.
Lester-Amity Ski Trails
The Chester Bowl is a longtime hub of Duluth’s winter sports, featuring a lift-served downhill ski hill operated by the Chester Bowl Improvement Club. It offers downhill lessons and seasonal rentals.
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 ski resort in United States. 2 runs, 1km of pistes, 2 lifts, 402m - 454m elevation.
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
Welcome to Steeplechase, a resort offering skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and sno-go bikes.
Theodore Wirth: Loppet Trails
Theodore Wirth Park, operated by The Loppet and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, offers trails and facilities like The Trailhead, Wirth Chalet, Hiawatha, and Columbia. These facilities support ski activities when natural snow is available.
Welch Village
With 50+ runs, 8 chairlifts and 140 acres of skiable terrain, Welch Village is Minnesota
Minnesota at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 26 resorts
Total Resorts
26
Total Piste km
120 km
Total Lifts
130
Elevation Range
203–564 m
Avg Day Pass
€130
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.Andes Tower HillsExcellent
- 2.Buck HillExcellent
- 3.Coffee MillExcellent
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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