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Experience the thrill of downhill skiing in Minnesota at 18 scenic and affordable ski areas. Whether you prefer fast technical lines or long cruising runs, Minnesota ski areas offer a mixture of terrain to keep every level of skier challenged.
- Lutsen Mountains. Lutsen Mountains will surprise you with its sheer size for a Midwest ski resort. Here, you'll find not just one, but four interconnected mountains providing a wide array of skiing and boarding options.
- Spirit Mountain. Spirit Mountain is unlike many other ski hills because instead of being off in the wilderness somewhere, it's basically in the suburbs of Duluth.
- Giants Ridge. Just over an hour north of Duluth near the town of Biwabik is the Giants Ridge ski area. This ski hill has 35 named runs spread out across the mountain, along with an impressive base lodge.
- Coffee Mill Ski Area. You'll never lose a group member when you ski at Coffee Mill Ski area, as all the runs funnel down to one point at the bottom. Collect all your ski buddies and head back up to the top on one of the two main chairs.
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Best Skiing in Minnesota. Weather Tested, Skier Approved. Despite the challenging weather this season, Giants Ridge proudly stands as Minnesota’s premier ski destination, offering an exhilarating experience for all winter enthusiasts.
- Lutsen Mountain
- Giants Ridge
- Buena Vista
- Afton Alps
- Spirit Mountain
- Wild Mountain
- Detroit Mountain
- Welch Village
- Mount Kato
- Buck Hill
Vertical Rise: 825 feet Number of Runs: 95 runs Longest Run: 2 miles Location: Lutsen Rentals: Yes Lutsen Mountains is Minnesota’s and the Midwest’s largest and tallest ski hill, right along Minnesota’s beautiful North Shore. With 4 interconnected mountains and nearly 100 runs, Lutsen is rated for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Minneso...
Vertical Rise: 500 feet Number of Runs: 35 runs Longest Run: 3,960 feet Location: Biwabik Rentals:Yes Giant’s Ridge is the best ski resort in Northern Minnesota! With 35 runsfor all different skill levels, ski and snowboard lovers will be in paradise. Located in Biwabik, Giant’s Ridge is about 3 hours north of Minneapolis, making it the perfect wee...
Vertical Drop: 230 feet Number of Runs: 16 runs Longest Run: 2,000 feet Location: Bemidji Rentals: Yes Located in beautiful Bemidji, in between many lakes, lies Buena Vista Ski Area. This is another fantastic ski resort in Minnesota for familiesto ski and snowboard, with beautiful views. When I visited last, there were many families teaching their ...
Vertical Drop: 350 feet Number of Runs: 50 runs Longest Run: 2,640 feet Location: Afton Rentals: Yes Afton Alps is one of the best ski resorts near Minneapolis, located only 30 minutes from the Twin Cities. As part of theEpic Pass system, you’re bound to have an epic time on one of their 50 runs! (pun totally intended ) When I lived in Chisago City...
Vertical Drop: 700 feet Number of Runs: 22 runs Longest Run: 5,400 feet Location: Duluth Rentals:Yes If you’re visiting Duluth in winter, Spirit Mountain is another great option. I think that Spirit Mountain is one of my favorite resorts, plus it’s only an hour from my hometown. With 175 acres of skiable area and 22 runs, there’s something for skie...
Vertical Drop: 300 feet Number of Runs: 25 runs Longest Run: 1 mile Location: Taylors Falls Rentals:Yes Wild Mountain, located in Taylors Falls, right on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border is a great ski resort in Southern Minnesota. It’s not too far from the Twin Cities. With 25 runs and 100 acres of skiable land, everyone will love this beautiful pla...
Vertical Drop: 164 feet Number of Runs: 15 runs Longest Run: 2,200 feet Location: Detroit Lakes Rentals:Yes Detroit Mountain is located in Detroit Lakesand offers some of the best downhill skiing in Western Minnesota. With only a 45-minute drive to Fargo, North Dakota, Detroit Mountain was one of my favorite places to go when I went to college in t...
Vertical Drop: 360 feet Number of Runs: 50 runs Longest Run: 4,200 feet Location: Red Wing Rentals:Yes Welch Village is another great skiing location in Red Wing, about 45 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities. With50 runs, Welch Village has a great ski area for people of all skill levels! Welch Village has an epic terrain parkthat is open daily for...
Vertical Drop: 240 feet Number of Runs: 19 runs Longest Run: 2,100 feet Location: Mankato Rentals:Yes Mount Kato is a great ski resort that’s located just 1.5 hours south of Minneapolis. This resort offers some great skiing, for being located in southern Minnesota, with 19 runs and 55 acres of skiable area. Mount Kato is open later in the evening, ...
Vertical Drop: 310 feet Number of Runs: 16 Longest Run: 1,065 feet Location: Burnsville Rentals:Yes Buck Hill is another fantastic location to visit if you’re looking to do some skiing within a reasonable distance of the Twin Cities. With just a 30-minute drive south of Minneapolis, you’ll reach this ski resort located in Burnsville. With 16 runs, ...
- Lutsen Mountain. This largest ski resort in Minnesota was originally founded in 1948 and has remained family-owned to the present day. The beauty of the nearby Sawtooth Mountains, close to Lutsen Mountain, reminds many of New England landscapes, but this is a wilder territory, especially when you take in the spectacular drive to Lutsen Mountain along the Shore Road of Lake Superior.
- Powder Ridge. Powder Ridge is a popular and compact resort making it ideal for families. The night skiing every night of the week is an extra bonus. What’s the Skiing like?
- Giants Ridge. Giants Ridge is a perennial favorite for many of Minnesota’s inhabitants, with its celebrated golf course for the warmer months and the local hills giving beautiful views across Wynne and Sabin Lakes.
- Spirit Mountain. Unusually, Spirit Mountain ski resort was the brainchild of the planners at the nearby City of Duluth, where it was founded in 1974. Literally minutes from downtown Duluth the area has become a popular local attraction throughout the year.
Lake City is the perfect winter destination for outdoor lovers. Ski and snowshoe through the many natural parks in the area for fantastic views and perfect moments of comraderie or reflection. Strap in and snowshoe Lake City. Cross country ski at Hok Si La Park.
Minnesota has plenty of options for downhill skiers and snowboarders in every part of the state. Some are small ski hills near Minneapolis, others are far-flung remote resorts and a few are scattered at the edge of Lake Superior with incredible views of the lake and surrounding forests.
