Minnesota Ski Areas & Resorts List
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Minnesota’s ski areas provide accessible winter recreation across a landscape of forested hills and ridges shaped by ancient glaciers. Although the state lacks large mountains, resorts such as Lutsen Mountains along the north shore of Lake Superior offer the region’s most expansive terrain and dramatic views. Other popular destinations include Giants Ridge in northeastern Minnesota, Spirit Mountain overlooking Duluth, and Afton Alps near Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Because natural snowfall can vary, most ski areas rely heavily on snowmaking and offer extensive night skiing, allowing residents of the Upper Midwest to enjoy reliable downhill skiing and snowboarding throughout the winter season.
| Resort | Acres | Vertical | Trails | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsen Mountains | 1000 | 825 | 95 | 10 |
| Afton Alps Recreation Area | 300 | 350 | 50 | 18 |
| Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort | 202 | 500 | 35 | 7 |
| Spirit Mountain | 175 | 700 | 22 | 5 |
| Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area | 140 | 360 | 60 | 9 |
| Wild Mountain | 100 | 300 | 26 | 7 |
| Mount Ski Gull | 100 | 298 | 12 | 3 |
| Powder Ridge Ski Area | 60 | 300 | 15 | 6 |
| Mount Kato Ski Area | 55 | 240 | 19 | 9 |
| Buck Hill | 45 | 310 | 16 | 8 |
| Detroit Mountain | 50 | 225 | 15 | 6 |
| Andes Tower Hills | 35 | 290 | 15 | 4 |
| Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard Resort | 28 | 425 | 10 | 3 |
| Hyland Hills Ski Area | 35 | 175 | 14 | 8 |
| Steeplechase | 30 | 240 | 17 | 4 |
| Buena Vista Ski Area | 30 | 230 | 16 | 4 |
| Mount Itasca Winter Sports Center | 20 | 170 | 16 | 2 |
| Como Park Ski Center | 15 | 150 | 2 | |
| Chester Bowl | 5 | 175 | 4 | 1 |
| Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area | 8 | 65 | 2 | |
| Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area | 6 | 60 | 3 |
