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A long season of ample snow, superb grooming, and great skiing and snowboarding make Wild Mountain one of the best places to ski or ride in the Midwest. One hundred acres and 23 runs for people to enjoy, and only one hour from the Twin Cities.
| Highest Elevation |
339 m/ 1,113 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
91 m/ 300 ft |
| Runs |
23: 33% Novice, 34% Intermediate, 33% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
1,524 m/ 5,000 ft |
| Lifts |
6 Lifts: 2 Rope Tows,
4 Quad Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
127 cm/ 4 ft |
Address: . Taylors Falls MN .
 Send an Email (3)  1 651 257-3550
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Two chalets, a rental shop, and an outdoor barbeque area sit at the base of Welch Village Ski and Snowboard area. Learning programs and ski schools are offered, or choose to explore the mountain by riding or skiing the slopes at free will.
| Highest Elevation |
320 m/ 1,050 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
99 m/ 325 ft |
| Runs |
37: 31% Novice, 50% Intermediate, 19% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing, cross country and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
396 m/ 1,300 ft |
| Lifts |
9 Lifts: 1 Mitey Mite,
4 Double Chairs,
1 Triple Chair,
3 Quad Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
127 cm/ 4 ft |
Address: PO Box 146 Welch MN 55089
1 651 258-4567
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Lusten lays claim to the largest ski area in the American Midwest. Seventy-two runs on four sprawling mountains, five chair lifts, and many featured programs, such as the Nordic club, make Lusten exciting and different.
| Highest Elevation |
454 m/ 1,488 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
332 m/ 1,088 ft |
| Runs |
82: 18% Novice, 51% Intermediate, 31% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, cross country and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
3,292 m/ 10,800 ft |
| Lifts |
7 Lifts: 1 Surface Lifts,
6 Double Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
290 cm/ 9.5 ft |
Address: Box 129 Lusten MN 55612
Send an Email (3) 1 218 663-7281
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Powder Ridge features a great ski area, complete with a rental shop, ski and snowboard lessons, group rates, a kids' club, a ski school, snow tubing, and facilities to hold elegant conventions and even weddings at the beautiful ski area.
| Vertical Rise |
94 m/ 310 ft |
| Runs |
15: 40% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 20% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, snow tubing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
488 m/ 1,600 ft |
| Lifts |
6 Lifts: 3 Surface Lifts,
2 Double Chairs,
1 Quad Chair |
| Annual Snowfall |
114 cm/ 3.5 ft |
Address: Junction of Highways 15 and 55 Kimball MN .
1 320 398-7200
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As nothern Minnesota's finest four season resort destination, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort offers one of the best golf course resorts in the Midwest, and a great skiing getaway for the winter months. Mountain biking and other activities round out the year, and the accomodations are magnificent.
| Highest Elevation |
600 m/ 1,970 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
152 m/ 500 ft |
| Runs |
34: 31% Novice, 44% Intermediate, 25% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing, cross country and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
1,219 m/ 4,000 ft |
| Lifts |
6 Lifts: 1 Poma Lift,
3 Double Chairs,
2 Triple Chair |
| Annual Snowfall |
216 cm/ 7 ft |
Address: . Biwabik MN .
Send an Email (1) 1 218 865-4143
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Featuring a great place to downhill ski, and a well regarded golf course in the summer, Afton Alps also offers mountain biking and other recreational activites between seasons. A great place to ski and ride, the mountain caters to snowboarders with its half pipe, shaped by a Pipe Dragon, and a terrain park.
| Highest Elevation |
107 m/ 350 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
107 m/ 350 ft |
| Runs |
41: 20% Novice, 60% Intermediate, 20% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing, snow tubing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
914 m/ 3,000 ft |
| Lifts |
21 Lifts: 3 Surface Lifts,
15 Double Chairs,
3 Triple Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
140 cm/ 4.5 ft |
Address: 6600 Peller Ave. South Hastings MN 55033
1 651 436-5245
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Buck Hill is located south of Minneapolis on Highway 35, and is a great family adventure for a day. Featuring eight lifts, 12 runs, a halfpipe, a terrain park, and a tubing area, the fun is endless at Buck Hill.
| Runs |
12: 40% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 20% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
381 m/ 1,250 ft |
| Lifts |
9 Lifts: 1 Handled Tow,
3 Rope Tows,
1 J-Bar,
3 Double Chairs,
1 Quad Chair |
| Annual Snowfall |
152 cm/ 5 ft |
Address: 15400 Buck Hill Rd Burnsville MN 55306
1 952 435-7174
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Coffee Mill Ski Area offers the longest vertical drop south of Duluth, and has a wide variety of terrain, suitable for any level of skier or snowboarder. High capacity chair lifts, grooming, and snow-making all make the experience at Coffee Mill Ski Area more enjoyable.
| Highest Elevation |
351 m/ 1,150 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
130 m/ 425 ft |
| Runs |
10: 30% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 30% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
1,554 m/ 5,100 ft |
| Lifts |
3 Lifts: 1 Handle Tow,
2 Double Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
102 cm/ 3.5 ft |
Address: . Wabasha MN .
Send an Email (1) 1 651 565-2777
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Coffee Mill Ski Area offers the longest vertical drop south of Duluth, and has a wide variety of terrain, suitable for any level of skier or snowboarder. High capacity chair lifts, grooming, and snow-making all make the experience at Coffee Mill Ski Area more enjoyable.
Address: . Wabasha MN .
1 651 565-2777
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Buena Vista Ski Area offers 16 runs accessed by four chairlifts, a terrain park, 25 km of cross-country ski trails, a rental shop, and different ski and snowboard events being held on the hill. Open from November until March, the vertical drop is 230 feet.
| Highest Elevation |
460 m/ 1,510 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
70 m/ 230 ft |
| Runs |
16: 20% Novice, 55% Intermediate, 25% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing, cross country and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
610 m/ 2,000 ft |
| Lifts |
6 Lifts: 2 Surface Lift,
2 Double Chairs,
2 Triple Chairs |
| Annual Snowfall |
198 cm/ 6.5 ft |
Address: 621 Lake Julia Drive NW Bemidji MN 56601
Send an Email (3) 1 218 243-2231
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Spirit Mountain offers a wide variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike, and different packages such as group and family rates. Two full sized halfpipes, a terrain park, and over 175 acres of skiable acres.
| Highest Elevation |
402 m/ 1,320 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
213 m/ 700 ft |
| Runs |
23: 32% Novice, 32% Intermediate, 36% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, night skiing, cross country, snow tubing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
1,646 m/ 5,400 ft |
| Lifts |
8 Lifts: 2 Handle Tows,
1 Double Chair,
2 Triple Chairs,
1 Quad Chair,
1 Hi-Speed Quad |
| Annual Snowfall |
234 cm/ 7.5 ft |
Address: 9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth MN USA 55810
Send an Email (4) 1 218 628-2891
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