lutsen mountains groomed run and lake superior spread out below

Discover Lutsen Ski Resort | best midwest skiing

Lutsen Ski Resort is the Midwest’s only mountain ski experience offering stunning scenery, diverse terrain and long runs. Nestled along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, this resort boasts over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain spread across four interconnected peaks. The variety, length and terrain make it ideal for seasoned skiers, family vacations, and friends getaways. Nonskiers will find plenty to do in the area, including taking the gondola to the Summit Chalet.

Experience the thrill of Lutsen Skiing

Lutsen skiing offers an unforgettable experience. The resort is renowned for its long runs, averaging twice the length of most Midwest ski areas. With state-of-the-art snowmaking capabilities and generous natural snowfalls, skiers can count on optimal conditions throughout the season. Whether you’re carving down Moose Mountain or gliding along Bridge Run, Lutsen skiing is an adventure that keeps enthusiasts returning year after year.

winter fun at Lutsen Mountain

Lutsen Mountain is at the center of winter fun combining the thrill of downhill runs with spectacular Lake Superior as a backdrop. The Moose Mountain Chalet offers skiers and visitors panaramic views of the slopes and the big lake. Ride over on the smooth, scenic red gondolas. The path dips into the Poplar River Valley then rises up the east face of Moose Mountain offering jaw-dropping views as you glide through winter.

Lutsen Ski conditions 
Lutsen Ski Map

Lutsen Mountains offers 95 sweeping runs and 825′ of vertical over four mountains. Lutsen’s 1000 acres offers more terrain – and terrain features – than any other Midwest destination. Ski wide-open runs, 60 acres of tree runs and two terrain parks!

Regular 24/25 season is Dec 6 – Apr 6 with extended weekends Apr 12-13, Easter weekend Apr 18-20 and bonus dates of Apr 26-27 and May 3,

Mountain Hours are:
Mon-Thu | Ticket & Rental Office 9am-4:30pm … Lifts 10am-4pm with Moose Mountain closing at closing at 3:30pm
Fri-Sun | Ticket & Rental Office 8:30am-4:30pm … Lifts 9am-4pm with Gondola closing at 3:30pm
Holidays | Dec 26-Jan 5, and Feb 15-17, same hours as Fri – Sun

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Tips For a Better Ski Vacation

Lutsen Mountains is cashless and offers reverse ATMs that dispense Mastercard gift cards in both chalets

Buy passes early for peak holiday times as sold out days occur (Christmas -New Years, Martin Luther King Weekend & Presidents Day weekend)

If you’re under 5 or over 80, you ski FREE!

Bundle your lodging and ski passes for a really good deal

Pay for the weekend, get additional days of passes and nights lodging at half-price

Sightseers can ride the Gondola to the Summit Chalet any day skiing is open

Members of the military and their immediate families get a discount

Wear a helmet, so you can come again

If you haven’t been out all day, take it slower after lunch, that’s when accidents happen

Take lots of amazing pictures, but don’t block line up across the run

skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge

lutsen mountains ski run moose

 Ski and Snowboard Rentals Available

Sawtooth Outfitters in Tofte :: 218-663-7643

Lutsen Mountains in Lutsen :: 218-663-7281

Lutsen Rec  in Lutsen :: 218-663-7863

chairlift over ski runs

skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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