4.0Spirit Mountain(361 reviews) - Very nice hill, a lot closed for racing, should open other lifts. Inclusive on Indy passwill compare to Lutsen tomorrow Ski & Snowboard Areas
Located just minutes from downtown Duluth, this popular ski and snowboard recreation area features a variety of terrain for all skill levels, along with great views on the way down of Lake Superior and the St. Louis Bay. What's more, it is friendly and service-oriented.See more..
World class scenery and terrain. The ancient Sawtooth Mountains rise 1000 feet above the coast of Lake Superior-topography unlike any other Midwest locale. And that brings more of what you want in a ski trip. More runs. More elevation. More epic days. You'll find the very best Mid-America has to offer-the highest mountains, the most snow, and the breathtaking beauty of the North Shore. Lutsen offers 95 sweeping runs over four mountains with a lift-serviced vertical rise more than double that of other regional resorts.See more..
3.5Afton Alps(98 reviews) - Vail resorts needs to do better Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
Large recreation area is loaded with outdoor fun including downhill ski runs, and an 18-hole golf course.See more..
4.5Giants Ridge Recreation Area(96 reviews) - Wonderful staff and slopes Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses • Ski & Snowboard Areas
Giants Ridge is Minnesota's favorite golf & ski destination. Located in Minnesota's true northwoods, 1 hour north of Duluth & 3 hours north of Twin Cities. Guests at Giants Ridge experience extraordinary connections to nature through our first class four-season recreation area in a true Minnesota Northwoods setting. During the winter months, skiers & boarders enjoy 35 alpine ski runs, 60 km cross country trails, 2 snowboarding terrain parks & a snow tubing park. The summer months provide golfers with 2 of the nation's most highly acclaimed championship golf courses, along with hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing & kayaking.See more..
4.0Buck Hill(96 reviews) - Awesome ski location in Minneapolis's backyard Ski & Snowboard Areas
Recreation area offers year-round fun: winter offers trails and parks for both skiers and snowboarders; summer offers tubing and mountain bike racing events for two-wheel enthusiasts.See more..
Full disclosure: I'm overweight and have never hiked before in my life. But I did it! It's two miles, including the spur trail, to the summit. You'll hit a flat steep rock to get to the summit, but I had no troubles. Oddly enough, it's mostly downhill until the last .25 mile to the summit, and mostly up hill on the way back. Trails were wide, people were friendly. We will definitely hike this again the next time we are back. See more..
Nestled deep within the St. Croix River Valley, just an hour north of the Twin Cities, Wild Mountain is a beautiful wooded area for skiing and snowboarding—7 days and 7 nights a week.With 25 runs and a variety of terrain from beginner to advanced, Wild Mountain is the perfect place for all types of snowsports enthusiasts. In addition they have an awesome terrain park, mini terrain park, half-pipe, as well the brand new Wild Chutes Snowtubing Area.They also offer four 4 quad lifts, a proficient snowsports school, and one of the largest snowmaking and grooming fleets in the Midwest. It is always a white winter at Wild Mountain!See more..
Located within the 1,000-acre Hyland Park Reserve, this recreational area attracts downhill and snowboard ski enthusiasts.See more..
4.0Mount Kato Ski Area(33 reviews) - Nice time tubing Sunday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
Year-round recreation area for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and mountain biking is located in the scenic Minnesota River valley.See more..
4.0Buena Vista Ski Area(27 reviews) - Perfect Family Day Tubing. Ski & Snowboard Areas
Recreation area accommodates downhill skiers and snowboarders, plus offers more than 25 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country enthusiasts.See more..
4.5Powder Ridge(24 reviews) - Make It Snow ❄️ Sunday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
We sure enjoyed watching them making Snow ❄️ for the Winter Season ahead. We could just imagine how much fun it would be for adults & kids alike.See more..
5.0Central Park Ice Skating Trail(24 reviews) - Unique Skating Experience Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Ski & Snowboard Areas This is said to be one of only two ice skating trails in the world. It's nicely designed and very well maintained. It's a great trail for people of all ages, located at Central Park of Maple Grove. It provides an outstanding and safe outdoor skating area for the community. There is an adjacent community building with a fireplace and concessions.See more..
My brother and I were on a road trip returning from skiing in Wyoming, and Detroit Mountain was on or way so we decided to stop in for a couple hours. It may not look like much, and physically with a vertical of around 200', it isn't much. But somehow on that silly little nub of a hill, they have set up a really entertaining little ski area. There's some variety of terrain, some imagination in how they cut the trails, they have a double diamond (it's just a drop-in to a slightly steeper run, but I'll give them credit for it), a couple jumps for tricks, and even some opportunities to practice tree skiing. Yes, you have to do everything in short laps, but a lot of people like to practice that way (ever been to a Lifetime Fitness?) If you're expecting The Rockies, you probably shouldn't be looking in the Red River Valley. If you're just looking for a place that does what it does well, check this place out.See more..
4.0Mount Ski Gull(23 reviews) - Snow tubing and skiing Ski & Snowboard Areas
My daughter and I went snow tubing while the rest of our family went skiing. There are three different runs. They offer snow tubing at two hour intervals. We were only able to tube for one hour because the 12 to 2 o’clock time slot was filled. The one hour ended up being just perfect for us. The only downside to skiing is that they only have one chair lift. We had beautiful weather. They had fires in a fire pit over by the snow tubing and also near the ski hills by the chalet. See more..
Considered one of the best areas for coulee skiing, this area's unique bowl arrangement protects skiers from the harsh winter winds.See more..
4.0Andes Tower Hills(15 reviews) - Great place to learn! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas
Located right in the middle of farm country, this popular recreation area features 15 runs for the downhill skier, the "Half Pipe" and "Terrain Park" for the snowboarder and more than 15 kilometers of trails for cross-country buffs.See more..
