State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in Minnesota

Minnesota skiing is cold, consistent, and family-paced. Afton Alps and Lutsen anchor the pass conversation; most hills are local-lap territory.

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Current snow, drive time, pass access, and crowd outlook. Pick your weekend and we'll rank the options.

7Mountains

1Epic Pass

3Ikon Pass

2Indy Pass

5Night skiing

69"Avg annual snow

Pass guide

Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Midwest

1 Epic and 3 Ikon mountains in Minnesota. Compare coverage before you commit to a pass for next season.

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Minnesota skiing is about cold-weather reliability and family-friendly pacing. Compare ticket value and night skiing when you plan weeknight laps.

Biggest vertical: Lutsen Mountains (825 ft)2 Indy Pass mountainsNight skiing at 5 areas

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow/yr	Day Ticket*	Pass	Night Skiing	Live Data
Lutsen Mountains	825 ft	90	120"	$68	Ikon Pass	No	Open live data →
Spirit Mountain	592 ft	22	90"	$60	Indy Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Afton Alps	350 ft	48	60"	$75	Epic Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Buck Hill	306 ft	12	60"	$50	Ikon Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Welch Village	360 ft	50	55"	$57	No Major Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Wild Mountain	300 ft	26	50"	$52	Ikon Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Coffee Mill	426 ft	19	48"	$35	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →

*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.