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.

13 Mountains

1 Epic · 4 Ikon · 7 IndyPass access

11 of 13Night skiing

60"Avg annual snow

All 13 Minnesota Mountains

Sorted by vertical. Rank is not for sale.

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow	Day Ticket	Pass	Night
1 Lutsen Mountains	825 ft	90	120"	$68	Ikon Pass	-	Day forecast →
2 Spirit Mountain	592 ft	22	90"	$60	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →
3 Giants Ridge	500 ft	35	62"	$72	Ikon Pass	☾	Day forecast →
4 Coffee Mill	426 ft	19	48"	$35	Indy Pass	-	Day forecast →
5 Welch Village	360 ft	50	55"	$57	-	☾	Day forecast →
6 Afton Alps	350 ft	48	60"	$75	Epic Pass	☾	Day forecast →
7 Buck Hill	306 ft	12	60"	$50	Ikon Pass	☾	Day forecast →
8 Wild Mountain	300 ft	26	50"	$52	Ikon Pass	☾	Day forecast →
9 Andes Tower Hills	290 ft	16	50"	$55	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →
10 Powder Ridge	290 ft	15	60"	$54	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →
11 Mount Kato	240 ft	19	50"	$43	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →
12 Detroit Mountain	210 ft	21	21"	$45	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →
13 Hyland Hills	175 ft	14	60"	$42	Indy Pass	☾	Day forecast →

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

Pass guide

7 Indy Pass mountains in Minnesota, more than either mega-pass. Worth comparing if you ski indie hills more than destination weekends.