State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in Minnesota

A ranked list of 7 ski areas with snow history, vertical, trails, and ticket context. Use this page as your Minnesota guide, then open the app when you want live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowd signals in one ranking.

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Live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowds in one ranking. Compare the best mountains in Minnesota, then find your best fit when you are ready.

7Mountains

1Epic Pass

2Ikon Pass

4Indy Pass

5Night skiing

60"Avg annual snow

Pass guide

Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Midwest

1 Epic Pass and 2 Ikon Pass mountains in Minnesota. Compare coverage and side-by-side value before you buy.

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How Minnesota stacks up

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 (1,000 ft)4 Indy Pass mountainsNight skiing at 5 areas

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow/yr	Day Ticket*	Pass	Night Skiing	Live Data
Lutsen Mountains	1,000 ft	90	90"	$68	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Spirit Mountain	700 ft	22	70"	$60	Indy Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Afton Alps	350 ft	48	55"	$75	Epic Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Welch Village	360 ft	50	55"	$57	Indy Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Buck Hill	308 ft	12	50"	$50	Ikon Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Wild Mountain	300 ft	26	50"	$52	Ikon Pass	Yes	Open live data →
Coffee Mill	425 ft	19	50"	$35	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →

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

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