The Ski Resort
With more than 400 acres spreading over 4 mountains and 92 runs Lutson has more to offer than any other Great Lakes ski resort. Its varied terrain will satisfy everyone no matter of which age or ability level. Lotus has something for everyone! Choose gentle cruisers, trails with natural bumps and steeps or deep powder snow. Whatever you prefer you will find it at the Lutsen Mountains.
Lutsen is the proud owner of Mid-America´s only gondola. Take a comfortable ride to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views. You´ll get fantastic view of Lake Superior from all 4 mountains.
Furthermore, Lutsen has a Terrain Park with a Half Pipe to offer. It is full of great features such as rails, boxes and tabletops. There is also a 4 km nordic Trails System around Ullr Mountain. Enjoy the great view of Lake Superior before gliding into the forest. If you´re looking for more varied Nordic trails this is no problem. There are over 200 km of trails available in the area! Yet, there are even more activities available: Try sledding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing or visit one of the spas to get some recreation time and enjoy a relaxing massage. Lutsen is also well endowed with on-mountain dining facilities. Burgers, salads, snacks, desserts and much more are awaiting you!
Interesting facts
- Offering 159 ha of slopes and terrain, Lutsen Mountains is the largest ski resort in Minnesota.
- Lutsen Mountains is the the best rated ski resort in Minnesota.
- Average snow depth during the season is 95 cm at summit elevation and 49 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 152 cm at summit elevation and 76 cm at the base.
- Lutsen Mountains features 64 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 70 sunny days. April is the sunniest month with an average of 17 sunny days.
