Lutsen Mountains Ski Area
Lutsen, MN 55612
Phone: (218) 663-7281
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun/holidays 9am-4:30pm
Editorial Review for Lutsen Mountains Ski Area – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Lutsen offers four mountain peaks with 90 runs, plus rock-lined trails, awesome views, and it's right on Lake Superior at the edge of Superior National Forest. While it's no Colorado, Lutsen towers above its regional competitors, with slopes more than twice as high as anything you'll find within driving distance.
The Slopes
Expert skiers head straight to Moose Mountain, finding a challenge on the Plunge or North Face Couloirs. Intermediate skiers usually hit Eagle Mountain, with its long, cruising runs. Eagle's also a big hit with snowboarders, who flock to Sawtooth Ridge for a 400-foot half-pipe and terrain park. The ski school is closest to Ullr Mountain's easygoing runs. Mystery Mountain has long, winding trails, great for beginners and intermediates. The gondola makes short work of getting from the base of Ullr to near the summit of Moose. The mountain is also serviced by one surface tow and seven double chairlifts.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 986 feet
Base elevation: 702 feet
Top elevation: 1,688 feet
Lifts: Nine, tow rope for Bunny Hill
Skiable acres: 1,000
Beginner terrain: 18 percent
Intermediate terrain: 47 percent
Advanced terrain: 35 percent
Snowboarding: No park or separate runs, but snowboarding is allowed on all ski runs
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe winter park features two chalets, on-mountain restaurants and resorts, live entertainment, ski rental and pro shop, lessons, snowmaking equipment, snowboard park and a Nordic center.
User Reviews for Lutsen Mountains Ski Area
01/24/2006 Posted by powderhound58
like most everyone else, I have spent many days at lutsen growing up in Mn. I have skied the Alps, Colorado, most of the U.P. and although there are many other places I would "rather" be skiing, Lutsen Does provide an opprtunity, albiet a small one, to get into some turns that you can't find in the twin cities. The value is not always good, however there are some good sales during the season if a person can be flexible in scheduling. The view is spectacular!
Pros: Lake Superior view, Gun flint tavern, I'm not at work
Cons: cost/value, snow conditions, too much run-out
10/15/2004 Posted by ellis13
After living in the Midwest for a number of years, than fortunate enough to live in Montana & Wyoming. I am now living in the Southeast. There is "NO WAY" I recommend Lutsen (ice/cold) Hill; over "ANY MOUNTAIN OR MOUNTAIN RANGE (powder/comfortable)" out west. Plus the skiing in the Carolinas also is iiiccceee, be careful out there ;)
Pros: Hot Totties, Warm Fireplace, Scandanavian Ladies
Cons: , COLD, HILL
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