Lutsen Mountains

Area Profile

Lutsen is quadruple the size of most Great Lakes ski resorts. With four peaks, more than 1,000 acres, a nearly 900-foot vertical drop, 90 runs, and the region’s only gondola, it’s a legitimate ski area. This New England look-alike also gets rave reviews from skiers for scenery thanks to its spectacular views of Lake Superior from just about anywhere on the mountain. Located on four separate peaks of the Sawtooth Mountain range - Moose Mountain, Eagle Mountain, Ullr Mountain and Mystery Mountain - Lutsen offers long New England-like trails. Some are close to two miles in length. All trails are interconnected through a system of lifts. Lutsen was the former home of Olympic downhiller Cindy Nelson who learned to ski and race here. She later became one of America's winningest World Cup and Olympic racers ever.

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Lodging Profile

Three lodges on-site with 3,150 beds within a 20-mile radius.

Services Profile

Rentals; ski and snowboard learning center offers lessons and programs including kids' programs. Wine tasting, a variety of restaurants including gourmet, and nightclubs are all nearby. Ninety-five percent snowmaking. The historic gondola base chalet has been completely remodeled with new restrooms and locker rooms on the lower level, new furniture, floor & wall coverings on the mid-level and a trio of fireplaces on the upper level to cozy up to after an invigorating day on the slopes. A new chalet at the summit of Moose Mountain is under construction, scheduled for opening in December. The 5000 square foot structure is adjacent to the top gondola terminal and more than triples the seating capacity of the existing Mountain Top Deli (plus offers a giant sundeck that seats an additional 225) and provides outstanding vistas over Lake Superior and the ski slopes on Moose Mountain. With more than 10 feet of snowfall last season, the off-piste tree skiing was sensational and prompted us to expand the glade skiing on Moose Mountain with three new tree runs for this season.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, guided dog-sledding adventures, and snowboarding.

Snowboarding Profile

New terrain park on Mystery Mountain. Snowboarding is allowed all over the mountain. Lessons also available.

Common Misspellings

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Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 135

Years Open: 60

Average Snowfall: 114"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 18%

Intermediate Runs: 47%

Advanced Runs: 25%

Expert Runs: 10%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9

Gondolas & Trams: 1

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: 7

Surface Lifts: 1

Elevation

Top: 1488 ft.

Bottom: 800 ft.

Vertical Drop: 825 ft.

Longest Run: 0.8 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1000 acres

Snow Making: 231 acres