Lutsen Overview

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www.lutsen.com (218) 406-1320

Lutsen Mountains

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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.

Elevation

Summit

1688 Ft.
Vertical Drop

825 Ft.
Base

800 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

18%

Intermediate Runs

47%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

10%

Longest Run

2.0

Skiable Terrain

393

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 7
Surface Lifts: 1

Common Misspellings

Leutsen, Loodsen, Luetzen, Lusten Mountains, Lutcen, Lutsin, Lutson, Lutsun, Lutzen, L, Lutzin

Contact Details

P.O. Box 129

Lutsen, 55612

Phone: (218) 406-1320

ski@lutsen.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 24, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 15, 2012

Projected Days Open: 127

Days Open Last Year: 135

Years Open: 64

Average Snowfall: 120

Lutsen Reviews

by craig016 Mar 1, 2011
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 3.0
Great terrain and FUN!

Pros: Terrain, Terrain, new parks, glades, ski in/out
Cons: need a detachable high speed lift or two.
by fonixmunkee Jan 15, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 3.0
Lutsen still has issues...but is still great

Pros: Snow, terrain, Moguls (the restaurant)
Cons: Slow lifts, over-grooming, still expensive
by jacherrico Dec 24, 2010
- Overall Rating 2.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 1.0
- Terrain Park 1.0
- Nightlife 3.0
Many dissapoints but still a fun trip

Pros: lodging discount, ski access from condo, scenic, nice facility
Cons: Many runs and chairlifts closed, sauna and hot tub closed, ungroomed runs, no terrain park