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Mount Kato Ski Area Overview

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Mount Kato Ski Area

Mount Kato is located one mile south of Mankato in the scenic Minnesota River Valley in the south-central part of the state.

Elevation

Summit

540ft
Vertical Drop

240ft
Base

300ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

21%

Intermediate Runs

42%

Advanced Runs

37%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

55 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 5
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 3
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

20461 Hwy 66

56001 Mankato

Minnesota

United States

Phone: 800-668-5286

mail@mountkato.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 04/30/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/24/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 115

Years Open: 37

Average Snowfall: 50"

Mount Kato Ski Area Reviews

by swenmike77 17th March 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 1
Nice local spot

Pros: Several runs, has a lift,
Cons: Geographically Limited
by Brian57 29th January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Mount Kato Review

Pros: Good Downhill Runs
Cons: Small, Average Lessons
by dowork in mn 7th December 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Do work

Pros: Very good riders there
Cons: they need new stuff like bnoxes rails.
by mankatowest 16th November 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
Mount Kato is Awesome

Pros: Fun and exciting
Cons: bunny hill

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Current Weather

May 23

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