Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort

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

Breakfast

• Cascade Restaurant & Pub prides itself on having a little something for everyone, and that’s definitely true of breakfast. Whether you want a quick sandwich or biscuits and gravy, the restaurant serves it. 3719 MN-61, Lutsen, MN 55612

Lunch

• Take the Summit Express Gondola to the top, and enjoy lunch at Summit Chalet while looking out over the countryside. 455 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612

Dinner

• While The Crooked Spoon Cafe might close early, it’s worth a stop to sample their array of New American dishes. 17 West Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Après/Nightlife

• If you want to listen to some live music at the end of your day, stop by Moguls Grille & Tap Room. The tap room is located right in the lodge. 371 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612

Terrain

Eagle Mountains ski resort features a 1,088-vertical drop with lift-serviced vertical rise at 825 feet. There are 95 runs spread out over 1,000 acres, and the longest run is 2 miles. The steepest runs are The Plunge and Experts Cutoff. The trail types are 18% beginner, 47% intermediate, 25% advanced and 10% expert. The area receives 120 inches (10 feet) of annual snowfall, and snowmaking occurs on 231 acres (excluding side-country runs).

There are a total of eight lifts, including an eight-passenger Gondola and a six-passenger detachable high-speed chair, Caribou Express. The lift capacity is 10,000 riders per hour.

The ski resort offers 60 acres of tree skiing, and it’s best-known for its wide-opened, groomed cruiser trails. The resort is extremely family-friendly with many activities geared towards families. Summer activities include hiking, an alpine slide, canoe tours and scenic Summit Express Gondola rides. You can go wine tasting throughout the year.

Within a 20-mile radius, there is plenty of lodging – over 3,000 pillows. If you’re hungry before, during or after your adventures, there are multiple on-mountain restaurants. The Snowsports Center offers both adult and youth lessons. There is a structured playgroup for children aged three, which exposes them to skiing.