Minnesota Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in Minnesota open for the ski season? The 2026/27 Minnesota Ski season starts from 2026/11/13. See this list of projected opening dates for Minnesota mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at Minnesota, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
Resort Name
Projected opening date
Lodging
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard AreaNovember 13, 2026
Andes Tower Hills Ski AreaNovember 27, 2026
Lutsen MountainsNovember 27, 2026
Giants Ridge ResortNovember 28, 2026
Powder Ridge Ski AreaNovember 28, 2026
Afton AlpsDecember 04, 2026
Buck HillDecember 04, 2026
Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard ResortDecember 04, 2026
Spirit MountainDecember 04, 2026
Welch VillageDecember 04, 2026
Buena Vista Ski AreaDecember 05, 2026
Mount Kato Ski AreaDecember 05, 2026
Hyland Ski & Snowboard AreaDecember 11, 2026
Elm Creek Winter Recreation AreaDecember 18, 2026
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Giants Ridge Resort

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Giants Ridge, located in Minnesota’s Iron Range about one hour northwest of Duluth, delivers some of the Midwest’s best skiing, riding, and year-round adventure. Originally developed as an Olympic training site, many of the mountain’s 35 trails are n...

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