Minnesota Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in Minnesota open for the ski season? The 2025/26 Minnesota Ski season starts from 2025/11/10. 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
Afton Alps	Open
Andes Tower Hills Ski Area	Temporarily Closed
Buck Hill	Open
Buena Vista Ski Area	Open
Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard Resort	No Report Available
Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area	Open
Giants Ridge Resort	Open
Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area	Open
Lutsen Mountains	Open
Mount Kato Ski Area	Open
Powder Ridge Ski Area	Open
Spirit Mountain	Open
Welch Village	Open
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area	Open

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