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 2025/11/28. 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 Area	November 13, 2026
Andes Tower Hills Ski Area	November 27, 2026
Giants Ridge Resort	November 28, 2026
Powder Ridge Ski Area	November 28, 2026
Afton Alps	December 04, 2026
Buck Hill	December 04, 2026
Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboard Resort	December 04, 2026
Spirit Mountain	December 04, 2026
Welch Village	December 04, 2026
Buena Vista Ski Area	December 05, 2026
Mount Kato Ski Area	December 05, 2026
Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area	December 11, 2026
Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area	December 18, 2026
Lutsen Mountains	Open

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