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There is some good skiing to be found in the mid-western state
of Minnesota, all within reach of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St.
Paul. Minneapolis is the largest city in the state,
sitting beside the Mississippi River. St. Paul is the second
largest and the capital city of Minnesota. The two
cities are actually quite different from each other.
Other ski areas not listed below include: Andes Tower Hills,
Buck Hill, Buena Vista, Chester Bowl, Coffee Mill, Hole in the
Mountain, Hyland Ski/Snowboard Area, Mount Kato, Powder Ridge,
Spirit Mountain, Steeplechase Ski and Wild Mountain.
Web site: www.twin-cities.com
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Ski Resorts in Minnesota, USA
Afton Alps Ski Area
Located in Hastings, just minutes from the Twin Cities in the
pretty St. Croix River Valley, this large ski and snowboard area
offers 48 trails with a 350 foot vertical drop and 250+ skiable
acres (8 beginner runs, 24 intermediate, 8 advanced), a snow
tube park, and 18 chairlifts/3 surface lifts. It also offers
night skiing and boarding.
Web site: www.aftonalps.com/
Giants Ridge
Located in Biwabik, approx. 200 miles from the Twin Cities. The
mountain offers 35 downhill runs, 60 km of cross country trails,
and a terrain park. There is a 500 foot vertical drop,
4.5 mile longest run. Skier levels: 25% beginner,
50% intermediate, 25% advanced.
Web site: www.giantsridge.com
Lusten Mountain
Located in Lutsen, approx. 250 miles north from the Twin Cities.
This is reported to be the biggest and highest skiing in the
mid-American plains state of Minnesota. Spread over
four mountains, the area offers the only Gondola in the state,
Nordic ski tracks, plus boarding is allowed on all runs, and
snow skates are permitted. Add to this 60 acres of tree
skiing and there is enough to keep the most avid skier or boarder
happy. Those living close to Lutsen Mountain have
no need to travel to the western states to find some good winter
sports fun.
Web site: www.lutsen.com.
Welch Village
Located in Welch, approx. 37 miles from the Twin Cities, this
area offers a 350 foot vertical drop, 36 runs (12 beginner, 12
intermediate, 12 advanced), a terrain park, 2 quad lifts, 1 triple,
5 doubles and one surface lift. Boarding is permitted and
skate rental is available.
Web site: www.welchvillage.com |
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