How to Go Skiing in Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota

Book your ski trip to the Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota. This ski area is open between mid November and April. It operates during the week between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on weekends between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If the park advertises a half day, then they will be opening at 1:00 p.m., but the thrills will be just as exciting.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Credit card
• Internet access
• Computer

Book Your Ski Trip Lodging

1. Book accommodations online directly through the Lutsen Mountains Web site (see Resources below). You can also call 1-218-663-7281. Expect chalet-themed lodgings that are homey and moderate in size.
2. Find cheap accommodations by booking a room at one of the local chain hotels. Prices in these ski-themed establishments are very budget-friendly.
3. Stay at a resort near the Lutsen Mountains. You can find resorts that offer studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom condos. Mid-week rates are most affordable, but even the most expensive rooms are still quite reasonable.

Budget for Lift Tickets, Ski Lessons and Equipment Rentals

4. Budget for a refresher lesson. This ski area offers both skiing and snowboarding lessons on-site.
5. Leave your equipment at home. You have the option of renting your ski equipment at Lutsen Mountains.
6. Buy half day or full day ski lift passes. Adult passes are very affordable, as are children's passes.

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

7. Plan to book your air travel to land in Duluth, Minnesota. This is one of the closest commercial airports to Lutsen Mountains.
8. Take advantage of the offers made by the 4 car rental companies that operate close to the Duluth Airport. You can then use your rental car to get around on your ski trip.

Discover What Lutsen Mountains Has to Offer

9. Develop an activity plan based around the types of runs offered by Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota. Lutsen offers alpine skiing, 22 km of cross country skiing, snowboarding runs and snowshoe trails. Their runs range from easy to experts-only.
10. Learn about the types of lifts that this ski area offers. Lutsen offers their visitors 9 different ski lifts including 1 surface lift, 1 gondola lift and 7 double chair lifts.
11. Check a map of the ski area. Lutsen Mountains has a base elevation of 1,088 feet, a summit elevation of 1,688 feet and a vertical drop of 600 feet. It offer nearly 1,000 acres of ski zones and it offers 90 ski runs.
12. Visit the Lutsen Mountains Web site for the most current snow conditions (see Resources below). You can also call the Lutsen Mountains Snow Phone for current snow conditions at 1-218-663-7281.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the search features of online booking resources to find ski and stay packages that fit your needs.
• It is important to book your reservations early, as many hotels and lodges in this area stop taking reservations 1 to 3 days before the arrival date.

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