How to Go Skiing in Huff Hills, North Dakota

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Located in Mandan, North Dakota, Huff Hills is a full-service ski resort that opened to the general public in 1993. Just 16 miles away from Bismarck, North Dakota, Huff Hills has a wide range of outdoor activities, including ski runs, tubing hills and 4 ski lifts.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Valid credit card

Discover Your Accommodations Options Near Huff Hills

Step1
Book accommodations via the Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below) or call 1-800-767-3555.
Step2
Choose to stay at in a vacation rental in the mountains. There is a limited selection of moderate to expensive homes available to tourists wanting to stay close to the slopes.
Step3
Take a look at the many bed and breakfasts found in and around Bismarck, North Dakota. These small, cozy homes are family-run, and will provide you with the top-notch service you need to make your vacation unforgettable. Rates are inexpensive and include a full breakfast.
Step4
Book a room at a moderately priced large-scale hotel in nearby Bismarck for exceptional rooms and great service in a central location. You'll be close to Huff Hills, but you'll also get to experience the best of what Bismarck has to offer.

Prepare for Your Ski Trip to Huff Hills

Step1
Check to see that the resort will be open during the time you want to visit. For the majority of the winter season, Huff Hills is only open from Thursday through Sunday. During public holidays, however, the resort extends its operating hours to every day of the week.
Step2
Forget your equipment at home--Huff Hills has a full-service equipment rental and repair shop onsite. A basic ski rental package (or snowboard gear) is very reasonably priced.
Step3
Check the Huff Hills Web site (see Resources below) to find out about upcoming events to see what will be going on during your stay. Every month, Huff Hills has something new and exciting to offer, from local ski competitions to professional snowboard tours.
Step4
Get ready to enjoy 16 runs and a 450-foot vertical drop.

Book Your Ski Trip to Huff Hills

Step1
Reserve your private ski lessons in advance. While public lessons are on a first-come, first-serve basis, private lessons require previous reservations. You can make a reservation by calling 1-701-663-6421.
Step2
Make your reservations online via email. Information about group rates, ski lessons and lift tickets can be obtained by sending a message to info@huffhills.com.
Step3
Call Huff Hills ahead of time for school group travel. School groups are considered 15 or more students coming from the same educational institution. Due to occupancy limits, school groups can only be scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays.
Step4
Book a flight to Minot International Airport (MOT), about 100 miles from Mandan.

Tips & Warnings

  • Book online to find travel packages that will save money.

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eyleron said

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on 1/22/2008 Step 4 is incorrect. As mentioned, Minot is 100 miles away. Bismarck has its own, larger airport, serving United Express and Northwest Airlines.

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