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Minnesota - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in Minnesota

Minnesota Ski Resorts

Minnesota is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 10 American Ski Resorts, including Mount Kato, Otsego and Wild Mountain.

Snow Forecasts for Minnesota

Ski Resorts in Minnesota with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Glenwood Ski Hill-

Forecast updated : 27 Apr 2026 23:52 PDT

Minnesota Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Minnesota

The highest altitude ski resorts in Minnesota, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Minnesota
Ski ResortResort
Afton Alps1,181ft
Andes Tower Hills1,329ft
Hyland Ski728ft
Mount Kato299ft
Otsego1,352ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Minnesota

The highest lift-served skiing in Minnesota, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Minnesota
Ski ResortTop
Afton Alps1,532ft
Andes Tower Hills1,621ft
Giants Ridge1,969ft
Giants Ridge Resort1,969ft
Glenwood Ski Hill9,895ft
Hyland Ski919ft
Lutsen Mountains1,690ft
Mount Kato541ft
Otsego2,631ft
Wild Mountain1,112ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Minnesota

The best beginner ski areas in Minnesota, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Minnesota
Ski ResortBeginn.
Hyland Ski4*
Wild Mountain3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Minnesota

The best intermediate ski resorts in Minnesota, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Minnesota
Ski ResortInterm.
Giants Ridge Resort3*
Hyland Ski3*
Wild Mountain4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Minnesota

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Minnesota, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Minnesota
Ski ResortExperts
Wild Mountain3*