Ski and Snowboard Guide

Updated: October 01, 2001

We've got the lowdown on where to carve some turns, spend the night and shop for gear.

On this page:Metro-Area Slopes, Northern MN and WI, Southern MN and WI, Ski Shops.

Metro-Area Slopes

  1. 1 Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area
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    8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Afton Alps Golf Course
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    6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033 (map)

  3. 3 Fairfield Inn Minneapolis Burnsville
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    14350 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306 (map)

  4. 4 Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Burnsville
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    14400 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Buck Hill
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    15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306 (map)

    Snow tubing, ski and snowboarding are big hits at this Burnsville ski area that offers lessons and racing.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sofitel Minneapolis
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    5601 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55439 (map)

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Northern MN and WI

  1. 7 Mont Du Lac
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    Minnesota Hwy 23 S, Superior, WI 54880 (map)

    Bring the whole family to this snow resort where beginners can learn to ski and experts can snowboard on one of the most difficult runs called Endo.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Powder Ridge Ski Area
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    15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN 55353 (map)

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Trollhaugen Winter Recreation
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    2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI 54009 (map)

    A good place for beginning skiers to wear off some wax about 60 miles from the Twin Cities.

  4. 10 Raspberry Inn
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    1616 John Ave, Superior, WI 54880 (map)

    Grab a pleasant night's sleep after a day of skiing Mont du Lac.

  5. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Eagle Ridge Resorts
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    433 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612 (map)

  6. 12 Andes Tower Hills
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    4505 Andes Rd SW, Kensington, MN 56343 (map)

    Snow lovers head for these hills to enjoy snowboarding, skiing and tubing as well as hot season passes.

  7. 13 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Lutsen Mountains Ski Area
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    County Rd 36 and US 61, Lutsen, MN 55612 (map)

    No matter the season, the mountain provides a selection of activities including skiing, hiking, canoe tours and more.

  8. 14 Giants Ridge Ski Area
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    County Rd 138, Biwabik, MN 55708 (map)

    Cut from the Superior National Forest, 34 runs that range from leisurely glides to twisting trips through narrow passes.

Southern MN and WI

  1. 15 2 Star Rating: Below Average Days Inn Mankato
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    1285 Range St, Mankato, MN 56001 (map)

  2. 16 Settle Inn La Crosse
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    2110 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603 (map)

  3. 17 Coffee Mill Ski Area
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    99 Coulee Way, Wabasha, MN 55981 (map)

    Snow lovers will get a kick out of eleven fairly easy runs featuring extra long slopes.

  4. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mt Kato Ski Area
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    20461 State Hwy 66, Mankato, MN 56001 (map)

  5. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mt La Crosse Ski Area
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    W5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601 (map)

    Eighteen runs aimed at skiers of all abilities, but the real draw is the treacherously steep Damnation Run.

  6. 20 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Welch Village
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    US-61 off Hwy 7, Welch, MN 55089 (map)

    Families, groups and young adults are welcome to ski and snowboard the epic terrain at this popular destination.

Ski Shops

  1. 21 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Alternative Bike & Board Shop
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    3013 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

  2. 22 Play It Again Sports
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    145 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)

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