Lutsen   Lutsen is not just a good ski area, it's the only real skia area around really. It's almost twice as high ar any other area within a reasonable distance. It has a great variety of runs for all levels. Says Tom. The extraordinary annual snowfall of 10 feet is one of the reasons this is such a great ski mountain. Lutsen has scores of different runs and an acceptable number of great ski lifts. The 1,088 feet of elevation difference is quite all right; it's enough     to get some decent time on the slopes between lifts. This ski hill has an average fraction of black and red trails and an average percentage of beginner and intermediate runs. Having a totality of 92 slopes to ski on; there's a good set to gratify everyone. Having such a full-size skiable territory, 1,000 acres in all running out of skiable terrain won’t happen. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, around here, you'll encounter many pleasant spots. This ski hill has snowfall close to the local average each snow season. This ski hill has a splendid pick of ski slopes to fit all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. There are lots of lodgings here if you want to spend the night, but   if you don’t have reservations, you may end up snoozing in your vehicle. Getting your skiing muscles stimulated and an opportunity to spend some time in the fresh air have ski folks coming here. Lutsen is a large ski mountain boasting a more sky-scraping than average vertical drop compared to other mid west ski hills. Lutsen has the greatest drop among ski hills in a 920 mile radius. All of the 10 good ski lifts are in great condition. The ski trail map on this page will give you a good idea what Lutsen is like. The marvelous mountain surroundings of Minnesota and all the glorious ski trails are reason enough to come here to ski. The skiing and the snowboarding in Minnesota is lots of fun all ski season long. Lutsen ski area management's own description          Hotels Near Lutsen ski area, Minnesota Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen .2 miles away The Lutsen Mountain Inn, Lutsen .3 miles away Lutsen Resort, Lutsen 3.8 miles away Solbakken Resort On Superior, Lutsen 5.7 miles away AmericInn Tofte, Tofte 10.1 miles away Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 13 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Lutsen ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Lutsen ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lutsen ski area.   Ski Areas Near Lutsen ski area: Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 62 miles away    400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs    37% Expert & Adv.    28% Intermediate    35% Beginner Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 69 miles away    600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    35% Beginner Blackjack, Michigan , 73 miles away    465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Indianhead, Michigan , 75 miles away    638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs    42% Expert & Adv.    37% Intermediate    21% Beginner Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 83 miles away    641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    20% Beginner Loch Lomond, Ontario , 99 miles away    750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner   Whitewater Near Lutsen ski area: Poplar River, Cook County , 1 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61) Temperance River, Cook County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) Temperance River, Cook County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166)   Trails Near Lutsen ski area: Honeymoon Trail, Cook , 6 miles away North Shore State Trail, Cook , 14 miles away Rib Lake Trail, Cook , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Lutsen ski area: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 40 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 68 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lutsen ski area: Superior National Lutsen-Golf, Lutsen , 1 miles away