Where Lutsen Mountains’s numbers come from
26 observations from 4 publishers behind 24 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
11/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation1,678 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Highest lift-served elevation1,680 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Base elevation905 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Advertised vertical drop773 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Lift-served vertical775 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres1,000 ac2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“Ski Area Size | 1,000 | acres”
Named trails951 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Lutsen MountainsPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 95 ; 18 – Easiest ; 47 – More Difficult ; 25 – Most Difficult ; 10 – Expert”
Longest run1.3 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“Longest run | 1.25 | Miles”
Beginner terrain18%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“18% | Beginner | 47% | Intermediate | 25% | Most Difficult | 10% | Expert”
Intermediate terrain47%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“18% | Beginner | 47% | Intermediate | 25% | Most Difficult | 10% | Expert”
Advanced terrain25%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“18% | Beginner | 47% | Intermediate | 25% | Most Difficult | 10% | Expert”
Expert terrain10%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“18% | Beginner | 47% | Intermediate | 25% | Most Difficult | 10% | Expert”
Advanced + expert terrain35%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs17No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Night skiingNo2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains — FAQs | Lutsen MountainsPublishedOct 2026“We do not offer night skiing at Lutsen Mountains. Our sister resort, Granite Peak , in W”
Total lifts73 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Lutsen Mountains
Wikipedia — Lutsen MountainsSep 2026Differs: 9 “lift_system = 9 total:; 1 gondola; 7 chairlifts; 1 surface lift”
OpenSkiMap — Lutsen MountainsSep 2026Differs: 8 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 6 chairlifts, 1 gondola, 1 magic carpet (8 in all)”
Average annual snowfall115 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Snowmaking coverage231 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Airport drive4 h 7 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains: 4 h 7 min and 256.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles256.9 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains: 4 h 7 min and 256.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive4 h 7 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains: 4 h 7 min and 256.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles256.9 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains: 4 h 7 min and 256.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive1 h 46 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lutsen Mountains: 1 h 46 min and 98.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles98.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lutsen Mountains: 1 h 46 min and 98.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Lutsen Mountains — FAQs | Lutsen MountainsThe resort’s own site · lutsen.com
- Lutsen Mountains — lift ticketsThe resort’s own site · lutsen.com
- Lutsen Mountains — official websiteThe resort’s own site · lutsen.com
- Lutsen Mountains — Trail Map & Mountain Stats | Lutsen MountainsThe resort’s own site · lutsen.com
- Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsSki pass · Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Minnesota Ski Areas Association — membersState ski association · Minnesota Ski Areas Association · skiandboardmn.com
- Lift Blog — Lutsen MountainsSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — Lutsen MountainsEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lutsen Mountains, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- OpenSkiMap — Lutsen MountainsCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Coordinates
- Wikipedia — Lutsen Mountains
- Lift ticket page
- Lutsen Mountains — lift tickets
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Lutsen Mountains
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Lutsen Mountains, MN — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Per resort (7 days)
- operatingMinnesota Ski Areas Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Minnesota Ski Areas Association: "Lutsen Mountains Ski & Summer Resort"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Lutsen Mountains – Lutsen
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Lutsen Mountains: 7 operating lift(s) — Bridge (Double), Caribou Express (High Speed Six), Gondola (Gondola 8), Mystery Mountain (Double), Raptor Express (High Speed Six), Timberwolf (Double), Ullr (Double); 7 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Lutsen Mountains — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 8; downhill runs mapped: 76; Lutsen