Powder Ridge
Where Powder Ridge’s numbers come from
9 observations from 3 publishers behind 9 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
2/11 core figures collected.
Highest lift-served elevation1,411 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Advertised vertical drop300 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Powder Ridge
Longest run0.3 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge — Snow Report/Trail Map - Powder Ridge MinnesotaPublishedSep 2026“Longest run is 1500 feet”
Total lifts61 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Powder RidgePublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 3 chairlifts, 1 J-bar, 1 rope tow, 1 magic carpet (6 in all)”
Drive from the fly-in airport1 h 32 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge: 1 h 32 min and 83.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from nearest major airport1 h 32 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge: 1 h 32 min and 83.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from nearest major airport83.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge: 1 h 32 min and 83.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport37 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) to Powder Ridge: 37 min and 26 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from closest airline airport26.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) to Powder Ridge: 37 min and 26 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, best tier first.
- Tier 1Powder Ridge — official websitePowder Ridge · powderridge.com
- Tier 1Powder Ridge — Snow Report/Trail Map - Powder Ridge MinnesotaPowder Ridge · powderridge.com
- Tier 2Indy Pass — partner resortsIndy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Tier 2Midwest Ski Areas Association — membersMidwest Ski Areas Association · midwestski.org
- Tier 2Minnesota Ski Areas Association — membersMinnesota Ski Areas Association · skiandboardmn.com
- Tier 3Lift Blog — Powder RidgeLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Drive from St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) to Powder Ridge, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Powder RidgeOpenSkiMap.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
- OpenSkiMap — Powder Ridge
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingPowder Ridge · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28We Are Hiring For The 2026/2027 Winter - Apply Today! Location Search: Search for: Ski & Ride Snow Report/Trail…
- operatingIndy Pass · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Powder Ridge — Kimball, MN, USA (Alpine)
- operatingMidwest Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Midwest Ski Areas Association: "Powder Ridge Ski Area"
- operatingMinnesota Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Minnesota Ski Areas Association: "Powder Ridge Ski Area"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Powder Ridge – Kimball
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Powder Ridge: 4 operating lift(s) — Gun Powder (Double), J-Bar (J-Bar), Powder Puff (Quad), Zonker (Quad); 1 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Powder Ridge — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 6; downhill runs mapped: 13; Maine Prairie
Data quality notes
- missingNot yet collected: summit elevation, base elevation, skiable acres, named trails, beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain, average annual snowfall.