Ski Gull
Where Ski Gull’s numbers come from
14 observations from 4 publishers behind 17 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
9/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation1,453 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom skiresort.info / skiresort.com
skiresort (skiresort.info) — Mount Ski GullPublishedSep 2026“The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 385 and 443 m”
Highest lift-served elevation1,453 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Base elevation1,263 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom skiresort.info / skiresort.com
skiresort (skiresort.info) — Mount Ski GullPublishedSep 2026“The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 385 and 443 m”
Advertised vertical drop298 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Explore Minnesota (state tourism office)
Explore Minnesota — Where to Go Downhill Skiing in MinnesotaPublishedSep 2026“Vertical Drop: 298 ft. Longest Run: 2,200 ft.”
Lift-served vertical190 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
Named trails121 source1 of 1 agreefrom Explore Minnesota (state tourism office)
Explore Minnesota — Mount Ski GullPublishedSep 2026“We have 12 runs (40% beginner, 30% intermediate, 30% expert)”
Beginner terrain40%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Explore Minnesota (state tourism office)
Intermediate terrain30%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Explore Minnesota (state tourism office)
Advanced terrain30%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Explore Minnesota (state tourism office)
Advanced + expert terrain30%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs5No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Total lifts51 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Mount Ski GullPublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 1 chairlift, 2 rope tows, 2 magic carpets (5 in all)”
Drive from the fly-in airport2 h 50 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull: 2 h 50 min and 156.1 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from nearest major airport2 h 50 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull: 2 h 50 min and 156.1 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from nearest major airport156.1 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull: 2 h 50 min and 156.1 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport38 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull: 38 min and 24.7 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from closest airline airport24.7 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull: 38 min and 24.7 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 1Ski Gull — LIFT TICKETS/RENTAL - MOUNT SKI GULLSki Gull · mountskigull.com
- Tier 1Ski Gull — official websiteSki Gull · mountskigull.com
- Tier 2Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Tier 2Indy Pass — partner resortsIndy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Tier 2Minnesota Ski Areas Association — membersMinnesota Ski Areas Association · skiandboardmn.com
- Tier 2Power Pass — season passes (Purgatory Resort)Mountain Capital Partners (Power Pass) · purgatory.ski
- Tier 2Mountain Collective — Resort Map (partner list)The Mountain Collective · mountaincollective.com
- Tier 2Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Tier 3Lift Blog — Mt. Ski GullLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3skiresort (skiresort.info) — Mount Ski Gullskiresort.info / skiresort.com · skiresort.com
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull, 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 4Explore Minnesota — Mount Ski GullExplore Minnesota (state tourism office) · exploreminnesota.com
- Tier 4Explore Minnesota — Where to Go Downhill Skiing in MinnesotaExplore Minnesota (state tourism office) · exploreminnesota.com
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Mount Ski GullOpenSkiMap.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 — Mount Ski Gull
- Website
- Ski Gull — official website
- Lift ticket page
- Ski Gull — LIFT TICKETS/RENTAL - MOUNT SKI GULL
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingSki Gull · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28…B.A.S.I.C.S NSAA Helmet Safety Terrain Park Safety FALL INTO WINTER FUNDRAISER 2026-2027 SEASON PASSES 26/27 SEASON PASSES Upload Season Pass Pictures Winter Activites…
- operatingMinnesota Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Minnesota Ski Areas Association: "Mount Ski Gull"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Ski Gull – Nisswa
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Mt. Ski Gull: 1 operating lift(s) — Triple (Triple); 1 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Mount Ski Gull — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 5; downhill runs mapped: 12; Fairview
Data quality notes
- warningAdvertised vertical 298 ft exceeds summit − base (190.2900000000002 ft)
- missingNot yet collected: skiable acres, average annual snowfall.