Where Ski Gull’s numbers come from
15 observations from 4 publishers behind 18 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)”
Airport drive2 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)”
Airport road miles156.1 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)”
Big airport drive2 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)”
Big airport road miles156.1 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)”
Closest airport drive38 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)”
Closest airport road miles24.7 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, the resort’s own pages first.
- Ski Gull — LIFT TICKETS/RENTAL - MOUNT SKI GULLThe resort’s own site · mountskigull.com
- Ski Gull — official websiteThe resort’s own site · mountskigull.com
- Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsSki pass · Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Indy Pass — partner resortsSki pass · Indy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Minnesota Ski Areas Association — membersState ski association · Minnesota Ski Areas Association · skiandboardmn.com
- Power Pass — season passes (Purgatory Resort)Ski pass · Mountain Capital Partners (Power Pass) · purgatory.ski
- Mountain Collective — Resort Map (partner list)Ski pass · The Mountain Collective · mountaincollective.com
- Epic Pass 2026-27 resort access (epicpass.com)Ski pass · Vail Resorts (Epic Pass) · epicpass.com
- Lift Blog — Mt. Ski GullSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- skiresort (skiresort.info) — Mount Ski GullSki guide · skiresort.info / skiresort.com · skiresort.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ski Gull, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ski Gull, 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
- Explore Minnesota — Mount Ski GullState or local government · Explore Minnesota (state tourism office) · exploreminnesota.com
- Explore Minnesota — Where to Go Downhill Skiing in MinnesotaState or local government · Explore Minnesota (state tourism office) · exploreminnesota.com
- OpenSkiMap — Mount Ski GullCommunity 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
- 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 · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…et Safety Terrain Park Safety FALL INTO WINTER FUNDRAISER ONLINE SILENT AUCTION 2026-2027 SEASON PASSES 26/27 SEASON PASSES Upload Season Pass Pictures Winter Activites…
- operatingMinnesota Ski Areas Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Minnesota Ski Areas Association: "Mount Ski Gull"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Ski Gull – Nisswa
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Mt. Ski Gull: 1 operating lift(s) — Triple (Triple); 1 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Mount Ski Gull — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 5; downhill runs mapped: 12; Fairview
Data quality notes
- Advertised vertical 298 ft exceeds summit − base (190.2900000000002 ft)
- Not yet collected: skiable acres, average annual snowfall.