Snowboarding Zone - Lutsen, MN:
Riders Guide – The Lutsen snowboarding facility offers a mountain with a base elevation of 1,088 feet and a vertical rise of 825 feet. The total amount of skiable acreage is 1,000 and the facility features a total of 90 different runs. The longest run offered at the Lutsen snowboarding facility is 2 miles long, while the steepest runs can be found at Split Rock and Experts Cutoff.
18% of the runs at the Lutsen snowboarding facility are classified as easy while 47% are considered to be “more difficult.” 25% of the runs are labeled as most difficult and 10% are expert. In all, the facility features nine different lift facilities. This includes the only four passengers Gondola in Mid-America. It also offers seven double chair lifts and one ski/snowboard school surface lift. As a result, the facility can move 10,000 riders per hour.
Parks and Pipes - The Lutsen snowboarding area offers a variety of terrain parks, including the new Mystery Mountain. The Lutsen snowboarding area had long been revered for its natural terrain, but the addition of Mystery Mountain took the area to a whole new level. Now, it offers boxes, rails, and jumps within nearly one mile of terrain.
Out of Bounds – Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are both available at the Lutsen snowboarding facility. If you visit during the summer months, you can also enjoy golfing, lake watching, kayaking, and spending time at the beach. Since the facility is only a mile away from the shoreline of Lake Superior, there are a number of water opportunities available to you if you choose to visit in the summer rather than in the winter.
Hangout & Hookup – You will find plenty of restaurants to select from at the Lutsen snowboarding facility, which will provide you with a place to hang out and hookup. You can also enjoy a little shuffleboard indoors or take a dip in the indoor pool for a bit of relaxation and hookup opportunities. You can also hangout in the game room, grab a massage, or relax in the whirlpool.
The Deal - If you are ready to snowboard in Minnesota and to show off you skills, you can get there by driving on I-35 if coming from the south. You will then jump on HWY 61 and the Lutsen snowboarding area is only a couple miles off of the highway. If you are coming from the north, you will take Highway 61 the majority of the way.
