Best Minnesota Ski Resorts for Beginners

12 Minnesota resorts qualify, ranked by beginner terrain using each resort's terrain and stats data.

1. Buck Hill

42% beginner terrain across 14 runs. Summit 1,207 ft, 12 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

2. Giants Ridge

36% beginner terrain across 39 runs. Summit 1,844 ft, 8 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

3. Spirit Mountain

36% beginner terrain across 23 runs. Summit 1,286 ft, 8 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

4. Welch Village

32% beginner terrain across 54 runs. Summit 1,033 ft, 10 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

5. Coffee Mill

33% beginner terrain across 12 runs. Summit 1,155 ft, 3 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

6. Detroit Mountain

32% beginner terrain across 20 runs. Summit 1,637 ft, 4 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

7. Afton Alps

29% beginner terrain across 61 runs. Summit 1,017 ft, 20 lifts.

Epic Pass: unlimited

8. Andes Tower Hills

28% beginner terrain across 19 runs. Summit 1,617 ft, 5 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

9. Hyland Hills Ski Area

27% beginner terrain across 11 runs. Summit 1,017 ft, 7 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

10. Buena Vista Ski Area

21% beginner terrain across 19 runs. Summit 1,535 ft, 6 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

11. Mount Kato

21% beginner terrain across 19 runs. Summit 1,010 ft, 10 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

12. Wild Mountain

20% beginner terrain across 20 runs. Summit 1,047 ft, 9 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

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