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.
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.
9. Hyland Hills Ski Area
27% beginner terrain across 11 runs. Summit 1,017 ft, 7 lifts.
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.
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.