Buena Vista Ski Area
Minnesota, United States
Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.
174 ft
Vertical drop
1,535 ft
Summit
1,362 ft
Base
6
Lifts
19
Runs
-
Night skiing
Terrain
21% beginner · 53% intermediate · 26% expert
Buena Vista Ski Area vs Afton Alps
| Stat | Buena Vista Ski Area | Afton Alps |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 174 ft (53 m) | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Summit elevation | 1,535 ft | 1,017 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,362 ft | 699 ft |
| Lifts | 6 | 20 |
| Runs | 19 | 61 |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | 29% |
| Intermediate terrain | 53% | 50% |
| Expert terrain | 26% | 21% |
| Night skiing | - | Yes |
Full Buena Vista Ski Area vs Afton Alps comparison →
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Pass coverage shown is for the 2026-27 season. Stats come from OpenStreetMap data and resort-published figures.