Lutsen Mountains
Minnesota, United States
Ikon Pass: 7 daysIndy Pass: 2 days
774 ft
Vertical drop
1,680 ft
Summit
906 ft
Base
8
Lifts
76
Runs
Yes
Night skiing
Terrain
5% beginner · 68% intermediate · 27% expert
Lutsen Mountains vs Afton Alps
| Stat | Lutsen Mountains | Afton Alps |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 774 ft (236 m) | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Summit elevation | 1,680 ft | 1,017 ft |
| Base elevation | 906 ft | 699 ft |
| Lifts | 8 | 20 |
| Runs | 76 | 61 |
| Beginner terrain | 5% | 29% |
| Intermediate terrain | 68% | 50% |
| Expert terrain | 27% | 21% |
| Night skiing | Yes | Yes |
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Pass coverage shown is for the 2026-27 season. Stats come from OpenStreetMap data and resort-published figures.