Detroit Mountain vs Mount Kato

Detroit Mountain (Minnesota) and Mount Kato (Minnesota) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatDetroit MountainMount Kato
Vertical drop197 ft (60 m)223 ft (68 m)
Summit elevation1,637 ft1,010 ft
Base elevation1,440 ft787 ft
Lifts410
Runs2019
Beginner terrain32%21%
Intermediate terrain37%47%
Expert terrain31%32%
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Mount Kato has the bigger vertical (223 ft vs 197 ft); Detroit Mountain has more runs (20 vs 19); Mount Kato skews more expert (32% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Detroit MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Mount KatoIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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