Hyland Hills Ski Area vs Mt. La Crosse

Hyland Hills Ski Area (Minnesota) and Mt. La Crosse (Wisconsin) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHyland Hills Ski AreaMt. La Crosse
Vertical drop171 ft (52 m)436 ft (133 m)
Summit elevation1,017 ft1,171 ft
Base elevation846 ft735 ft
Lifts74
Runs1123
Beginner terrain27%26%
Intermediate terrain45%43%
Expert terrain28%31%
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Mt. La Crosse has the bigger vertical (436 ft vs 171 ft); Mt. La Crosse has more runs (23 vs 11); Mt. La Crosse skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hyland Hills Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
Mt. La CrosseIndy Pass: 2 days

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

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