Before you read today’s post about Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota, clear your mind. Rid yourself of any preconceptions you might have about skiing in Minnesota. Whatever you think you know, let those thoughts go. Nowhere Else Like Lutsen Mountains We skied Lutsen Mountains two weeks ago, a last hurrah for this season’s MAX Pass. Immediately, I realized that […]
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Summer and Fall Skiing on Neveplast at Buck Hill
Do you ever have a hankering to ski and ride in the summer before the snow falls? If you live in Minnesota you can ski and ride year-round, particularly if you live in the Twin Cities. Neveplast Makes it Possible For the second summer and fall, Buck Hill, a small ski area best known for […]
Minnesota, NICE! Our Twin Cities Skiing Experience
Flying into the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport with skis will get you some comments, mostly along the lines of “where have you been?” and “Did you have fun?” Telling people that you’ve just flown in from Colorado to ski with family in Minnesota will get you funny looks. And incredulous comments. While Minnesotans love their snowsports, […]
Buck Hill, Minnesota: A Legend In Ski Racing, This Urban Area Has Year-Round Plans
I’ve long been intrigued by Buck Hill. Just minutes south of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, adjacent to busy Interstate 35, Buck Hill has 309 feet of vertical and an enormous reputation in the world of alpine ski racing. While Buck Hill is currently best known for launching Lindsey Vonn, she is just one of thousands of local ski […]