Resort Comparison

Buck Hill vs Coffee Mill

Coffee Mill excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Buck Hill leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Buck Hill

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Buck Hill

37.5" average season

Best Terrain
Coffee Mill

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Buck Hill

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Buck Hill

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Buck Hill

Pleasant base area

Buck Hill
Minnesota, United States
$$
Coffee Mill
Minnesota, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
250'
413'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
42%
33%
Trails
12
12
Lifts
12
3

Getting There

Airport
MSP
MSP
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Buck Hill

37.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

19.8" total

53%

Coffee Mill

37"

avg season

2024-25 season

16.4" total

44%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
38"19"0"
Buck Hill
Coffee Mill

Key Insights

Coffee Mill excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Buck Hill offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Coffee Mill has greater vertical drop (413' vs 250'), offering longer runs
  • Buck Hill has more beginner/intermediate terrain (84% green and blue), while Coffee Mill skews more advanced (42% black and double black)

Best For

Buck Hill

  • Budget-conscious families

Coffee Mill

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

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