Resort Comparison

Lester-Amity Ski Trails vs Lutsen Mountains

Lester-Amity Ski Trails excels for families prioritizing family features, while Lutsen Mountains offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Lester-Amity Ski Trails leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Lutsen Mountains

64.4" average season

Best Terrain

Lutsen Mountains

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Pleasant base area

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Minnesota, United States

$$

Lutsen Mountains

Minnesota, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

5.0

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

353'

777'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

25%

9%

Trails

10

69

Lifts

2

8

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

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

33.9" total

66%

Lutsen Mountains

64.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.6" total

80%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

64"32"0"

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Lutsen Mountains

Key Insights

Lester-Amity Ski Trails excels for families prioritizing family features, while Lutsen Mountains offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Lester-Amity Ski Trails's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Lutsen Mountains's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Lester-Amity Ski Trails offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Lutsen Mountains has greater vertical drop (777' vs 353'), offering longer runs

Best For

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families

Lutsen Mountains

Budget-conscious families

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