Resort Comparison

Lester-Amity Ski Trails vs Spirit Mountain

Spirit Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Lester-Amity Ski Trails leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4" average season

Best Terrain

Spirit Mountain

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

$$

Spirit Mountain

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

353'

713'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

25%

38%

Trails

10

21

Lifts

2

7

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%

Spirit Mountain

47.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

30.8" total

65%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

51"26"0"

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Spirit Mountain

Key Insights

Spirit Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Lester-Amity Ski Trails offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Spirit Mountain has greater vertical drop (713' vs 353'), offering longer runs
Spirit Mountain has more beginner/intermediate terrain (81% green and blue), while Lester-Amity Ski Trails skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Budget-conscious families

Spirit Mountain

Budget-conscious families

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Guides

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