Resort Comparison

Buck Hill vs Lester-Amity Ski Trails

The Verdict

Buck Hill leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Buck Hill

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4" average season

Best Terrain

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

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

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

250'

353'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

42%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MSP

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Buck Hill

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical250'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs42%

Trails12

Getting There

AirportMSP

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical353'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportMSP

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Buck Hill

37.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

19.8" total

53%

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

33.9" total

66%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

51"26"0"

Buck Hill

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Key Insights

Lester-Amity Ski Trails excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Buck Hill offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Lester-Amity Ski Trails has greater vertical drop (353' vs 250'), offering longer runs
Buck Hill has more beginner/intermediate terrain (84% green and blue), while Lester-Amity Ski Trails skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Buck Hill

Budget-conscious families

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Buck Hill vs Lester-Amity Ski Trails

The Verdict

Buck Hill leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Buck Hill

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4" average season

Best Terrain

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

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

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

—

Walkability

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

250'

353'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

—

Green Runs

42%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MSP

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

—

Day Pass

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Buck Hill

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical250'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs42%

Trails12

Getting There

AirportMSP

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Minnesota, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical353'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportMSP

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Buck Hill

37.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

19.8" total

53%

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

51.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

33.9" total

66%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

51"26"0"

Buck Hill

Lester-Amity Ski Trails

Key Insights

Lester-Amity Ski Trails excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Buck Hill offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Lester-Amity Ski Trails has greater vertical drop (353' vs 250'), offering longer runs
Buck Hill has more beginner/intermediate terrain (84% green and blue), while Lester-Amity Ski Trails skews more advanced (35% black and double black)