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Lutsen Mountains
467 Ski Hill Road
Lutsen, MN 55612
Find your True North
Lutsen is a community that fully embraces
winter. Inspired by natural attributes – deep
snow, Mid-America’s tallest mountain range and
the majestic Lake Superior coast – this northern
landscape draws the adventurer out of all who
visit. Life feels bigger here. A simple authenticity
allows each moment to carry deeper meaning.
The winter environment becomes a grounding
force – your True North.
Breathtaking Height
1,088’ 785’
Lutsen Mountains, MN
IDS Tower
Minneapolis, MN
525’ 555’ 305’ 320’
Indianhead Mtn,
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Statue of
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Afton Alps, MN
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North Face
True Vision
As a family owned company, passion is what drives the
evolution of Lutsen. A balance between expanding
opportunities to interact with the mountain environment
while retaining the character and natural aesthetic that
makes this place so spectacular. In the past decade, $25
million has been invested in projects that touch all aspects
of the guest experience.
Resort Facilities
The base area and on-mountain
facilities complement the world
class scenery and terrain,
enhancing your vacation
experience from the moment
you arrive until your final farewell.
New Doppelmayr
Gondola
• Summit Chalet Opulent • Papa Charlie’s
• Scandinavian
Slopeside dining and
mountaintop
Chalet Restoration
music venue
dining
• Streetscape Project
Pedestrian bridge
• New Events Bureau
• Expanded lodging
Sidewalks
options creating one
sponsors nightly
Street lamps
of the most diverse
entertainment,
Paved curbside parking
collections of resort
activities, festivals and
Base Area courtyard
lodging in ski country
concerts
& fireplace
Lifts and Trails
Variety of terrain and efficient
uphill capacity is essential for a
destination resort to be “worth
the drive.”
Caribou
Express
Three super-steep double
black diamond runs
• Expanded to 95 runs including
59 groomed runs
36 off-piste backcountry runs
5 terrain parks
3 double black diamond runs
on Moose Mountain North Face
• Timberwolf chair - 2006
• Flapjack conveyor lift - 2008
• 10th Mountain triple chair -2010
• Caribou Express high-speed
6 place chair - 2013
• New 8 passenger Doppelmayr
Gondola-2015
With expansion potential to 8x the capacity
of Lutsen’s original gondola, the new
Doppelmayr gondola will become an icon
for the next generation of Lutsen guests
Snowmaking
Grooming
$3 million invested in new snowmaking
technology produces more snow in less
time, with significant reduction in both
energy and water consumption.
A fleet of 7 Pisten Bully snowcats
includes state-of-the-art tillers, a winch
cat for grooming the super-steep North
Face of Moose Mountain and a Park
Bully for custom terrain park grooming.
Environmental Stewardship
An emphasis on stewardship
ensures the natural assets that
make Lutsen such a special
place remain the cornerstone
of a North Shore vacation for
generations to come.
• Installed innovative wastewater
treatment systems
• Formed the Poplar River Management
Board, $2.5 million invested in water
quality improvements
• $6 million pipeline from Lake
Superior as a sustainable source
of water for snowmaking and
potable water for resort
facilities and homeowners
Caribou Express
• Implemented best-practices for
trail clearing and work vehicle
access to minimize the impact of
summer maintenance
• Partnered with Conservation
Minnesota to create a ‘Favorite
Places’ website to foster a
connection to the natural
environment throughout
the state
Moving Forward
With 3x the capacity and 3.5
minute ride to the top, this new
6-pack high speed lift increases
your slope time on Moose
Mountain by 400%
To ensure the sustainability of
the ski area, Lutsen Mountains
is seeking a special use permit
from the US Forest Service
to expand. The master plan
nearly doubles the skiable
terrain, adds variety to the mix
of slopes, includes parking
and skier services buildings
and provides an opportunity
for future generations to enjoy
skiing and snowboarding at
Mid-America’s highest
alpine resort.
Details can be found at
expansion.lutsen.com
ski.lutsen.com
True Value
Up here, parenting feels less like parenting. When you’re skiing with your kids, you’re not just chauffeuring them around
or cheering from the sidelines, you’re riding lifts and schussing slopes together, exploring new places and enjoying time
as a family. A Lutsen vacation is only ¼ the cost of a comparable western vacation, but its true value is priceless.
Family Vacation Package
Kids 6-12 Ski Free, Stay Free,
Eat Free, Rent Free
Valid on 4 or more day
packages throughout the
2015-16 season
Family Festival Weekends
Lift Tickets, Lodging, Activities
2 Nights/Days from $125/person
FREE ski rental for entire family!
Valid 12/17 – 12/20/15;
1/21 – 1/24/16; 2/4 – 2/7/16;
3/24 – 3/27/16
First-Time Family Package
Complete Package for Beginners
2 Nights/Days from $125/Person
Includes lift, lodging, ski rental &
lesson for the entire family
Valid 1/3 – 1/31/16
family.lutsen.com
Ullr Progression Park
More terrain
More tricks
Wide features built close to the
ground. The perfect place to try
your first box ride or jump.
Lutsen offers more terrain — and terrain
features — than any other Midwest destination.
In addition to miles of backcountry trails filled
with timber features, cliff drops and off-piste
adventure, Lutsen Progression Parks offer jibs
and jumps on all four mountains covering more
terrain and offering the longest slopestyle run
in Mid-America.
Eagle Progression Parks
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A new location for our Moose Mountain park,
the Cascades park sits directly below the
Caribou Express Chair, providing premium
access and platform to strut your stuff. A 1/2
mile of slopestyle fun with a jump line and
more than a dozen jibs changed up during
the season to keep the ride fresh.
Mystery Mountain Boarder X
Challenge your friends head-to-head
through bank corners, rollers and jumps.
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The Mogen park features medium size
jumps and jibs – just right for that next
step. And when you’re ready to go big,
drop into the Timberjack park for a wild
ride through the largest features on the
mountain.
Cascades Progression Park
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Just a four-hour drive from the Twin Cities, Lutsen
Mountains is the only Midwest destination that
delivers a true mountain ski vacation. Long sweeping
runs, variety of terrain, a resort community, après
ski entertainment, and one of the most spectacular
settings anywhere. We also offer some distinct
advantages over traveling out West:
Save a full day in travel Travel Hours
1/4 the cost of a western vacation
Baggage Fees
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Avoid the hassle of
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delayed flights and
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Get an extra
vacation day on
the slopes. A Lutsen
vacation saves a full
day of travel time.
4-person airfare
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2/18/16 as priced on lutsen.com and breckenridge.com on 7/24/15. Note: Breckenridge vacation includes one
additional night lodging due to transportation schedules. Baggage fees based on one checked bag and one ski
bag per person; additional bags at $100 per person each way.
*Includes travel to airport, departure, flight, transfers, travel to Summit County.
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Wild Adventures
Endless playground,
limitless possibilities
Answer the call of the wild with a guided
adventure. Try dogsledding with some of
the best dog mushers in the country.
Indulge your creative side and capture
the beauty of Superior ice with a winter
photography workshop. Tackle a dramatic
ice-climbing route on a frozen waterfall.
Minnesota winters are the stuff of legend
and nowhere is winter more legendary than
in Cook County. The snow here is white,
crisp and twice as deep as anywhere else in
Minnesota. The season starts in mid-November
and runs through mid-April. And with 92% of
the land in public domain— you get a limitless
playground for winter fun. Here are just a few
options to explore:
Cross-Country Skiing
Glide across the varied terrain of the largest
groomed cross-country ski trail network in
North America. Over 400 km of trails wind
through the Superior National Forest, with
state-of-the-art grooming for both classic
and skate skiing.
Snowshoeing
Easy to learn for all ages, snowshoeing
is your passport to untraveled paths and
breathtaking scenery. Go at your own pace
and comfort level. Trod an easy trail, head
out on the Superior Hiking Trail, or venture
into river canyons or the Boundary Waters.
Sleigh Rides
Over the river and through the woods you’ll
go! Snuggle up with your sweetheart or bring
the family for a magical horse-drawn sleigh
ride through the snowy forest.
Snowmobiling
Gas up your sled and take off on a ride
like no other. The 146-mile-long North
Shore State Trail traverses the ridgeline
between wilderness forests and the Lake
Superior coast. Scenic vistas, cozy lodges,
friendly small towns and connections with
more than 450 miles of local trails make
this the ultimate touring destination
adventure.lutsen.com
A destination?
Or your destiny?
It’s remarkable how a few hours drive can bring
you a world away. The moment you roll on to
Highway 61, you immediately feel the change—
this place is different than where you’re from,
or anywhere you’ve been. And after immersion
in the easy pace of North Shore life, you depart
refreshed, renewed and alive with memories to
carry you through until your next visit.
Stay in comfort.
Dine with delight.
With each recipe comes a story, traditions
of the region fused with the creative palate
of today’s chef. From hearty home cooking
to gourmet cuisine. No wonder Food &
Travel Quarterly called this area “a mecca
for adventurous foodies”
Rest and sleep deeply in a place with a tradition of hospitality. (Minnesota’s first resort
was established here in 1886.) Choose
from a fine assortment of family-owned ski
country lodging. Seaside luxury resorts and
convenient ski-in/ski-out mountain condos.
Old-world lodges and classic log cabins.
Whatever your style and budget, you’ll find
the perfect place to lay your head.
Shop by the shore.
Shopping can be an adventure. Of chance.
Of creativity. Of connection. We don’t have
big-box stores here. Instead, our friendly
streets are lined with shops owned by
artisans and outdoor enthusiasts just like
you. Browse funky boutiques and art
galleries alive with color. Pick up gifts,
snacks or gear. Discover the perfect
something to remind you of your trip.
Relax and rejuvenate.
Time flows at an easy pace here so you
can remember how to relax. Sit by the fire.
Breathe crisp, clear air on a mountain
summit. Gaze in wonder at the Lake
Superior horizon. Release your stresses
with a massage. Savor every mesmerizing
view and restorative moment of your
Lutsen vacation.
relax.lutsen.com
The double
black diamond
of concert venues
There’s far more to a Lutsen vacation
than you can pack into a weekend – by Monday we’re just getting started.
You’ll find can’t-miss events on our
c alendar seven days a week. From
m arquee national acts to burgeoning
local music, sleigh rides & bonfires to
comedy acts, the entertainment options
rival the skiing and scenery on your
L utsen vacation.
120 ARTISTS
175 SHOWS
1 EPIC SEASON
Visit Calendar.Lutsen.com
for 2015-16 line-up
Where to stay
Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains
Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts on Lake Superior
Condominiums, Studios
The closest resort to Lutsen’s Base Area with ski-out-your-door access. Conveniently located
within walking distance to chalet, rental shop, restaurants & night club. All units feature
mountain views and fireplace; many units offer a patio/balcony, full kitchen and/or Jacuzzi.
Year-round indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool & sauna. Kids stay and eat free. Lift ticket processing
available at check-in for premier convenience.
Studios, Condos, Townhomes, Suites, Log Homes
You can’t get any closer to Lake Superior than our family of resorts – Bluefin Bay, Surfside and
Temperance Landing. All offer seaside views, upscale amenities, first-rate dining and friendly
service. Swimming pools, spas, saunas, in-room fireplaces and whirlpools. Destination spa services
at Waves of Superior Spa. Free shuttle to Lutsen Mountains and area ski trails. Complimentary
cross-country skis, snowshoes and ice skates.
On Mountain
www.EagleRidgeAtLutsen.com
800.360.7666 / 218.663.7284
7 Miles to Ski Area
www.bluefinbay.com
800.BLUEFIN (258.3346) / 218.663.7296
Ski-in/Ski-Out, Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool
We bring you closer to the lake,
and each other
Caribou Highlands Lodge at Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior
Lodge Rooms, Suites, Condos, Townhomes, Executive Homes
Classic ski resort on the mountain! All rooms have mountain view, choices include deck, full
kitchen, wood-burning or gas fireplace, whirlpool tub. Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna,
fitness & massage center. Moguls Grille & Tap Room offers family friendly dining. Free snowshoes,
games, movies and our own Mountain Kids Camp. Shuttles to area events.
Lakeside Lodge, Condos, Townhomes, Log Cabins
Enjoy the North Shore tradition with all the amenities. Lakeside lodging includes the classic
Scandinavian lodge, luxury condos, log cabins and villa townhomes. Wine Spectator Magazine
award-winning dining room, casual pub, swimming pool/whirlpool/sauna complexes, on-site massage
and wellness center, in-room fireplaces and jacuzzis. Complimentary guided cross-country ski and
snowshoe tours. Equipment available for use. Free shuttle to Lutsen Mountains, minutes away.
On Mountain
www.caribouhighlands.com
800.642.6036 / 218.663.7241
1 Mile to Ski Area
www.lutsenresort.com
800.258.8736 / 218.663.7212
Ski-in/Ski-Out, Pool/Saunas
Lutsen’s Classic Ski Destination
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant
Main Lodge, Log Cabins, Motel, Suites
In the midst of Cascade State Park on Lake
Superior, WIFI, onsite XC skiing, snowmobiling,
snowshoeing, restaurant and pub.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Motel, Suites
Spacious hotel rooms, including
whirlpool suites and pet friendly units.
Shuttle service to Lutsen Mountains.
The Mountain Inn at Lutsen
Motel
Cozy, affordable motel on the ski hill.
Whirlpool, sauna. Light breakfast at
Lutsen Resort included.
10 Miles to Ski Area
www.cascadelodgemn.com
800.322.9543 / 218.387.1112
7 Miles to Ski Area
www.americinn.com
218.663.7899
On Mountain
www.lutsenmountaininn.com
855.458.8736 / 218.663.7084
Grand Marais Hotel Company
Motel, Condominiums, Townhomes
Solbakken Resort
Motel, Cabins, Homes, Lodge Suites
Chateau LeVeaux on Lake Superior
Condominiums
Six diverse properties in or near Grand
Marais; Budget Motels to Luxury
Condominiums. We’ve got a place
for you!
Historic Sawbill Lodge Suites, Lake
Superior Cabins & Motel, Whirlpool,
Sauna, WIFI. Onsite XC skiing. Free ski
hill shuttles.
Nestled on the breathtaking cliffs of Lake
Superior, we feature cozy and romantic
lake-facing condos, each with a fireplace and
balcony or patio.
18 Miles to Ski Area
www.gmhotel.net
800.247.6020 / 218.387.2500
4 Miles to Ski Area
www.solbakkenresort.com
800.435.3950 / 218.663.7566
5 Miles to Ski Area
www.chateauleveaux.com
800.445.5773 / 218.663.7223
2015-2016 Rates
Daily Rates
Adult (13+)
Child (6-12)
Tot (5 & under)
Online Tickets
$82/day
$67/day
Free with paid adult
• Early Season (11/14-12/18/15) and Late Season (4/4-5/1/16)
discounts available. SAVE up to 50%. See website for details.
Season Dates
Thanksgiving
Sat & Sun
11/14 & 11/15 Weekend
11/21 & 11/22 11/26 - 11/29
Thomsonite Beach
Inn & Suites
Motel, Suites
13 Miles to Ski Area
www.thomsonite.com
888.387.1532 / 218.387.1532
East Bay Suites,
Grand Marais
Suites, Condominiums
18 Miles to Ski Area
www.eastbaysuites.com
800.414.2807 / 218.387.2800
Cascade Vacation
Rentals
Vacation Homes, Condominiums
0-10 Miles to Ski Area
www.cascadevacationrentals.com
218.663.7971
A North Shore Holiday
Stay 3 or more days
SAVE 50% on Lift & Lodging
3-day, Save $60
5-day, Save $180
Valid 11/14/15-4/3/16
Valid 11/26/15-4/3/16
Must be purchased at least 72 hours
before arrival
Purchase by November 15 - double
your online discount
Hours
Open Daily
Mon–Fri
12/11/15- 4/10/16 Sat, Sun & Holidays
BONUS Weekends
Buy a 2-day Weekend
Package and get additional
days HALF PRICE
9:30am - 4:00pm
9:00am - 4:00pm
Valid 1/3 – 4/2/16
(excludes 2/12 – 2/14)
Weekday 3 for 2
Stay 3 days, Get 1 day
Lift & Lodging FREE
Half-Price Ski Week
Stay 4 or 5 days, Get all days
Lift & Lodging HALF PRICE
Valid Sun –Thurs nights
1/3 – 4/2/16
Valid Sun –Thurs nights
1/3 – 4/2/16
Family Packages
Family Vacation Package
Kids 6-12 Ski Free. Stay Free.
Eat Free. Rent Free.
Valid on 4 or more day packages
throughout the 2015-16 season
lodging.lutsen.com
Early Bird Sale
2-day, Save $30
4-day, Save $120
Ski & Stay Packages
Valid 11/13 – 12/25/15
Cliff Dweller
on Lake Superior
Motel
4 Miles to Ski Area
www.CliffDwellerOnLake Superior.com
800.223.2048 / 218.663.7273
Fri – Sun
12/04 - 12/06
Save on Multi-day Tickets
2-day, Save $15 3-day, Save $30
4-day, Save $60 5-day, Save $90
Family Festival Weekends
Lift Tickets. Lodging. Activities.
2 Nights/Days from $125/person
FREE ski rental for entire family!
First-Time Family Package
Complete Package for Beginners
2 Nights/Days from $125/person
Includes lift, lodging, ski rental
Valid 12/17 – 12/20/15; 1/21 – 1/24/16; & lesson for the entire family
2/4 – 2/7/16; 3/24 – 3/27/16
Add state & local taxes and resort service fees to all rates shown.
Valid 1/3 – 1/31/16