Comments on: Lutsen Ski Resort Review

By: John

John — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:41:34 +0000

Yes, Boyne has some good eating, though I can’t remember what I ate when I was there.

By: The Wisconsin Skier

The Wisconsin Skier — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:03:03 +0000

John, yeah I can’t rap Lutsen for the snow, we have to deal with what nature gives us. Actually, I did not think the snow was bad and quite thankful for what we had. I could really get those edges in and feel secure about my position.

Brad, I can’t emphasize enough how awful the dining experience was. I think it would have been better with more people on the mountain and usually, I bring my own lunches with to save money and eat better food (in terms of taste and nutrition) but wanted to see the food for myself.

Ski Brule’s Homestead chilli dog with cheese is still the king when it comes to on-hill Midwestern ski resort dining. At least in my book, I hear Boyne has respectable on-hill dining options.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:10:54 +0000

Wow, you nailed it on your review! Lutsen is a great place to shred and the staff at Eagle Ridge are always great to deal with. The food cafe on Moose mountain is a joke for sure, I have no problem paying $27 for lunch…if it’s good, not so on that hill.

The grooming at Lutsen is always great….even if they only sell a few lift tickets….they groom it up.

Thanks WI Shredder/Skier!!

By: John

John — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 04:29:09 +0000

Upgrading the gonola and the quad on Moose Mountain are big deals.

As for different names for sub-runs, I think that’s standard for the Midwest. Speaking of Midwest, yes, Lutsen has the only gondola in the region.

It sounds like the snow wasn’t great. The season lasts longer at Lutsen than most other places in the Midwest, but even there, the snow isn’t going to be ideal in the late season, especially this season.

You’ve pretty much nailed the various mountains. Ullr is fairly dull, even for a beginner’s spot. Eagle has some narrow, steep trails. Mystery was given over to one long terrain park (last time I was there), and Moose is “it.” The new gondola helps out a lot in getting over there.