Powder Ridge Ski Area
Ski Resort Profile
Powder Ridge Ski Area
Minnesota
United States
Phone: 320 398-7200
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Skiers community
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About the Ski Resort
With 15 trails over 60 skiable acres, 100 percent snowmaking coverage and a vertical of 310, Powder Ridge offers a selection of runs varying from beginner to expert.
The runs are serviced by a quad chairlift and two double chairs. All the trails are lit for night skiing.
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Ski resort area details
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Alpine Skiing:
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Yes
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Night Skiing:
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Yes
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Heli-Skiing:
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No
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Snowcat Skiing:
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No
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Snowboarding:
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No
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Snowshoe trails:
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No
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Snow tubing:
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Yes
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Easiest:
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40 %
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More Difficult:
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40 %
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Most Difficult:
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20 %
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Experts only:
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AVERAGE USER RATING
Not rated
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Pace of Play:
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Money Value:
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Ski resort photos
Mountain Statistics
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Base elevation:
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1,000 ft
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Summit elevation:
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1,300 ft
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Vertical drop:
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300 ft
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Skiable area:
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60 acres
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Annual snowfall:
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45 in
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Snowmaking:
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100 %
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Number of trails:
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15
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Number of lifts:
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6
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Types of lifts:
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3 Surface Lifts,
2 Double Chairs,
1 Quad Chair
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Ski Resort Services
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Childcare
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No
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Adaptive skier:
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No
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Nearby lodging:
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No
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Ski lessons:
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Yes
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Snowboard lessons:
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Yes
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Ski rentals:
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Yes
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Snowboard rentals:
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Yes
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Ski Resort Maps (click on maps to enlarge)
Ski Resort directions
Powder Ridge Ski Area is located just an hour's drive from the Twin Cities.
From the north, Powder Ridge is 15 miles south of St. Cloud on Highway 15. From the south, take Highway 55 to Kimball, Minn., then north two miles on Highway 15, or take I-94 west to Highway 15 exit, then south 11 miles.
From the East and Twin Cities Metro Area:
Take I-94 West to the second St. Cloud Exit (167-A), go south on Hwy 15 for 12 miles and turn right on Powder Ridge Road. Turn right on 93rd Avenue or, Take Hwy 55 West to the city of Kimball; turn right on Hwy 15, go north for 1.5 miles and turn left on Powder Ridge Road. Turn right on 93rd Avenue.
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