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The Great Minnesota Ski Pass

To ski on the public trails, you'll need a Great Minnesota Ski Pass. Skiers 16 and older must have a signed current ski pass in their possession when skiing on public ski trails. A Minnesota Drivers license or personal ID is required to purchase a ski pass. If you have not had a Minnesota recreational license in the past several years, or are from out of state, you will also need to provide a Social Security number.

You can purchase the Great Minnesota Ski Pass at these North Shore locations:

  • Clearview General Store, Lutsen
  • Holiday Station Store, Tofte

You can also purchase the Greater Minnesota Ski Pass using one of the following four methods:

  1. Electronic licensing system (ELS)

  2. Available at 1,700 vendors statewide. To find the ELS nearest you, check the website or call 1-888-646-6367 or 651-296-6157 (metro).

    ELS Prices:
    One-Season = $15.00
    Three-Season = $40.00
    Daily = $5.00

  3. Instant License

  4. Call 24 hours 1-888-665-4236
    These prices include an additional $3.50 processing fee. You will receive a temporary authorization number over the phone and you will be able to ski with this number until you receive your ski pass in the mail.

    Instant License Prices:
    One-Season = $18.50
    Three-Season = $43.50
    Daily = $8.50

  5. Daily Ski Pass

  6. Sold at most state parts and many county parks.
    Daily Pass = $5.00

  7. By Mail

  8. Visit the website for a mail-in order form or phone one of the numbers in option #1 above.

Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Rental
You can rent equipment at the following resorts and outfitters:

Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
218-663-7296
1-800-BLUEFIN

Cascade Lodge
218-387-1112
1-800-322-9543

Lutsen Resort
218-663-7212 1-800-258-8736

Sawtooth Outiftters
218-663-7643

Solbakken Resort
218-663-7566 1-800-435-3950


 
 
 
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