Mountain Report

Mountain Report - September 28th, 2026

NOAA Weather Report:. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Gondola Scenic Rides (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM): With the maple trees reaching their peak, now is the perfect time to come out and enjoy the midwest's only gondola! There will be a very high volume of guests riding the gondola today. Shared gondola tickets will be paired together to keep the line moving forward, be prepared to ride with others. We will offer extended operating hours (9:00AM-6:00PM) for the coming Saturdays to maximize the opportunities for checking out the Fall colors.

Summit Chalet (Accessed via the gondola): Enjoy some food and drinks at the top of the mountain! Bar is open from 10:00AM - 4:30PM. Food Service open from 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Charlie's Alpine Bistro (3:00PM - 10:00PM): Charlie's will be open this evening. Come enjoy a nice meal with friends and family while looking out on Moose Mountain and the near-peak Fall colors! Live music will be playing from 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Tonight's music will be Gordon Thorne

Alpine Slide (11:00AM-5:00PM): For the alpine slide, guests will first take the Bridge lift to the top of Eagle Mountain. Once at the top, riders get to enjoy the turns and dips on there way down the slide. Come out and enjoy this classic attraction!

Pre-purchase Tickets Online: To make the most of your visit, we recommend purchasing your tickets online before you arrive. Once your purchase is complete, scan the barcode from your confirmation email at one of the automated pickup kiosks located to the right of the ticket windows or next to the Alpine Slide loading area. Your RFID cards will print instantly, so you can skip the ticket line and get straight to the fun!

Thank you for visiting Lutsen Mountains. We hope you have an amazing day on the North Shore!