Mountain Report

Mountain Report - August 12th, 2026

NOAA Weather Report: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Gondola Scenic Rides (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM): Come ride the only gondola in the Midwest and enjoy some of the best views of Lake Superior!

Alpine Slide (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM): Take a ride up the Bridge Lift and enjoy an exciting trip down the twists, turns, and dips of the track. 

Summit Chalet (Accessed via the gondola): Bar 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM & Kitchen 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Charlie's Alpine Bistro (CLOSED): Closed Wednesday & Thursdays. We will see you on Friday!

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 mountain!