Mountain Report

Mountain Report - October 5th, 2026

NOAA Weather Forecast:. Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Gondola Scenic Rides (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM): The maple trees made it past their peak, but there is still plenty of fall colors to enjoy from the midwest's only gondola! Shared gondola ticket guests will be paired together to keep the line moving forward, be prepared to ride with others. 

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

Charlie's Alpine Bistro (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Charlie's will be open for dinner service today. Come enjoy a nice meal with your friends and family while looking out at Moose Mountain and the Fall colors. There will be live music playing from 7:30PM - 10:00PM. Tonight's musician will be Gordon Thorne.

Alpine Slide (10:00AM- 5:00PM): We will be operating on Saturdays and Sundays only. We look forward to having you this weekend! For the Alpine Slide, guests will ride up the Bridge Lift to the top of Eagle Mountain. They will then ride in a cart (that they control the speed) down the turns and dips of the track down the hill.

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!