Summit Express Gondola
Enjoy one of the best views in all of Minnesota from our Summit Gondola. Take a ride from our main base area over to Moose Mountain above the Poplar River valley with expansive views of the Sawtooth Mountains and the majesty of Lake Superior. Upon embarking on Moose Mountain enjoy a snack, lunch or drink inside or from our beautiful deck overlooking Lake Superior.
2026 Summer & Fall Hours
Gondola Ride Schedule
| Available Dates | |
|---|---|
| Spring WEekends | May 16-17 | MAY 23-24 | MAY 30-31 |
| Open Daily | June 5 - October 18, 24 & 31 |
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Extended Hour Dates (9:00am-6:00pm) |
September 19, 26 & October 3, 10 |
Note: Summit Chalet closes a half hour prior to Gondola Hours at 4:30pm when in operation.
Dates & Hours are subject to change due to weather. If weather (storms, wind etc) are forecasted always best to give us a call!
Hours of Operation
| Hours of Operation* | 10:00am-5:00pm |
|---|
*Extended Hours are 9:00am-6:00pm and will be in effect for September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 16 & 17
Gondola Pricing Options
Signature Gondola
| Number of People | 2+ Days Online | Purchased at Window |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People |
$150 |
$160 |
| 3 People |
$200 |
$210 |
| 4 People |
$250 |
$260 |
| 5 People |
$300 |
$310 |
|
6, 7 or 8 People |
$350 |
$360 |
Tots 0-4 are FREE and excluded from the count
Summer: May - August
Fall: September - October
Shared Cabin Gondola Rides
| Ticket | 2+ Days Online | Purchased at Window |
|---|---|---|
|
Tot (ages 0-4) |
FREE |
FREE |
|
CHILD (ages 5-12) |
$20 Skip the Ticket Line |
$22 |
|
YOUNG ADULT (ages 13-30) |
$32 Skip the Ticket Line |
$34 |
|
ADULT (ages 31-64) |
$38 Skip the Ticket Line |
$40 |
|
SEnior (65+) |
$28 Skip the Ticket Line |
$30 |
Adventure Pass: Gondola + Alpine Slide
Save $5 with the Adventure Pass
| Ticket | 2+ Days Online | Window |
|---|---|---|
|
Tot (ages 0-4) |
Free (No Separate Ticket) |
Free (No Separate Ticket) |
|
Child (ages 5-12) |
$29 Save $2 & Skip the Ticket Line |
$33 |
|
Young Adult (ages 13-30) |
$41 Save $2 & Skip the Ticket Line |
$45 |
|
Adult (ages 31-79) |
$47 Save $2 & Skip the Ticket Line |
$51 |
|
Senior (ages 65+) |
$37 Save $2 & Skip the Ticket Line |
$41 |
Non-transferable, a single ride on each the alpine slide and gondola. Rates and availability are subject to change. All rates are inclusive of fees. Tickets are subject to Minnesota State Sales Tax (6.875%) and Cook County Sales Tax (1.5%). Taxes are not included in the above prices.
Ticket Pick-Up Boxes
NEW! skip the ticket lines. Purchase your tickets online in advance, then print them at a self-service Ticket Pick-Up Box when you arrive.
for ONline TICKET pickup only. To purchase tickets on-site, please visit a Ticket Window.
Pull up the barcode in your confirmation email and scan it at any ticket pickup box.
One scan prints your entire order, with a ticket for every guest on the reservation.
Grab your tickets and head straight to the lift.
More Information
The Signature Gondola fills up fast, so we recommend booking ahead.
Reservations are limited. Tickets are non-refundable, for any reason including weather, and are only valid for the date selected. If plans change or weather impacts operations, call 218-663-7281 by 5:00pm on the day of your visit.
Unused tickets may be moved to another date within the same season and must be used by October 31, 2026. We're not able to accept cancellations by email, and if we don't hear from you by 5:00pm, the ticket is final and can no longer be used.
Additional Alpine Slide tickets can be added to any gondola or adventure pass purchase. Additional tickets are $9 per ride online.
