Buena Vista is ideal for snowshoeing and winter hiking, with trails that showcase the region's natural beauty.
MN, United States
Traditional Ski Resort
Night Skiing
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Buena Vista Overview
Key insights
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Peak Elevation
470
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m
Number of Lifts
5
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total
Vertical Drop
70.0
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m
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Terrain Difficulty
Expert
26.0%
Intermediate
53.0%
Beginner
19.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.
Features
2 features available
Traditional Ski Resort
A classic ski resort with real snow
Night Skiing
Enjoy after-dark skiing operations
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista
Where is Buena Vista?
Buena Vista is a ski resort in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 42.7400, -95.1100.
How many lifts does Buena Vista have?
Buena Vista has 5 lifts, serving 30 ac of skiable terrain.
How high is Buena Vista?
Buena Vista has a peak elevation of 470 m, a base elevation of 400 m and a vertical drop of 70 m.
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Resort Quick Stats
470m
Peak Elevation
5total
Number of Lifts
70m
Vertical Drop
400m
Base Elevation
30 ac
Skiable Terrain
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Best Time to Visit
66.3cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (16.8cm)
5.9cm
Nov
12.1cm
Dec
16.8cm
Jan
15.5cm
Feb
14.0cm
Mar
6.1cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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