This is massive ski resort in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains in Minnesota. The beautiful snow capped peaks are about 16,000 feet tall. The anual snowfall here is over 500 inches because of Lake Superior.(Largest Fresh Water lake in the world)At Lutsen you can choose from for different expansive mountains with over 150 runs combined and a total vertical drop of 4800 feet. One thing to look for is the massive pine trees which Minnesota is known for. Some trees are over 200 feet tall and hundreds apon hundreds of years old. One thing that is a downside is the fact that temperatures at Lutsen can be very cold at times. In February 2, 1996 the temperatures fell to 68 degress below zero. But usually the temeratures are in the teens and twenties for winter so you have to bundle up. Lutsen also has four massive lodges with hotels. Each having well over 500 rooms. In the summer there are 6 different golf courses to chooses from that very from the cliffs of Lake Superior or a top the Sawtooth Mountains. Two have been designed by Jack Niclaus. Lutsen is simply the best in north ameica