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Buck Hill Resort Guide
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4
Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Buck Hill is a ski area located in Burnsville, Minnesota, offering 16 runs across 45 acres of skiable terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort features a welcoming atmosphere with night skiing, snow tubing, and a renowned ski and snowboard school. Key amenities include multiple chairlifts, a tubing hill, and a full-service chalet with dining options. Buck Hill is recognized for its accessible location near the Twin Cities and its history of producing Olympic-level ski racers.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Buck Hill
Lifts
11
Skiable area
45 ac
Longest run
0.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(15 total)
Beginner
6
40% of terrain
Intermediate
6
40% of terrain
Advanced
3
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift5
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Buckstone Lodge – Known for its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff, Buckstone Lodge at Buck Hill offers a relaxed après-ski experience with a full bar, hearty food, and frequent live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 79cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 86cm full-season avg
79cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~84.5 cm. That's 7% above the 5-year average (79 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (86 cm).
Buck Hill Season Snowfall
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Buck Hill Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 90cm with an average of 54 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 11cm | 6 days | 2cm | 8cm | 6cm |
| December | 19cm | 12 days | 10cm | 17cm | 7cm |
| January | 16cm | 12 days | 16cm | 23cm | 5cm |
| February | 17cm | 9 days | 18cm | 26cm | 6cm |
| March | 18cm | 8 days | 11cm | 23cm | 9cm |
| April | 9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 9cm | 4cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Buck Hill
- Where is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill runs from a base elevation of 280 m (919 ft) to a summit of 369 m (1,211 ft), giving a vertical drop of 89 m (292 ft).
- How big is Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill has 45 acres (18 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Buck Hill?
- Buck Hill is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Buck Hill get in a typical season?
- Buck Hill averages 60 inches / 152 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
