Buena Vista Ski Area

Location

Turtle Lake
United States
47° 39' 23.6052" N, 94° 53' 15.2412" W
US
General info: 

Buena Vista Ski Area in Bimidji is on the Continental Divide. You get a handsome view of Nine Lakes. Buena Vista hosts numerous ski and snowboard programs and races. You will find a vertical of around 230 feet. There are 20 skiable acres serviced by five lifts. Night skiing is available.

BASE: 1280ft
SUMMIT: 1510ft
VERTICAL DROP: 230ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 2

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