Powder Ridge in Kimball, MN offers a 4.6-rated ski resort experience with live performances, family-friendly amenities, and accessible facilities. Book now!
Recent guests highlight Powder Ridge as a family-friendly ski destination with enjoyable snow tubing, well-maintained slopes suitable for all skill levels, and lively après-ski experiences. There are practical notes on ticket purchasing and some mixed opinions on lift equipment and pricing.
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Powder Ridge is a ski resort located in Kimball, Minnesota, serving as a family-friendly destination for winter sports and events. With a 4.6 rating from 953 reviews, it caters to visitors looking for accessible ski activities and snow tubing on gentle hills rather than mountainous terrain. The resort's modest elevation and well-maintained slopes offer something suitable for beginners and more adventurous teenagers, complemented by a basic but enjoyable terrain park.
The resort features key amenities including an on-site bar and restaurant—Chester's At Powder Ridge—with positive feedback for food and atmosphere. Accessibility is a focus here, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms, ensuring inclusivity for a range of guests. Live performances and family-oriented facilities add to the experience, making it more than just a ski venue.
Guests appreciate the modern conveniences of touchless and card payments, and the recommendation to purchase tickets in advance helps manage busy periods. Winter activities such as snow tubing are highlighted in reviews for their fun factor and features like a moving carpet lift, which makes the hill more accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Evening events with music, hot chocolate, and fire pits also receive favorable mentions.
While some guests note that it is a smaller hill compared to mountain resorts and occasionally find lift equipment a bit intimidating, the overall impression is of a well-run, affordable location appropriate for families and community visitors in central Minnesota. The scenic views from the top of the hill provide a pleasant backdrop to the experience, showcasing rural landscapes rather than alpine vistas.
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I haven't been tubing in about 20 years and had the absolute best time! The kids that they had working there did an amazing job and remembered that we liked when they spun us! 10/10 definitely recommend and will be going again next year with all of the kids!
Had a great time doing snow tubing. It's not just for kids. Remember when you were young? Have the same fun again. No need to climb the hill after going down. They have a moving carpet (like the walking sidewalks in the airport) to bring you to the top. Bonus: at night they have music (w/ a DJ), hot chocolate, fire pit, and donuts!
For the middle of Minnesota, where there are no giant hills or mountains, it’s about as good as it gets. They make what little hill there is very fun and enjoyable to ski on. I’m not putting it down in any way, but it definitely isn’t the Rocky Mountains. With that being said, it’s a great place to take the family, as there is enough to challenge beginners all the way to thrill seeking teenagers who want to hit the terrain park. As for me, I’ve been skiing there at least once a year for the last 40 years. It has been consistently well taken care of, and I would recommend it to anybody in the area. I would like to see the prices a little lower, but I do understand inflation and the rising cost of living in general. I still remember when I used to go on men’s night and get an evening pass for $4, plus $4 for rentals. Those were the days.
Nice little hill for MN... Obviously MN isn't known for mountains that touch the sky but these folks seem to take care of the place and prices remain affordable. Good place to stretch the legs! Start deduction; Buy your tickets 24 hours in advance, they sell very few tickets over the counter and I was reminded of this on our last visit... seems their policies on the matter haven't changed since the pandemic. People keep forgetting the older crowd "love's online shopping" SMH
I still love powder ridge. I first went in 8th grade with the skii club at my middle school in Sartell. I was a skateboarder so the terrain park was where the majority of my time was spent learning to simulate similar yet easier moves. I was lucky enough for my dad to take me and a friend a Wednesday evening or two as it was a much lower price for the lift ticket after 4pm on a certain day as such. The photo is from when I went by myself in 2023, my binding broke at the top of the hill because it was plastic from china. I made it down the hills with 1 boot loose, couldn't turn the board to carve and slow down without becoming off balance or stepping out of the binding so it was too dangerous to ride back up until I replace my bindings, wasted a $40 boot rental only staying a little while.
Always a great time and the staff is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone planning their trip to a central Minnesota Ski/Snowboard resort.
It is a very small ski hill. That being stated. It was fun! They have a 2-seat lift. And two 4-seat lifts. 2 tow ropes and tbar lift. Terrain park is basic but fun with one big floater hill! Lines were not long, as the capacity of the lift per runs is good! Top of the (mountain) is a great view of the farm lands. You can see for miles and miles!
Great hills, will say the lifts are a bit scary. Had so much fun and food is great.
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