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Resort Report for Buck Hill

Address:  15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville,  55306
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Main Phone:  (952) 435-7174
Projected Opening:  OPEN
Projected Closing:  2007-03-31
Number of Acres:  45
Snow Making Acres:  45
Top Elevation:  1225 FT
Base Elevation:  919 FT
Vertical Feet:  309 FT
Number of Lifts:  9
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Number Surface Lifts:  6
Total Lift Capacity:  9500
Average Snowfall (IN):  60 IN
Number of Runs:  16
Advanced Runs:  16
Intermediate Runs:  34
Beginner Runs:  34
Ski:  no
Snowboard:  no
Cross Country:  no

Profile
In 1954, a cleared slope, a small building and a rope tow appeared just south of the Minnesota River. It was called Buck Hill. Four years later, Buck boasted 4 lifts and 3 slopes. Today, you will find 45 skiable acres covering 12 runs, serviced by 11 lifts. There are just over 300 feet of vertical. The ski area's racing program is nationally-acclaimed. Busy and popular, Buck Hill is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis in Burnsville, a snowball's throw from the I-35.

Lodging
No lodging on-site, but, being located next to metropolitan Minneapolis, lodging is available within 15 minutes.

Recreation
Snowtubing, skiing, snowboarding, and NASTAR racing.

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