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MOUNT KATO NOW PART OF THE INDY PASS
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Mount Kato
Just a mile south of Mankato, Minnesota. Nestled in the valleys created by the confluence of the Le Sueur, Blue Earth, and Minnesota rivers, making great terrain for… skiing, snowboarding, tubing, & mountain biking
19 Trails
Terrain Parks
Snow Tubing Park
3 Double Chairs
5 Quad Chairs
2 Conveyor Lifts
Tubing Park
Our Snow Tubing Park has four lanes and is serviced by a conveyor lift.
Don’t miss our Glow Tubing Nights.
Little Beaver
Little Beaver is where the majority of our Learning Center programs take place. There is a fenced off learning area that includes the conveyor lift. A great place for our guest not quite ready for riding the lifts.
Timberwolf Trail
Looking for the easiest way down from the top or returning from the lifts in the back? Timberwolf Trail is what you want.
Wolf Chute
One of our narrow chutes, Wolf Chute descends quickly from skier’s right on Wolf Ridge and merges with Timberwolf Trail.
Wolf Ridge
Part of our racing program area, Wolf Ridge is open to everyone most of the time. Nastar and Midwest Race League along with all the youth racing programs do use this run and it’s starting tower, so be aware of any race activities that may be taking place.
Big Brave
Popular with our more advanced guests, Big Brave is the centerpiece of our north facing slopes. A great place to watch the action is from The Lift Bar & Grill sun deck.
Brave Chute
Tucked between the trees and lift two is one of our steepest trails, Brave Chute is a great place to show off your advanced skills.
Little Brave
Located under lift one, Little Brave is another advanced run that is steep and fast. The farthest west of our steep central slopes, Little Brave is a great run when we have fresh powder.
Wild Deer
Our north facing slopes begin to mellow as we move to the west, Wild Deer is the perfect pitch to feel like you are flying down the slopes.
Eagle Ridge
A mellow run with a steep knoll in the center, Eagle Ridge is a great place to be on a sunny day.
Sundance
This is where the wild tricks get launched, Sundance is the main terrain park on the north slope. The big jump near the end of the run is where the park riders tend to display their skills
Sleepy Hollow
Our easiest trail, Sleepy Hollow starts at the top and gently meanders to the “Backside” trails. Sleepy Hollow is great for beginners to develop their skills.
Birch Coulee
Birch Pass
Birch Pass connects the top of lift six to Birch Coulee.
Big Hawk Ridge
Popular with all ages and abilities, Big Hawk Ridge is a great choice for the whole family.
Little Forest
Little Forest is sometimes home to one of our terrain parks. It often is configured as a regular ski trail. Little Forest is accessible from lift six which has great views of the other ski trails on the “Backside” of Mount Kato.
Sleepy Creek
Sometimes configured as one of our terrain parks, Sleep Creek is another great intermediate trail. All the lifts on the “Backside” of Mount Kato can be accessed from Sleepy Creek.
Little Crow
Of the trails accessible from lift seven, Little Crow is the least challenging way down. Starting out moderate then mellowing to flat as it merges with Sleepy Hollow, Little Crow is the perfect trail for those that find the other trails off of lift seven a little intimidating.
Tommahawk Chute
Looking for a little adrenalin rush? Tommahawk Chute may be what you are looking for. This is a narrow chute that drops down from Big Bear and intersects with Sleepy Hollow/ Little Crow. Experts Only.
Big Bear
Big Bear is a favorite with many of our regulars. It starts out mellow then drops over a steep knoll with a mellow runout at the end. Big Bear is serviced by Lift Seven.
Rental Shop
If you need to rent equipment for skiing or snowboarding our rental shop will have what you are looking for.
Main Chalet
The Chalet is located at the base of Big Brave near Lifts Two & Three.
The Tech Shop, Snowsports Learning Center, Food Court and The Lift Bar & Grill are located in the Chalet, as are the public restrooms.
Ticket Office & Guest Services
The Ticket Office and Guest Service are located in the brown wood frame structure next to the Main Chalet.
Locker Room / Ski Patrol
Ski Patrol and our seasonal lockers are located in the first building, right in front of Lift #1.
Snowsports Bell Tower
Mount Kato Snowsports lessons meet at the bell tower next to lift #4.
The Snowsports Learning Center and Office are located in the Main Chalet
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