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Have you ever done an alpine coaster? Check out this video by adventurer @knead.to.roam !Nestled along the North Shore of Minnesota, @lutsenmountains has an alpine coaster and scenic gondola perched amongst the trees overlooking Lake Superior. It is perfect for a summer or autumn visit (so be sure to save this for your next North Shore itinerary).Things to Know Before You Go:🚡 You can get a combo ticket or an all-day pass (definitely recommend the all-day pass – you’re going to want to do the alpine coaster more than once!).🚡 Dress for the weather and in layers! Whether you are going in the summer or fall, the weather can vary at the base and the top.🚡 You can have lunch at the base, or after riding the gondola up Moose Mountain.🚡 Don’t forget to check out the overlooks and hiking trails at the top of the gondola too!🚡 Lutsen is about 20 minutes from Grand Marais, and about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Duluth.🚡 Book + sign your waivers online to save time upon arrival.Have you done an alpine slide before? Let me know where so I can add it to my adventure list!#LutsenMountains #NorthShoreMN #NorthShoreMinnesota #LutsenResort #AlpineSlide #KidsWhoExplore #MNOutdoorLife #MinnesotaOutdoors #MidwestThings #MidwestMoments #MinnesotaMoms #MinnesotaAdventures — from Instagram

Have you ever done an alpine coaster? Check out this video by adventurer @knead.to.roam !Nestled along the North Shore of Minnesota, @lutsenmountains has an alpine coaster and scenic gondola perched amongst the trees overlooking Lake Superior. It is perfect for a summer or autumn visit (so be sure to save this for your next North Shore itinerary).Things to Know Before You Go:🚡 You can get a combo ticket or an all-day pass (definitely recommend the all-day pass - you’re going to want to do the alpine coaster more than once!).🚡  Dress for the weather and in layers! Whether you are going in the summer or fall, the weather can vary at the base and the top.🚡 You can have lunch at the base, or after riding the gondola up Moose Mountain.🚡  Don’t forget to check out the overlooks and hiking trails at the top of the gondola too!🚡 Lutsen is about 20 minutes from Grand Marais, and about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Duluth.🚡  Book + sign your waivers online to save time upon arrival.Have you done an alpine slide before? Let me know where so I can add it to my adventure list!#LutsenMountains #NorthShoreMN #NorthShoreMinnesota #LutsenResort #AlpineSlide #KidsWhoExplore #MNOutdoorLife #MinnesotaOutdoors #MidwestThings #MidwestMoments #MinnesotaMoms #MinnesotaAdventures — from Instagram

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