Banadad Ski Trails

Banadad Ski Trails is a small ski area located near West Cook in northeastern Minnesota, operating at an elevation of 2,038 feet with 229 feet of vertical drop. The area offers a modest but genuine skiing and snowboarding experience in a region where winter snow is reliable and winters are long.

Access and season are the main practical considerations. The site sits in Minnesota's snow belt, so the operating season typically runs from December through March when snow cover is consistent. Given the modest vertical and scale, Banadad works best as a local or regional option rather than a destination requiring significant travel. Winter conditions can be variable early and late in the season, so visiting during peak winter months offers the most dependable snow and riding.