Mount Kato Ski Area, Minnesota Resort Information

Mount Kato Ski Area

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

Mount Kato Ski Area is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley. With 19 trails on 55 skiable acres and eight chairlifts (five quad and three double), Mount Kato offers the Midwestern skier a short lift line and a good choice of beginner and intermediate runs. There is a two-level chalet, cafeteria, rental shop, ski shop and certified ski school on the premises.

Adult beginners may want to take advantage of a free lesson, available when renting a full set of equipment. You must be 13 years or older. Mount Kato also has private, group and other special learn-to-ski programs taught by PSIA-certified instructors. Kato Kids is a special program for ages 4 to 12. Children are grouped by their age and ability level. Lodging accommodations are available within five miles of the ski area.

Ski season dates	November 2007 -- March 2008
Skiable acreage	55 acres (22 hectares)
Average annual snowfall	50 in (127 cm)
Summit elevation	540 ft (165 m)
Base elevation	300 ft (91 m)
Vertical drop	240 ft (73 m)
Longest Run	2,100 ft (640 m)
Terrain parks	Yes
Snowmaking	100%

Number of Lifts	11	Lift Capacity	14,650 per hour

Gondola	-	Double Chairs	3
High Speed Quads	-	Surface Lifts	-
Quad Chairs	5	Magic Carpets	-
Triple Chairs	-	Tubing Lifts	-
Poma Lifts	-	Handle Tows	3

	Easy	24%
	Intermediate	59%
	Advanced/Expert	17%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

MOUNT KATO SKI AREA
20461 State Hwy 66
Mankato, MN 56001

507.625.3363
800.668.5286

mail@mountkato.com

Mount Kato Ski Area is located on Hwy 66 in Mankato, Minnesota, 88 miles from St Paul, MN.

From St Paul, MN

1. Head southwest on Kellogg Blvd W toward St Peter St -- 0.2 mi
2. Continue on Exchange St S -- 0.2 mi (1 min)
3. Turn left at Eagle Pkwy -- 0.2 mi (1 min)
4. Turn right at Shepard Rd -- 5.2 mi(9 mins)
5. Take the ramp onto MN-5 W -- 2.7 mi ( 3 mins)
6. Take the exit onto I-494 W/MN-5 W -- 9.4 mi (10 mins)
7. Take exit 10B to merge onto US-169 S -- 67.5 mi (1 hour 19 mins)
8. Take the Riverfront Dr exit toward MN-66 -- 0.3 mi
9. Slight right at S Riverfront Dr -- 0.2 mi (1 min)
10. Turn left at MN-66 -- 0.1 mi
11. Turn right at W 6th St/MN-66 -- 1.8 mi (2 min)
Continue to follow MN-66