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    Home » Travel » Outdoor Adventure

    Perfect North Slopes (Lawrenceburg, IN)

    Published: Jan 19, 2023 · Modified: Oct 9, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Perfect North Slopes is a skiing and snowboarding destination in southern Indiana. It's a great place to build your skills!

    Snow covered hill with snow blowing in the distance.

    If you want to go skiing or snowboarding and you live anywhere in Kentucky or southern Ohio or Indiana, you know that snow conditions are — well, let's say, not usually optimal.

    Chances are, you'll need to head to Perfect North Slopes.

    As long as it's cold enough, Perfect North can make snow using the water from an adjacent lake, and then sculpt it into the ideal environment for winter recreation.

    Skier in neon yellow coat at bottom of snowy run.

    This winter recreation hub is located at Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It's about 30 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio.

    This also means it's the closest ski destination to cities like Lexington, Louisville, and Indianapolis. From any of those spots, you can be at Perfect North in under two hours.

    Looking for more outdoor recreation in the area? Try Big Bone Lick Historic Site in northern Kentucky or East Fork State Park on the other side of Cincy.

    Here's what you need to know if this is your first time visiting Perfect North.

    Carved wooden bear holding sign that says "Welcome to Perfect North."

    Slope Stats

    There are 23 runs in total at Perfect North Slopes. The trail map spells out which ones are easier (green circle) and which ones are most difficult (black diamond).

    Perfect North ski runs with chair lift stretching uphill.
    Ski Runs

    Not all runs are open on any given day. The snow report on the website will keep you up-to-date on conditions.

    The vertical drop on the hill is 400 feet, and the longest run (The Far Side) is one mile.

    With multiple "terrain parks" and easy runs, as well as lessons available every hour, Perfect North is a nice place to learn how to ski or to improve your skills.

    (If you're a new skier like me, here are some tips for what to expect and plan for, and some suggestions on the best gear for beginners!)

    But it's also a place for pros. Ski racing events are held on certain days, and are open to the public. Whether you're interested in participating or just watching, check the website for the schedule.

    Ski runs on hill with chair lift at Perfect North Slopes.
    Ski Runs + Lifts

    On a recent trip to Perfect North, I spent a lot of the day watching tiny, tiny kids practice on tiny, tiny skis on the bunny slope — it was adorable.

    The bunny slope uses a "magic carpet" instead of a ski lift, so you can get used to your skis or board without getting on a ski lift.

    Skier on outdoor moving sidewalk with ski runs in the distance.
    "Magic Carpet" on Bunny Slopes

    There are also several ski lift systems to green-, blue- and black-level slopes.

    View from the ski lift with multiple rows of skiers seated and being transported to top of hill.
    Ski Lift

    When you’re not skiing, store your skis and poles on the equipment racks provided. Bring along a lock to keep your gear secure.

    Skis stored vertically on a rack inside Perfect North Lodge.
    Storing Skis on Equipment Rack

    Getting Tickets at Perfect North

    You can either purchase a lift-only ticket, or a lift-and-rental ticket (if you need skis, boots and poles).

    You get discounts for buying tickets online or in groups.

    If you’re worried about buying lift tickets online because of the ever-changing weather, it’s nice that the online lift tickets aren’t date-specific. So if it rains when you planned to go, you didn’t waste your money!

    Perfect North Slopes viewed from lodge, with multiple ski runs and skiers converged at the bottom of the hills.

    Various types of season pass are also available if you're hoping to do multiple trips!

    Snow Tubing at Perfect North

    Not up for skiing or snowboarding? Try snow tubing!

    With multiple lanes going down a moderate 1,200-foot slope, "magic carpet" rides back to the starting point, and a specific area for very young children, this is a favorite for many groups.

    Use of a tube is included in the ticket price.

    The snow tubing section of the park has its own seating areas, fire pits, big heated tents, and food options.

    When facing the main hill, the snow tubing area is by the parking lot to the far right. You can either buy tickets online, or head directly over to that parking lot to purchase them on site.

    It's kind of its own separate little park over there!

    Relaxing at the Lodge

    Ready to take a break? There are several cafeteria-style seating areas throughout the two-story lodge.

    Tables and chairs in long carpeted room at Perfect North Lodge.
    Seating Area Inside Lodge

    When we visited, I didn’t notice any sitting areas that looked particularly comfy, but there were plenty of seats and a fireplace.

    Wood fire burning.
    Lodge Fireplace
    Main Lodge building at Perfect North Slopes.
    Perfect North Lodge

    There are also seating areas outside, and the ones on the East Lodge side of the building include fire pits to keep warm.

    Snow covered tables and benches on ski lodge deck.
    Perfect North main lodge building with tables and chairs set up outside.
    Seating Area
    Tables and chairs on patio at Perfect North Slopes.
    East Side Seating Area

    I had fun sitting by the fire pit at the end of the day and watching the skiers and snowboarders coming down the slopes (sometimes successfully, sometimes not).

    Skier resting booted feet on chair on deck with views of ski run.

    Where to Eat

    There’s a cafeteria inside, as well as a coffee shop.

    Latte in paper cup next to fruit pastry.

    At lunchtime there was an outdoor grill near the East Lodge patio. (The website says this outdoor grill is just on the weekends.)

    Latte in disposable cup with Perfect North ski lodge in background.
    Latte From Perfect North's Coffee Shop

    At lunch and dinner, there was also a food truck that sold ice cream, drinks and snack foods.

    Gloved hand holding chocolate ice cream cone with campfire and ski slopes in background.
    Ice Cream by the Fire

    Of course, by the end of the day, you may very well be ready to go in search of a heartier meal — like the German food and beer offered at Hofbrauhaus or amazing Indian food at Guru. Both places are back in Kentucky.

    Where to Shop

    There’s a small ski shop at the lodge, so if you forgot something you can purchase gear there. There's also a tuning shop if your equipment needs adjustment.

    Shopping for cold-weather gear before you go? Check out my guides to the best women's outdoor wear and to merino wool clothes, like this wonderful merino wool long-sleeve half-zip. And if you, like me, struggle to find comfy boots, here are my suggestions for wide calf ski boots.

    And those are the basics for a trip to Perfect North! I hope you have a fantastic time in the snow.

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