Buena Vista Ski Area to hold 75th Anniversary Celebration, Honor Our Troops weekend

111721.N.BP.BUENAVISTA - 6.jpg — Buena Vista Ski Area is located at 19600 Irvine Avenue NW, about 15 miles north of Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

February 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� Buena Vista is set to host several fun events this weekend, at 19600 Irvine Ave. NW.

Starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, attendees can help Buena Vista celebrate its 75th season with a special program, music, cake, free drawings and more, a release said.

Military and law enforcement members can get special discounts during Honor Our Troops days on Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23.

The discount will be $42 for a lift ticket, $20 ski rental and $25 snowboard rental.

Immediate family members are also included in this special offer, the release said.

Buena Vista will be open for skiing and snowboarding from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Snow tubing is also available from noon to 6 p.m. on both days with an online reservation.

For more information about these events, call (218) 243-2231 or visit the Buena Vista Ski Area or website at

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