Apr 2017
Duluth Parks Commission 2017 Annual Meeting
At its annual meeting, the Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission will recap accomplishments, look toward the future and recognize key partners that have played a significant role in moving forward several park plans. Three partners in particular will be recognized that have made great strides in improving Duluth park spaces: Ecolibirum3, Duluth Climbers Coalition and Duluth Cross Country Ski Club. These community partners will have a chance to provide highlights of their specific projects working with the city of Duluth.…
Find out more »May 2017
Duluth Women Mountain Bike 101
Duluth Women Mountain Bikers present a free evening of information for ladies new to or thinking about starting to mountain bike. A social mountain-bike ride with Trek Women's Mountain Bike Advocate Dee Bartlam on the Spirit Mountain section of the Duluth Traverse begins at 5:30 p.m. From 6:45 to 7:30 Pam Schmitt talks about the local bike club, COGGS. There will be information stations from 7:30 to 8:30: 1) How to change a flat and other tech talk by Di…
Find out more »Jul 2017
Smorgasbord/Senduro Bike Races 2017
Two bike races in one day. Full details and information here.
Find out more »Oct 2017
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Celebrate Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day with this free skills clinic focused on flat-ground and on-trail fundamentals for child riders. Spirit Mountain has partnered with the Duluth YMCA to make a limited number of bikes and helmets available. For more information email Jon at jregenold @ spiritmt.com. Itinerary 9:30 a.m. - Registration inside the Grand Chalet. 10 a.m. - Safety and Flatground Clinic focused on correct body position. 10:30 a.m. - Skills Park and Pump Track Clinic using beginner…
Find out more »Apr 2018
Duluth Parks Commission 2018 Annual Meeting
The Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission's annual meeting this year highlights the "Legacy of Duluth Parks. Past, Present and Future." Attendees will learn more about the past year's achievements, partnerships and initiatives from the Parks Commission and parks staff before hearing from keynote speaker and local author Tony Dierckins. In his speech, Dierckins will explore how the development of Duluth’s remarkable parks system -- including more than 170 park properties and roadways encompassing approximately 12,000 acres or 25 percent of…
Find out more »May 2018
Ladies Mountain Biking 101
This event is designed for women who are new(er) to mountain biking and includes a basic handling mini clinic by Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association mountain-bike skills instructors, a short presentation on the Duluth Traverse trail, a bike maintenance mini clinic, and an opportunity to meet other like-minded women. Attendees should have their own bike. Bike rentals are available at Continental Ski & Bike, Spokengear, UMD Recreational Sports & Outdoor Program rental shop, or Outdoor Pursuit at the College of…
Find out more »Aug 2018
Bike Duluth Festival 2018
The fifth annual bike festival features racers participating in cross country, enduro and downhill events. The event also includes adventure rides, bike demos, contests, bike-related games, live music, a silent auction, raffle, and vendors with food and beverage tents. For more information or to register visit bikeduluthfestival.com.
Find out more »Oct 2018
Groundbreaking for Grand Avenue Nordic Ski Trail Construction
The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club will host the official groundbreaking for Grand Avenue Nordic Center ski trail construction. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will speak. The Grand Avenue Nordic Center is a new cross country ski center in Duluth that represents one of the major elements of the city’s St. Louis Corridor Initiative, and is a collaboration between the ski club, the city and Spirit Mountain. Its newly designed cross-country trails will overlook the St. Louis River, and will be…
Find out more »Apr 2019
Duluth Parks & Recreation 2019 Annual Meeting
The Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission's annual meeting will highlight the "Program Your Park: Reimagining Duluth Recreation” initiative. Parks and Recreation, along with community partners, will showcase what the community is doing to program parks. Attendees can share ideas and participate in new programs designed for families, such as geocaching for prizes, animal tracking, disc golf and crafts. Keynote speaker of this event will be Mayor Emily Larson. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., with light refreshments available at 5.…
Find out more »Aug 2019
Bike Duluth Festival 2019
The sixth annual bike festival features racers participating in cross country, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs Aug. 2-4 and includes adventure rides, bike demos, contests, bike-related games, live music, a silent auction, raffle, and vendors with food and beverage tents. For more information or to register visit bikeduluthfestival.com.
Find out more »Jan 2020
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Mar 15, 2020
Fat Sundays
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Mar 15, 2020
Live music and drink specials for fat-bike enthusiasts.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
College Night with Live Music
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
Spirit Mountain hosts live music in the Grand Avenue Chalet on Thursday nights during ski season.
Find out more »Jul 2021
Summer Nights at Spirit
Free beer samples, a ladies' ride, kids' activities, a downhill race and much more.
Find out more »Aug 2021
Bike Duluth Festival 2021
The seventh annual Bike Duluth Festival features racers participating in cross country, trail, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs Aug. 6-8 and includes youth activities, music, a silent auction, and food and beverage venders — all within the Expo Village. New this year is the Friday night Chainless Downhill race, along with Saturday’s Partial Exposure (15-mile) and Northern Exposure (30-mile) trail races. The event is presented by Kraus-Anderson Community Foundation, along with expo sponsor Ski Hut, venue partner Spirit…
Find out more »Bike Duluth Festival 2021
The seventh annual Bike Duluth Festival features racers participating in cross country, trail, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs Aug. 6-8 and includes youth activities, music, a silent auction, and food and beverage venders — all within the Expo Village. New this year is the Friday night Chainless Downhill race, along with Saturday’s Partial Exposure (15-mile) and Northern Exposure (30-mile) trail races. The event is presented by Kraus-Anderson Community Foundation, along with expo sponsor Ski Hut, venue partner Spirit…
Find out more »Bike Duluth Festival 2021
The seventh annual Bike Duluth Festival features racers participating in cross country, trail, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs Aug. 6-8 and includes youth activities, music, a silent auction, and food and beverage venders — all within the Expo Village. New this year is the Friday night Chainless Downhill race, along with Saturday’s Partial Exposure (15-mile) and Northern Exposure (30-mile) trail races. The event is presented by Kraus-Anderson Community Foundation, along with expo sponsor Ski Hut, venue partner Spirit…
Find out more »Mar 2022
Tour Duluth 2022: SkiSparks Youth Carnival
The Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club presents the SkiSparks Youth Carnival at Spirit Mountain's Grand Avenue Nordic Center. The event is geared to skiers age 14 and under and is part of Tour Duluth weekend. Register online at duluthxc.com/dxcskisparks2022.
Find out more »Nov 2022
DXC Winter Warmup
The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club's Winter Warmup celebrate skiers and skiing, with a focus on funding for youth ski programming. The event is in the Grand Avenue Chalet at the base of Spirit Mountain and features live music by Boxcar. Food will be provided by Baptism River Barbecue with a vegetarian option from Whole Foods Coop. Drinks will be available at the Riverside Bar, with a special drink from Vikre Distillery. There will be a silent auction with items…
Find out more »Feb 2023
Duluth Explorers Club: “Our Rocky Marriage”
The Duluth Explorers Club is back and kicking off this winter season with Duluth climbing couple Karina and Taylor Krosbakken speaking about their adventurous lives together in a presentation called "Our Rocky Marriage." They will explain the highs of climbing mountains and rocky crags around the globe and the lows of the challenges of living in a state where the highpoint is actually a hill. Taylor and Karina are fixtures of both the Duluth and Midwest climbing scene. They have…
Find out more »Mar 2023
Duluth Explorers Club: Hansi Johnson’s “Exposing the Fallacy of Flatness”
Duluth outdoor advocate, philosopher, and fun-hog Hansi Johnson not only indulges in disciplines ranging from fly fishing to every kind of trail sport imaginable, but he has also played a key role in branding the city and region as a "world-class outdoor destination" through his award winning photography. Hansi's presentation "Exposing the Fallacy of Flatness" is full of stories and great photography. Hansi Johnson is a full-time advocate who helps communities in Minnesota envision how they can invest in Outdoor…
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