Jul 2021
Summer Nights at Spirit
Free beer samples, a ladies' ride, kids' activities, a downhill race and much more.
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…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Duluth Explorers Club: “Slow Road to the South Pole”
Duluthian Dean Einerson will present stories and photos from his recent trip to the South Pole as a member of the United States Antarctic Program’s South Pole Operations Traverse. The ‘SPOT’ traverse follows a 1040 mile route from the Ross Sea coast through the Transantarctic Mountains and onto the polar plateau to re-supply the U.S. station at the South Pole. Dean will share the logistical challenges, extreme conditions, colorful teammates, mind-numbing boredom, and moments of sheer terror encountered while traveling…
Find out more »Jun 2023
Mountain Bike Thursday Summer Night Series
It's the 2nd Annual Mountain Biking Summer Nights at Spirit Mountain Series, sponsored by Ski Hut and Earth Rider. All events will take place at Spirit Mountain's Grand Avenue Chalet over three dates, June 29, July 27, and August 31. Event details include live music by Tres Osos, beer samples from Earth Rider Brewery, mobile sauna with Du Nord Sauna, raffle prizes including kid's bike with proceeds go to Bike Cave, clunker toss contest, costume contest, and bike maintenance by the…
Find out more »Jul 2023
Bike Duluth Festival 2023
The ninth annual Bike Duluth Festival features racers participating in cross country, trail, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs July 7-9. Proceeds from the festival benefit Cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores and Harbortown Rotary. For more information or to register visit bikeduluthfestival.com.
Find out more »Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull
Duluth Parks and Recreation and its partner organization, the Duluth Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, are hosting five wild parsnip eradication events in July. Volunteers are needed. Attendees must wear long-sleeved clothing, pants and closed-toed shoes. Additional protective equipment, tools and instruction will be provided; no prior experience is needed. The events will take place rain or shine, though they will be canceled if there is lightening. Invasive Wild Parsnip Pull – Spirit Mountain Meet at Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Round Here Concert Series: Lanue and the Nunnery
The inaugural event in the Round Here Concert Series features Lanue and the Nunnery. The Lanue set will be a solo performance showcasing Sarah Krueger's rich vocals and poetic lyrics. The Nunnery is Eau Claire native Sarah Elstran, who excels at combining improvisation, catchy hooks and vibey grooves in a blend of vocal and percussive sounds. The concert will take place at Spirit Mountain's new base-chalet stage off Grand Avenue; do not go to the top of the hill. Attendees…
Find out more »Sep 2023
Sami Snowmobiling Event
Join the Sami Cultural Center at Spirit Mountain for an interesting look at snowmobile culture in Sápmi with guest presenter John Stian Moeng. Come early and enjoy a meal at the Riverside Bar and Grill – open from noon to 8:00 p.m.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Spirit Mountain Season Pass Pickup Party
Spirit Mountain is throwing a party to get ready for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. Buyers of season passes can pickup the goods from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The party features live music from 1 to 4 p.m. and free chairlift rides for pass holders from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be family activities, yard games and scavenger hunts.
Find out more »Glass Pumpkin Hunt
Lake Superior Art Glass and Spirit Mountain have collaborated for families, winter sport enthusiasts and glass pumpkin lovers alike. There will be music, s'mores, hot cider and hot chocolate by the fire along with kids activities all day long. Schedule 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Winter pass pickup 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Complimentary chairlift rides 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Annual Pumpkin Hunt presented by Lake Superior Art Glass
Find out more »One event on Oct 28, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 29, 2023 at 10:00 am
Ski & Snowboard Swap
One event on Oct 28, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 29, 2023 at 10:00 am
The 52nd annual Ski and Snowboard Swap is the region's largest and longest running annual sale of new and used ski and snowboard equipment. Community members can bring in used ski and snowboard equipment -- including boots, poles, helmets and clothing -- to sell at the swap. The event is held in Spirit Mountain's Grand Avenue Chalet. Equipment Drop Off Hours Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m. Swap Hours Friday, Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.…
Find out more »Nov 2023
Duluth Explorers Club: Hansi Johnson
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. Johnson’s presentation, “Exposing the Fallacy of Flatness,” is full of stories and great photography. Johnson is a full-time advocate who helps communities in Minnesota envision how they can invest in outdoor recreation…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Duluth Explorers Club: Amy Varsek’s “Arctic Quest”
Duluthian Amy Varsek is the presenter at this Duluth Explorers Club event, sharing tales of her dogsledding and skiing adventures. Starting in January 2004, Varsek was part of a group of four female Voyageur Outward Bound School instructors who traveled 98 days across the Canadian Barrens. The expedition was the culmination of five years of raising dogs, constructing sleds, researching routes and building relationships. In 2000, Varsek moved from Chicago to Ely, where she fell in love with the Outward…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Duluth Explorers Club: SHT in Winter
Alexandera Houchin and Johnny Price have a conversation about how they journeyed across Minnesota by foot, the things that changed in their minds and the happenings on their 24-day winter hike on the Superior Hiking Trail.
Find out more »Mar 2024
Duluth Explorers Club: Bridget McCutchen
McCutchen shares stories and lessons from her overland circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle in her presentation "Spaghetti on a Map: Around the World by Motorcycle." Social time at 7 p.m., presentation at 7:30.
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