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Sunday Funday at the Hill! ☀️🎿

The weather is warm, the snow is amazing, and it’s the perfect day to hit the slopes! Come on out and join us for some #GoodTimes at Spirit.

🎉 Last Chance for Spirit Hearts Duluth Days! 🎉
Today is the final day for Duluth residents to take advantage of Spirit Hearts Duluth Days. This special offer is only for Duluth residents, and tickets must be purchased online. Don’t miss out!

This is just a reminder that season passes go on sale on March 1st! Don't miss out on the best prices of the season!! New Pass Holders can add on unlimited riding for the rest of the season for $60 (pus tax).

See you on the slopes! ⛷️🏂

Past Updates

Operations Update 5:15pm: The express lift is back up and running!!!

For everyone involved in today's chair evacuation on the Express, we sincerely thank you for your patience as our patrol worked to get everyone down safely and efficiently. We appreciate your understanding!

The weather is warming up, and the snow is perfect—crisp, fresh, and ready for an epic weekend! Whether you're carving turns, catching air, or gliding through the trails, now’s the time to get out and enjoy it.

🚨 Thinking about Nordic skiing this weekend? Need gear? Nordic rentals are available at the Upper Nordic Center, so you can easily hit the tracks!

What's Happening this weekend:

❤️Duluth Residents, we have one more day of Spirit Hearts Duluth Days this Sunday, 2/23! Buy online ahead of time here https://spiritmountain.connectintouch.com/spirit-loves-duluth

NJRS Race on Sunday, 2/23 - These junior racers with be on Bull Wacker/Blue Ruin for the majority of the day.

Don’t miss the #GoodTimes here at the hill! See you on the slopes! ⛷️🏂🎿✨ #FreshSnow #WeekendVibes #NordicSkiing❄️

Spirit Heart's Duluth Days Are Back! 🎉

Spirit Mountain Recreation Area is excited to bring back Spirit Heart's Duluth Days, offering Duluth residents an incredible winter experience at deeply discounted rates!

📅 When?

  • Thursday, February 20
  • Sunday, February 23

📍 What’s Included?
Duluth residents can enjoy the following for just $5 each:
✅ Lift Tickets
✅ Equipment Rentals
✅ Nordic Passes
✅ Tubing

🆓 Bonus: Free Beginner Lessons!
New to skiing or snowboarding? Take advantage of free beginner lessons (on the bunny hill) to ensure a fun and safe experience on the slopes during set .

🔹 How to Participate
To help manage capacity and maintain safety standards, advance online reservations are required for all activities. Secure your spot HERE

📌 Important: Proof of Residency Required
All participants must present a valid ID showing residency in the City of Duluth when picking up discounted tickets.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy winter fun at Spirit Mountain—see you on the slopes! ⛷️❄️
If you are a Duluth Resident you can head here to buy your tickets: https://spiritmountain.connectintouch.com/spirit-loves-duluth

Let’s talk about Monday.  It looks like we’ll be dealing with some cold temps, so we plan to adjust our schedule for the safety of our staff and guests.  Tubing will be closed on Monday and the downhill and cross-country operations will close early at 6pm. 

Grab your skis, boards, and friends for an unforgettable Presidents’ Day Weekend celebration at Spirit Mountain. With stunning views and perfect winter weather in the forecast, it’s time to make the most of the long weekend!

The temperatures are rising and fresh snow has fallen, this is a perfect winter wonderland! See you at Spirit!

Operation Update: Due to the continued cold snap, we will have a delayed opening of 12p on Tuesday, January 21st. The good news is that the weather forecast looks to be trending up after tomorrow, and we will be getting into the high teens and twenties by the weekend. #SeeYouAtSpirit

🚨 Operations Update 🚨
It is cold out there.  We are excited to see everyone here enjoying this very Minnesota winter weather! As always, the safety of our guests and staff is our top priority, especially during extreme weather. With the wind chills currently predicted to be in the -40 range and continuing through Monday, we will be adjusting our operational hours this weekend.   While we always want to provide as many opportunities as possible to be out here, we also want to let you know our adjustments as soon as possible to allow you to make plans for the weekend.

🌨️ Saturday: Full operations as scheduled. Bundle up and enjoy the slopes!

❄️ Sunday: Tubing will be closed, and ALL operations will end early at 6:00 PM.

🥶 Monday: All operations will be closed for the safety of our guests and staff. *** This includes the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center, which will not be groomed that day.

Stay warm, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this chilly weekend together. 

Who's ready for an awesome weekend? 🏔️ Yes, it’s a bit chilly, but bundle up and come enjoy the slopes! ❄️ We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will keep you updated if any adjustments to hours are needed. See you at Spirit Mountain! 🎿✨

Extended Weekend Adventure at Spirit Mountain!

Make the most of your extended weekend with fun for all ages at Spirit Mountain! Whether you're carving fresh lines on the slopes, enjoying scenic views of Lake Superior, or warming up with a hot drink in the chalet, there's something here for everyone.