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Latest Update

Season Pass Sale Ends on 10/31/2025! Lock in your Spirit Mountain Season Pass before prices rise! Enjoy unlimited access all winter long, from first chair to last run, plus perks like buddy tickets, tubing discounts, and savings at partner resorts. Don’t miss your chance to ski, ride, and play for less this season. Buy yours today at https://spiritmt.com/winter/season-passes/

Past Updates

10/10/2025 Weekend Update

Gorgeous fall colors and temperatures in the 60s are in the forecast for a perfect weekend at Spirit. The Summit Express Lift is up and running for scenic rides through the fall colors and mountain biking down the hill. A touch of rain last night is keeping the dust down while making the trails great to ride.

Adventure Park: Open 10am-5pm Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! This is the second to last weekend before the park closes on October 19th so make sure to come visit before its too late.

Mountain Biking: Bike park and trails are open! A touch of rain last night is keeping the dust down while making the trails great to ride. Moonman is still closed.

Riverside Bar & Grill is open and serving up delicious burgers, local brews, and the iconic parmesan fries. Head on in from 11am-8pm on Friday and Saturday or from 11am-6pm on Sunday.

Operations Update: 10/5/2025 Spirit Express is closed for the day due to mechanical malfunction. No scenic rides or bike bark today. The adventure park and Riverside Bar & Grill will be open for regular hours.

10/3/2025 Weekend Weather + Events Update!

Peak fall foliage! The leaves are turning and gorgeous right now is a perfect time to get out for a ride, hike, zipline, or alpine coaster. The adventure park, scenic lift, bike park, and majority of trails will be open this weekend. enjoy the fall colors and grab a drink and bite to eat at Riverside Bar & Grill to cap off the perfect day.

Event Updates:

We have a couple great events occurring this weekend at Spirit!

  • Saturday, October 4th: Grand Traverse Race will be crossing through Spirit as runners make their way along the Superior Hiking Trail. Cheer the racers along when you see them!
  • Saturday, October 4th: Beargrease Fur-K Festival is the kick off to sled racing season being held at the base of Spirit at Riverside Bar & Grill. The event features a fun run, bike race, live music, and lots of fun.

9/26/2025 Weekend Weather + Events Update!

Blue skies and crisp fall temps in the 60s–70s make this the perfect weekend to get outside and soak up the Northwoods. Spirit’s Adventure Park, scenic chairlift, and bike park are all open. Come take in the fall colors, have some fun, and refuel afterwards at Riverside Bar & Grill!

This weekend also brings the Duluth Climbing & Fitness Boulderthon! Climbers will be bouldering at crags across Duluth, including the North and South Porcupine Crags near Spirit. Wrap up the Friday at the Riverside Bar & Grill afterparty—complete with a DJ, firepits, and plenty of stories from the crag.

Operations Update for Sunday 9/21/2925Bike Park Closed

The bike park is closed on Sunday due to muddy and slick trail conditions.

The adventure park, scenic chairlift, and Riverside Bar & Grill will be open as conditions allow.

Operations Update for Friday 9/20/2925Bike Park Closed

The bike park is closed on Saturday due to muddy and slick trail conditions. Our crew will be out inspecting, and we’ll share updates on weekend operations as conditions allow.

The adventure park, scenic chairlift, and Riverside Bar & Grill will be open as conditions allow.

Operations Update for Friday 9/19/2925Bike Park + Scenic Lift Closed

The bike park is closed on Friday due to heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. Our crew will be out inspecting, and we’ll share updates on weekend operations as conditions allow. For the most recent updates, call guest services at 218-624-8500.

📢 Chairlift Naming Contest 📢 Cast your vote today for Spirit's new lift and you could win a season pass!

Spirit Mountain is getting a brand-new lift: a 4-person chair that’s quieter, safer, and comfier with new cushions and footrests. To celebrate this exciting upgrade, we’re asking YOU to help choose its name.

All of the name options honor Duluth’s rich logging, mining and maritime history, connecting the region’s past to the future of skiing and riding at Spirit. Cast your vote for your favorite and you’ll be entered to win a FREE 2025/26 Spirit Mountain Season Pass!

👉 Cast your vote here: Chairlift Naming Contest

Fall Hours and 2026 MTB Season Passes on Sale

☀️ Last weekend of summer! ☀️
We’re open all weekend long, including Labor Day Monday – so don’t miss your chance to ride, play, and soak up the views before fall kicks in. 🍂

🚵 MTB Fall Pass Sale starts September 2!
Buy next year’s pass at the lowest price of the season — and new passholders can add on this fall for just $60.

Starting September 4th, our Fall Hours begin – with Adventure Park and Lift-Served Mountain Biking running weekends through MEA.

Make the most of these warm days and come celebrate the season at Spirit Mountain! 🍁

👉 Details & hours: spiritmt.com