Spirit Mountain Kicks Off This Weekend
with Ample Snow, Terrain Openings
And Glow Tubing Fun
Skiers Can Anticipate a White Christmas with 100 Percent
Terrain, Slopes & Parks Open on Christmas Eve
DULUTH, MN – Dec. 19, 2019 – Father Christmas has come early at Spirit Mountain this year. The resort has opened for the season and with the recent snow and ideal temps, multiple rounds of snowmaking have contributed to a solid base of up to 42 inches of snow.
This Saturday, December 21, the resort is kicking off the holiday season with the opening of its Grandy Side which adds 4 more trails to skiable terrain and will offer a special glow tubing evening from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for $19 at the Adventure Park. Spirit plans to be 100% open with all available terrain, slopes and parks on Christmas Eve.
“We are excited to kick off the holiday season and look forward to welcoming visitors to once again experience the holidays slopeside at Spirit,” said Brandy Ream, executive director at Spirit Mountain. “Those families looking for snow can definitely find it here. It’s a winter wonderland right now,” she added.
Spirit Mountain Hours & Activities of Operation:
- Friday, December 20
Ski Hill ,10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 21
Ski Hill, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Snow Tubing, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Glow Tubing Officially Opens, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To kick off the holidays, Spirit is offering a special two-hour session for $19. This is the perfect family activity for anyone ages three and above. Experience the thrill of sliding down a snowy run and then effortlessly riding back to the top of the hill on our tubing lift. There is no walking back to the top of the Snow Tubing Hill. Must pre-purchase online.
- Sunday, December 22
Ski Hill, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Snow Tubing, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday, December 23
Ski Hill, 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 24
Ski Hill, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Snow Tubing, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Holiday Week
Thursday, December 26 through Saturday, January 4
Ski Hill, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Snow Tubing, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Glow Tubing, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
For additional information on hours of operation, visit, https://www.spiritmt.com/hours
Winter Kids Skiing & Snowboarding Programs
Enrollment is officially open for Spirit Mountain’s Winter Kids programs. Children progressively learn new skills, while having lots of fun in a safe and nurturing environment. Kids are teamed up according to age and skill level with specially-trained instructors to build their skiing and snowboarding skills. Reservations can be made for skiing or snowboarding programs with an option of a full or half day. Booking ahead is recommended as these programs tend to fill up especially on weekends and during holiday periods. For more information, visit, https://www.spiritmt.com/lessons-camps.
Other Information
WEBSITE:
For more information on Spirit Mountain, visit, www.spiritmt.com.
WEBCAMS:
https://www.spiritmt.com/live-cams
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About Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area was formed in 1974 by an act of legislation in order to provide recreational opportunities to the regional area as well as tourism initiatives. Spirit Mountain is proud to not only provide ample recreational opportunities to the area, but also employs hundreds of employees from the Duluth area on a seasonal basis.
