Snowboarding Zone - Spirit Mountain, MN:
Riders Guide – The Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort offers a mountain with a 700 foot vertical drop and a base elevation of 620 feet. With a summit of 1,320 feet, Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort also includes 22 runs. Six of these runs are labeled as easiest, while nine are listed as difficult, and six are listed as difficult. In all, the Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort includes 175 skiable acres. It also features one ski carpet, five chairlifts, one rope tow, and one handle tow.
The average snowfall at the Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort is 100 inches. 30% of the runs are geared toward beginners while 35% are considered to be intermediate runs. 35% are advanced runs and none are considered to be at the expert level.
Parks and Pipes - The Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort also has one terrain feature area, which is the largest terrain park the Midwest has to offer. Here, you can enjoy one super pipe. The longest run at the Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort is Four Pipe, which is 5,400 feet long.
Out of Bounds – The entire town of Duluth is great for winter activities. It is well-known as a ski town, which means you will have plenty of skiing opportunities to explore when you visit the Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort.
Hangout & Hookup – When you hangout at the Spirit Mountain snowboarding resort, you will be able to enjoy a number of amenities and events that lend themselves well to hooking up and hanging out. In fact, the resort offers a full calendar of events that are guaranteed to keep you busy. Couple this with the great views you get of the St. Louis Bay and of Lake Superior and you will have a snowboarding trip to remember.
You can also hang out at Carnival Thrills in Duluth, which features indoor family entertainment. Within the 500,000 square feet of the facility, you can enjoy mini golf, amusement rides, laser tag, and more. For a little culture, you might want to visit the museums such as the Duluth Depot or the Floating Maritime Museum. Or, if you enjoy gaming, the Fond-Du-Luth Casino in downtown Duluth is worth a visit. Here, you can play 750 slots, blackjack, and live poker.
The Deal - When looking for a great place to snowboard in Minnesota, Spirit Mountain is a good place to consider. The snowboard area is located just a few minutes from downtown Duluth and is quite easy to get to.
