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November 28, 2013
Chateau being built, ski slopes being shaped as project moves ahead
outdoorsNovember 28, 2013 - 6:15pm
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November 22, 2013
After three disappointing winters, Spirit Mountain seeks snowy ski season
By Peter Passi / Duluth News tribune After three disappointing ski seasons in a row, Renee Mattson is praying for the kind of cold snowy winter Duluth consistently delivered in years past. “This is a crucial year for us,” said Mattson, Spirit Mountain’s executive director....
outdoorsNovember 22, 2013 - 11:30am
February 2, 2013
Snow is welcome sight for cross-country skiers
With a whopping 9 inches of new snow this week, Soaring Eagle Cross Country Ski Trails are now in excellent condition for skiers. Itascatur Ski/Bike/Run club will be hosting two open houses in the next few weeks to give the public an opportunity to check out equipment and be introduced...
outdoorsFebruary 2, 2013 - 1:00pm
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January 5, 2013
Grant denied: Bad news for Dt. Mountain
The Detroit Mountain Recreation Area plan has hit a major bump in the ski slope. The city of Detroit Lakes received a letter from the state at the end of December, making them aware that the project was denied the DNR Parks and Trail Grant and Legacy Grant funding. Those two grants...
outdoors / regionJanuary 5, 2013 - 11:10am
September 19, 2012
Detroit Lakes City Council approves $300,000 for $6.2 million Detroit Mountain project
Tuesday evening at a special meeting, the Detroit Lakes City Council approved becoming the landowner of the Detroit Mountain project and contributing $300,000 to the project. The motion, which came after more than an hour of presentation and discussion, was passed unanimously.
region / outdoorsSeptember 19, 2012 - 7:38am
September 13, 2012
Skills learned on Detroit Mountain spur drive to re-open ski area
It's no secret that some people around the Detroit Lakes area are pushing the city to reopen the Detroit Mountain ski area, and add some amenities with it. Many of those who grew up skiing the mountain have moved on to other towns, other states, other mountains, but they still support...
outdoorsSeptember 13, 2012 - 7:36am
April 25, 2011
Afton man found dead in Wyoming mountains
Gregory Seftick, the Afton native gone missing in Grand Teton National Park while skiing, was found dead Sunday. Park officials said Seftick and his skiing partner, Walker Pannell Kuhl, were found buried under 13 feet of snow near a large boulder.
regionApril 25, 2011 - 7:56am
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February 22, 2011
Dead skier was training for Birkie; teen turns himself in as driver
The Dundas, Minn., man who was hit by a vehicle while skiing on Lake Superior from Washburn to Ashland probably lay on the ice more than eight hours before he was found by a snowmobiler, authorities said Monday. Bjorn Erik Norgaard, 23, was found at 8:30 a.m. Sunday after a hit-and-run...
region / outdoorsFebruary 22, 2011 - 8:14am
December 30, 2010
Spirit Mountain lift problem leads to evacuation
Two separate incidents Wednesday evening at Spirit Mountain Recreation Area left some skiers and snowboarders temporarily stranded on a chairlift and, for about 10 minutes, everyone was left in the dark. At about 5 p.m. the four-person express chairlift broke down and people aboard...
regionDecember 30, 2010 - 6:58am
February 15, 2010
Plenty of piping thrills at Spirit Mountain
On a recent mild day, Sam Kluver sat on a snow bank at Spirit Mountain, video camera ready to catch the action as a friend came snowboarding...
outdoorsFebruary 15, 2010 - 7:25am
Grassroots effort launched to save Detroit Mountain
Efforts to re-open Detroit Mountain ski area appear to be snowballing, judging by a campaign on email and Facebook. An email message has been circulating widely, and more than 700 people have become members of a Facebook page called Bring Back the Mountain. "The county commissioners...
outdoorsFebruary 15, 2010 - 7:14am
December 24, 2009
Cross-country skiing open houses next week
The snow is here, just in time for cross-country skiing open houses next week at Soaring Eagle. Itascatur Ski/Bike/Run club will be hosting two open houses during the holidays to give the public an opportunity to check out the new equipment and be introduced to skiing. The open...
outdoorsDecember 24, 2009 - 9:13am
December 19, 2009
Soaring Eagle needs Mother Nature's help to open
With just a little more snow Soaring Eagle Cross Country Ski Trails should be ready for skiers. Soaring Eagle, located 8 miles north of Park...
outdoorsDecember 19, 2009 - 1:00pm
December 4, 2009
Northland ski hills ready to open
Skiers and snowboarders, grab your gear. The weather you've been waiting for is nearly here. The arrival of colder weather to the Northland...
outdoorsDecember 4, 2009 - 6:41am
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