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Spirit Mountain Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed March 22
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Resort Guide
Spirit Mountain is located in Duluth, Minnesota, offering a variety of ski and snowboard terrain across 22 runs and multiple terrain parks. The resort features scenic views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River, a family-friendly atmosphere, and amenities such as equipment rentals, lessons, and a chalet with dining options. Spirit Mountain is known for its accessible location near Duluth, extensive snowmaking, and year-round activities including mountain biking and adventure parks.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Spirit Mountain
Lifts
7
Skiable area
175 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Runs by difficulty(22 total)
Beginner
7
30% of terrain
Intermediate
9
40% of terrain
Advanced
6
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet – This popular après-ski spot features a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace, local craft beers, and scenic views of the slopes, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Sep 23, 10:04 AM UTC
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Off-season · 103cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 105cm full-season avg
103cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~120.5 cm. That's 17% above the 5-year average (103 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 15% above the 30-year average (105 cm).
Spirit Mountain Season Snowfall
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Spirit Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 111cm with an average of 67 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 12% above this average (124cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 13cm | 9 days | 3cm | 9cm | 5cm |
| December | 24cm | 14 days | 14cm | 24cm | 8cm |
| January | 17cm | 14 days | 27cm | 34cm | 5cm |
| February | 18cm | 11 days | 32cm | 41cm | 7cm |
| March | 20cm | 10 days | 27cm | 39cm | 8cm |
| April | 16cm | 7 days | 10cm | 24cm | 7cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 7cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
29 days scored, from 22 Feb
41
Best Day
13 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4022 Feb
- 3323 Feb
- 2824 Feb
March 2026
- 4113 Mar9cm
- 3912 Mar1cm
- 3914 Mar5cm
February scored highest for Spirit Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 29 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Mountain
- Where is Spirit Mountain?
- Spirit Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Spirit Mountain?
- Spirit Mountain runs from a base elevation of 189 m (620 ft) to a summit of 340 m (1,115 ft), giving a vertical drop of 151 m (495 ft).
- How big is Spirit Mountain?
- Spirit Mountain has 175 acres (71 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Spirit Mountain?
- Spirit Mountain is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Spirit Mountain?
- Spirit Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Spirit Mountain get in a typical season?
- Spirit Mountain averages 54 inches / 137 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
