Detroit Mountain Winter Season Opening Day
Nov 25, 22
2022 Detroit Mountain Winter Season Opening Day
Above Photo Credit: Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Inc.
The Minnesota’s newest ski destination is Detroit Mountain Recreation Area near Detroit Lakes. Complete with a main lodge and tubing park lodge and 15 runs for alpine skiing and snowboarding, it represents the growing popularity of ‘tubing’ with designated runs for that purpose. Large windows throughout the main lodge provide a breathtaking view of the ski runs. The main lodge has 9,700 sf that house a grand hall, skier’s lounge and ski school, equipment sales, repair and rental spaces. A bar and kitchen (along with various seating areas) provide space to take a break from skiing and/or tubing on the mountain.
Located just minutes from Detroit Lakes, MN, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area offers an explorable terrain with 45 skiable acres, 21 runs, 2 terrain parks, 2 chairlifts, 2 high-speed rope tows, and 2 magic carpet lifts. Detroit Mountain is kid-friendly, catering to first timers (of any age), with a designated learning area featuring Terrain Based Learning™.
The Landslide Tubing Park, a recent addition at Detroit Mountain, has its own 2500 sf lodge siting astride the tubing hill. It also offers one of the two Magic Carpet lifts. This tubing hill lodge features a cafe with a variety of food options and the Ace’s Wild Bar that is perfect for indoor Apres Ski socializing (outdoors a large fire pit warms you while you gather with friends). Also offered: ticketing, concessions, a dining area with a view of the tubing hill, and two private party rooms on either side of the dining area. It is warmed with forced-air propane heat to keep you comfortable in the coldest of weather.
Cross Country Skiing | Fat Biking | Snowshoeing
Nordic and snowshoes trails at Detroit Mountain take you on a winding tour through their wooded 200 acres. There are approximately 7km of machine groomed skate and classic trails with connectors to additional groomed trails at Mountain View Recreation Area and off-piste trails at the Detroit Mountain WPA US Fish & Wildlife Waterfowl Production Area.
Snowshoes trails follow a separate network of trails used for mountain biking and also have the ability to connect to adjacent trail systems at Mountain View Recreation Area and Leitheiser Lake area.
Your Detroit Mountain alpine season pass includes the use of the Nordic and snowshoe trails.
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Winter Highlights:
- Vertical Drop: 210 ft.
- Longest Run: 2,200 ft.
- Total Lifts:6
- Total Trails:21
- Terrain Parks
- Ski & Snowboard School
- Activities: Downhill skiing, night skiing, tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking
Location: Address: 29409 170th St, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | Tel: 218.844.7669 | Email: info@detroitmountain.com | Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Website | Distance from The Lodge on Lake Detroit • 1.6 miles
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Winter Gallery
Photo Credit Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Face Book Page.
Detroit Lakes Winter Activities Guide
Detroit Lakes winter fun begins at The Lodge. At 1500 feet, nearby Detroit Mountain Recreation Area offers an explorable terrain with 45 skiable acres, 21 runs, 2 terrain parks, 2 chairlifts, 2 high-speed rope tows, and 2 magic carpet lifts. Snowmobile more than 200 miles of groomed trails in the Detroit Lakes area. Over 50 miles of cross country ski trails are available on public and private property. Don’t let cold weather keep you from fishing! Fish houses and equipment are available for rent for winter ice fishing. Enjoy Detroit Lakes winter activities and outdoor fun year-round.
Best Winter & Polar Fest Hotels in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
The Lodge on Lake Detroit & The Spa Within
The only way to improve the Detroit Lakes Polar Fest, one of Minnesota’s most fun winter festivals, is to stay in one of the best Polar Fest Hotels in Detroit Lake. Whether your stay is the entire 11-day event, any of the three weekends or if you are just here for a particular event, you will find our Detroit Lakes Minnesota lake resort is the perfect setting to relax and recover from all the day’s activities. What better way to unwind after a busy winter Minnesota day than in The Lodge’s beautiful Fireside Lobby and LoLa D’s Lobby Bar & Bistro. Nestled in a lovely tree-filled setting on a private 550 foot wide sandy beach, you’ll find the latest hotel style and amenities. The Lodge is independently owned and operated by Holland Hospitality, Inc., now in its third generation of providing excellence in hospitality.
With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, we stand out among other lodging choices in Detroit Lakes, MN. For couples or family getaways, we offer a variety of rooms and suites with king, queen or two queen beds. Our free hot breakfast, free local calls, indoor heated pool and fitness center make the hotel a great place to recharge between enjoying Detroit Lakes attractions and activities. View hotel detail.
All rooms feature lakefront views, free Wi-Fi and wired internet, flat-screen TVs with extended channels. Rooms are equipped with mini-frige, microwaves, and coffee makers and are pet and smoke free. View accommodation detail.
Detroit Lakes Day Spa: The Spa Within at The Lodge offers an extensive menu of select spa treatment services, many of which are signature treatments exclusive to this spa. These revitalizing treatments include the use of warm and cold basalt stones for face and body, and a variety of facials and massage therapies that are sure to induce a state of deep relaxation.
Call Hotel Direct at (218) 847-8439 or book online now!
