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.

View Detroit Lakes Winter Guide

Enjoy the sounds of the DL MountainFest Rolling Thunder Rock Concert beginning at noon on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Front Fenders will open the show playing OUTSIDE at the Mountain, followed by Guys & Dahls. Celebrate with your friends while you replenish with food, drink & great tunes! Open to all ages.

Get to the Mountain early so you don’t the Sheel’s Mountain Fest that precedes the rock concert. Celebrate the great outdoors and everything fun! Enjoy Trail Running/Walking, Mountain Biking, Great Food, Cold Beer and the Awesome Music that await you at beautiful Detroit Mountain Recreation Area in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This is less about the competition & more about the company & fun! Come take in the beautiful fall colors of Detroit Mountain in late September with us. DL MountainFest Details

Location: Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
29409 170th Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Organizer/Contact: DL MountainFest
Event Website
Phone: 218-844-7669 | Email: info@detroitmountain.com

Rolling Thunder Rock Concert Entry Fee
» $10.00 registration (through 9/22 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
» The concert is Free to those who registered to run or ride in the DL MountainFest that starts earlier today. If you just want to go to the concert, there is a $10.00 cover charge.

Online Event Registration

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the DL MountainFest Rolling Thunder Rock Concert or the Sheel’s Mountain Fest at Detroit Mountain in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in September!

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THE FRONT FENDERS

The Fenders play some greats from the 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s and some of the new stuff. along with a couple of country favorites…..each song has a life of its own…be it the appearance of the “king” Elvis….a rap in the middle of a 70s classic…to a beautiful ballad…every song “The Front Fenders” plays is one you want to dance to. The Front Fenders have been around for quite a long time now. Longer than their current bass player has been alive, in fact. They play all over the region including the Fargo-Moorhead Metro area, Grand Forks, Lake Country, Bismark; where they play is up to you.

Put together one hot band…get a couple of crazy guys in front…and let the fun begin!! That is “The Front Fenders”. Always ready for a good party “The Front Fenders” deliver a high energy rock n’ roll night of fun. The Fenders play some greats from the 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s and some of the new stuff. along with a couple of country favorites…..each song has a life of its own…be it the appearance of the “king” Elvis….a rap in the middle of a 70s classic…to a beautiful balled…every song “The Front Fenders” plays is one you want to dance to.

Front Fenders Website | Front Fenders Facebook Page

GUYS & DAHLS BAND

The Guys and Dahls Band is a stylistic variety band born from the love of music in the Dahl family household. Chris and Tarah Dahl created the band Guys and Dahls along with their close friends Cory Loveless and Chris Hanson, with the goal of offering unmatched quality, professional, high-energy musical performances. The members of Guys and Dahls have countless combined years of musical experience and have been performing together throughout North Dakota and Minnesota for over six years at weddings, private parties, and community events.

Throughout the course of the group’s collaboration, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life and across genres. While playing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances, their captivating, high-energy performances have earned them an ever-growing following throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.

Guys & Dahls Website | Guys & Dahls Facebook Page