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Locals Enjoy the Dog Days of Winter at Pine Valley Ski Area

In This Week's Great Outdoors, Local Ski Enthusiasts Share Experience, Passion as the Season Winds Down

March 16, 2021

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The dog days of winter are coming to a close, but that’s not stopping energetic Northland residents from getting in the final few weeks of cross-country skiing. One popular place for cross country skiing in the Northland is Pine Valley Ski Area in Cloquet. “Boy what a nice day,” said John Bankson, a resident of Duluth. “It’s…

COVID-Adapted American Birkebeiner Skis On

The course is closed to spectators to avoid spreading Coronavirus, and skiers can participate virtually.

February 25, 2021

Arman Rahman,

CABLE , Wis.- The 47th American Birkebeiner Ski Race, the largest cross-country ski race in North America and third largest in the world, began in a completely new way Wednesday. Skiers for each race started in waves over five days in Cable, Wisconsin. Participants who come from across the globe can still take part virtually if they couldn’t make it…

Laura MacArthur Elementary Receives P.E. Grant

The grant, worth over $1,000, allowed the school to purchase snowpup cross country skis from the local continental ski shop.

February 4, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Back in the fall, Laura MacArthur Elementary in Duluth received a grant allowing the school to purchase skis for their Phys Ed class. On Thursday morning, 20 second graders got the chance to take their brand new skis out for the first time. The grant, worth over $1,000, allowed the school to purchase snowpup cross country skis from…

Hundreds Gear Up at 49th Annual Ski Swap at Spirit Mountain

By Sunday only a few skis, snowboards and boots sat in the room at the Spirit Mountain Chalet.

October 25, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of experienced and novice skiers and snowboarders got their gear at the 49th Annual Team Duluth Ski Swap at Spirit Mountain over the weekend, keeping a nearly 50-year tradition alive. By Sunday only a few skis, snowboards and boots sat in the room at the Spirit Mountain Chalet. According to the staff of active Team Duluth skiers…

Great Outdoors: Enjoying the Winter Magic at Gooseberry Falls

People come from all across the country to experience the falls.

December 17, 2019

Arman Rahman,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- While most dread seeing snow and ice here in Duluth they’re the cherry on top of the experience up at Gooseberry Falls. The fluffy white snow and icicles inching closer to the rushing water paint a pristine winter picture. “The sunset makes it look really nice,” said Amy Yip. The scene makes for the perfect background to…

All Slopes Are Open At Lutsen Mountain

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Lutsen Mountin Fully Opens All Hills

December 13, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

LUTSEN, Minn – In this weeks Active Adventures we are chatting with Lutsen Mountain as they officially open up all of their downhill runs on the mountains. Heading into the holiday season has locals and tourists ready to shred some fresh powder and the north shore is currently getting hit with heavy lake effect snow. With high school ski races…

American Birkebeiner Skates Into 45th Year

Northland tradition again brings many to Hayward.

February 23, 2019

Arman Rahman,

HAYWARD, Wis.- “It’s the Birkie, man!” The gun fires, and in one fluid motion the surge of skiers and skaters pushes off in Cable. “The day will go on to be talked about for years.” Main Street is lined with Birkie fans, the whole town of Hayward, and many others, lining the track with the sound of cowbells. “Your whole…

Superior Skiing: Free This Week

Free Ski Week in Conjunction with Lake Superior Ice Festival

January 21, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The heart of the winter brings with it the annual Lake Superior Ice Festival. In conjunction with the festival, the city of Superior has made all of its cross-country ski trails free through the end of the festival on the 27th. Over 27 kilometers (about 17 miles) of groomed trails are wide open for use. They’re broken up…

When Snow Falls and Piles, the Northland Skis and Snowboards

Spirit Mountain Hectic with Skiers and Snowboarders on Break

December 27, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-The flakes are falling, which means winter has officially arrived in the Northland, and no one is happier about it than the skiers and snowboarders of Spirit Mountain. Hundreds flocked to the popular winter destination on Thursday. Left and right, the “crunch” of boots trudging through snow, and the “choom” of snowboards wedging into the snow create a winter…

Are You Ready To Ski This Winter Season?

Active Adventures: Spirit Mountain Season Passes, Jessie Diggins & Snow Making Begins Soon!

November 2, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we are talking with Spirit Mountain and why you need to plan ahead, Hurry, Hurry! Season pass sales are coming to an end, Jessie Diggins is skiing by the mountain and ‘snow making’ is about to begin! Categories: Active Adventures, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: cross-country skiing, downhill skiing,…

Birkie Preparations Underway

Full installation of the infamous American Birkebeiner International Bridge will begin next week.

February 13, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northern Wisconsin is preparing for the American Birkebeiner. Racers are anxious for trail condition updates and nearly 25 hundred volunteers are working to make it happen. “I think it’s beyond anybody’s wildest dreams, certainly we know the impact for Hayward, we know the impact for Cable,” executive director Ben Popp said. “We also know what it means to…

Fundraising Gala Supports Duluth Nordic Center

Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club Snowball Gala

February 7, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The winter weather taking over the Northland has been a wonderland for cross-country skiers around the area. The Duluth XC Ski Club has been out all season, but this weekend they’re taking things indoors. It’s for their Annual Snowball Gala taking place on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5:00 p.m. The gala is a fundraiser in support of…

Ski Club to Host Celebration of the Sport and Season

Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Holds "Tour Duluth"

March 2, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend is the 12th running of DXC’s Tour Duluth, a celebration of the ski trails in Duluth and all the people who make it all happen. Duluth Cross Country Ski Club members tell us the club had a very successful year in 2016. The club is hoping to celebrate that success with this year’s Tour Duluth…

Great Outdoors: Fat Tire Bikes and Cross-Country Skiing

Northlanders Enjoy the Trails at Lester Park

January 17, 2017

KQDS Staff,

In this week’s Great Outdoors we explore the world of winter biking and skiing.

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Locals Enjoy the Dog Days of Winter at Pine Valley Ski Area

In This Week's Great Outdoors, Local Ski Enthusiasts Share Experience, Passion as the Season Winds Down

COVID-Adapted American Birkebeiner Skis On

The course is closed to spectators to avoid spreading Coronavirus, and skiers can participate virtually.

Laura MacArthur Elementary Receives P.E. Grant

The grant, worth over $1,000, allowed the school to purchase snowpup cross country skis from the local continental ski shop.

Hundreds Gear Up at 49th Annual Ski Swap at Spirit Mountain

By Sunday only a few skis, snowboards and boots sat in the room at the Spirit Mountain Chalet.

Great Outdoors: Enjoying the Winter Magic at Gooseberry Falls

People come from all across the country to experience the falls.

All Slopes Are Open At Lutsen Mountain

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Lutsen Mountin Fully Opens All Hills

American Birkebeiner Skates Into 45th Year

Northland tradition again brings many to Hayward.

Superior Skiing: Free This Week

Free Ski Week in Conjunction with Lake Superior Ice Festival

When Snow Falls and Piles, the Northland Skis and Snowboards

Spirit Mountain Hectic with Skiers and Snowboarders on Break

Are You Ready To Ski This Winter Season?

Active Adventures: Spirit Mountain Season Passes, Jessie Diggins & Snow Making Begins Soon!

Birkie Preparations Underway

Full installation of the infamous American Birkebeiner International Bridge will begin next week.

Fundraising Gala Supports Duluth Nordic Center

Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club Snowball Gala

Ski Club to Host Celebration of the Sport and Season

Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Holds "Tour Duluth"

Great Outdoors: Fat Tire Bikes and Cross-Country Skiing

Northlanders Enjoy the Trails at Lester Park

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In This Week's Great Outdoors, Local Ski Enthusiasts Share Experience, Passion as the Season Winds Down

The course is closed to spectators to avoid spreading Coronavirus, and skiers can participate virtually.

The grant, worth over $1,000, allowed the school to purchase snowpup cross country skis from the local continental ski shop.

By Sunday only a few skis, snowboards and boots sat in the room at the Spirit Mountain Chalet.

People come from all across the country to experience the falls.

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Lutsen Mountin Fully Opens All Hills

Northland tradition again brings many to Hayward.

Free Ski Week in Conjunction with Lake Superior Ice Festival

Spirit Mountain Hectic with Skiers and Snowboarders on Break

Active Adventures: Spirit Mountain Season Passes, Jessie Diggins & Snow Making Begins Soon!

Full installation of the infamous American Birkebeiner International Bridge will begin next week.

Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club Snowball Gala

Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Holds "Tour Duluth"

Northlanders Enjoy the Trails at Lester Park

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