Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe – Lutsen, MN

Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe – Lutsen, MN

Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts is thrilled to host the Oberg Mountain Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe!

Head up to the Oberg Mountain parking lot on the Onion River Road for a memorable evening of skiing or snowshoeing along the candlelit trails. This event is a great way to enjoy the quiet beauty of the north woods after dark by the flickering lights of candles in the snow. Be sure to stop by the bonfire for a cup of cocoa, a cookie, and live music with other winter enthusiasts.

Snowshoe & Hiking Route: There will be approximately 1/2 mile of candlelit hiking trails. The hiking trail is part of the LeVeaux Mountain trail and will take guests through a stunning fire forest to a bridge over the Onion River. This section of trail is rated beginner.

Cross Country Skiing Route: There will be approximately 1k of candlelit skiing trails. The ski trail is part of the Onion River Road section of the Sugarbash Trails and is rated beginner.

Event

Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe

Saturday, February 15th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

This event is open to everyone and no sign-ups are required.

Locaton

Sugarbush Trail – Oberg Trailhead

Onion River Road

Lutsen, MN

This Bluff-Top Gondola Is the Best Way to See Minnesota’s Fall Foliage – Lutsen, MN

This Bluff-Top Gondola Is the Best Way to See Minnesota’s Fall Foliage – Lutsen, MN

There may be no better way to see all of the splendor that autumn in Minnesota has to offer than a ride in this Lutsen gondola.

Norpine Trail Fat Bike Classic – Lutsen & Grand Marais, MN

Norpine Trail Fat Bike Classic – Lutsen & Grand Marais, MN

Norpine Trail Fat Bike Classic

Join us for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic and ride the beautiful woods along the North Shore of Lake Superior! Ride groomed trails through snow-blanketed forests filled with old growth cedars and beneath a vibrant sky full of sparkling stars.

This year we will have 3 events to choose from – The Long Pine Race (25 miles), the Short Pine Race (14 miles), and the Dark Sky Tour (about 4 miles). We will also be hosting a free group ride at Pincushion Mountain singletrack trails.

Don’t miss out – register today and feed your adventurous side by experiencing fat tire biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen and Grand Marais, MN.

Norphine Fat Bike Classic

Choose between the Long Pine Race (25 miles) or the Short Pine Race (14 miles). The registration fee is $90, which includes a t-shirt, after race BBQ, a SWAG bag loaded with good stuff, entry in after race raffle drawing for awesome prizes, with all proceeds from the race going to support trail maintenance for the Superior Cycling Association and Norpine Trail Association. Both of these race events will be on Saturday, January 6th starting and finishing at Cascade Lodge with the course on the beautiful and challenging Piston Bully groomed, Norpine Trails. The event is limited to 125 riders.

Awards will be presented following the race at Cascade Restaurant where all riders will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch. This event is also a fundraiser for the Superior Cycling Association and Norpine Trail Association to support these great trails we have in Cook County. Come out and enjoy a day on the Norpine trails.

Dark Sky Tour

The Dark Sky Tour will be held on Friday, January 5 at 5:30pm. The registration fee is $25 and it will be about a 4 mile ride. Enjoy an evening group ride by the light of the moon illuminating the trail (but bring a headlamp or light just in case) starting and finishing at North Shore Winery where we will be sampling their wines, holding race registration and number pickup, fat bike demos, and a new fun event for all, the CRAZY criterium, on a ¼ mile trail outside the door of the winery.

Schedule

Friday, January 5th

A day of fun at the North Shore Winery with race registration, number pickup, fat bike demos, CRAZY Pine Criterium, a Dark Sky Tour, music, and mulled wine for an afternoon and evening of fun.

2:00-8:00pm: Registration and number pickup for Saturday’s Long and Short Pine Races.

2:00-5:00pm: Fat Bike Demos by Spoken Gear Bike Shop

3:00-4:30pm: CRAZY Pine Criterium, ¼ mile course, all for fun

5:30-6:30pm: Dark Sky Tour

Saturday January 6th

Cascade Lodge and Restaurant – Where all the race day action is located.

8:00-9:30am: Registration and race number pickup at the Lodge

10:00am: Long and Short Pine races begin

11:15am: Estimated time for first finishers

Noon: BBQ begins in Cascade Restaurant

2:30pm: Awards Ceremony

Sunday January 7th

Meet at 10:00am at Pincushion Mountain Trailhead for a free group ride on the groomed singletrack trails.

Parking

Parking will be available at Cascade Lodge.

Lutsen Mountains Gondola Fall Color Ride – Lutsen, MN

Lutsen Mountains Gondola Fall Color Ride – Lutsen, MN

Photo by Preston Buechler @prestonbuechler

Lutsen Mountains Gondola fall color ride is worth the trip! The Lutsen area is one of the earliest to peak, between mid to end of September!

You won’t find a better vantage point to view the Sawtooth Mountains and Lake Superior’s dramatic coastline.This aerial gondola is one of the North Shore’s most popular attractions, taking you on a scenic ride to the top of Moose Mountain.
Rising 1,000 feet above Lake Superior, the gentle ride is an experience not to be missed.Keep your eyes open for eagles, pine marten, bear, timber wolves, and moose, explore hiking trails, or stop at the Summit Chalet at Lutsen Mountains for gorgeous views and lunch or a snack.

For for the daily-updated fall color map from MN DNR link here.

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 Lutsen Mountains Minnesota Ski Adventures Etched Stemless Wine Glasses

Event

Summit Express

Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm

September 23rd & 30th: Summit Express 9:00am – 6:00pm

Schedule may vary due to weather.

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Location

Lutsen Mountains

467 Ski Hill Road

Lutsen, MN

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Lutsen Resort Fall Preview: Smoked Goose Chowder – Lutsen, MN

Lutsen Resort Fall Preview: Smoked Goose Chowder – Lutsen, MN

Lutsen Resort

Chef Perihan as perfected a new addition to the menu that we believe will soon become a North Shore staple; introducing our Smoked Goose Chowder!

Located in the Historic Lodge at Lutsen Resort, “Strand” means shore in Swedish, highlighting one of the dining room’s best assets – the incredible view of Lake Superior and the Poplar River.

The menu consists of a strong blend of contemporary and traditional North Shore Cuisine items. Our temperature-controlled wine cellar holds 1200 bottles of international and local fine wines. We carry 20 wines from the Wine Spectator Top 100 list, including the #1 wine.

About

Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior is the most historic resort in the state of Minnesota. Just 90 miles north of Duluth the resort resides on one of the largest pebble beaches on the North Shore

Lutsen Resort

PO Box 9 | 5700 W. Highway 61 

Lutsen, MN 

(800) 218-8589

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