Spirit Mountain Recreation Area
Duluth, MN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA) is a four-season outdoor recreation area created in 1973 and owned by the City of Duluth, Minnesota. With a panoramic view of Lake Superior, the St. Louis River, and the City of Duluth, it is considered one of the best urban ski areas in the Midwest, with a 700-foot vertical drop, 22 runs, two terrain parks, and 175 acres of skiable terrain. Offerings include Nordic and downhill skiing in the winter, as well as an adventure park, campground, event venue, mountain biking, disc-golf, and summer camps.
The mission of SMRA is: “Spirit Mountain Recreation Area exists to develop and sustain an evolving variety of safe, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and tourists in a fun, inclusive environment.”
Currently, SMRA is operating within a $7.5 million budget and has focused the past several years on investing in capital improvements...