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Lutsen Family Fun Fest
Fri., Feb. 3 — Sun. Feb. 5
Strap on the skis, kids, and get your parents off the bunny hill. You'll enjoy family Olympic races, snowshoe tours, a bonfire and roasted marshmallows, fireworks and, of course: 92 huge runs on four magnificent mountains overlooking Lake Superior. Reserve your passes now. Get your passport stamped at the lift ticket office or at the Eagle Ridge front desk.
Winter Arts Festival
Fri., Feb. 3 — Sun. Feb. 12
A celebration of snow, creativity and an exploration of the serene winter landscape.
In its 3rd year, the Winter Arts Festival is an invigorating breath of air in the cool Nordic climate. Comprised of two unique events, the Snow Carving Symposium & Winter Plein Air, the Snow Carving Symposium challenges artists to transform simple blocks of snow into ornate works of art. The carvings will be hosted by local businesses throughout Cook County and will be on display February 3-12 (weather permitting). Winter Plein Air is one of the only outdoor painting events of its kind. Adventurous artists ski across a frozen lake teetering on the edge of the Boundary Waters (BWCA) chasing limited daylight and battling freezing temperatures to capture the scenic landscape.
An exhibit of the work will be on display at the Grand Marais Art Colony from February 3-12, 2012,
opening reception Friday, February 3 at 6:00 pm. Get your passport stamped at the exhibit at the Grand Marais Art Colony.
Ridge Riders
Snowmobile Fun Run
Sat., Feb. 4
With nearly 450 miles of groomed snowmobile trails winding up Lake Superior's shores to the Boundary Waters, you might finish this Fun Run and keep on running. Register at Devil Track Resort between 9am-11am, then travel by snowmobile, car or any way you like! And be sure to stick around for the food, bingo, raffles, prizes, games and great live music. Registration fee benefits Cook County Ridge Rider's Snowmobile Club. Get your passport stamped at Devil Track Resort, Trail Center Lodge, Windigo Lodge and/or Gunflint Lodge.
Easter Seals Snowarama
Sat., Feb. 4
Hit the Grand Portage snowmobile trails for a good cause. Raise pledges, earn prizes and enjoy some of the best riding winter has to offer! The super-fun poker run takes place Saturday morning, then stay for dinner, the awards program and dance Saturday night. Register at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Friday night or Saturday before the run, and get your passport stamped at registration. For more information call 807-345-7622.
Volks Ski 400
Sat., Feb. 11
We've got 400km of cross-country ski trails (it's the largest groomed system in North America, in fact) and you can help us cover every inch in one day. It's never been done before, so we're signing up every Nordic enthusiast we can find to ski into Volks Ski legend. Sign up for a section! Check out detailed trail maps. You can even track your trail progress the rest of the season. Get your passport stamped at the Aprés Ski event at Cascade Lodge Pub in Lutsen, 3:30-5:30pm, or at the bar.
