Spirit Mountain (ski area)
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For other places with the same name, see Spirit Mountain.
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| Nearest city: | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Top elevation: | 1,320 ft (400 m) |
| Base elevation: | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Skiable area: | 175 acres (0.71 km²) |
| Runs: | 22 |
| Longest run: | 5,400 feet (1,600 m) |
| Lift system: | 5 Chairlifts, 1 Ski Carpet, 1 Handle Tow, 1 Rope Tow |
| Terrain parks: | One terrain park and a super pipe |
| Snowmaking: | Yes |
| Night skiing: | Yes |
| Web site: | http://www.spiritmt.com |
Spirit Mountain is a ski area in Duluth, Minnesota. The ski area was founded by 1952 Olympian George Hovland and was built in 1974. With a vertical elevation of approximately 700 feet (210 m), it is the second tallest ski hill in Minnesota.
Spirit Mountain is known for having the largest terrain park in the Midwest. The park includes jumps ranging from 15 feet (4.6 m) to over 60 feet (18 m), a halfpipe, and numerous rails, boxes, and other "jibs".
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