Snowmaking! Lit Trails! Flowing Trails! Grand Ave Nordic is an exciting project that really changes the game for Nordic skiing in Duluth.
One of the outdoor recreation projects proposed for the St. Louis River Corridor is the Grand Avenue Nordic Center. DXC has worked closely with the City of Duluth to develop the vision and plans for this new cross-country ski venue, which will include the following:
A. 3.3 k of cross-country ski trails aimed at recreational skiers
B. snowmaking capabilities on the full length of the trails
C. lights for early morning and evening skiing
D. daily grooming
E. adjacent to the chalet at the base of Spirit Mountain
This is an exciting project that really changes the game for Nordic skiing in Duluth. Imagine daily groomed, flowy trails. Imagine early and late snow. A fun and safe place for youth skiers to learn and grow. A place where we all congregate to share our stories of ski adventures and Birkie conquests and ski together as a community. Where we can host big and small events with a full service Chalet. Where expert snowmakers and groomers pay meticulous attention with the best equipment to a perfect trail conditions every day. The synergy of the Nordic and Alpine working together is the beauty of this plan.
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Costs and Fundraising
The cost of this project is estimated to be $1.5 million. The Tourism tax will cover $1 million and the City is pursuing state and federal grants for an additional $250,000. DXC has taken on the challenge of raising the remaining $250,000 for building this wonderful ski venue.
This is a long term legacy for us, our kids and future generations. In this day and age, snow is not a guarantee even in Duluth. If we want Nordic skiing and our lifestyle to continue, now is the time to contribute in a significant way.
You can help make this happen! We encourage you to donate to this project directly by using the Donate button below. This donation will be made to DXC and earmarked specifically for the Grand Avenue Nordic Center project.
