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What's New at Lutsen Mountains Ski Area, 2008-2009.
New Triple Chair, The Plunge, Additions at Eagle Ridge Resort, and Two New Spas in the Area
Lutsen, MN ? Lutsen Mountains announces a number of new additions for the 2008-09 ski season that promise to enhance the visitor experience at Mid-America?s largest and highest ski area. Highlights include a new triple chairlift, the return of The Plunge ? making its comeback as the steepest run offered among Midwest ski areas ? as well as new additions to Eagle Ridge Resort, and two new spas in the area.
Ski Area Improvements
Increasing capacity to Eagle Mountain?s north-facing expert runs by 30%, a new triple chairlift will be making its debut at Lutsen Mountains in 2008-09. Skiers will board the lift at the base area near the Historic Scandinavian Chalet for a ride to the summit of Eagle Mountain. This lift will be a welcome addition to those looking to ski Eagle and Ullr mountains while staying above the base area, in-turn easing demand for Bridge Lift to the summit of Eagle Mountain.
The Plunge is back! The near vertical drop on the North Face of Moose Mountain will reopen this season. As steep as any run in North America, and the steepest in Mid-America with a 90% slope and winch-cat grooming, The Plunge will challenge both expert skiers and those that are brave enough to try.
- Eagle Ridge Resort
Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains will be opening two new buildings, just in time for ski-season. A new registration building will be located on the north side of the Eagle Ridge campus, adjacent to Catwalk Run. It will feature an expanded lobby and registration area with convenient curb-side parking for check-in. A luxury suite with premium patio-side access to Catwalk Run will fill-in the lower level. This two-bedroom/one-and-a half bath suite will be among the most upscale accommodations on the North Shore with the most convenient ski-in/ski-out access Lutsen Mountains has to offer.
Twelve new one-bedroom condos will make up another new building at Eagle Ridge. These units, as well as the luxury suite, will have upgraded features like Silestone countertops, steam showers, stainless steel appliances, fireplaces, and private balconies.
Over the summer, the pool building was completely renovated with new windows, lighting, anti-skid and anti-fungal tile, new shower fixtures, and repaired and refinished teak furniture.
- New Spas in the Lutsen Area
Skiers as well as year-round visitors can enjoy two new spas in the Lutsen area. WatersMeet, located at the historic lakeside Lutsen Resort, is the new home to North Shore Health Therapies. This new building is located in an optimal setting overlooking Lake Superior and was designed with relaxation in mind. It features three treatment rooms which include a room dedicated to couples massage, and an additional relaxation room to unwind and regroup after a massage. North Shore Health Therapies offers a wide-range of relaxation, rehabilitative and add-on services from traditional Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage, to myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, and individual stretching exercises. Appointments are open to the public and can be made online at www.nsmassagetherapy.com/ or by calling the front desk of Lutsen Resort at 218-663-7212.
A new destination spa the new Surfside Resort in Tofte will offer therapeutic deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, body wraps and treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, as well as in-suite spa packages that offer professional spa and bath products for guests to enjoy in their private suite. This contemporary spa facility boasts private treatment suites, including one for couples massages, luxuriously appointed men?s and women?s locker rooms with sauna and private showers, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, an indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the lake, and Superior Waters Café® More information is available online at www.surfsideonsuperior.com/spa. Appointments can be made calling 1-877-6-OUR-SPA.
Lutsen Mountains is Mid-America?s largest and highest ski area with four interconnected mountains, 92 runs, 1,000 acres, and 1,000 feet of vertical. Skiers can buy ski and stay packages as well as discounted lift tickets at www.lutsen.com. Visitors can call Lutsen Mountains? Ticket Office at 218-406-1320 for more information.
www.lutsen.com, or phone: 218-663-7281
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