For outdoor enthusiasts, summer is not the only season to have fun. Winter brings with it a lot of enjoyable outdoor activities for your friends and the entire family.  What better way to spend the cold season than have winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior.  Minnesota is known for the 10,000 + gorgeous lakes but none matches the most famous lake of all – Lake Superior.  There are so many reasons why you and your family or friends should spend winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior. Aside from the obvious best views of the area even in winter, the fresh fallen snow over the water makes you feel that you are in an otherworldly winter’s paradise. The biggest reasons why people want to have winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior are the bevy of fun recreational outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, snowmobiling and cross country ski activities.

Our beautiful Aspenwood resort lodge is your refuge from all the many fun activities you will be doing on your grand winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior.  The lodge sits on a spacious 2,500 square foot of living space and is decorated with customized hand made log furniture and a slew of creature comforts to truly make you feel comfortable while having that authentic North Shore feel.  Ski enthusiasts and your family will love our in-floor heating system on every level to provide the warmth and comfort for your feet after a day of downhill and cross country ski fun.  Enjoy scenic cross country ski trails that are less than a mile away and just 6 miles off are the Lutsen Mountains, the perfect skiing resort on the North Shore.  Have a lot of gear with you? No problem. The lodge offers an insulated attached garage area that is the perfect place to store  your vehicle and ski and snowmobile gear. Get to enjoy a relaxing and luxurious Jacuzzi whirlpool that offers gorgeous and grand views of the area after a fun filled day of skiing and snowmobiling.

Downhill Skiing

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Winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior are not complete without this awesome activity. Also known as Alpine Skiing it is a much beloved pastime wherein skiers ride downhill on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is normally done on ski resorts with ski lifts that take skiers up the mountain resort. The snow is well-groomed and avalanches are controlled with trees cut in order to create trails.  Our beautiful Aspenwood cabin is just 6 miles from Lutsen Mountains, the premier skiing resort in the North Shore.  Select from four mountains with over 85 runs with the highest verticals and longest runs not found anywhere else.  Lutsen Mountains offers amazing skiing for everyone from beginner to experienced.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is another fun-filled treat to enjoy during winter adventure retreats . Whether you are looking to just play in the powder, dart across the many gorgeous frozen lakes or checkout amazing top-of-the-line trails in the area, have a comfortable stay at our gorgeous Loon Lodge Aspenwood cabin by the lake.  There are dozens of snowmobile trails that offer the best chance to explore the vast shoreline, nearby ridges, lakes, towns and forests. At the end of the day, just relax and enjoy the warmth of our cabin by the water with unobstructed views in every direction.

Cross Country Skiing

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Cross country skiing is one of the most popular activities during winter adventure retreats and why not? The North Shore is basically a cross country skier’s nirvana. There are dozens of beautiful ski trails that traverse hillsides, lakeshores, river valley ridges and so much more. You can choose trails based on length, the kind of terrain, your level of experience and whether you prefer classic (parallel tracks) or skating stride. The choice is yours.  Just a few miles off our comfortable and scenic cabin on Lake Superior is the Lutsen Norpine Trail System. The trails cross through lush mature maple forests, mixed evergreens and in the middle of North Country wildlife. There are trails in Lutsen where you can enjoy spectacular views of the water and connect up to the Cascade River State Park Trails.

No matter what activity you prefer doing be it downhill skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or all of the above, you will definitely have the best winter adventure retreats on Lake Superior experience when you stay at our well-kept cabin by the water. The many beautiful memories you create during your stay will last you a lifetime.