Today Chester Bowl and the City of Duluth shared some exciting news- we are on track to expand and renovate the Chalet in 2026!

We are working with LHB on the building design itself, and are making great progress. Our schedule includes having construction documents complete in early February and a contractor selected in mid-March. Construction will begin this Spring, and the project will be completed in time for next winter’s ski and snowboard season! While there are still some administrative and regulatory timelines to hit in this timeline, we are all working hard to be able to build this coming year.

So, what’s next? We need your help!

Thanks to the support of the community and a grant from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the project is nearly funded. We have an estimated $250,000 left to raise to turn our vision into a reality.

We need to raise at least $25,000 by the end of 2025 to stay on track. We hope that you will make a gift to Chester Bowl and the Growing Up Chester campaign to renovate and expand the Chalet as part of your year end giving. You donate online at this link! We also love good old fashioned checks, which can be made out to “Chester Bowl” and mailed to 1801 East Skyline Parkway, Duluth MN 55812. Please also spread the word to others who may want to support the campaign.

Mayor Roger Reinert addresses the media about the Chalet renovation project

Senior Parks Planner Katie Bennett shares the project timeline

Chester Bowl Executive Director Dave Schaeffer addresses the media and supporters

Chester Bowl’s Annual Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 100 great items and packages to bid on, including unique experiences and one of a kind items. Bidding runs through 10pm Friday (right after the Warren Miller film wraps up). You can set a max high bid to make sure you get what you want! And you will feel good knowing that every dollar raised directly supports Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund.

Look through the items available now at https://one.bidpal.net/chesterbowlsilentauction2025/browse/all

Chester Bowl is delighted to be the host for the legendary annual Warren Miller ski film again this year. This is the 76th year of this incredible film, and the second year that Chester Bowl is hosting it. The show is at Clyde Iron on Friday, November 14th, with doors opening at 6 and show time at 7.

Tickets are on sale at this link: https://one.bidpal.net/warrenmillersnociety/ticketing

This is a link through OneCause/BidPal, and you will need to create an account with a user name and password. If you purchased tickets or bid on the silent auction in previous years you should already have an account

You can see the trailer for SNO-CIETY right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8gq4q0ZXr4

Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY brings the global ski and snowboard community back together to celebrate the start of the season for the 76th year. From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it.

We sold out of our new hooded sweatshirts at Fall Fest this year so quickly that we are putting in a second order! Please fill this form out if you would like to order one or more sweatshirts. The hoodie features the classic Chester Bowl logo on the front and an incredible full color Chester Bowl print by Kenspeckle Letterpress on the back (see photos below). 

You will need to pick it up at the Chalet at one of our equipment fitting nights, which are generally Tuesday through Thursday nights from late October through mid-November, running from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. You will receive exact dates and instructions when they are ready for pickup. Please note that we will NOT ship sweatshirts. You must pick them up from the Chalet on one of the equipment fitting nights.

Sweatshirts are $45. Payment by check and cash are preferred; you can also pay by credit card with a surcharge added. You will pay when you pick up your sweatshirt. If you filled out the paper order form at Fall Fest please do not fill this form out as well. This form will be closed at the end of the day on Monday, October 6, so please get your orders in by then, and share this form with friends that may be interested!

Order yours now at this link!

Happy Fall Fest Day! Fall Fest is ON for Saturday, September 20^th. We acknowledge that the weather forecast is not ideal, but our rain date forecast is no better than today. So bring your rain jacket to be safe and join us at Fall Fest! Here are three things you should know:

1. The event is from 9:30 to 4:30 today, Saturday, September 20.

2. Please walk, bike, or take the shuttle buses from UMD Lot B (at the corner of College Street and University Drive). The shuttles and parking are free and convenient, and you won’t need to wait more than five minutes for one of the buses. PLEASE do not park in the neighborhoods- it will take longer and be more stressful! There is no parking near the event or on Skyline except for a limited number of spots for cars with disability permits.

3. While the event is free, we are accepting donations at the entry gate. All donations support our scholarship fund, ensuring that anyone can participate in our programs regardless of income. We recommend $5/person or $10/family, but many generous folks give more!

We can’t wait to see you at Chester Bowl later today!