Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Dining Room Open
2021-06-24 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Dining Room is open from 4:30 – 9pm on this day, with the last sitting at 8pm. Reservations are required.
The Dining Room menu is updated each week (mainly the entrees change each week). Thus, you will want to check back each week to see what is on the menu.
Past menus can be viewed to understand the rustic worldly food the Lodge has to offer.

Snowshoe Hare
2022-02-12 10:00 - 16:00 | MI
[ Read: 2022 Snowshoe Hare Recap ]

The Snowshoe Hare at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is an event celebrating snowshoeing in the Keweenaw. Because snowshoe hares are abundant throughout the Keweenaw, we are providing a brief educational program about their ecology.
Snowshoe Education: Iverson Snowshoes will be present with demonstration models of their UP-made, traditional snowshoes. For the novice snowshoers – learn what snowshoes are, the different types of snowshoes, snowshoe history, how to put them on, and how to use them. For more advanced snowshoers, try out and compare traditional and modern snowshoes.
Speak with members of Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) about opportunities for outdoor recreation, including snowshoeing, throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Snowshoe Activities:

Access to over 10 km of groomed and packed trails for snowshoeing,
A 1.4 mile trail run and shorter kids (under 10) race.
Winter Wellness with Mindful Snowshoeing with Dayna Browning
A guided moonlit snowshoe hike on the lodge’s trail system (at 7:00pm).

Schedule:
9:00am – Race registration begins (in the Outdoor Activity Center)
10:00am – Adult Snowshoe Loop Race
11:30am – Kids Snowshoe Race
1:00pm – Meditative/Mindful Snowshoeing
3:00pm – Awards Ceremonies
3:30pm – Snowshoe Hare Ecology (in the Conference Center)
7:00pm – Guided Moonlit Snowshoe Hike: (reservations required)
Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race Details:
The purpose of the Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race is to provides a chance for people to experience the winter trails at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in a fun and competitive fashion. For some, this can also be the chance to try winter trail running.
Registration: Race registration begins at 9:00am in the Outdoor Activity Center. Participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver and will be issued a race number.
Race Rules:

The race will be a mass start for all adults.
The course must be covered with both snowshoes on and the competitor must cross the finish line with both snowshoes firmly attached to his/her feet.
Should the competitor lose a snowshoe during the race, he/she must step off the track and re-attach the snowshoe in order to finish the race.
Competitors must follow the race course. Going off-course or using different trails for the purpose of short-cutting the race will be grounds for disqualification.

The kid’s race will be a short race (50 yards, or so) set up near the beginning of the adult race course and will only use a portion of the trail that is wide and groomed flat.
Prizes: Prizes will be gift certificates good towards the Lodge Life Shop and Lodging.
Race Course: The race course is 1.4 miles in length and will encompass a set of trails that will vary between wide, groomed trails to narrow, single-track, packed trails. The trails will traverse open areas and forest. Spectators who venture out along the course must wear snowshoes or cross country skis. All participants and spectators must stay off all of the golf course’s greens and tee boxes.

Food and Beverages: For cuisine which is rustic, worldly, and centered around the theme of snowshoes

Throughout the day, Rabbit Sausage Soup will be available at the Little Cabin Café
During the evening, in the Dining Room (reservations required), Hasenpfeffer — a traditional German stew made from marinated rabbit or hare — will be available as a special, limited, dinner option.

We will also be offering Blackrocks’ Grand Rabbits beer, as part of the overall theme.

This event is free to resort guests and the general public to attend.
If people want to support the event, the Lodge, and the Keweenaw, we are asking participants to either join or donate to the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition (KORC) – an organization dedicated to protecting the Keweenaw’s vast landscapes for everyone, forever. KORC will be onsite answering questions and registering new members.

Winter Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes
2022-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
[ Read: 2022 Snowshoe Hare Recap ]
Join us for a guided night time interpretive snowshoe hike. Please join our Outdoor Activities Center (OAC) staff members on an interpretive snowshoe hike around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge property. This is a free activity for lodging guests and the general public, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4.

If you do not own snowshoes, rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge.
We recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants. The Dining Room is open on these evenings from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in dining at the Lodge and participating in the hike we recommend a 4:30 or 5:00 pm dining reservation.
These dates were selected close to the full moon in hopes of a clear night. The snowshoe hikes will go off regardless of the weather so be prepared for changing conditions.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

Counter Methods - Movie Screening and Discussion
2022-02-18 19:00 - 21:30 | KML Banquet Room, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge is excited to show an exclusive screening of the documentary Counter Methods. We will show the movie then have a question and answer session with the film’s creators, John Curtis and his daughter Nahli (the Radical family). Their bus that they camped in for 20 days will be on site and open for a tour. Beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

About Counter Methods

John and Nahli Curtis are a father daughter duo on a mission to spread the stoke behind empowering young female athletes.
Counter Methods is a documentary that gives an insider look at an epic adventure to the furthest most reaches of Michigan’s U.P, the Keweenaw Peninsula, and Midwest powder Mecca Mount Bohemia.
The story covers topics like:

20 days living in a school bus.
3 Great Lakes.
80+ inches of snow.
Homeschooling.
Raising self sufficient kids.
Chasing your dreams.
Friendship.
Deep powder days.
Earning your turns.
Togetherness.

In a day and age where humans spend 50% of their days staring at a screen… Counter Methods challenges viewers to be MORE involved with their children, to encourage their passions and connect on a tangible level.
But that’s not it, there’s and elephant in this room… Women are still fighting for equality across the globe. An issue that affects society as a whole. Counter Methods takes a strong look at what it takes to flip the script on gender inequality through constant encouragement support.

More information: https://www.countermethods.com/

Copper Dog 150
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-06 | MI
The Copper Dog 150 dog sled race starts in Calumet and works up to Copper Harbor and back to Calumet.
Official website: https://copperdog150.com

2022 Dawg Daze
2022-03-05 11:00 - 14:30 | KML Lodge, 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor, MI, 49918, United States
[ Read: 2022 Dawg Daze Recap ]
What is Dawg Daze? Dawg Daze is a fun event that celebrates the winter, trails and dogs. There will be four events: a time trial skijoring race called the “Perimeter Dog Derby” that circumnavigates the Perimeter Loop, a dog and human costume contest, a best trick contest and an award for the furriest dog.

When: March 5, 2022
Loop Race 11am – 1pm
Costume Contest: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Best Trick and Furriest Dog contests: 1:30pm – 2:00 pm:
Awards Ceremonies 2:00pm
Where: The event will be held outside on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge grounds.
Details:
“Perimeter Dog Derby” Is a time trial style event. Dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times. Teams consist of one person and one dog. Teams start at the starting line and must complete one loop around the Perimeter Trail. Fastest time wins.
“Costume Contest” Is a costume contest for dogs. Costumes will be judged on a scale from 1 to 10 on “originality” “cuteness” “human costume.” Bonus points for matching dog and owner costumes.
New for 2022 will be a “Best Trick” contest and a “Furriest Dog” award!
Registration for both events is done in person, the day of the event.
KML Dog Treats will be available for purchase and random dog treat tastings will happen throughout the day.
Lodging guests will have their pet fee waived for their entire stay, if their stay includes Saturday, March 5, 2022. Pets must still be registered with guest services.
All events are free to enter. A donation box for pet related items (used linens, blankets, sheet, pillowcases, towels, dog/cat treats and toys.) and a donation jar for monetary donations will be set up for the Copper Country Humane Society. https://www.cchumanesociety.com/
Overall Rules:

Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
No aggressive dogs.
Dog waste must be picked up immediately except during race.

Perimeter Dog Derby Race Rules:

Only 1 dog and 1 person per team.
Dog must be leashed or tethered at all times.
A specific team only gets one chance around the course.
You can start anytime between 11am and 1pm. There will be no starts after 1pm.

Prizes: Prizes will be gift certificates good towards the Lodge Life Shop and Lodging.
Race Course: You are welcome to bring your team to practice any day. Course closes to practice on Race Day at 10:30 am March 5, 2022.

Great Bear Chase
2022-03-12 | MI
The Great Bear Chase takes place in Calumet, on the Swedetown trails. It is a cross country ski race that was started in 1980. The resort is open, and we have cabins open for visitors to rent during the race.
http://www.greatbearchase.com

Winter Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes
2022-03-19 20:30 - 22:30 | MI
[ Read: March 19, 2022: Moonlit Snowshoe Hike Recap ]
Join us for a guided night time interpretive snowshoe hike. Please join our Outdoor Activities Center (OAC) staff members on an interpretive snowshoe hike around the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge property. This is a free activity for lodging guests and the general public, reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling the OAC at (906) 289-4403, ext 4.

If you do not own snowshoes, rentals are available.
Participants will meet in the Winter OAC which is located in the back of the Lodge.
We recommend arriving 30 to 45 minutes before to check gear, sign the waiver and meet the staff and other participants. The Dining Room is open on these evenings from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in dining at the Lodge and participating in the hike we recommend a 4:30 or 5:00 pm dining reservation.
These dates were selected close to the full moon in hopes of a clear night. The snowshoe hikes will go off regardless of the weather so be prepared for changing conditions.
Recommended Items to bring: warm, layered clothing, night lights, snow shoes, poles, goggles and an adventurous attitude.

World Water Day
2022-03-22 | MI
Starting in 1993, World Water Day is held on 22 March every year to celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water.
Learn more at: https://www.worldwaterday.org/
