Emily Ford sets out with Diggins, a borrowed Alaskan Husky sled dog, to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter.

On the eve of Philip Glass’ 85th birthday, The Great Northern honors the unprecedented impact the composer has had on the musical and intellectual life of his times with a gigantic outdoor screening of his cult classic KOYAANISQATSI projected onto Minneapolis’ iconic United Crushers Mill.

Celebrated chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel—“one of the most revolutionary new spots in America” (Esquire)—and her team have partnered with The Great Northern and the Loppet Foundation to produce a specialty food and ski experience amongst the wintry trails of Theodore Wirth Park.

Prior to the celebration of an upcoming top-secret, limited-release beer, Fat Tire will host a panel focused on the impacts of climate change across brewing and winter sports.

February marks both the beginning of Black History Month and the Chinese New Year. By exploring the space within this spiritual and cultural divergence, The Bureau will create and host the release of their “Year of the Tiger” capsule collection and pop-up exhibition.

Join us to kick off The Great Northern's most ambitious year yet with a "festival eve" winter village at Northeast Minneapolis' Quincy Hall.