About Us

Meet the Team That Makes It Run Smoothly

Forty years in, we're still growing. Ask any of our regulars what they remember most, and alongside the zip line or the trail, there's usually a person, the staff member who talked them through their first luge run, or remembered their name the second time they came back. This is that team.

Our Story

Adventure is what we do. People are why we do it.

Our team comes from all kinds of backgrounds—students, retired professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and people who simply love being outside.

What we have in common is a passion for people, adventure, and making recreation accessible to everyone.

Whether we're helping someone try the luge for the first time, encouraging a nervous climber, teaching a novice skater or helping a guest find a way to participate, we're here to make people feel welcome, comfortable, and capable.

Guide pointing out the view over the dunes and Lake Michigan to a group of kids

Here for Every Kind of Adventurer

You don't have to be an athlete or an experienced adventurer to belong here. You might be trying something new, bringing your family outside, looking for a challenge, or simply enjoying a day in the woods.

Wherever you're starting from, we're here to help you take the next step.

Our team believes adventure should be welcoming and accessible to everyone. We work to create experiences where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can get outside, challenge themselves, and have fun.

Because we're not just here to run activities.

We're here to help people discover what they're capable of.

Staff member helping a guest with cross-country ski poles

Built by the community. Operated for the community. Preserved for the next generation.

What Makes Us Different

Four decades of natural snow, natural ice, and outdoor adventure on the shores of Lake Michigan.

40+

Years of Adventure

Serving West Michigan since the 1980s

1 of 4

Public Luge Tracks in the U.S.

One of America's rarest outdoor sports

100%

Natural Snow & Ice

No artificial snowmaking — ever

Leadership

Our Board of Directors

Our organization is guided by a dedicated board of directors who believe in the power of outdoor recreation to bring people together, build healthy communities, and create meaningful experiences.

Our board brings a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise to help guide the future of Muskegon Luge and ensure this special place continues to serve our community for generations to come.

Mark Jastrzembski

President

President, West Michigan Speedskating Club

Chris Benedict

Vice President

CFO, Brill Company

Hon. William Marietti

Treasurer

Chief Judge, 14th Circuit Court

Nicole D’Arcy

Secretary

Grant Coordinator, Muskegon Public Schools