'Poetry on snow': Tristan Bristlin leaves his mark on Detroit Lakes slopes

'Poetry on snow': Tristan Bristlin leaves his mark on Detroit Lakes slopes

DETROIT LAKES — There are two certainties when Detroit Mountain opens up for the season — snow on the ground and Tristan Bristlin on the slopes. When the Mountain reopened in 2014, Bristlin was six years old, just learning how to pizza and french fry. By seven, he was racing on the Alpine Ski D-team. Fast forward to 2026, Bristlin has carved up slopes all over the country, transforming himself into one of the best skiers in Minnesota. “Originall…