Giants Ridge Resort
Ski Resort Profile
Giants Ridge Resort
Minnesota
United States
Phone: 218 865-3000
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Skiers community
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About the Ski Resort
Giants Ridge Resort, located in northeastern Minnesota, offers winter fun for the whole family.
With 34 downhill runs, 70 km of cross-country trails and more than 3,000 miles of snowmobile trails nearby; Giants Ridge is known for its grooming and wonderful snow conditions.
The resort is a U.S. cross-country and biathalon training center. It has been host to World Cup events, national championships, Olympic tryouts, junior Olympics and masters championships in cross-country.
Giants Ridge also hosts downhill, slalom and giant slalom races, freestyle competitions and snowboard events.
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Ski resort area details
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Alpine Skiing:
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Yes
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Night Skiing:
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Yes
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Heli-Skiing:
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No
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Snowcat Skiing:
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No
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Snowboarding:
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No
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Snowshoe trails:
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Yes
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Cross country:
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70 km
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Snow tubing:
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No
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Easiest:
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31 %
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More Difficult:
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44 %
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Most Difficult:
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25 %
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Experts only:
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AVERAGE USER RATING
Not rated
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Pace of Play:
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Money Value:
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Ski resort photos
Mountain Statistics
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Base elevation:
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1,470 ft
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Summit elevation:
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1,970 ft
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Vertical drop:
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500 ft
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Skiable area:
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200 acres
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Annual snowfall:
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85 in
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Snowmaking:
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100 %
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Number of trails:
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34
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Number of lifts:
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6
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Types of lifts:
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1 Poma Lift,
3 Double Chairs,
2 Triple Chair
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Ski Resort Services
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Childcare
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No
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Adaptive skier:
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Yes
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Nearby lodging:
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Yes
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Ski lessons:
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Yes
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Snowboard lessons:
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Yes
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Ski rentals:
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Yes
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Snowboard rentals:
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Yes
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Ski Resort Maps (click on maps to enlarge)
Ski Resort directions
From the Twin Cities, take Interstate 35 north to Cloquet (approx. 2 hours). Take the Range Cities exit (Hwy. 33), stay on Hwy. 33 until it merges with Hwy. 53N. Follow Hwy 53N (approx. 20 miles). Follow Hwy. 53N until you reach Eveleth (approx. 42 miles).
When you get to Eveleth, take the Hwy. 37E exit into Gilbert, follow that down Main Street. You will come to the intersection of Hwy. 135E. (Right exit) Follow that for approx. 9 miles to Biwabik. You will be on Main Street. The Giants Ridge exit is approx. 1 1/2 miles from the city of Biwabik on the left side of the road. You will make a left turn onto County Road 138. Follow this road for 3 1/2 miles and Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort will be on your left.
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