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Overview

Giant's Ridge Resort, located in Minnesota's Iron Range northwest of Duluth, is one of the Gopher State's biggest golf and ski resorts. Residents are proud of its reputation as "America's Icebox." The ski resort boasts a 1,792 foot summit elevation, as well as a 7,000 person uphill capacity. The 35 trails that soar off the rocky crest offer some of the best cruising runs around the Great Lakes. Giants Ridge has an intermediate and beginner terrain park as well as a Children's sledding area and sliding hill. The Giant was first developed as an Olympic training site with World Class cross country trails, and the trails are still maintained to Olympic quality standards.

Inside Scoop

Rentals and lessons available. About ten restaurants located nearby. Some great ethnic food can be found at restaurants in the many little towns that dot the region. The Whistling Bird in Biwabik is truly outstanding and very unusual. How othen do you find Jamican quisine on the meat-and-potatos Iron Range?

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

17"
10"
7"
4"
0"
Nov
14"
Dec
11"
Jan
9"
Feb
5"
Mar
0"
Apr
Beginners Runs
30%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
20%
Runs in Total
35
Longest Run
0.8 mi
Skiable Terrain
202 ac
Night Skiing
121 ac
Snow Making
202 ac

Total Lifts: 7

High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Elevation

Base
1472'
Summit
1972'
Vertical Drop
500'

Important Dates

November 30, 20242024/11/30
Projected Opening
April 06, 20252025/04/06
Projected Closing
125
Projected Days Open
120
Days Open Last Year
40
Years Open
85"
Average Snowfall
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