Information on Giants Ridge 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.
Giants Ridge Resort Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 4:30pm / 9am - 8pm regular season Half Day: 1pm - 8pm Night: 4pm - 8pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Poma Lift;3 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 34
Elevation at base 1470 feet and elevation at summit is 1970 feet.
Skiing Options at Giants Ridge Resort:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 70 km
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Giants Ridge Resort:
From Duluth Take Hwy 53 north to Virginia City. Take Hwy 135 north. Take the local road 6 miles to Giants Ridge
Alternate route to Giants Ridge Resort:
Contact Information:
218 865-3000
800 688-SNOW
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