Alpine (Downhill) Skiing

TOTAL NATURAL SNOWFALL TO DATE: 63 INCHES.

Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort in Biwabik, Minnesota is the state's Number One Ski Resort (SKI magazine). At Giants Ridge, we know what it's like to be king of the hills.

This is one northern Minnesota resort where the alpine ski runs are challenging and the snow is bar none–the best in the Midwest. Combine that with superb service and affordability and you know why we're Minnesota's Number One Ski Resort.

Giants Ridge Stats:

Vertical Drop: 500 feet

Lifts: Two-triple chairlifts, three double chairlifts, and a J-bar give us the uphill capacity of 7800 skiers per hour. The lift lengths run between 1,800 and 2,500 feet.

Snowmaking: To supplement natural snowfall, Giants Ridge is covered by our state-of-the-art snowmaking system which includes 14-SMI Highlanders, 5-SMI Boyne, 3-SMI Polecat Conversions, 2 SMI cats, and 6-Hedco Cubs. Between 65 and 70 million gallons of water are pumped each year to make snow.

Grooming: The ski runs are groomed by a fleet of 3-LMC 3700C and 1-PB 200 groomers equipped with state of-the-art hydrostatic tillers.

Giants Ridge Ski Patrol Web Site
Alpine Trail Map PDF Download
Giants Ridge Alpine Ski Team

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