Celebrate the start of ski season at Giants Ridge — voted Best Weekend Destination in the Star Tribune’s Best of Minnesota awards! Join us October 18–19, 2025, for our annual Warm Up to Winter & Ski Swap, a family-friendly fall festival with unbeatable ski deals, kids’ Halloween activities, and the best way to gear up for winter in Minnesota.
The best place to find new equipment for a new season is at our Ski Swap! Shop new unsold gear, gently used equipment from private sellers, and discounted items from Fitzharris Ski & Sport, Continental Ski & Bike, Ski Hut, and Damage Boardshop . If you have slightly used equipment, you can put it up for sale as well.
Spend the weekend at the Best Weekend Destination in Minnesota and enjoy a full lineup of Halloween fun for kids and families:
While you’re here, take advantage of the lowest price of the year on Giants Ridge Alpine Season Passes. There’s no better time to secure your spot for a full winter of skiing and snowboarding.


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