Our Terrain Parks

Giants Ridge delivers a premier freestyle experience across two distinct terrain parks built for every style and skill level. The expansive Placid Park features a 1,000 foot rope tow and a full range of small, medium, and large features that keep riders progressing lap after lap. Garmisch Park brings a flowing, top to bottom jump line framed by beautiful Wynne Lake views, creating one of the most memorable freestyle runs in northern Minnesota.

To stay current on every feature in both parks, we use Ullr Park Reports. Download the Ullr app for real time park updates or use the interactive map below to see what is new and ready to ride.

 

Placid Terrain Park at Giants Ridge

Placid Terrain Park

Placid brings the hype with a massive layout, a lighting-fast 1,000 foot rope tow, and expertly dialed small to large lines that keep the laps coming.

Garmisch Terrain Park

Garmisch Terrain Park delivers a full top to bottom freestyle run with flowy rails, jumps, and jibs built for intermediate to expert riders.
Garmisch terrain park at Giants Ridge in the morning

4 Main Points of Smart Style

Make a Plan

  • Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use.
  • Your speed, approach and takeoff will directly affect your maneuver and landing.

Look Before You Leap

  • Before getting into freestyle terrain observe all signage and warnings
  • Scope around the jumps first not over them
  • Use your first run as a warm up run and to familiarize yourself with the terrain
  • Be aware that the features change constantly due to weather, usage, grooming and time of day.
  • Do not jump blindly and use a spotter when necessary

Easy Style It

  • Know your limits and ski/ride within your ability level
  • Look for small progression parks or features to begin with and work your way up.
  • Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air
  • Do not attempt any features unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely
  • Inverted aerials increase your risk of injury and are not recommended

Respect Gets Respect

  • Respect the terrain and others (Freestyle terrain is for everyone regardless of equipment or ability)
  • One person on a feature at a time
  • Wait your turn and call your start
  • Always clear the landing area quickly
  • Respect all signs and stay off closed terrain and features

Terrain Smart Style video

Read more about Terrain Park Safety