Giants Ridge

Giants Ridge is a ski area, which hosts a collection of ski and snowboard trails, located along Wynne Lake in the middle of St. Louis County, east of Biwabik, Minnesota in the United States.

Giants Ridge
Nearest major cityBiwabik, Minnesota
Vertical500 ft (152 m)[1]
Top elevation1,972 feet (601 m)
Base elevation1,472 feet (449 m)
Skiable area202 acres (82 ha)
Runs35total
- 30% beginner
- 50% intermediate
- 20% advanced
Longest run0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Lift system7 chairlifts
2 surface lifts
Terrain parks2
SnowmakingYes
Night skiingYes
WebsiteGiants Ridge

History

In 1959, the main hill was cut consisting of one complete run on the west side of the road and a single-line rope tow. The chalet was a structure purchased from Erie Mining Co. This building was converted from the Evergreen Trailer Court into a warm-up building. After being closed for several years in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the IRRRB purchased the property from the bank, which satisfied an earlier federal Small Business Administration loan. In 1984, the IRRRB provided an original financial commitment of $6 million to $7 million to create a Nordic training facility and an alpine skiing complex.[2]

Location

Giants Ridge is located in Minnesota's Iron Range, in St. Louis County, east of Biwabik, Minnesota in the United States.

Ski runs and terrain

There are 202 acres (0.82 km2) skiable at Giants Ridge. The ski hill has 500 feet (150 m) of vertical drop. The Ridge often utilize artificial snow for maintaining the slopes. There are a total of 35 trails with 7 chairlifts. There are 2 chalets, including the Burnt Onion Chalet, the South Chalet, there is also a Yurt, restaurant, grill, and a Hotel. During the summer, Giants Ridge operates to golf courses, the 18 hole Legends course, and the 9 hole Quarry.


Activities

The following are activities included at Giants Ridge: [3]

References
  1. "Giants Ridge Resort Ski Resort - Giants Ridge Resort Snow Report & Info". OnTheSnow.
  2. Romsaa, Jim. "Giants Ridge: A 50-year neighborhood of its own". Mesabi Daily News.
  3. "Giants Ridge | #1 Minnesota Family Vacation Destination".

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