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Giants Ridge Resort Ski Resort

MINNESOTA / GIANTS RIDGE RESORT

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Elevation
1,472'
Base
1,972'
Summit
500'
Vertical Drop
Trails
35
202 Acres
Lifts
7
5 Types
Snowfall
37"
Annual Snowfall
Nov
13"
Dec
10"
Jan
9"
Feb
5"
Mar
0"
Apr

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 29, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Projected Days Open

125

Days Open Last Year

120

Years Open

41

Average Snowfall

37"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
30%
Intermediate Runs
50%
Advanced Runs
20%
Runs in Total
35
Longest Run
0.8 mi
Skiable Terrain
202 ac
Night Skiing
121 ac
Snow Making
202 ac

Lifts

7

High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Brian

Me and two others went up to Giant's Ridge on an Indy pass, a Ski cooper Season pass, and a Boho partner pass. We were all thoroughly impressed with Giant Ridge set up, snow quality, and variety of runs. It was the Sunday of MLK and the lift lines were short (ranging from no wait to 2 min max peak of the day). The area makes great use of what is there. Lots of great runs from beginner to advanced. We played a bit in both terrain parks hitting the small features, did the bumps run a few times, and played on the short but steep black diamonds on the right side as well. Helsinki will give you some speed if you are looking for a longer steep run and the bumps on Nagano were in need of more snow, but still fun to lap a few times that weekend. A hidden gem was Sunshine which while it is a green run, has rollers for multiple small airs if one wishes. Plenty of trees to duck off into and other mixed terrain all over the resort. Even if by the end of the day there was some corduroy left if looked for it. Lifts were fast and the parking was ample. We tailgated for lunch and liquid, but the bar and restaurant looked nice. For comparison, I've skied and boarded all over the Midwest and west would come back up to Giant's anytime. The Saturday before was at Sprit Mountain (and while that was great too) my crew was super happy we went further north to check out giant's ridge. I think almost anyone could have fun at Giant's ridge.

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