Giants Ridge Resort

Minnesota

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Giants Ridge Resort

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 1,472 ft (449 m)
Summit Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m)
Vertical Drop: 500 ft (152 m)
Skiable Area: 202 acres (82 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 85 in (216 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 6
Uphill Lift Capacity: 7,800 per hour
Types of Lifts: 1 Poma Lift
3 Double Chairs
2 Triple Chair
Number of Trails: 35
Longest Run: 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 31 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 44 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 25 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: 70 km Half Pipe: Yes
Snow Tubing: No Snowshoe Trails: Yes
Terrain Park of Giants Ridge
  • largest in Minnesota
  • bank off the bus in the middle of the park
  • rails, tables, spines
  • Parks And Pipes
    Terrain Park: Yes
    Number of Parks: 1
    Half Pipe: Yes
    Jib Park: Yes
     
    Dates And Times
    Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
    Expected Opening Date: November 2009
    Expected Closing Date: April 2010
    Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 9am - 4:30pm
    Fri-Sun: 9am-8pm
    Area Services
    Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: Yes
    Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
    Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
    Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: No
    Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: Yes

    Current Weather

    Sunny


    19°F / -7°C
    Wind: NNE at 8 mph / 13 km/h
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    Snow Conditions

    New Snow:

    -

    Surface:

    Packed Powder/Variable Conditions

    Base:

    24-48 inches
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