Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
Biwabik, Minnesota
Giants Ridge continues its positive economic impact in northeastern Minnesota, attracting 130,000 guests each year from Minnesota, the surrounding Midwestern states and Canada.
During the winter months, in-state and out-of-state skiers visit Giants Ridge for personal multi-day vacations, as well as to attend the numerous ski events such as the Minnesota state high school alpine and Nordic championships. The ski area also services local residents with a season pass program.
During the summer months, guests enjoy two 18-hole championship golf courses, as well as hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking on two on-site lakes.
State Investment
- » $2.2 million (1987)
- » $690,000 (1998)
Current Financial Operation
A subsidized operation of the IRRRB
Facility Specifications
- » 500-foot vertical drop downhill ski area, six lifts, 35 runs
- » 60 kilometers of international-caliber nordic trails
- » Three on-site lodging facilities, restaurant, banquet facilities
- » Training Center (residence hall)
- » Two Championship 18-hole golf courses
Sports and Activities Served
- » Alpine skiing
- » Canoeing
- » Cross-country skiing
- » Disc golf
- » Freestyle skiing
- » Snowboarding
- » Golf
- » In-line skating
- » Mountain biking
- » Snowmobiling
- » Snow tubing
- » Snowshoeing
For More Information
Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
6325 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708
(p) 800.688.7669
email: info@giantsridge.com
website: Giants Ridge
News/Updates
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has designated the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission as the agency to screen and process grant applications for the new Hennepin Youth Sports Program. Click here to get the latest information on that program.