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GIANT VIEWS.GIANT MEMORIES.GIANT FUN
Biwabik, MinnesotaGiantsRidge.com
Winter 2016-17
Kevin B
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Bring on the snow! Giants Ridge offers 35 downhill ski runs, the hottest terrain parks in the Midwest, over 60 km of Nordic ski trails, and an amaz-ing snow tubing park! You’ll enjoy breathtaking views adjacent to the Superior National Forest no matter what winter sport you choose, along with clean fresh air and peaceful quiet. A visit to Giants Ridge provides amazing connections to nature and the great outdoors. Start planning your trip today. Call 800-688-7669 or visit GiantsRidge.com
All photos by Paul Pluskwik unless indicated.
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GIANT THRILLS.GIANT FUN.GIANT ME
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Dates, rates and times of operation are subject to change. Rates do not include tax and fees.
2016-17 Daily RatesAlpine (Ski/Board)Adult (13+)........................................ $54Youth (7-12)...................................... $38Child (6 & Under)........................ FREE
NordicAdult (13+)........................................ $17Youth (7-12)...................................... $10Child (6 & Under)........................ FREE
Midweek, evening and discountrates at GiantsRidge.com
DatesNovember 25, 26 & 27
December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16-239:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve - December 249:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Christmas Day - December 251 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 26, 2016 - Jan. 1, 20179 a.m. - 8 p.m.
January 2 - March 199:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th)
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (F-Su)
March 20 - Closing9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th)
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (F-Su)
COLLEGE DAYS
$20 Lift TicketMonday - Friday, Jan. 2-31 & March 1-31
Show your college I.D. to receive discount
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GIANT VIEWS.GIANT FUN.GIANT MEMORIES.GIANT EXCITEMENT.GIANT SIPrivate 1 hour lesson $44 (Ski/Board age 4+) Best for very young beginners Private and Semi-Private 1.5 hour
lesson $49 (Ski/Board age 4+) Our most popular lesson
Progression LessonsThree 1.5 hour lessons $117 – Sign up
for 3 and save $30
KIDS’ PROGRAMSRidge Kids Group Lessons $29
(Skiers age 4-14) 1.5 hour lesson (Saturdays 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.;
Holidays 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.)
Ridge Riders Group Lessons $29 (Boarders age 8-14) 1.5 hour lesson
(Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 10:30 a.m.)
NORDIC LESSONSReservations required with 48 hours
advanced notice
LESSONS
Ski school reservations 800-688-7669
Mountain Explorer Youth Camps
Register for one camp or all three!
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enthusiasts!
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THREE 3-DAY CAMPSDecember 27, 28 and 29
January 21, 28, February 4February 25, March 4, 11
Details online: GiantsRidge.com
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FANTASTICFRIDAYS!
Friday Nights: January 6th - March 17th
$18 Lift & $18 Ski Rental
50% OFFSnow Tubing
Weather dependent. Rates do not include tax and fees.
NT FUN. GIANT SIZE.GIANT THRILLS.2016-17 Tubing Rates
Two hour session...................................... $15Each additional hour................................... $3
HoursFriday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Weather dependent. Rates do not include tax and fees.
Tubing Group Rates: Contact Group Services at 218-865-8008 or [email protected]
Requirements: Must be at least 42” tall. One tube per person. Ski boots are not allowed on tubing chutes.
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GIANT MEMORIES.GIANT EXCITEMENT.GIANT FUN. GIANT THRILLS.GIANT SIZE.Ski/Board RentalsAdult Ski Package (13+).......................................... $32 Youth Ski Package (7-12)......................................... $22Child Ski Package (6 & Under)................................ $14Snowboard Package (Adult/Child).......................... $35 Per Hour/2-hour min. ...................................... $12Helmet (Recommended).............................................. $8
Cross Country Ski RentalsWaxless Touring Package
Adult (13+).............................................................. $14 Youth (7-12)............................................................... $9
Equipment Rental
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Ask about group discount rates at Group Services: [email protected]
218-865-8008
Bring yourski groupof 15 or more
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Additional rate info:GiantsRidge.comRates do not include
tax and fees.
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Skiing is just part of the fun!DECEMBER 2016Select Saturdays, December - MarchWINTER MUSIC SERIES - Live music from 5 - 8 p.m.December 3WEIHNACHTSFESTBiwabik’s winter lighting festival downtown Biwabik. Crafts, sweets, fireworks, music and much more!
BRATS & BREWBurnt Onion Kitchen & BrewsDecember 16 - March 10, 2017FRIDAY NIGHT FISH SPECIAL (Sustainable catch-of-the-day)Burnt Onion Kitchen & BrewsDecember 17 - March 11, 2017SATURDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB SPECIALBurnt Onion Kitchen & BrewsDecember 19 - March 27, 2017MICROBREW MONDAYS Buy 1 Tap, Get 1 FreeBurnt Onion Kitchen & BrewsDecember 24CHRISTMAS EVE DAY Open 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.December 25CHRISTMAS DAY, Open 1 - 6 p.m.December 26 - January 1, 2017NIGHT SKIING 4 - 8 p.m. every day
JANUARY 2017LEARN A SNOW SPORT MONTH January 2 - 31COLLEGE DAYS Mondays-Fridays, $20 lift ticketJanuary 6 - March 17FANTASTIC FRIDAYS $18 lift/$18 rental or 50% off tubing
January 6 - March 19NIGHT SKIING 4 - 8 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
January 14-16MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKEND January 21PIZZA PALOOZA - Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews
FEBRUARY 2017February 18-20PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND
February 25PIZZA PALOOZA - Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews
February 26“SOUPER SUNDAYS” Reduced lift prices with food shelf donations
MARCH 2017March 1 - 31COLLEGE DAYS Mondays-Fridays, $20 lift ticket
March 5, 12 & 19“SOUPER SUNDAYS” Reduced lift prices with food shelf donations
March 18SPRING CARNIVAL/SLUSH CUPSEASON PASS MEMBER APPRECIATION & BBQ
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Events, dates and times of operation are subject to change without notice.
GIANTS RIDGE NATURE PLAYGROUND
Two new quad chairlifts Children’s natural playground
Climbing wall
7August 19, 2017September 2, 2017September 2, 2017
*Scheduled for completion in 2017. Actual designs to be determined.
Coming in 20Purpose built single-track mountain bike trails.
Mark S
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RAMPAGE AT THE RIDGE is a United Way of Northeast Minnesota event. Proceeds used to support Iron
Range veterans. Register at rampagerun.org
RAMPAGE AT THE RIDGE is a United Way of Northeast Minnesota event. Proceeds used to support Iron
Range veterans. Register at rampagerun.org
GRIND is an off-road cycling event Labor Day weekend. Register at racethegrind.com
GRIND is an off-road cycling event Labor Day weekend. Register at racethegrind.com
Giants Ridge
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Returning in ,1
New fixed gripquad lift
coming in 2017
New high speed aerial quad lift
coming in 2017
Located in the Lodge at giants Ridge I 218.865.7170 I www.lodgeatgiantsridge.com
sLeeping giantRESTAURANT AND BAR
Thursday $5 Burger Basket I Friday & Saturday Prime RibDine-In & Ski-Out I Daily Happy Hour 3:00pm - 6:00pm I Off-Sale Liquor I Weddings, Groups & Special Events
GIANT CHOICES.GIANT FUN.GIANT MEMORIES.
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Area Winter Lodging
*Call for prior approval
AmericInn Lodge and Suites, Virginia 45 Y PSW A Y Y Y 20 800-634-3444/218-741-7839
Aurora Pines Motel 19 N N N N N Y 7 218-229-3377
Budget Host, Virginia 22 N N N N N Y 16 800-283-4678/218-741-6145
Chisholm Inn and Suites 43 Y PSW A Y N Y 35877-255-3156/218-254-2000
Coates Plaza, Virginia 71 Y PSW A N Y Y 15800-777-4699/218-749-1000
Country Inn, Hoyt Lakes 40 Y PW N Y N Y 10866-444-3555/218-225-3555
Forest Garden Motel, Aurora 7 Y N N N N N 3 800-718-2181/218- 229-3673
Green Gate Guest Houses 4 N/A N N N N N 3Biwabik 218-290-2607 (3 separate units)
Hampton Inn, Hibbing 78 Y PW A Y N Y 41218-262-0000
Hibbing Park Hotel 120 Y PSW O N Y Y 41 800-262-3481/218-262-3481
Koke’s Motel, Eveleth 13 N N N N N Y 15 800-892-5107/218-744-4500
Lakeshor Motor Inn, Virginia 15 N N Y N N Y 15 800-569-8131/218-741-3360
Holiday Inn Express and Suites 79 Y PW A Y N Y 22 Mtn. Iron 800-315-2621/218-741-7411
Lodge @ Giants Ridge 62 All PSW O N Y N -877-442-6877/218-865-7170 Suites
Mitchell Tappan House B&B, Hibbing 6 Y N N Y N N 41888-662-3862/218-262-3862
Northern Comfort B&B 5 Y S N Y N Y 15Embarrass 218-984-2014
Northern Lights Lodging 1 Group N Y N N N 5Biwabik 218-780-4541 Lodging
Pine View Inn, Virginia 62 Y S N N N Y 20866-263-0535/218-741-8918
Residence Club @ Giants Ridge Home N/A N A N N Y -866-263-0535
Eveleth Super 8 55 N PSW A N Y Y 15218-744-1661
America’s Best Value Inn, Hibbing 45 N N A Y N Y 41 218-263-8982
Trails Edge Lodging, Gilbert 3 N/A N N N N Y 10218-410-0692 units
Villas @ Giants Ridge 43 Y P A N N Y 1800-843-7434/218-865-4155 (outdoor)
Accommodation Name Number Suites Pool/Sauna/ Restaurant in Continental Lounge Pets Miles from City/Phone Number or Rooms Available Whirlpool (I)/Adjacent (A) Breakfast Allowed* Giants Ridge
Your taste buds deserve a treat, too!The new Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews features: • Unique appetizers, tender hand-cut steaks, hand packed burgers, fresh made soups, daily house made desserts, rotating craft beers and more
Our new Food Court features: • Fresh made stir fry, house made pizza, stone roasted chicken, burgers and more
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Giants Ridge’s first Quad chairs are coming in
winter 2017 as part ofa multi-recreation
investment*
*Scheduled for completion in 2017.Actual design to be determined.
ironrange.org 800-777-8497
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THE SKIERS RESPONSIBILITY CODEKnow the code – it’s your responsibility. This is just a partial list. Always be safety conscious.
1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
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Note: Color coded trails are not necessar-ily the same at every area. The conditions can change drastically and continually as a result of weather changes and skier use.
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3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
5. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
6. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
7. Before using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
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ALL YEAR ‘ROUND!
The Quarry and The Legend at Giants Ridge
The Quarry • #1 Public Course in Minnesota; #25 in the U.S. Golf Digest, 2015-16 • Top 100 Courses You Can Play Golf Magzine, 2015
The Legend • #5 Public Course in Minnesota Golf Digest, 2015 • Silver Medal Resort, Top 100 in North America Golf Magazine, 2014-15
#17, The Legend
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Winnipeg350 miles
6 hrs
Biwabik
Grand Forks252 miles
5 hrs
Fargo250 miles
5 hrs
St. Cloud191 miles
4 hrs
Twin Cities202 miles
3 hrs
Duluth70 miles
1+ hr
Thunder Bay227 miles
5.5 hrs
Winnipeg350 miles
6 hrs
Biwabik
Grand Forks252 miles
5 hrs
Fargo250 miles
5 hrs
St. Cloud191 miles
4 hrs
Twin Cities202 miles
3 hrs
Duluth70 miles
1+ hr
Thunder Bay227 miles
5.5 hrs
Printed in U.S.A. on 10% recycled, 10% post consumer waste.
6329 Wynne Creek Dr., Biwabik, MN 55708GiantsRidge.com
Giants Ridge is a registered trademark of theState of Minnesota’s Office of the Commissioner of IRRRB.
Summer• Golf• Hiking• Biking• Lakes• Disc golf• Climbing wall (2017)
Winter• Alpine skiing• Nordic skiing• Snowboarding• Snow tubing• Snowshoeing• Fat biking
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