Giants Ridge Recreation Area
Minnesota, US — size S · 12 km of trails · 131 m vertical · 8 lifts · light snowfall
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26/27 Passes
| Pass | What it grants | Blackouts |
|---|---|---|
| Ikon Pass | 2 days | 3 blackout windows |
The mountain
- Trails
- 12 km — size S
- Vertical
- 131 m
- Summit
- 562 m
- Base
- 431 m
- Lifts
- 8
- Region
- Biwabik, Minnesota, United States
Typical Snowfall
Our take: ❄︎❄︎❄︎❄︎ Light
- Snow-day share
- 17% of December–March days — a centimetre or more; ERA5 model
- Longest snowy stretch
- 3 days — consecutive days with a centimetre or more, typical winter; ERA5 model
- Model climatology
- 125 cm — ERA5 model, ~10 km grid
The Season
middle half of winterstypical2025/26
Snow on the ground: measured at EMBARRASS (GHCN station), 9.9 km away, 62 m below mid-mountain; 15 winters
Snowfall: measured at EMBARRASS (GHCN station), 9.9 km away, 62 m below mid-mountain; 13 winters
Natural snow; a groomed base runs deeper.
Terrain
- novicegreen circle0.2 km · 4 runs
- easygreen circle4.4 km · 10 runs
- intermediateblue square5.8 km · 17 runs
- advancedblack diamond2 km · 8 runs
North American grading.
Lifts
- 5chairlifts
- 1rope tow
- 2magic carpets
Nearby
| Resort | Distance | Trails | Snowfall | Passes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Mountain | 96 km | 9 km | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass | |
| Lutsen Mountains | 119 km | 27 km | light | Ikon Pass (shared) |
FAQ
- Is Giants Ridge Recreation Area on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes. The Ikon Pass grants 2 days at Giants Ridge Recreation Area for 2026/27, with 3 blackout windows.
- How much snow does Giants Ridge Recreation Area get?
- Giants Ridge Recreation Area has light snowfall by our banding.
- What else can I ski nearby on the same pass?
- Lutsen Mountains (119 km)
Sources
- Pass terms
- Ikon
- Mountain figures
- OpenSkiMap, from OpenStreetMap
- Snow on the ground
- Open-Meteo