Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - Biwabik, Minnesota - All Year Round Resort with Skiing and Golf

Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort is situated at Wynne Creek Drive in Biwabik, Minnesota and is approximately three hours from the Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan areas. Four-lane highways lead right to the gateway of this resort, which is open throughout the year. The ski resort's origins date back to 1958 when a group of families in the area grew tired of traveling miles to ski and opened their first run, since when it has grown in size adding lodgings and the golf courses which were added in 1997.

In 50 years Giants Ridge has grown from a small local ski hill attracting day visitors within a 50-mile radius, to a year round resort destination attracting 130,000 visitors each year from Minnesota, the United States and Canada. There are many things to do during the winter months and naturally skiing is the main feature with 35 downhill runs for Alpine skiing and seven lifts. The resort also features 60 kilometers of groomed terrain cross country trails for Nordic skiing and 2,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

As the snow clears away visitors can indulge in many other activities during the rest of the year such as mountain biking, and guided tours to get photographs of the stunning scenery and local wildlife. The lake at the resort provides opportunities to try some fishing or perhaps to rent a boat, kayak or canoe. Another sport here is disc golf with an 18-hole mountain course situated in over 180 acres and includes instruction, practice tees and a driving range.

Visitors also have the opportunity to play the more traditional form of golf with two very highly rated courses at the resort. The Legend course is a challenging 18-hole par 72 course with bentgrass fairways, white sand bunkers, pretty blue lakes, giant boulders and huge trees. The second course is the Quarry, another 18-hole par 72 with wonderful scenery featuring raised tees and deep hazards forged from mine lands, wetlands, forests and a former sand quarry.

There are a few places to stay at the resort including the Giants Ridge Sports Dorm, which can house up to 96 people with rooms sleeping up to four people and featuring baths and showers. The Lodge at Giants Ridge features luxurious suites and hotel condominiums, a restaurant and lounge, indoor pool and whirlpool, the Lodge Spa, fitness center and game room. Visitors can also hire villas with full kitchens, fireplaces and Jacuzzis.

This is also a popular venue for meetings, events and banquets with so many activities for guests to enjoy at the resort. There is over 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space as well as outdoor areas for wedding ceremonies, providing wonderful photo opportunities for guests. The resort has its own catering team to provide food for the special event, whether it is a small intimate wedding ceremony to a more expansive gathering for up to 300 guests either indoors or out.