Hey SkiHawks! Begin The New Year With "2025 A Ski Odyssey to Giant's Ridge" in Biwabik, MN.
The SkiHawk's return to Giants Ridge for a 2025 ski trip.
Giant's Ridge is one of Minnesota's largest ski resorts. It boasts a 1,792 foot summit with 500-foot vertical drop. Its 35 trails offer some of the best cruising runs in the Midwest.
In addition to downhill skiing and riding, Giants Ridge has a tubing and sledding area and over 74km of world-class trails to Nordic ski, snowshoe or fat tire bike. Check it Out!
This trip will be a three-day and two-night event with the ability to ski and stay longer. If you wish, you can combine this trip to Giant's Ridge with the MSC's Winter Carnival for a full week of skiing & riding.
Visit the Giant's Ridge website for additional details on one of Minnesota's premier resorts.
The Trip
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3 days, 2 nights (Sunday - Tuesday)
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2 days of skiing (Monday - Tuesday)
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Sunday evening welcome event at Neighbors BBQ - self paid
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Après Hot tub and swimming pool
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Monday après ski gathering Wine & Cheese/Beer & Meat Stick in the Lodge lobby - BYO beverage. Dinner will follow next door at the Burnt Onion - self paid.
Early Registration Bonus:
Everyone who registers before midnight November 30th will be eligible for a special Welcome Reception drawing. Prizes include:
- $50 gift card to Neighbors BBQ
- $25 gift certificate to the Burnt Onion restaurant
The Mountain
Lodging
Overnight accommodations will be at the Lodge at Giant's Ridge which is located on site, at the base of the Sarajevo Express lift. It is ski-in, ski-out.
If interested, do not delay, as lodging will fill up fast. Contact the Lodge at Giant's Ridge to reserve your room by clicking Lodging.
"Classic" units have a private bedroom with an adjacent common area with a foldout, futon or murphy bed. Other amenities include an induction cooktop, microwave/convection oven, cookware utensils & dishes.
Upgrades to larger, multi bedroom units or with more amenities can be reserved online when your room reservation is made. Upgrades will have an extra charge. Private room options are also available for those that desire privacy.
Onsite amenities at the Lodge include a large lobby for our Monday meet up, a pool, hot tub, exercise area and spa (by advance appointment). The Lodge also has a bar and restaurant with another bar and restaurant, Burnt Onion, located just a short walk away.
Important! Reservations are for the entire full room. Registrants are responsible to arrange for their own roommates. Coordination of roommates should be prior to making any reservations to avoid duplicate reservations, as room reservations cannot be cancelled. The SkiHawks will try to help with roommates, if needed, as best we can.
Transportation
This is a Meet & Ski. Transportation will be on your own. However, we will try to assist in forming carpools if needed. You should be sure of your transportation prior to registering to avoid cancellation fees.
Discounted group lift tickets are available to those who register and purchase from our website. Ticket prices include all taxes and service charges. Tickets will be purchased in bulk prior to the event and will be distributed on Sunday evening at Neighbors BBQ located in the Lodge.
Group Lift Tickets: 1 day: $48.70, 2 days: $97.40
Group Lift Tickets 62+: 1 day: $38.90, 2 days: $77.80
Lift ticket prices quoted above include taxes and fees. Discounted tickets are not available for extended stays. However, additional lift tickets can be purchased online or on site.
If you are interested in cross country skiing, Nordic tickets can be purchased separately, online or on site. Visit the Giant's Ridge website for details.
Cancellation Fees
Important! Cancellation fees for this trip are somewhat different than those in the SkiHawk Cancellation Policy used for our Western trips.
Lodging: Cancellations are subject to fees set by The Lodge at Giants Ridge.
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If you book online and redeem the 10%-off online booking discount, the full amount of the stay is immediately charged. The entire amount is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
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In the event you need to cancel your reservation, regardless of how you booked it, you can move your stay to another date one time up to one year with no cancellation fee. Rate changes will be incurred if the rate is higher as a result of the move.
Lift Tickets:
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Cancellations made prior to the SkiHawks' purchase of lift tickets are subject to a 3.50% service fee.
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Cancellations after the SkiHawks' purchase of lift tickets are not refundable.
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There are no refunds of unused lift tickets due to weather or other reasons.
Eligibility
You do not have to be a paid member for the MN SkiHawks or other MSC affiliated club to participate in this event. It is open to all skiers and boarders. Come join us to what the SkiHawks are all about.
If you want to join the You can join us by clicking Join Us.
Trip Registration
There are three steps to register.
1. Coordinate with your roommate.
2. Reserve your room online at Giant's Ridge.
3. Come back to the SkiHawk web site to register and purchase your Group Lift Tickets. (Only online payments will be accepted.)
Questions?
Contact Trip Leader Dave Scheer at (651) 332-3968 or click on his name to start an e-mail.
