Giants Ridge is Minnesota's favorite golf & ski destination. Located in Minnesota's true north woods, one hour north of Dulut ... h & three hours north of Twin Cities. Guests at Giants Ridge experience extraordinary connections to nature through our first class four-season recreation area in a true Minnesota north woods setting. During the winter months, skiers & boarders enjoy 35 alpine ski runs, 60+ km cross country trails, 2 snowboarding terrain parks & a snow tubing park. The summer months provide golfers with 2 of the nation’s most highly acclaimed championship golf courses, along with hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing & kayaking. read more