Don’t hibernate this winter…recreate! There’s so much to see and do on the Iron Range it’ll keep you busy all season long. Minnesota’s #1 ski resort (according to SKI Magazine) Giants Ridge, offers something for everyone! Whether you prefer Cross-Country or Alpine Skiing, or Snowboarding, Giants Ridge is the place to be with 35 downhill runs, more than 60 km of cross country ski trails and one of Minnesota’s hottest terrain parks.
Access to more than 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails! On the Iron Range you’ll find trails that will take you almost anywhere. With more than 2,000 miles of the most scenic and best groomed trails in the state, the Iron Range is a snowmobilers paradise. Riders will go for hours in any direction with plenty of places to pull off the trails for a bite to eat and gas up.
At any time during the season, visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of many ethnic and seasonal festivals and events. Chase away that cabin fever at Chisholm’s Polar Bear Days festival or compete for the winning fish in the many ice fishing contests throughout the area. There are plenty of winter festivals to keep you busy this winter season.
Whether it’s the roar of the snowmobile, shushin’ of skis or frolicking at festivals, the Iron Range has it all! All of this and more make the Iron Range a great way to getaway!