Ski the Range with Flying Filander

The calendar tells me that Easter is in March this year, and much like the Easter Bunny, Giants Ridge will be hopping with great events for the whole family!

March is typically one of the snowiest months in northern Minnesota and though we haven’t had a big storm for some time, we still have over 58 inches of natural snowfall to date. Snow conditions across the Iron Range are terrific. Plus, the forecast is indicating that we’re going to see some snowfall over the course of the next seven days, so it’ll freshen up all the trails at Giants Ridge & across the Iron Range.

The annual Spring Carnival at Giants Ridge is one of the greatest events on the Iron Range. This year, Spring Carnival will be held on three weekends – March 15 & 16, 22 & 23 and 29 & 30. Enjoy live entertainment, games, our popular slush cup (which promises to be bigger and better than ever before) and loads of other fun.

Here’s the skinny on the events that are scheduled for the month of March at Giants Ridge:

March 1               The New Antiques (Matt Johnson, Than Tibbets, Bill Durbin), Live Entertainment
March 1 - 2         Alpine Ski Challenge
March 7 - 9         Midwest Race League - Alpine Ski Challenge
March 8               Ol’ Yeller (Rich Mattson & Mark Saari Duo), Live Entertainment
March 10 - 21     College Days
March 15             Sara Softich & Jason Wussow, Live Entertainment
March 15 - 16     Spring Carnival: Slush Cup & Wig-Out Weekend
March 22             Joe Gibbon, Live Entertainment
March 22 - 23     Spring Carnival: Easter Family Fun Extravaganza
March 29             Wheeler Dealers (Rob Wheeler & Marty Halverson), Live Entertainment
March 29 - 30     Spring Carnival: Season Pass Holder Appreciation Weekend

If you’re planning to make the trip to the Iron Range for a family getaway, be sure to bring your camera. Upload photos and video of your visit here.

I’ll see you on the slopes!

Until then, be sure to check back for updated Iron Range snow conditions, ski reports and more.

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Weeks of winter fun on the Iron Range

Got a case of those winter blues or feel like every day is a scene from Groundhog Day? (Where everything seems to be repeating itself over and over again???) Well, change your routine up a bit! Make the short trip to Giants Ridge and enjoy the season with me, your Getaway Guide.

The month of February at Giants Ridge is full of great events. And, let me tell you, the conditions are absolutely superb. With more than 55 inches of natural snowfall (and another couple in the forecast), there’s some fantastic skiing and boarding here at the Ridge. Plus, according to our famous groundhog friend, Punxsutawney Phil, there’s six more weeks of winter to be enjoyed…and what better a place than Giants Ridge? Continue reading ‘Got a case of the Winter Blues?’

 

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