Rating
Skicow has calculated a good rating of 2.96 out of 5 for the Giants Ridge ski area. This is based on several criteria such as the size of the ski area and the services provided. Note that we do not have all the required data, such as the uphill capacity, which is necessary for a comprehensive rating calculation and consequently the calculation will be slightly inaccurate.
(2.96 moos out of 5)
Overview
Giants Ridge has a small vertical rise (499ft). As a guide, most skiers will find it easy to ski top to bottom without stopping, although many, particularly beginners, will typically stop once or twice. Giants Ridge has a good range of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. With 34 trails, most skiers would be happy to spend a week or so exploring the terrain at Giants Ridge.
Ski Area Statistics for Giants Ridge
Detailed ski area statistics for Giants Ridge are presented in the boxed sections below.
Activity Overview
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Downhill skiing?
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Yes |
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Snowboarding?
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? |
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Night skiing?
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Yes |
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Snowcat skiing?
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? |
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Cross country skiing?
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Yes |
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Snowshoeing?
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Yes |
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Snow tubing?
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? |
Trails
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Number of trails:
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34
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Total trail length:
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? |
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Longest trail:
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? |
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Number of bowls:
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? |
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Number of half pipes:
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? |
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Number of terrain parks:
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? |
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Length of cross country trails:
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43.5 miles
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Mountain Statistics
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Vertical rise:
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499 ft |
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Base elevation:
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1,470 ft
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Top elevation:
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1,969 ft
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On piste area:
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200 acres
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Snow making area:
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200 acres
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Annual snowfall:
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85.0 in
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Lifts
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Uphill capacity:
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? |
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Passenger cabin lifts:
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0
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High speed chairs:
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0
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Standard chairs:
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5
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Surface lifts:
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1
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Total lifts:
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6 |
Services
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Ski lessons?
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Yes |
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Snowboard lessons?
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Yes |
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Ski rentals?
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Yes |
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Snowboard rental?
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Yes |
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Childcare?
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No |
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Number of mountain restaurants:
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? |
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