Giants Ridge has asked for a confirmation date of December 16th for our final numbers.  Therefore, if you would like to go, please have your permission slip and payment in by Monday Dec.12th.

When: We will depart at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd.

We will return on Saturday, January 7th at 8:00PM.

Where: Giants Ridge is near Biwabik MN. Here is their address and phone number:

6325 Wynne Creek Drive, Biwabik, MN 55708; 800-688-7669

or 218-865-8000. For more information you can go to

their website: http://www.giantsridge.com

Cost: $325 The cost includes lodging, all meals, snacks and drinks,

transportation, and trail passes. (Lift tickets for downhill cost an

additional $40 per day). Please make checks payable to SWHS Nordic

Booster Club.

What to pack: Water bottle holder or camel back, 2 hats, 2 pairs of gloves,

polypropylene under garments, wind jacket, wind pants, jogging shoes,

workout shorts, any necessary cold weather gear, swim suit, towel,

sleeping bag and/or comforter, pillow, toiletries, classic equipment,

skate equipment, normal – non-skiing type clothing. Please mark your

equipment and clothing!

Additionally: We would like each 7th – 10th grade skier to bring a snack to share

with the group. Also, each 11th and 12th grade skier should bring a dessert to

share.