PEPSI CHALLENGE
SATURDAY - JAN. 23RD, 2010

LOCAL PLACES TO STAY

General Information will be offered – it will be up to you to call or e-mail these businesses and get the information that you need. All hotels/motels will be listed with www.ironrange.org – please check out that website for their general info.

GROUP LODGING

Northern Lights Lodge
404 Main Street
Biwabik, MN 55708

Owner: Craig Johnson phone #218-749-9278
Email: "Craig Johnson" <craig.johnson@giantsridge.com>
Website: NorthernLightsLodgeMN.com

Approx. 5 miles from Giants Ridge on Biwabik Main St. This building sleeps 14-20 people with 2 full size beds, 7 twin size beds, 2 couches, 2 airbeds. Bedding will be provided for these, please bring sleeping bags for extras. There are 5 Full Bathrooms and 2 Kitchen areas, a recreation room, possibility of setting up a wax room with tarps – must speak to Craig about that. Call Craig for price and availability. Any youth groups with skiers under the age of 21 yrs. old, must be accompanied by adult chaperones.
Prime 3-Day/2-Night Weekend Stay - $550 plus tax
Extra Days - (call Craig for pricing.)
This is a non-smoking building and no pets are allowed.

Camp Warren
3726 Miller Trunk Rd
Eveleth, MN 55734

Contact: 218-744-4222
website: www.campwarren.org

Camp Warren is located a short 30 minute drive from Giants Ridge. Great spot for groups, Nordic ski teams, families, etc. Cabins accommodate 12 people and are equipped with a full bathroom, bunk beds and fireplace. There is also a small table in cabin for game playing. Prices start at $31.00 per night or 2 nights for $40.00 per person. This camp is a YMCA camp. Camp is located approx. 1 hour north of Duluth/Superior off of Hwy. 53. Any youth groups with skiers under the age of 21 yrs. old, must be accompanied by adult chaperones.

Camp Chicagami
3755 Scout Camp Rd
Eveleth, MN 55734

Contact: Randy 218-744-4683

or his cell #218-780-8963

Camp Chicagami is located off Hwy. 53 approx. a 30 minute drive to Giants Ridge. Two (2) large dorm buildings. Each building houses 40 total people, dorms are divided 20 on one side – 20 on the other side = 40 people per dorm. With the 2 dorms there is room for 80 people. The Lodge has a dining room and cooking facilities available or call about planned meals through camp. There are rates for groups of 20 people or more. Smaller groups may call and inquire about rates and availability. Any youth groups with skiers under the age of 21 yrs. old, must be accompanied by adult chaperones.

Biwabik Covenant Church
700 Vermilion Trail
Biwabik, MN 55708

Contact: Pastor Jeffery Jones 218-865-6216

The Biwabik Covenant Church is located right outside of Biwabik on your way to Giants Ridge (approx. 4 miles to G.R.). The Covenant Church would take 10 – 20 people in a group. There are two bathrooms with showers, possible use of full kitchen, skiers must bring your own sleeping bags and foam pads for floor. Any youth groups with skiers under the age of 21 yrs. old must be accompanied by adult chaperones.

One stipulation – that all skiers must vacate church before 9:00 am on Sunday, Jan. 24th. Sunday services start at 9:00 am.

BED & BREAKFASTS:

Sweet Fern Guest House
7500 Northfield Rd
Embarrass, MN

Contact: Marie or Patty 218-741-6203
218-780-5417 or 218-780-5418
website: www.sweetfernguesthouse.com

This B&B will sleep 8 to 12 people. For example: Bedrooms are set up to sleep 4 – 2 queen beds in each bedroom - $100.00 per room. There is a full kitchen for guest use. Call and get all the details on rooms and availability. Any youth groups with skiers under the age of 21 yrs. old must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Approx. 20 minutes from Giants Ridge.

Northern Comfort Bed & Breakfast
4776 Waisanen Rd
Embarrass, MN 55732

Contact: Pam or Kathy 218-984-2014
website: www.northerncomfortmn.com
e-mail: northerncomfortmn@yahoo.com

This B&B hosts 5 bedrooms. Rooms start at $65.00 per night. Some rooms share a bath, some rooms have a ¼ bath in bedroom – call and get all the details on rooms and availability. There is a full breakfast in the morning, with wine and cheese set out at night.

HOTELS & MOTELS:

Villas @ Giants Ridge – 1-800-843-7434,www.villasatgiantsridge.com
Budget Host, Hwy. 53 & Midway Rd, Virginia – 218-741-6145,www.budhost.com
Lakeshor Motor Inn – 218-741-3360,www.lakeshor.com, e-mail info@lakeshor.com
Country Inn of Hoyt Lakes – 218-225-3555 or 1-866-444-3555
The Lodge @ Giants Ridge – 218-865-7170 or 877-442-6877,www.lodgeatgiantsridge.com
Forest Garden Motel – Aurora – 218-229-3676 or 800-718-2181
Brand New: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Mt Iron – 218-741-7411 or 866-987-7411,www.holidayinnexpress.com/mountainironmn

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