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May 26
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62°F / 17°C
Related Regions: Wisconsin
Rising high above the city, Rib Mountain, the highest point in the Badger State, plays host to the Midwest’s newest and arguably largest ski area. Granite Peak, which resembles a small New England ski area, sprawls across 400 acres of the north-facing mountain sporting a big 700-foot vertical drop and74 trails serviced by seven lifts including a new high-speed quad.
At night you would swear you were in Vermont with the lights of the ski trails shimmering high above the town; ribbons of light cascading down to the edge of the city, which sits at the base of the mountain. One of the best night skiing venues in the region, it’s a unique combination that you won’t find elsewhere around the Great Lakes.
Beginner Runs
30%
Intermediate Runs
35%
Advanced Runs
30%
Expert Runs
5%
Longest Run
0.6
Skiable Terrain
275
Snow Making
N/A
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Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 3, 2011
Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 8, 2012
Projected Days Open: 135
Days Open Last Year: 136
Years Open: 75
Average Snowfall: 75
Pros: Terrain, Friendly town, Number of runs, Glade skiing
Cons: Disorganized lift lines, Poor snow report
Pros: lots of trails, quiet, fast lifts
Cons: short runs
Pros: everything.
Cons: None