Area Profile
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.
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Lodging Profile
The city of Wausau offers all kinds of lodging options, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Services Profile
Eatery, grill, tavern, coffee bar, ski and sports store, demos and tuning center, rental shop, and learning center. All the new buildings feature rough-cut lumber exteriors and rustic, knotty pine interiors in keeping with the original day lodge. It gives the small, functional village an old-time feel. The original chalet is a historic site.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed on all trails including two terrain parks and a halfpipe.
Common Misspellings
Granate, Granetpeak, Granit Peak, Granite-Peak, Granitepeak, Granitepeaks, Granitpeak
Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 135
- Days Open Last Year: 136
- Years Open: 72
- Average Snowfall: 75 in.
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  30% |
Intermediate Runs:  35% |
Advanced Runs:  30% |
Expert Runs:  5% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
8 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
1 - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
3
- Double Chairs:
2 - Surface Lifts:
2
Elevation
- Top: 1942 Ft.
- Vertical Drop: 700 Ft.
- Bottom: 1242 Ft.
- Longest Run: 0.6 miles
- Skiable Terrain: 275 acres
- Snow Making: 265 acres
Granite Peak Contact Information
Granite Peak Ski Area
P.O. Box 5010
Wausau, WI 54402-5010 
Phone: (715) 845-2846
