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Granite Peak Ski Area Overview

http://www.skigranitepeak.com (715) 845-2846

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Granite Peak Ski Area

Rising high above the city, Rib Mountain, the highest point in the Badger State, plays host to one of the Midwest’s largest ski areas. 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 and 74 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.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1942ft
  • Vertical Drop
    700ft
  • Base
    1242ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

5%

Terrain Parks

5

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

275 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 8
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 1
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 3
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 5010

54402-5010 Wausau

Wisconsin

United States

Phone: (715) 845-2846

info@skigranitepeak.com

Granite Peak Ski Area Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/13/2013

Projected Days Open: 135

Days Open Last Year: 136

Years Open: 76

Average Snowfall: 75"

Granite Peak Ski Area Reviews

  • by Lisalies 21st March 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Great skiing in the heart of the midwest

    Pros: Fast lifts = More runs
    Cons: none

     
  • by saludares 14th January 2013
    • Overall Rating 2
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 1
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 2

    Not worth the drive from Chicago area

    Pros: Wider runs, OK beginners runs, steep blacks runs
    Cons: Blacks runs are short, not enough variety of runs, no blue runs at all

     
  • by jkangas1 22nd December 2012
    • Overall Rating 2
    • Family Friendly 1
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 3

    Safety from those skiing out of control?

    Pros: Staff, slope grooming
    Cons: NO active monitoring visable

     
  • by awill 6th March 2012
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 3

    Worth The Drive

    Pros: Terrain, Friendly town, Number of runs, Glade skiing
    Cons: Disorganized lift lines, Poor snow report

     

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First class snowmaking at Granite Peak Ski Area.
Family riding at the Granite Peak Ski Area.
The high speed Dasher lift at Granite Peak Ski Area.
Hitting rainbow rails with the town of Wasau in the background at Granite Peak.

Common Misspellings

Granate, Granetpeak, Granit Peak, Granite-Peak, Granitepeak, Granitepeaks, Granitpeak

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