Granite Peak ski area, Wisconsin - Skiing and Snowboarding

Granite Peak ski area, Wisconsin

This is a 4-5 hour drive from the n/w side of Chicago . . . and *definately* worth it. Some buddies and I go up for a few days every winter and I have to say, this is the best you're going to find without doubling your driving time or hopping on an airplane. says Andy.

i have lived and snowboarded in Colorado and Austria.
For the Midwest only Lutsen in Minn. can be compared!
The vertical keeps you challenged unlike the resorts in the U.P. and the rest of the Midwest! Only 3 hrs from Milwaukee!!!
love

    it if you are in the Midwest and can't head WEST!!! says surfsno2001.

Granite Peak is I think the best ski area in the region. There are lots of runs for everybody. I like the black diamonds but my wife and kids like the blues and greens so this is perfect
for us since it has plenty of all three. says Max.

There's 275 acres of terrain, and it's all covered by great snow. Granite Peak has a splendid collection of ski runs and an ok pick of different ski lifts. This is a great ski area in possession of a load of vertical feet if compared to other mid west ski mountains. The 6 feet of ice cold snow that fall here annually keeps the coverage good. Granite Peak has an average share of expert and advanced trails and an average ratio of green and blue ski runs. This ski

resort obtains less than average snow every winter season. A little bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time in the great outdoors will make you glad you came. This ski resort has 74 trails that you may ski on; there are plenty trails for every skill. There are 8 great ski lifts here, and they are in great shape. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is a good thing to do all winter season long. Wisconsin gets extremely gorgeous in wintertime; it is the most wonderful time of the year for snowboarding or skiing. No other ski mountain for 646 miles has a higher drop from top to bottom. A 700 foot height difference is naturally not that much, but Granite Peak compensates for it by other means. This ski hill has a fine pick of ski slopes to suit all abilities; there's no way to get bored here. A load of skiers go up here from Wausau, in particular on the weekends. There are a number of fine hotel rooms next to the main area, but do reserve a room before heading out since it is a very popular destination. You might be into skiing or snowboarding, or both, doesn't matter, in this general area, you'll run into a lot of ski resorts.

Special features: 4 TERRAIN PARKS

Rib Mountain Inn, Wausau
The Rib Mountain Inn has the luxury of a bed and breakfast and the convienence of a resort hotel. A short trail to Granite Peak Ski Area but in a wooded, quiet residential neighborhood. We offer suite...

Best Western Midway Hotel, Wausau
This full-service Wausau, Wisconsin hotel features two onsite restaurants, a kid's game room and a 10,000 square foot domed tropical atrium. Located in Wausau, the Best Western Midway Inn is a full-...

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at Granite Peak ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 700 feet
Top Elevation: 1942 feet
Base Elevation: 1242 feet

Total Runs: 74
- 35% Expert and Advanced
- 35% Intermediate Runs
- 30% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 0.6 miles

Total Lifts: 8
- 6 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 275 acres
- Snowmaking on 275 acres
Annual snowfall: 6 feet
Night Skiing is Available
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.929154
Longitude: -89.682465

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These outdoors activities are available near Granite Peak ski area.

Ski Areas Near Granite Peak ski area:

Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 53 miles away
   265 vertical feet
   14 runs - 6 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away
   250 vertical feet
   7 runs - 3 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away
   460 vertical feet
   35 runs - 10 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   24% Intermediate
   38% Beginner

Devils Head, Wisconsin , 74 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   28 runs - 16 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Indianhead, Michigan , 79 miles away
   638 vertical feet
   23 runs - 9 lifts
   42% Expert & Adv.
   37% Intermediate
   21% Beginner

Blackjack, Michigan , 80 miles away
   465 vertical feet
   20 runs - 6 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 82 miles away
   600 vertical feet
   33 runs - 10 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Ski Brule, Michigan , 87 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   17 runs - 11 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   29% Beginner

Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   43 runs - 8 lifts
   37% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 92 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   16 runs - 6 lifts
   44% Expert & Adv.
   33% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Whitewater Near Granite Peak ski area:

Wisconsin River, Marathon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course)

Pine River, Lincoln County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd)

Trappe River, Marathon County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road)

Golf Courses Near Granite Peak ski area:

Rib Mountain Golf Course, Wausau , 0 miles away

Trapp River Golf Course, Wausau , 2 miles away

Wausau Country Club, Schofield , 5 miles away