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Granite Peak ski area, Wisconsin
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| | 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
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No other ski area for 646 miles has a higher drop from top to bottom. This ski resort has 275 acres of skiing area, and all of it makes for great skiing. With a sum of 74 runs to ski on; it's a fine assortment. The 6 feet of wonderful snow that falls here per year keeps the coverage tremendous. This ski area has 8 great ski lifts, and they make for a calming ride up the hill. Granite Peak has a marvelous choice of different trails and an okay pick of lifts. With a 700 | |
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foot vertical drop it's not the highest hill there is, but Granite Peak has so many other perfect characteristics. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is a lot of fun every day of the ski season. Granite Peak gets covered by lower than average snow every snow
season. This ski resort has an average share of expert and advanced ski slopes and an average share of blue and green trails. Granite Peak is a pleasant ski area with lots of different slopes; it won’t leave anyone bored. This is a sizeable ski mountain boasting
a more soaring than average drop when compared to other mid west ski areas. This is a popular ski hill for skiers from Wausau. The wintertime in Wisconsin is the most magnificent time of the year for snowboarding or skiing. A good workout and an opportunity to spend some time in the fresh air surpasses anything.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Granite Peak ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Granite Peak ski area:
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Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin
, 53 miles away 265 vertical feet 14 runs - 6 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 50% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin
, 66 miles away 250 vertical feet 7 runs - 3 lifts 20% Expert & Adv. 40% Intermediate 40% Beginner |
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Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin
, 71 miles away 460 vertical feet 35 runs - 10 lifts 38% Expert & Adv. 24% Intermediate 38% Beginner |
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Devils Head, Wisconsin
, 74 miles away 500 vertical feet 28 runs - 16 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 40% Intermediate 30% Beginner |
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Indianhead, Michigan
, 79 miles away 638 vertical feet 23 runs - 9 lifts 42% Expert & Adv. 37% Intermediate 21% Beginner |
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Blackjack, Michigan
, 80 miles away 465 vertical feet 20 runs - 6 lifts 40% Expert & Adv. 40% Intermediate 20% Beginner |
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Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
, 82 miles away 600 vertical feet 33 runs - 10 lifts 30% Expert & Adv. 35% Intermediate 35% Beginner |
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Ski Brule, Michigan
, 87 miles away 500 vertical feet 17 runs - 11 lifts 36% Expert & Adv. 35% Intermediate 29% Beginner |
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Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 88 miles away 400 vertical feet 43 runs - 8 lifts 37% Expert & Adv. 28% Intermediate 35% Beginner |
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Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin
, 92 miles away 300 vertical feet 16 runs - 6 lifts 44% Expert & Adv. 33% Intermediate 23% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Granite Peak ski area:
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Wisconsin River, Marathon
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course) |
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Pine River, Lincoln
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd) |
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Trappe River, Marathon
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road) |
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| |  Granite Peak ski area Trail Map Trail map supplied by Granite Peak ski area, copyright ©. |
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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