Granite Peak   Wonderful little ski resort very close to my home. Not a huge place by any standards but quite large by local standards. Says Dexter. 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 skiable area, and it's all in wonderful condition. The yearly snowfall of 6 feet keeps the coverage good. Granite Peak is a fuller-size than average ski   hill featuring a high drop when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. Granite Peak has the most sizeable altitude difference among ski resorts in a 646 mile radius. With a 700 foot drop from top to bottom it's not the highest hill there is, but all the other tremendous properties of Granite Peak compensate for it. Having a totality of 74 slopes to ski on; there's a great mixture to gratify everyone. The 8 good ski lifts here make for a peaceful ride up the slope. Granite Peak has a first-rate collection of ski slopes and sufficient good ski lifts to serve them all. Granite Peak has an average share of tough ski slopes and an average share of beginner and intermediate ski slopes. Plenty of skiers travel up here from Wausau, specially on the weekends. Good exercise and an opportunity to spend some time in the great outdoors are wonderful causes to come. Granite Peak receives less than average snow each snow season. Granite Peak has a good selection of slopes to fit all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. Skiing and snowboarding here in Wisconsin is lots of fun all winter season long. No deficiency of nice hotel rooms, but if you don’t have reservations, you will possibly end up slumbering in your vehicle. When this segment of Wisconsin is blanketed in beautiful snow; it is truly a good time of year for skiing or snowboarding. Special features: 4 TERRAIN PARKS          Hotels Near Granite Peak ski area, Wisconsin Rib Mountain Inn, Wausau .3 miles away Quality Inn Wausau, Wausau 1.2 miles away Howard Johnson Inn And Conference Center, Wausau 1.4 miles away Courtyard Wausau, Wausau 1.7 miles away Hampton Inn Wausau, Wausau 1.8 miles away Super 8 Wausau, Wausau 2.1 miles away La Quinta Inn Wausau, Wausau 2.2 miles away Days Inn & Suites Wausau, Wausau 2.3 miles away Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau 4 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, Rothschild 4.3 miles away Econo Lodge Rothschild, Rothschild 4.5 miles away Best Western Plus Wausau-Rothschild Hotel, Rothschild 4.7 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Wausau, WI, Schofield 5.5 miles away Quality Inn Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee 7.1 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Wausau, Weston 7.5 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Granite Peak ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Granite Peak ski area.   Ski Areas Near Granite Peak ski area: Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 53 miles away    265 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away    250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    40% Beginner Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away    460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    24% Intermediate    38% Beginner Devils Head, Wisconsin , 74 miles away    500 foot drop, 16 lifts, 28 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner Indianhead, Michigan , 79 miles away    638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs    42% Expert & Adv.    37% Intermediate    21% Beginner Blackjack, Michigan , 80 miles away    465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 82 miles away    600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    35% Beginner Ski Brule, Michigan , 87 miles away    500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs    36% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    29% Beginner Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away    400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs    37% Expert & Adv.    28% Intermediate    35% Beginner Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 92 miles away    300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs    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 , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd) Trappe River, Marathon County , 16 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