Information on Granite Peak:
Granite Peak (formerly Rib Mountain) lies in the center of the state in Wausau, Wis., and is the highest skiable mountain in state. It also boasts the second highest vertical in the whole Midwest at 700 feet. The area has made significant improvements in the past few years. These include a HighSpeed six person chair, new trails, a new 11,000 sq.ft. base lodge with a ski shop, demo shop and cafe. The area has 100 percent snowmaking and grooming, and offers skiers and snowboarders a spectacular view of the city lights while night skiing Monday through Sunday.
Granite Peak Lift closing and opening times:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm Sat: 9am - 9pm Sun: 9am - 9pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Surface Lifts;2 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chairs;1 Hi Speed Quad;1 HiSpeed Six
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 74
Elevation at base 1224 feet and elevation at summit is 1924 feet.
Skiing Options at Granite Peak:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: no
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Alternate route to Granite Peak:
Contact Information:
715 845-2846
800 236-9728
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