Granite Peak at Rib Mountain State Park - Wisconsin
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 demo shop, rental shop, gift shop and tuning center.
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 Saturday.
Granite Peak Ski School has highly trained instructors for skiers of all ages and abilities.
A historic, split stone chalet offers food and spirits around one of three blazing fireplaces, and a variety of motels and bed and breakfast inns can be found in and around the area.
To get to Granite Peak, take Exit 190 off of U.S. Highway 51/39 and drive west one mile on County Highway NN.
| MOUNTAIN STATISTICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Elevation: | 1,224 ft | (373 m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 1,924 ft | (586 m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 700 ft | (213 m) |
| Skiable Area: | 275 acres | (111 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 75 in | (191 cm) |
| Longest Run: | 5,280 ft | (1,609 m) |
| Snowmaking: | 100 % | |
| Number of Lifts: | 7 | |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: | 9,200 per hour | |
| Types of Lifts: | 1 Surface Lifts 2 Double Chairs 2 Triple Chairs 1 Hi Speed Quad 1 HiSpeed Six |
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| Number of Trails: | 75 | |
| TRAIL RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Easiest: |  |
35% |
| More Difficult: |  |
30% |
| Most Difficult: |  |
30% |
| Experts Only: |  |
5% | Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas. |
| AREA DETAILS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Snowboarding: | Yes | ||||||
| Required: | Yes | ||||||
| Night Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Terrain Park: | Yes | ||||||
FEATURED LODGING
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4700 Rib Mountain Dr. Wausau, WI 54401
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2900 Rib Mountain Way Wausau, WI 54401
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 suites with whirlpool baths, townhomes with indoor four person jacuzzi's, and luxury suites with full…
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615 South 24th Ave Wausau, WI 54401
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201 N 17TH Avenue Wausau, WI 54401
The Plaza Hotel and Suites is ideally located close to all major highways. We are surrounded with a variety of great restaurants, museums, theatres and shopping malls. The University of Marathon County Extension and North Central Technical College are minutes away from our front door.
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The Days Inn Wausau North is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Whether you are here for Business or Leisure you can enjoy our Fitness Center, and Free High Speed Wireless Internet in all guest rooms, Free Cable and much more.…
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Stay at the La Quinta Inn Wausau today and you will always find something to do. From here, visit Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, or take in a show at the Grand Theater. Head on out to nearby Granite Peak Ski Area, explore Rib Mountain State Park, or test your skill on the World Cup Kayak…
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The Pride of Super 8 Wausau is conveniently located off of Hwy 51/I-39 on Wausau's west side, within 5 mi of all major attractions and with many restaurants within walking distance. The property features a newly renovated and expanded breakfast area which offers Super Start Breakfast that…
