Granite Peak Ski Area
3605 north mountain road, p.o. box 5010, wausau north mountain road (county highway nn one mile west of the us 51/sr 29 exit), 715 845-2846 [email protected],. daily except sunday 9am-9pm, sunday 9am-5pm, in season only usually mid-november to mid-march depending on conditions - see web site for details. 74 runs with a 700 foot vertical drop making it one of the largest ski areas in the midwest. extensive snow making equipment and lighted runs for night skiing. base area has a variety of food outlets and bars as well as a ski shop, rental area and ski school. lift tickets start at $52 for one day - 9am-4pm $28 for night skiing - 5pm-9pm for an adult and $99 for two days. additional days are $36/day. special internet prices available via the web site include free night skiing and a discount for additional days. family discounts available. if you can make it work to come here on a wednesday night, they offer $15 lift tickets with free ski rental normally $37 from 4-9pm.
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