Granite Peak Ski Area
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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 (info@skigranitepeak.com),[10]. 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.