Granite Peak
Wisconsin's biggest resort on Rib Mountain near Wausau: long runs, modern lifts, and reliable Midwest snowmaking.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
213m (699ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
533m (1,749ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
320m (1,050ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
75
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
81ha (200ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Granite Peak's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jan
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Nov – Apr
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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