Wausau, Wisconsin · Rib Mountain
Granite Peak Ski Area
Granite Peak skis the slopes of Rib Mountain near Wausau. The operator divides the ski area into a main mountain and eastern and western terrain, with different difficulty and evening access. This makes a zone-specific plan helpful even for a short Wisconsin ski trip.
- Rib Mountain above Wausau
- Main-mountain learning carpets
- Eastern and western terrain zones
Terrain and ability at Granite Peak
Frosty and Blizzard carpets serve the main learning area, with green routes such as Mystery and Meadows providing progression. The eastern terrain is largely demanding, while the west includes blue and black routes, moguls and glades. Western terrain is not a night-skiing extension.
Arrival, bases and lessons
The arrival guide distinguishes Sundance Chalet from the smaller stone Historic Chalet. Use your booking instructions for rentals and lessons, and check current ticket pickup procedures. Review the day's mountain report and the closing time for the zone you hope to explore.
Plan a Granite Peak meetup
Name the chalet when arranging a first meeting. Keep beginners near terrain they can confidently use, then plan a reunion at the base. For evening laps, select from the lit terrain that is operating rather than assuming the western lifts remain available.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Granite Peak snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sun, 3:56 AM CDT
- OvernightLow 57°F
Clear
Wind S 10 mph
- SundayHigh 82°F
Sunny
Wind S 12 mph
- Sunday NightLow 61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind S 3 to 8 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 84°F
Partly Sunny
Wind S 3 to 7 mph
- Monday NightLow 57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind ENE 6 mph
- TuesdayHigh 67°F
Rain Showers
Wind NNW 8 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind NNW 2 to 7 mph
- WednesdayHigh 64°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind N 3 to 7 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 42°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind ENE 6 mph
- ThursdayHigh 62°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind ESE 6 to 10 mph
- Thursday NightLow 41°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 6 to 14 mph
- FridayHigh 55°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 14 to 22 mph
- Friday NightLow 31°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Widespread Frost
Wind NNW 7 to 18 mph
- SaturdayHigh 53°F
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 6 to 10 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official terrain layout and trail map (opens in a new tab)
- Official arrival guide (opens in a new tab)
Ride Granite Peak with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Granite Peak with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.