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 meetup at Granite Peak
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 Mon, 8:36 PM CDT
- TonightLow 41°F
Mostly Clear
Wind E 5 mph
- TuesdayHigh 64°F
Sunny
Wind SE 6 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 41°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 5 mph
- WednesdayHigh 66°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind SSW 2 to 6 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 44°F
Areas Of Fog
Wind NNE 2 mph
- ThursdayHigh 67°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wind ESE 3 mph
- Thursday NightLow 46°F
Mostly Clear
Wind SE 5 mph
- FridayHigh 66°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind SE 5 to 10 mph
- Friday NightLow 49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind SSE 9 mph
- SaturdayHigh 66°F
Partly Sunny
Wind S 8 to 14 mph
- Saturday NightLow 51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind SSW 8 to 12 mph
- SundayHigh 64°F
Partly Sunny
Wind SW 7 to 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 42°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind W 5 to 8 mph
- MondayHigh 57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind WSW 5 to 8 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.