Right now, Granite Peak Ski Area is all about fall foliage hikes and scenic chairlift rides, but give it a few more months, and the 2021-2022 ski season will be in full swing here in Wausau. We can’t wait! Though it may seem like it’s a ways away still, now is actually the perfect time to pick up a season’s pass and to make lodging reservations for the upcoming season at Granite Peak Ski Area.
Granite Peak Ski Area is the midwest’s premier destination for downhill skiers and snowboards. The town of Wausau itself is an incredible winter playground, with miles upon miles of cross country ski, snowshoe, and snowmobiling trails nearby. Better yet, Granite Peak Ski Area is just a short drive from Stewart Inn Boutique hotel – and we’re only a few hours from cities like Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Green Bay, Bayfield, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Chicago.
Wausau really is the perfect winter getaway destination, and now is the best time to pick up your tickets to Granite Peak Ski Area and start planning. Book your room at Stewart Inn today! You can be here and on the slopes in just a few short hours.
Granite Peak Ski Area Tickets On Sale Now!
While Mother Nature continues her epic display of fall colors here in Wausau, we’re choosing to look (and plan) ahead! Granite Peak Ski Area is a pretty great place to spend a day or two in Wausau, and we’re ready for the 2021-2022 ski season ahead. Given the relatively flat nature of the Midwest, we’re fortunate to have such a great ski destination right here in town.
There are 75 unique ski runs at Granite Peak Ski Area, 4 well-developed terrain parks, and a total 700-foot vertical drop. To get you to the top of the mountain, you’ll ride the state’s only high-speed six-pack and two high-speed quads. With fewer lines than bigger resorts out west, you can spend much more of your time actually skiing or snowboarding than standing in lines, too. Granite Peak Ski Area is also open for night skiing throughout the season, which we can’t recommend highly enough.
The tentative opening date for the 2021-2022 ski season at Granite Peak Ski Area is November 22, 2021. Season passes are on sale now, and prices will be going up on October 1. You still have plenty of time left to snag those tickets at the lowest price of the season! The pass is also valid for skiing at Minnesota’s incredible Lutsen Mountain, home to 1,000 skiable acres and the Midwest’s only gondola! Granite Peak Ski Area also provides a guaranteed 6 months of winter fun, thanks to their incredible snowmaking operation.
If you can’t commit to a whole skiing season, there are still plenty of ways to stay and have some wintry fun. Not only will you enjoy fewer crowds and lines on the ski runs themselves, but there are often incredible midweek savings on ski tickets and lodging! For the best deals, consider visiting us during the middle of the week.
The Best Boutique Hotel in Wausau
After a long and chilly day on the slopes, you’ll find that there’s nowhere better to relax and unwind than the comfortable guest rooms at Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel in Wausau. Not only are we located just 5 minutes from Granite Peak Ski Area, but we offer amenities that are truly second to none. From our warming and soothing steam showers and generous wine and cheese reception in the afternoons to our hearty and delicious breakfast each morning of your stay, you’ll want for nothing during your time with us.
This winter, let us take care of all the small details, so you don’t have to. Pick up your season tickets to Granite Peak Ski Area, make your reservations at our boutique hotel in Wausau, and we’ll take care of the rest. Book your room today! Moreover, we’re also a short walk from downtown Wausau’s best bars, restaurants, and nightlife, which means if you do feel like venturing out in the evenings, everything you could want is at your fingertips.