Christmas Vacation Week
happy holidays!
GRANITE PEAK:
YOUR DESTINATION FOR THE HOLIDAY VACATION WEEK!
Here is a quick guide to what to expect, ways to save and have fun during the Holidays here at Granite Peak.
Expected Terrain Open by Christmas
Given the success of the start of the season we are optimistic that this season we'll be skiing and riding by the busy Christmas Week Holiday off both our Cupid Express Quad in the East and our Dasher Quad in the West with over 125 acres and over 50 trails, two terrain parks and plenty of terrain for all abilities. Snowmaking continues as temperatures allow and you can watch from our webcams or on our social media for frequent updates! All the terrain below highlighted in green indicates what we anticipate to have open a day or two after Christmas!
CHRISTMAS WEEK OPERATIONS
| DAY / DATE | 12/21 & 12/22 | MON 12/23 | XMAS EVE & XMAS | 12/26 - 12/27 | 12/28 - 1/5/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifts | Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Blizzard | Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Blizzard | Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Blizzard | Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Blizzard, Santa | Comet, Cupid, Blitzen, Blizzard, Santa, Frosty Dasher* |
| Lift Hours | 9A - 9P | 10A - 9P | 10A - 5P | 9A - 5P | 9A - 9P |
| Sundance Chalet | 8A - 9P | 9A - 9P | CLOSED | 9A - 5P | 8A - 9P |
| Historic Chalet | 11A-9P | CLOSED | 9A - 5P | 11A-9P | 11A-9P |
*Please Note: Dasher & Western trail openings are dependent on snowmaking and grooming. We always strive to have this lift available as soon as possible. Stay tuned to our daily snow report for updates.
Groomer Rides with Santa
A Granite Peak exclusive! Take a Groomer ride with none other than the Jolly man himself on Saturday, December 21st from 12pm - 4pm! Santa is a man of many talents but Granite Peak is the only resort that Santa agrees to come for a special Saturday out of his busy schedule to drive one of our Prinoth machines! Book a time and take home some memories you'll cherish forever.
Advanced Reservations Required. Offered between 12pm and 4pm every 15 mins.
Jingle Jam
We’re bringing the Jingle Jam back to Granite Peak for the kick off to the Holiday Week. Rails and jibs will be lit up with Christmas Lights and competitors will be spinning their way to win some special prizes including a Christmas Tree!
New Year's Eve at Granite Peak
Spend New Year's Eve on the mountain. Every year we put on a huge torchlight parade, fireworks show and live music in Historic before we say hello to the New Year! This year is no exception. Join us on Historic Deck for a night of enjoyment for the kids first and then we hand the chalet over to the Adults for a night of fun! Tickets on sale now.
Only 100 Tickets Available for the Adult Event
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Granite Peak's Alpine Learning Center offers engaging experiences with a personalized approach for all ages and abilities to progress as skiers and riders.
Tons of Fun in Our Region
We know that you can only ski and ride so much and that's why visiting Granite Peak is the perfect spot for a quick holiday getaway. The City of Wausau and the surrounding communities of Rib Mountain, Rothschild, Weston, Schofield, and beyond offer tons of restaurants, activities, museums and more to check out! Visit our Activities Guide or our Restaurant Guide to find things to add on top of our trip!
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