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DOWNHiLL SKiiNG/ SNOWBOARDiNG Granite Peak Ski Area
Hwy. NN (N. Mountain Road), Rib Mountain Skiing/boarding on 75 runs, plus fullservice equipment rentals and lessons for all ages • Intensive snow-making allows hill to be open mid-November thru mid-April, weather permitting • Tickets, specials, events and other info at skigranitepeak.com, 715-845-2846. Pre-season days/hours: Mon.-Fri.. 9 am–5 pm, Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm Regular season hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9:30 am–9:30 pm Fri.–Sun., holiday 8:30 am–9 pm Lessons for ages 3 to adult, ski or snowboard. Group & private lessons available, plus Kids Camp. Tip: Parents and partners can relax in the chalet during the sessions. Skiing on a budget? If you’re a casual or beginner skier, here are some ways to save money. Get an evening pass Sunday through Friday for $25. Doesn’t apply to holiday seasons, including Dec. 26-Jan. 1; Jan. 15-16 or Feb. 19-20.
Non-skiers can hang out too The chalets and bar are open to the public. Granite Peak also hosts music and brings a pretty good diversity of musical acts, complete with lighting.
Standing Rocks Ski Hill 7 miles southeast of Stevens Point in Amherst | 7695 Standing Rocks Road Five ski hills, including beginner, intermediate and expert. Lodge with concessions. Ski and snowboard rental available. Park office 715-824-3949, or Portage Co. Parks Department 715-346-1433 for more information.
Open every weekend through snow season, weekdays during winter holiday, closed Dec. 24 & 25 Hours: Tow ropes operate 11 am–4 pm during ski season. Lodge & ski shop open weekends 8:30 am–4:30 pm Fees: $16 adult, $13 ages 9-18, free 8 and under. Individual and family season passes available.
To all our customers...
Seasons Greetings
Come Celebrate The Season With Us!
except for the University Trail (total 2.6 miles) which is open sunrise to sunset. None of the trail sections are lighted. Pets not allowed. Free, donations welcome. See GreenCircleTrail.Org for an interactive trail map with the various sections highlighted along with more information. A few areas of note:
• With 3 spaces available to be reserved, we’re a perfect place for your next event whether it’s for 15 people or 200
Schmeeckle Reserve (2419 N. Point Drive) · 5 miles of ungroomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Schmeeckle Reserve is the Green Circle headquarters, with a visitor center open daily 8 am–5 pm. 715-346-4992.
• Extensive Beer Offerings & Creative Cocktail Menu
Iverson Park (east end of Jefferson Street) · 2.5 miles of tracked and groomed trail through wooded and gentle terrain. Warming house. 715-346-1531 for current ski trail details.
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Plover River Trails (Hwy. 66 past airport) · Groomed ski trail connects with other trails on Izaak Walton League land to form 6.2 miles of loops through gentle wooded terrain for classical stride skiing. Pets, hiking, and snowshoeing not allowed on groomed trails. Call 715-346-1433 for current ski trail conditions.
Standing Rocks Park
Southeast of Stevens Point, near Amherst 10 miles of groomed trails, mostly medium to expert level due to hills and distance. Groomed for both diagonal stride and skate skiing. Equipment rental and lodge rentals available. One- and two-mile marked snowshoe trails near the lodge. Operated by Portage Co. Parks Dept., co.portage.wi.us. Trail passes: Skiing: Daily $10 adult, $5 student (9-18), free age 8 & under. Season passes available. Snowshoeing daily pass $4, $10 w/rental, $30 season. Equipment rental $12. Lodge open weekdays 11 am–4:30 pm, weekends 8:30 am–4:30 pm. 715-824-3949.
Steinhaugen Recreation Area
7 miles northeast of Stevens Point, at 3485 Bentley Road, Custer Ungroomed, marked trail, 2 loops of 1 and 2 miles, through woodland and open grassland. Parking. 715-346-1433. co.portage.wi.us.
