Downhill skiing/snowboarding

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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 permitti ng • 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 prett y good diversity of musical acts, complete with lighti ng.

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 offi ce 715-824-3949, or Portage Co. Parks Department 715-346-1433 for more informati on. 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.

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except for the University Trail (total 2.6 miles) which is open sunrise to sunset. None of the trail secti ons are lighted. Pets not allowed. Free, donati ons welcome. See GreenCircleTrail.Org for an interacti ve trail map with the various secti ons highlighted along with more informati on. A few areas of note: 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. Iverson Park (east end of Jeff erson Street) · 2.5 miles of tracked and groomed trail through wooded and gentle terrain.

Warming house. 715-346-1531 for current ski trail details. 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 conditi ons.

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.