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Derp · 03-11-2013, 07:10 AM

Granite Peak is my local hill and I work there. I'm not being biased when I say it is the best that Wisconsin has to offer. Not even close.

Another 5" of snow hit Wausau last night and it's still snowing here. Better get here quick though...spring hours start soon and the hill also closes for the year on April 7th.

sabatoa · 03-11-2013, 08:09 AM

The POS hill they bought in Michigan is even smaller.

The Deacon · 03-11-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Derp

Granite Peak is my local hill and I work there. I'm not being biased when I say it is the best that Wisconsin has to offer. Not even close.

Another 5" of snow hit Wausau last night and it's still snowing here. Better get here quick though...spring hours start soon and the hill also closes for the year on April 7th.

I believe they fired up spring hours (and prices) officially today. I'm hoping I can get up there this weekend.

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Originally Posted by sabatoa

The POS hill they bought in Michigan is even smaller.

I heard this was near detroit?

Blazin' Raisin · 03-11-2013, 12:39 PM

Welcome to Holiday Mountain, Monticello NY. 180 heavenly vertical feet - three trails and one lift. The trails on the left are open never.

http://www.holidaymtn.com/wp-content...ilMap_full.jpg

Derp · 03-11-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Deacon

I believe they fired up spring hours (and prices) officially today. I'm hoping I can get up there this weekend.

Price yes, hours starting the 25th I believe.

If you want the best bang for your buck this weekend, come Saturday night. $17.00+tax for a lift ticket from 4pm-9pm.

Friday night I'll be up there riding, Saturday night I'll be working the bottom of our Comet lift.

poutanen · 03-11-2013, 01:37 PM

Holy shit! Those hills have more lifts that Whistler-Blackcomb?!?

Even something as wide as Fernie, or spread out as lake Louise only have 8 and 7 lifts respectively. Not including magic carpets.

sabatoa · 03-11-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Deacon

I believe they fired up spring hours (and prices) officially today. I'm hoping I can get up there this weekend.

I heard this was near detroit?

Yep, about 45 mins from downtown Detroit.

Board Gadget · 03-11-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Deacon

THIS, sadly, is our best local hill. 350 whole feet of vertical, with the longest run being 3000' feet.

THIS is also what Vail Resorts just bought.

I was at Afton last Wednesday with my four kids. With 10 inches of new snow and clear skies it was a great day. We got there early and stayed late. By far the best day I have had at any resort in the metro area.

My wife is having some knee issues so she spent the day in the main chalet. A group of architects came through and were discussing the plans to remodel the main chalet. The new owners are investing $10 million in Afton.

I hope the rain last weekend didn't wreck the snow out there. I would like to head out there at least one more time this year. Let us know how the conditions are after you go this weekend.

GOskiLF_bum · 03-11-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Board Gadget

I was at Afton last Wednesday with my four kids. With 10 inches of new snow and clear skies it was a great day. We got there early and stayed late. By far the best day I have had at any resort in the metro area.

My wife is having some knee issues so she spent the day in the main chalet. A group of architects came through and were discussing the plans to remodel the main chalet. The new owners are investing $10 million in Afton.

I hope the rain last weekend didn't wreck the snow out there. I would like to head out there at least one more time this year. Let us know how the conditions are after you go this weekend.

I'm with you on this as I've always had fun at afton. Although I'd prob have fun at any resort with ten inches of new snow.

C.B. · 03-12-2013, 01:51 AM

Afton is the shit! Best hill south of Duluth by far(never been to granite peak)

Vail bought Afton because they'll make money off it, period.

03-11-2013, 07:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Derp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 158	Granite Peak is my local hill and I work there. I'm not being biased when I say it is the best that Wisconsin has to offer. Not even close. Another 5" of snow hit Wausau last night and it's still snowing here. Better get here quick though...spring hours start soon and the hill also closes for the year on April 7th. Last edited by Derp; 03-11-2013 at 07:13 AM.

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sabatoa -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 1,508	The POS hill they bought in Michigan is even smaller. __________________ '12 NS Legacy 163 Days on snow 2012/2013 season: Boyne Highlands: 5 Boyne Mtn: 1 Shanty Creek: 1 Crystal Mountain: 1 Pine Knob: 1 Mt Holly: 4 Hawk Island: 1 Cannonsburg: 0 End of Season: 01/12/2013

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03-11-2013, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Blazin' Raisin Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 6	Welcome to Holiday Mountain, Monticello NY. 180 heavenly vertical feet - three trails and one lift. The trails on the left are open never. http://www.holidaymtn.com/wp-content...ilMap_full.jpg

03-11-2013, 01:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
poutanen Resident Creep-o-saurus Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,558	Holy shit! Those hills have more lifts that Whistler-Blackcomb?!? Even something as wide as Fernie, or spread out as lake Louise only have 8 and 7 lifts respectively. Not including magic carpets.

03-12-2013, 01:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
C.B. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern MN Posts: 303	Afton is the shit! Best hill south of Duluth by far(never been to granite peak) Vail bought Afton because they'll make money off it, period.