Granite Peak adds sunset chairlift rides for summer
Laura Schulte
RIB MOUNTAIN - Looking for the perfect date night activity?
Granite Peak Ski Area may have the answer for you. The ski area is hosting summer evening rides up and down the hill via their chair lift system, allowing riders to take in the views of Rib Mountain, Wausau and the surrounding areas while the trees are still green.
After the rides, customers can enjoy the views a little longer while sipping on cocktails at the historic chalet at the bottom of the hill, said director of service, Chris Pingel. It's the perfect way to enjoy the weather, and take advantage of the ski area being open outside of the normal winter season.
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"Who doesn't like sitting outside and having a cocktail?" he said.
The ski area decided to add on the summer rides because of the popularity of fall rides and the growing size of the lines year after year.
The sunset comet rides will run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates:
Aug. 17 -18
Aug. 24-25
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Sept. 7-9
Sept. 14-15
Fall comet rides will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
Oct. 4-7
Oct. 11-14
The rides are $12 per adult and $8 per child, but ages 3 to 5 can ride for free, said Pingel. Children under 3 are not permitted on the rides.
More information can be found at www.skigranitepeak.com.
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