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Barry Bolich, general manger of Indianhead, said, “We
are extremely excited about the opportunity to operate
these resorts as a single business. We already have the
best snow, and together we would have the best terrain
and the most runs, and the ability to offer all of this in a
seamless one-ticket package.”

Indianhead Mountain is an “upsidedown” ski resort with
its village and facilities located at the top of the mountain.
“Our guests love the fact that they do not have to wait in
line or ride a lift to take the first run of the day,” Bolich
said. “They usually pause to take in the view and then
head down the mountain.”

The resort’s Sky Bar and Grille takes full advantage of the
35-mile panoramic view with large windows and a deck
looking out over the Ottawa National Forest. Guests can
also take in the view from many of the lodging units.

Indianhead Mountain Resort is a four-season resort offer-
ing 29 downhill skiing slopes, snowboarding and an aver-
Big air at Indianhead
age of 17 feet of snow per year. Contact: 906-229-2200,
indianheadmtn.com. The resort last year added some features to its terrain
parks and will be adding a few more new items this year.
Big Powderhorn this year brings back regularly scheduled Last year Katie's Catwalk became the newest, steepest,
racing, with Sundays the day to race, for a modest fee, and narrowest downhill trail at Big Powderhorn and the
against the clock, a friend or the whole family. Group rac- resort has bought a special snow gun just to blow snow
ing arrangements can be made for other days. into this tight area. A popular option at Big Powderhorn
are the three cozy trailside huts for private lunches or get-
togethers on the mountain during
the ski day. The resort provides
the fire, grill, charcoal and staff to
transport the food to the huts (for
a fee of $20). Contact: 800-501-
7669, bigpowderhorn.net.

Wisconsin
Granite Peak in Wausau has an
all-new ski area. With seven new
lifts, including the Midwest’s
longest high-speed chairlift,
Granite Peak has become one of
the top ski resorts in the Midwest.
A state-of-the-art snowmaking and
groomer fleet, new terrain park,
more tree skiing glades, children’s
area and demo center give visitors
additional options.

Contact: 715-845-2846,
skigranitepeak.com.

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