mo_writer Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm planning to ride at Granite Peak later this week - Thursday through Saturday. Any suggestions? Anyone planning to ride there on any of those days? I've heard both positive and negative reviews but decided I would just have to check it out myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Surfer Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Granite is one of my favorite joints in the Mid West. The mid-mountain lift and the new terrain help to keep different abilities separated. And I think they may have a new high-speed quad, though I might be mistaken on that. Up's and Down's in temps may have it a little icy at the bottom, and on the runs farthest east. There's plenty of terrain, and the chalet has a great selection of local craft beers. On the way to Lutsen for one final day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_writer Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks for the info - I heard some of the runs were narrow, so I was afraid it might not be good for carving. I'm not expecting the best snow at this point in the season, but I wanted to get a couple of more days in before the season ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_writer Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 On the way to Lutsen for one final day...I've read a little about Lutsen - sounds like a nice place but a long drive from central Illinois. Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolson Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just curious how you found Granite and what runs are best.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Drive another 1 1/2 hours to Indianhead for some of the best snow in years, no crowds, few b-liners, and pitches all the way to the bottom instead of just 1/2 way. We'll be there this weekend, and the following two as it looks like both Indianhead and Blackjack will extend thier seasons as long as folks keep coming. The snow has another 4-5 weeks if the weather doesn't break abrubtly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yup, Indianhead is better for carving terrain than anything in Minnesota. Lutsen has only a few good carving runs, otherwise mostly narrower, old style ski trails, not worth drivng beyond Indianhead for. Never been to Granite so would like to hear a report. Al, maybe we'll try and get back over to the U.P. this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi BWD, I will be there Friday - Sunday this weekend, likely Sat-Sun the following, if not maybe on your turf as I would be in the Cities, and hopefully the one after that, FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Should be good, more than a foot of snow over the past few days. When we were up there on a Thursday they didn't open the extreme east and west lifts/terrain, so you might get some untracked powder. There's a slim chance I'll get up there this weekend. Any idea when Indianhead plans to close for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algunderfoot Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Both Indianhead and Blackjack had planned to close on March 31st, but now plan to stay open for at least a week, probably weekends only, for as long as the snow holds and the peeps show. best Spring in years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_writer Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just curious how you found Granite and what runs are best.... I thought I had responded to this - sorry to be so late with this. Granite was okay. My legs were really worn out from the flats at the bottom, and by the third day, I stayed mostly on the top half. But then the runs are short, and you can't get back to some of them without going all the way to the bottom. I liked the rollers on the narrower runs since I didn't have to turn on them. Favorite runs were the one they put the race gates on and Carver over on the east side. There really weren't any "bad" runs except for the flats near the bottom. I even did the easy moguls near the beginner area in front of the lodge (3 times). Will almost definitely check out Indianhead next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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