Central Wisconsin is a premier, year-round destination for Midwesterners wanting to enjoy their free time in the great outdoors. Well-deserved, Wausau Wisconsin has earned a reputation as a mecca for outdoor adventure sports. Join us for downhill skiing and snowboarding, urban whitewater kayaking, off-road biking, hiking, and mountain biking. We’re here to help!
Home to the Midwest’s highest downhill ski hill at Rib Mountain State Park, Granite Peak offers 75 runs and terrain parks referred to as the “Best in the Midwest.” Shepherd and Schaller serves it’s guests with gear and clothing, tune-ups and ski binding adjustments. We offer new and used ski equipment from the best in the industry.
Rib Mountain State Park also boasts miles of beautiful hiking, trail running, and snowshoe trails. Wausau and Merrill are also Ice Age Trail Communities, providing an outlet to the 1000+ mile Ice Age Trail through the Badger State. The team at Shepherd and Schaller joins you on the trails, helps you choose the best gear for the trails, and happily shares tips on where to grab refreshments after.
In the warmer seasons, Central Wisconsin is home to several of the best mountain bike trail systems in Wisconsin. The Sylvan downhill mountain bike course ranges from tough to down right extreme and nearby parks host over 65 miles of mountain biking trails. The summer season in downtown Wausau provides the only urban whitewater kayaking course in the Great Lake States and there are numerous rivers and lakes to canoe and kayak. Shop our bikes, water sports gear and more!
When you’re ready for indoor entertainment, Central Wisconsin is also an area with world-class art museums, touring Broadway productions, great restaurants, and an incredible selection of distilleries and micro breweries. Downtown Wausau is regularly buzzing with live music, art festivals, and outdoor concerts throughout the summer months.
Learn more about the area at GreaterWausau.org.