The goal is attainable due to Wausau’s location and the existing base of premier recreational activities already in place in the area. If Option Four were approved, the area can become an IMBA Mountain Bike Ride Center, drawing thousands of enthusiasts from around the country. The expansion of Granite Peak will amplify its status as one of the premier alpine ski areas in the central U.S. The addition of summer activities utilizing the vertical landscape at Rib Mountain State Park will potentially separate the area from all other Midwest recreational destinations.