Granite Peak has a need to expand and modernize ski and year-round resort infrastructure to maintain viability in the mid-west ski market in terms of both guest expectations and adaptations to climate change. Nationwide there has been a decades long closure of ski areas while ski populations continue to be stable. A complete ski area now has adequate ski terrain and lifts for all levels of skiers, adequate base facilities to meet customer demands, sufficient parking, and a modern ski school. Currently, Granite Peak Ski Area does not have the terrain available to provide facilities and services at the level that customers desire.