Skiers rejoiced over the weekend as the Asessippi Ski Area & Resort opened for the season, attracting about 1,200 guests. The hill, located just under four hours northwest of Winnipeg, partnered with CAA this year, which helped to bring out handfuls of new people...
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Stony Mountain Ski Area Opening for the Season
The temperatures may be above seasonal, but that hasn't deterred Stony Mountain Ski Area from opening this weekend. The ski hill located just north of Winnipeg will be up and running for the season on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, skiers can...
Riding Mountain Skiers Pleased with Early Condition of Trails
Cross country ski trails in Riding Mountain National Park are open for the season and ski enthusiasts couldn't be happier. The Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba says 10 kilometres of packed and tracked ski trails along Deep Lake Road are ready to be enjoyed....
Celebrate Louis Riel Day on the Slopes
By David Klassen Looking for something fun to do on Louis Riel Day? Stony Mountain Ski Area is reporting excellent snow conditions with a base of 90 cm and eight centimetres of fresh snow. All six runs will be open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and both lifts are...
One Weekend Remaining to Enjoy ‘Snow Trek’
There's one more Sunday left this winter to take part in Snow Trek, the second annual Winter in Motion. The fun-filled afternoon on February 13 is meant for the entire family to enjoy the outdoors by cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and winter walking....
Don’t Be a Wimp — Get Outside and Enjoy Winter
Manitobans are being reminded to get outdoors this weekend and enjoy the many attractions the province has to offer. Everything from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, Manitoba's parks are a prime winter playground. Spruce Woods Provincial Park has...
Ski Hill Offering Women-Only Evening Lessons
By Brian Schultz Stony Mountain Ski Area was a popular spot over the weekend, with over 15 centimetres of fresh powder in recent days. Staff say the base is packed up to 65 centimetres with all six runs and both lifts operating. The ski hill is putting on a special...
Kids’ Ski, Snowboard Lessons Set to Begin at Stony Mountain
By Brian Schultz If keeping the kids physically active during the winter months is a priority, Stony Mountain Ski Area will be helping with that task this weekend. The ski hill's new ski and snowboard programs for children ages 10-17 will be offered Saturdays from...
Finish the Holidays with Fun on the Slopes
By Sarah Klein Space remains available for snowboard and ski camps being offered at Stony Mountain Ski Area. The camps hav been running since December 27, showing newcomers the ins and outs of the ski hill just north of Winnipeg. A class runs today from 10 a.m. to 3...
Here Comes Santa Claus … Right Down Whistler Mountain
By Brian Schultz There are many creative ways to market a destination and attract tourism to an area, but a Vancouver-based video production editor and social media marketing expert has taken it a step further. Chris Wheeler created this video that began making the...
New Layer of Snow Pleasing Ski Hill Operators
By Brian Schultz A popular run at the Stony Mountain Ski Area north of Winnipeg is finally opening this weekend. Big Bunny will open Saturday for both skiing and snowboarding lessons. Staff say 5 cm of fresh snow in the area has made it possible to open more runs for...
Stony Mountain First Ski Area in Province to Open
It's a big weekend for winter enthusiasts across the province as one of the premiere ski hills is opening. We told you on Monday that Stony Mountain Ski Area is opening three weeks earlier than last year due to three large dumpings of snow. The ski hill north of...





