With nearly 20 centimetres of snowfall this week, Asessippi Ski Area & Resort is preparing for its annual Slush Cup competition at the end of the month. The ski hill near Russell, Manitoba closed two weeks ahead of schedule last year, but anticipates to keep...
If you're lucky enough to get Monday off to celebrate Louis Riel Day, The Forks is the place to be. The fifth annual Snow Jam urban snowboard competition is happening, bringing out the province's most elite snowboarders. The day will begin with the open competition,...
Get those ice skates out, kids (and adults) -- The Forks has officially opened part of its River Trailfor the season. Just in time for Christmas holidays, the recent bout of cold weather has made it possible for the two hockey rinks in The Forks Historic Port to open....
By Sarah Klein A girls only charity event in support of breast cancer research will be put on at Springhill Winter Sports Park on Monday, January 30. Girls from across Winnipeg are being encouraged to bring their sisters, mothers and friends to get out and become...
Those wanting to learn how to ski or snowboard for the new year likely already have January 15 marked on their calendars. That's Provincial Learn to Ski and Snowboard Day at all participating Manitoba ski resorts. Seven of the largest ski and snowboard areas in...
By David Klassen It's the last weekend to enjoy hitting the slopes at Stony Mountain Ski Area. The ski hill still has a base of more than 50 centimetres of snow and conditions are reported to be very good. Officials say all runs are open and both lifts are operating....
By Brian Schultz Stony Mountain Ski Area is holding its final snowboard competition of the season on Saturday, appropriately titled "Last Chance." The competition on the winter hill just north of Winnipeg will be judged on a Jam Session format and begin at 1 p.m....
More than 35 snowboarders competed Saturday in the third annual Snow Jam at The Forks. Competitors tore up the hill at the Arctic Glacier Winter Park to win cash prizes and show off their skills to the many spectators who came out. The five-hour event drew crowds of...
By Brian Schultz Nearly 35 snowboarders will compete on Saturday in the third annual Snow Jam at The Forks. One of the most popular urban snowboarding events in the province, Snow Jam attracts an array of talent to perform such tricks as 360s and 5-0s. Participants...
By Tyler Sutherland Winnipeg woke up to the unfortunate sight of snow on Wednesday, but for snowboarders at Stony Mountain Ski Area, it was a blessing. The ski hill is reporting 8 cm of fresh snow and will hold one last weekend of winter fun (technically spring). All...
With the mild and sunny weather Winnipeg experienced Saturday, it was a great day to enjoy the outdoors. The top snowboarders in the province honed their skills on the hill as part of Snow Jam at The Forks all afternoon. There were more than a few spills, but a good...
By Brian Schultz Nearly 50 snowboarders will compete this weekend in Snow Jam -- a competition put on at The Forks and judged in two categories: men’s and women’s opens. They may not be at the level of our Olympic athletes, but they're pretty good. Snow Jam is one of...
