An intense wind chill currently gripping southern Manitoba has at least one winter destination remaining closed.
Wind Chill Forces Closure of Stony Mountain Ski Area
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Stony Mountain Ski Area Articles
Warm Weather Delays Opening of Stony Mountain Ski Area
Warmer than normal temperatures and a lack of snow on the ground has pushed back the opening day for Stony Mountain Ski Area.
Ski Hills Opening as Manitoba Blanketed with New Snow
It’s something winter ski enthusiasts have been waiting for and the big day is almost here.
Driver Charged After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 7
No one was injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening on Highway 7 south of Stony Mountain. RCMP say just before 5:30 p.m. a Ford pickup truck was travelling south when it ran into the back of a Honda Civic. The car had stopped on the side of the highway to...
Ski Hill Welcoming Extended Winter Season
Local ski hills are rejoicing in this extended round of winter weather just one day before spring. Stony Mountain Ski Area closed last year on March 17, but with the large dump of snow that southern Manitoba received on Monday, they'll be running into early April....
Stony Mountain Ski Area Opening on Saturday
Stony Mountain Ski Area will open its hill for the season on Saturday, December 1. Temperatures have been favourable and there's a base of 40 centimetres of snow for winter enthusiasts to enjoy. With more snow in the forecast for later this week, the conditions are...
Manitoba Ski Hill Brings Survivor Blanket to Canada
A Stony Mountain, Manitoba company is one of the first retailers in Canada to carry an important piece of survival gear. The Survivor Blanket is stored in a plastic pouch and accompanies most emergency/disaster kits. Once the pouch is opened, the blanket heats up when...
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...
Last Weekend to Enjoy Manitoba’s Ski Hills
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....
Snowboarders to Compete in Final Competition of the Season
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....
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...
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...
