Duck Mountain Ski Area
| Duck Mountain Ski Area | |
|---|---|
  Duck Mountain Ski Area Location within Saskatchewan  Duck Mountain Ski Area Duck Mountain Ski Area (Canada) | |
| Location | Duck Mountain Provincial Park,  Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Nearest major city | Kamsack |
| Vertical | 99 m (325 ft) [1] |
| Top elevation | 649 m (2,129 ft) |
| Base elevation | 550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Skiable area | 60 acres (0.2 km2) |
| Trails | 21
 25% - Easiest  50% - More Difficult  25% - Most Difficult |
| Longest run | 1.5 km (1 mi) |
| Lift system | 2 T-Bar Lifts & 1 Magic Carpet |
| Snowfall | 0.9m (3ft)/year [1] |
| Website | Ski The Duck |
Duck Mountain Ski Area is a ski area located in Saskatchewan's Duck Mountain Provincial Park approximately 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) from the Manitoba / Saskatchewan border.[2] It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Kamsack and 116 kilometres (72 mi) from Yorkton. The Duck Mountains, the area where the hill is located, are a feature of the Manitoba Escarpment. Thunderhill Ski Area, 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the north is another ski hill located along the Manitoba Escarpment. The operating season for Duck Mountain Ski Area varies depending on weather and snow conditions, but the hill typically is open from late December to mid-March every year.[3]
History
[edit]Duck Mountain Ski Area was established in 1978. The ski hill is managed by a not-for-profit organization, with members from:
- Town of Kamsack
- RM of Cote No. 271
- Kamsack Ski Club
- Duck Mountain Provincial Park
- and members at large
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Trail Map". Duck Mountain Ski Area. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Explore Saskatchewan's ski destinations!". SkiSask. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "5 Slopes to Ski in Saskatchewan". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
External links
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