Experience the province on 12,000 km of groomed trails.
or a guest, you don’t need to look too far. Manitoba boasts some of the best winter activities and festivals around. Grab your skates, buckle up your ski-boots or rev that engine and go snowmobiling. Tese are just a few of the activities Man- itobans love in winter. Hitting the Slopes or Going Cross-Country
T Downhill or cross-country, ski enthusiasts have their pick
of several destinations perfect for a day or weekend getaway. Experience the thrill of cross-country skiing through Manitoba’s parks and trails. Birds Hill Provincial Park, Rid- ing Mountain National Park and Whiteshell Provincial Park among others offer fantastic trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Part of the beauty of cross-coun- try skiing in Manitoba is the feeling of peace as you glide through the endless white landscape occasionally dotted by the little eyes of local wildlife or the flapping of wings. Te Cross-Country Ski Association of Manitoba provides a list of locations across the province with excellent trails as well as information on where skis can be rented. Visit
ccsam.ca for more information. Looking to up the adrenaline? Downhill skiing, snow-
boarding and tubing are available on the Prairies, and you don’t even have to look that far. A number of ski-hills sur- round the city and beyond: Stony Mountain Ski Area is just 11 km north of the
Perimeter Highway and offers skiing and snowboarding on six runs. If you want to learn, this is an ideal spot complete with lessons and equipment rental. Holiday Mountain, celebrating their 55th anniversary,
offers skiing, snowboarding and on-site accommodations. Zip line overhead as the cold air nips at your nose or watch skiers and boarders on Manitoba’s only live snow cameras from indoors. Located two hours, 15 minutes southwest of Winnipeg.
Gift Idea
Pick up a copy of “A Day on the Trails: Brrrt Shivers Learns Safe Sledding” written by Big Daddy Tazz and illustrated by Jon Ljungberg. This children’s book promotes recreational snowmobiling and educates children on the safety and environmental aspects of the trail system. Available at McNally Robinson Bookstores.
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here’s a reason they call us Winterpeg, and it’s not because it’s cold. It’s because there are so many awesome things to do over the winter in and out of the city.
If you are looking for action-packed daytrips for yourself,
Falcon Ridge Ski-Hill offers diverse terrain and beauti-
ful views of the lake. Try tubing down the slopes for a real adrenaline rush. Snowboarding, downhill or cross-country skiing, it’s all here along with accommodations should you wish to stay. Located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, two hours and 10 minutes east of Winnipeg on Falcon Lake. Asessippi, located in southwestern Manitoba, offers 26
downhill runs, two terrain parks, night skiing and a snow tubing park on their 498-foot rise. Ski, snowboard, snow- bike and snowshoes are all available for rent. Located five hours northwest of Winnipeg. Mystery Mountain offers downhill or cross-country ski-
ing, snowboarding and snowshoeing; they’ve got it all in northern Manitoba. Mystery Mountain is located 20 min- utes northeast of Tompson and offers challenges for all ages and skill levels.
Come Ride with Us While some people may dread the white stuff, others are
out shining up their snowmobiles, counting the days until the first good snowfall. Tey anxiously wait for a good blan- ket of snow, signaling the onset of snowmobile season. We live in Manitoba, winter is a way of life, so why not get out there and enjoy the fresh crisp air while zipping along on top of a sea of white crystal? Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc. was estab- lished in 1975 as a not-for-profit organization. Along with its 52 clubs, Snoman is responsible for approximately 12,000 km of snowmobile trails and 152 warm-up shelters on the trail system throughout Manitoba. “We encourage outdoor enthusiasts to join us this season and explore an adventure that is unforgettable and can take you throughout Manitoba on well-groomed and safe trails,” comments Alan Butler, president. If you’re new to the sport, a Snopass is your licence to ride
- the trails, that is. An annual pass costs $125 or visitors can purchase a seven-day pass for $60.25. Created as a user-pay system, a Snopass ensures that riders enjoying the trail sys- tem are helping to fund its on-going operational costs. Pro- ceeds help to cover trail maintenance as well as up-keeping
Photo by Leon Bergen.
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