Asessippi Ski Area

Asessippi Ski Area & Resort
Asessippi's Winter Village
Asessippi's Winter Village
LocationRural Municipality of Riding Mountain West,  Manitoba
 Canada
Nearest major cityInglis, Manitoba
Vertical121 m (397 ft) [1]
Top elevation553 m (1,814 ft)
Base elevation432 m (1,417 ft)
Skiable area200 acres (0.8 km2)
Trails25 34% - Easiest
33% - More Difficult
33% - Most Difficult
Longest run0.7 km (0 mi) [2]
Lift system1 Quad Chairlift, 2 Triple Chairlifts, 1 Tow Rope, 1 Magic Carpet
Terrain parks3 Terrain Parks
Snowfall2.5 m (8 ft) annually[2]
Snowmaking100%
WebsiteAsessippi Ski Area & Resort

The Asessippi Ski Area is the largest ski resort in Manitoba. It is located on the Manitoba Escarpment and has a vertical drop of 120 metres (400 ft), the second largest in the province.[3] It is approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Inglis, Manitoba, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of the town of Roblin, and 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Russell. The resort is built into the side of the Shell River Valley, and is close to Asessippi Provincial Park. [4]

The ski area was founded in 1998.[5] The ski area remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, except for two weeks when an employee tested positive.[6]

References

  1. ^ Thunderhill Ski Area, Manitoba, Alpine, Skiing, Downhill, Snowboarding
  2. ^ a b Asessippi Ski Area Manitoba - Mountain Statistics
  3. ^ "Manitoba ski resorts". shredsite.com.
  4. ^ Wasney, Eva (December 23, 2015). "Mush ado at Asessippi this season". The Brandon Sun.
  5. ^ "Asessippi Ski Area and Resort Marking 20 Years to Open Season". ChrisD. December 7, 2018.
  6. ^ Thompson, Sam (January 19, 2021). "Manitoba ski hill voluntarily closes until February after positive COVID-19 case". Global News.

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