The Asessippi Ski Area and Resort’s winter season grand opening is today.
Isaiah Smith, project manager at CoPilot Collective, says it all opens at 10 in the morning.
“The slopes are all opening with some fun activities like the Get Amped Ski and Snowboard Competition. Everything’s just opening up for the winter season over at the park there.”
To go along with all the activities, there’s a ski and snowboard competition this weekend on Saturday.
Smith says they've been building to this point.
“They’ve put in so much time and effort over the last 21 years just kind of developing the resort and a space that has attractions, has value all seasons, and really gives people an opportunity to explore Manitoba in a way that we typically don’t associate Manitoba with, being one of the largest skiing areas in the prairies.”
There's a lot to look forward to this weekend, such as 26 trails, 4 snow tubing lanes, a snowshoe trail, a new powdered snow creating system, and dog sledging for those who aren’t as invested in skiing or snowboarding alternatives to have a good time while at the resort.
