Duck Mountain Ski Area
Duck Mountain Ski Area is a ski area located in Saskatchewan's Duck Mountain Provincial Park approximately 2.5 kilometres from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. It is 36 km from Kamsack and 116 km from Yorkton. The Duck Mountains, the area where the hill is located, are a feature of the Manitoba Escarpment. Thunderhill Ski Area, 50 km 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.
| Duck Mountain Ski Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Duck Mountain Provincial Park,  .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
| 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) |
| Runs | 21
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| Longest run | 1.5 km (1 mi) |
| Lift system | 2 T-Bar Lifts & 1 Magic Carpet |
| Snowfall | 0.9m (3ft)/year [2] |
| Website | Ski The Duck |
History
Duck Mountain Ski Area was established in 1978. The ski hill is managed by a not-for-profit organization,[3] with members from:
- Town of Kamsack
- RM of Cote #271
- Kamsack Ski Club
- Duck Mountain Provincial Park
- and members at large
References
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