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Pass Powderkeg ski hill prepares for new season
Expanded snow making capacity and new features this
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After a highly successful season last
year, in which the local ski hill broke attendance records for the
second year in a row, the staff at the Pass Powderkeg is excitedly
preparing for a whole new winter.
“We’re just gearing up for our winter
ski season,” says ski hill manager Dave Morrison. “We’re hoping to build
on the success of last year.” Last year not only saw record attendance,
but also a new high for the hill’s snow making abilities. Able to keep
good snow on the hill virtually all season long thanks to their
increased capacity and improved design, this year they look to improve
even further.
“We’re ready to make snow right now,”
says Morrison. “We’re just waiting for Mother Nature to cooperate.” He
says that they have added a brand new snow gun, this one built in-house
by the ski hill’s millwright, Jaret Pawluk. The Pass Powderkeg is once
again offering its half-price season ticket sale, from now until
December 15. All season tickets are 50 percent off if purchased during
this time. This is a strategy that has proven successful for the hill in
terms of increased attendance, evidenced by the records set each of the
last two years, both of which also featured half-price ticket sales.
The hill will also be represented at the
upcoming Ski Swap, to be held at the Crowsnest Centre on November 10.
“We’ve had a number of improvements,” says Morrison. “Obviously we’re
pretty excited for the upcoming season.” Skiers can look forward not
only to the increased snow making capacity, but also to a lot of trail
grooming, new terrain park features, and expanded ski school
programming. The Pass Powderkeg is also looking at starting a local race
series, says Morrison, in which people can race against friends or the
clock. He says that more information on this addition will be available
soon.
The hill will be running its school
programs again as well, and will host several special events through the
season. For more information, contact the Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill or
visit them online at
www.passpowderkeg.ca
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