NORTH BATTLEFORD - No need to wonder what to do with the family over the Christmas break as Saskatchewan’s popular ski resort, located just 18 km from the Battlefords has opened for the season.
Table Mountain website outlines this dream-to-reality recreation ski venue in Saskatchewan, that has persevered through many trying times and changes - constantly coping with unreliable weather, rising costs, and other challenges that may arise.
The Table Mountain website makes a profound statement, “Welcome to Table Mountain, Saskatchewan, where self-sufficiency isn’t just a clever catchword. It’s the key to their enduring success. “
Following 2023, where the popular ski hill was forced to a shorter season due to lack of snow, this season has provided much more conducive weather to their operations.
Although, Table Mountain did affirm that despite what is perceived as lots of snow, there still was not enough natural snow to cover the entire hill. To enjoy a full experience of skiing and snowboarding, Table Mountain knows that they have to make snow.
Opening this north Saskatchewan ski hill each year includes a lot more ipreparation than just letting Mother Nature and Old Man Winter bring the snow. Snow-making preparations keep venue workers busy right until opening day, and depending on the weather, throughout the season.
Table Mountain operates through the winter, six days a week, closing only on Mondays. The holidays may involve different hours so users are best to check with their website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date details. At present, hours show closed only Christmas Day. The chalet is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and the chairlift runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Night skiing is slated to begin on Jan. 3 with hours listed on the website for those interested in this option.
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts were happy to have this premiere Saskatchewan ski resort ready for their winter sports fun. Table Mountain offers something for every level of skier and rider that includes in their 45 acres a variety of terrain from well-groomed runs to challenging mogul run .
For more than 50 years, downhill skiing in North West Saskatchewan has been synonymous with the Battlefords. Table Mountain is a non-profit organization, that has grown from a quaint little ski hill to what they are today.
Keep up with any news from Table Mountain by visiting their Facebook page, as extreme cold weather may change hours of operation.
