Closing Weekend April 6-8
What an amazing season it has been! Come out and celebrate with us one last weekend.
Dummy Downhill competition on Saturday Apr 7 and the always fun Slush Cup on Sunday Apr 8.
1st Learn to Turn Lesson Recap
Original Post: Learning to Ski at Pass Powderkeg Lesson 1/4 Recap I had an epiphany last year when I was pregnant and watching a friend’s children take a ski lesson. I realized that though I’ve been snowboarding for 15 years and very comfortable on a board, it will be very difficult to help my son learn strapped to a [...]
Welcome to Winter Program
“I’ve been absolutely amazed every minute this program has happened,” says Katherine Seleski, Pass Powderkeg operations manager and co-organizer of a Dec. 8 ski day for new Canadians. “Once they’re able to get that first turn and realize they’re OK and they’re in this beautiful place, that smile is so good.” Reprinted with Permission from Shootin' the Breeze [...]
FAQ: Tips for Skiing with Kids
Original Post: FAQ with an Expert- Tips for Skiing with Kids Anyone who reads my blog knows how passionate I am about encouraging people, especially children, to spend as much time outdoors as possible. A couple years ago, I shared information I learned in school about the essential movement skills children need to learn. Included in Canada’s list of [...]
Opening Day…
We are thrilled to announce Opening Day of PPK’s 80th winter season will be…..... Saturday Nov. 17 Saturday, November 17 Winter has returned to the Rockies and we are going all-out to get ready to kick-off our 80th Anniversary winter season next Saturday. Taking advantage of the crisp temperatures and snowfall we’ve had the past few [...]
Downhill Skiing…At Your Doorstep
Contributed by Corrie Bubik, Neighbour and Season Pass Holder One evening last winter, I took the upper t-bar to Chinook at the top of Pass Powderkeg for the first time in probably 15 years. When the lift lights came on, the shadows of the towering trees intensified, and with the crackle of the snow under my skis and wind on [...]
‘The Local Hill’
This week, we were referred to an open letter posted by Ken Read, one of the original Crazy Canucks, that mentioned Pass Powderkeg and its deep roots as a community ski hill. As we are about to kick off PPK's 80th season, it is a good reminder to us of the importance of local hills like Pass Powderkeg to communities [...]
Original Post: Learning to Ski at Pass Powderkeg Lesson 1/4 Recap I had an epiphany last year when I was pregnant and watching a friend’s children take a ski lesson. I realized that though I’ve been snowboarding for 15 years and very comfortable [...]
“I’ve been absolutely amazed every minute this program has happened,” says Katherine Seleski, Pass Powderkeg operations manager and co-organizer of a Dec. 8 ski day for new Canadians. “Once they’re able to get that first turn and realize they’re OK and they’re in this [...]
Original Post: FAQ with an Expert- Tips for Skiing with Kids Anyone who reads my blog knows how passionate I am about encouraging people, especially children, to spend as much time outdoors as possible. A couple years ago, I shared information I [...]
We are thrilled to announce Opening Day of PPK’s 80th winter season will be…..... Saturday Nov. 17 Saturday, November 17 Winter has returned to the Rockies and we are going all-out to get ready to kick-off our 80th Anniversary winter [...]
Contributed by Corrie Bubik, Neighbour and Season Pass Holder One evening last winter, I took the upper t-bar to Chinook at the top of Pass Powderkeg for the first time in probably 15 years. When the lift lights came on, the shadows of the [...]
This week, we were referred to an open letter posted by Ken Read, one of the original Crazy Canucks, that mentioned Pass Powderkeg and its deep roots as a community ski hill. As we are about to kick off PPK's 80th season, it is [...]
Join the Friends of the Powderkeg!
The Pass Powderkeg Ski Area is owned by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and its wonderful people. Our hill was built in the 1930’s and has been enjoyed by generations of winter lovers ever since. This year, we are endeavoring to make you even more part of the story through our “Friends of the Powderkeg” newsletter. Please sign up below to receive regular newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Join the Friends of the Powderkeg!
The Pass Powderkeg Ski Area is owned by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass and its wonderful people. Our hill was built in the 1930’s and has been enjoyed by generations of winter lovers ever since. This year, we are endeavoring to make you even more part of the story through our “Friends of the Powderkeg” newsletter. Please sign up below to receive regular newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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