Sunridge Ski Area

Sunridge Ski Area
Location 17 Street, Yellowhead Trail
Nearest city Edmonton
Coordinates 53°33′N 113°22′W / 53.550°N 113.367°W / 53.550; -113.367 (Sunridge Ski Area)
Skiable area 72 acres (0.3 km2)[1]
Runs 11
20% - Easiest
35% - More Difficult
45% - Most Difficult
Longest run 600 ft (180 m)
Lift system -1 Chairlift
- 2 T-Bar
-1 Rope tow
-1 Cable tow
- 1 Magic Carpet
-1 Snow tubing lift
Snowfall 114 cm (45 in)
Snowmaking Extensive, 90%
Night skiing Yes
Website http://www.sunridgeskiarea.com/

Sunridge Ski Area is a ski area located off of 17 Street in Edmonton, Alberta.[2] It is built on the bank of the North Saskatchewan River.

History

The ski area was opened in 1980 as part of the Strathcona Science Provincial Park. In 1983 the area was contracted to a private company and renamed Hidden Ridge Ski Area. In 1988 the ski area management changed again, and was renamed to its current Sunride Ski Area.[3]

In 2007, following the addition of earth fill to the area between the original Orange and Red T-bars, the original Silverlode triple chairlift from Red Mountain Resort was installed.

References

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