Ski the Badlands

Located on South Dinosaur Trail next to the Passion Play Site


Ski or Snowboard in the Land of the Dinosaurs

    Night Ski

A compact 30 acre ski area nestled against the fringe of the town of Drumheller, Ski the Badlands was first opened in December of 1993. The ski area is owned by the non profit Drumheller Valley Ski Club.


What we have to offer:
Chair Lift

Vertical: 375 feet 115 metres
Area: 30
Max Slope Length: 2346 ft. - 630 m.
Chair: Fixed Grip quad manufactured by Riblet
Capacity: 1200 people per hour
Length: 1900 ft
Snowmaking Coverage: 100% - Type: Turbo Crystal Low Air
Lodge size: 10,000 sq feet

Night viewAmenities include:
Cafeteria, ski and snowbard rentals, lessons, night skiing and full ski partrol coverage

Race capability:
Since the area is open without trees, unlimited possiblities exist for course setting. Our steepest slope is approximately 30 degrees. This slope graduates from low to high across the hill west to east.

Climatic Conditions:

Traditionally the last two weeks of January tend to be cold and clear. Statistics from Enviroment Canada, based upon 1974 to 1990 information proves this:

Average Tempature: -9°C
Mean Maximum: -4.7°C
Mean Minimum: -16.9°C
Average Snowfall: 10.4 cm
Highest Snowfall: 30.2 cm
Lowest Snowfall: trace
Mogi
Mogi the Mogosaurus, Ski the Badlands Mascot

We also offer a School Ski Program (also available to organized Youth Groups) at very reasonable rates. One teacher/chaperone will get the package at no charge: additional chaperones may participate in the program at the student rate.

Ski Hill

 

The Cafeteria is geared to handle large groups in fairly short order. Lunch packages are available.

Ski the Badlands

 

To book a lesson, group activity, or for more information call:

Drumheller Valley Ski Club
Box 165, Drumheller, Alberta
T0J 0Y1

Phone: (403) 823-2277
Fax: (403) 823-6203

 

 


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