Nitehawk Ski Hill

The Nitehawk Ski Hill is located only 10 minutes away from Grande Prairie, AB and has a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The hill runs 1 triple chairlift, 1 platter lift and 1 magic carpet. There are 12 total trails at Nitehawk and it boasts 525 vertical feet.

Nitehawk generally tailors to families but also draws a hefty youth population with its elaborate terrain park and huge half-pipe. They also host a wide variety of clubs including snowboard club, the Northern Extreme Freestyle Team, the Nitehawk Alpine Ski Team and the Peace Country Luge Association. Visit their website at www.gonitehawk.com for more information on these clubs.

What’s new at Nitehawk?

This year Nitehawk developed a massive half pipe that is very popular among guests and gets a ton of use with the approach of the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.

They have added a 4000 square foot expansion to the chalet which has opened up much more room for guests and makes a day visit to Nitehawk extremely welcoming and comfortable.

Nitehawk was granted $500,000 from the provincial government that was put towards their snowmaking capabilities. They rely mostly on man-made snow but the quality of the snow does not suffer as it still feels soft and fluffy under your feet.

What you may not know about Nitehawk

From March 6-13, Nitehawk Ski Hill will be hosting the 2010 Arctic Winter Games. Events at the games include Slope Style, Giant Slalom, Moguls, Boarder Cross, Half Pipe, Big Air, Banked Slalom and Parallel Slalom. The ski hill is still open to the public during this time so be sure to come and check out some of the events! For more information on the Arctic Winter Games at Nitehawk, click here.

Love tobogganing? Well you're in luck because Nitehawk now has a tube park! This season it was open to school groups only but next year they plan on opening it up to the public and building a carpet lift that will conveniently bring you back up the hill.

The Nitehawk recreation area has tons of things to do in the summer. They have a water ramp, aerial skiing training facility as well as a ton of mountain bike trails and a year round RV park. For more information on summer recreation at Nitehawk click here.

Top 5 reasons to visit Nitehawk Ski Hill

1. Snow School

Whether you want to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time or want to hone your skills in the terrain park, Nitehawk has professionally trained staff that can teach you the skills you’ll need to succeed. For more information on the Nitehawk Snow School click here.

2. Terrain

Nitehawk has a wide variety of terrain that is suitable to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. They have a great learn to ski area with a carpet lift and numerous groomed runs for the intermediate cruiser. They have also developed a huge half pipe and multi-feature Terrain Park for those who are into the freestyle scene.

3. Proximity

Nitehawk is located only 10 minutes from Grande Prairie which makes it super accessible for GP residents. It is also very reachable for the many surrounding towns and has become a destination area for the Peace Country. Click here for Nitehawk location and trail maps.

4. Amenities

The Nitehawk ski hill has all the same amenities and facilities you would find at a big mountain resort. They have a huge chalet, a full rental shop, a ski school, a lounge and a ski patrol. You don’t need to travel to the Rocky Mountains to enjoy a good day out on the slopes, it's only minutes away!

5. Events

There are always a ton of entertaining events going on at this resort. From school winter carnivals to slope style events to rail jams to the 2010 Arctic Winter Games, Nitehawk hosts great events that are fun to be a part of! For an event calendar at Nitehawk click here.

Congratulations to William McKinlay who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home a pair of lift tickets to Nitehawk Ski Hill. Want a chance to win a set of his and her skis and a $1000 shopping spree? Click here!

Big thanks to Quality Inn Grande Prairie for providing my accommodations during my visit to Nitehawk Ski Hill.



Also a big thank you to Avalanche Ski Wear for their contributions to our marketing initiative.

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