MANITOUWADGE, ON – Skiers and snowboarders from Manitouwadge, as well as visitors from other parts of the province, enjoyed a spectacular weekend at Kiwissa. Friday’s night skiing was extended to 9:00 (from originally scheduled 8:30pm). In addition that fun, a campfire was lit with free [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, February 9th the moment ski and snowboarding enthusiasts in Manitouwadge had been waiting for since December finally came, Kiwissa Ski Hill’s opening day for the 2012/13 season. Though limited runs were accessible, just 2 of the 10 on the hill, these were [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Following the Public Meeting held by Kiwissa Ski Club October 16th, OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with the Past President Ed Hedderson and newly elected President Lisa Schut regarding how they felt the meeting had gone and their thoughts on the season [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Approximately 60 skiers and snowboarders participated in a Memorial Run at Kiwissa Ski Centre on Sunday (January 22, 2012) in honour of Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke. We spoke with Kiwissa Ski Club President Ed Hedderson after the Sarah Burke Memorial Run Sunday, [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm, meet at the top of the Main for the Sarah Burke Memorial Run, all skiers and boarders are invited to participate. Lets honor a great Canadian. Thursday, January 19th, Canadian Freestyle skier Sarah Burke died in Salt Lake City hospital more than [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Thanks to social media, local groups and organizations are able to communicate with members, outside their regular events more than ever, allowing their memberships to feel involved and included while attracting new members from every corner of the globe. Ed & Linda [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – December 21st, 2010 skiers and snowboarders headed to Kiwissa Ski Centre for Opening Day and a first look at some big changes. INSIDE – The chalet has been renovated; the kitchen has been closed off, a new leasee is providing a full menu at Kiwissa and has brought [Read more]
KIWISSA IS OPEN MAIN RUN & BEGINNER HILL ARE OPEN TODAY – NOON to 4:30pm Lift ticket $15/person ALL DAY! Beginner Hill $5/person OR $10/family ALL DAY! MOVIES AT HIGH SCHOOL TODAY & TONIGHT Tuesday December 22nd – Two Show Times 2pm and 7pm FRED CLAUS (Rated PG) [Read more]
KIWISSA SENDING SKIERS TO LOCH LOMOND by Karina Hunte Kiwissa Ski Centre Kiwissa Ski Club, had offered those purchasing memberships prior to opening day, an added incentive this year, the opportunity to have their name entered to win a 2 night stay at the Nor’Wester Resort Hotel, 4 full day [Read more]
Revised article as per request of Chronicle Journal, watch for it this weekend in their pages… White Christmas at Kiwissa by Karina Hunter As Christmas holidays draw near, preparations at Kiwissa Ski Centre continue at full speed. In November, the hill got a kick start on clean-up when [Read more]
Well, I’ll post an article about this soon but for now, here are some photos to hold you over 🙂 Kiwissa employees have been hard at work for almost a week now, 16 hour shifts of snow-making in the hopes of opening the hill by the 20th or at the latest the 27th. Plus big [Read more]
Work party at Kiwissa Ski Hill by Karina Hunter Ed Hedderson, president of the Kiwissa Ski Club is once again directing hill preparations for the coming season of skiing and snowboarding at Kiwissa Ski Club. Hedderson and Rob Scapinello who each volunteer countless hours at the hill were there [Read more]
