Saskatoon ski hill scrambles to compensate for lack of snow
Optimist Hill in Saskatoon is facing challenges as it grapples with the lack of snow caused by unusually warm El Nino temperatures.
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Optimist Hill in Saskatoon is facing challenges as it grapples with the lack of snow caused by unusually warm El Nino temperatures.
The lack of snow this November has caused the Optimist Hill to push back its start date while it tries to create snow for eager skiers and tubers.
Sunshine and mild temperatures were in the forecast on Saturday, perfect weather for the annual Slush Cup.
A warm sunny Sunday in the middle of winter is the perfect chance to take the family for a ski, work on a new snowboard trick, or slide down the hill in a tube.
The snowy weather might cause frustration for Saskatoon drivers, but for skiers and snowboarders, there's noth...