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We believe there is no such thing as bad weather BUT some weather make skiing a little more pleasant. For the safety and comfort of all participants, especially the little ones and those trying skiing for the first time, we typically reschedule mobile library visits if the forecast is calling for extreme weather (-25C with wind) during the stop. We make those calls 24hrs ahead of the start time and will find a time to reschedule. If you are planning to head out, stay tuned to the calendar below. If you check just before you head out, you should be have all the info you need. Or reach out on social media and ask! 🙂
Snow, glorious snow!
Winnipeg, we got walloped just in time. A beautiful crystal duvet now blankets our city, turning the whole world into a trail, beckoning you to make the most of it. Our groomers are trained and will be out there just in time for the launch of the WinterPeg free mobile ski libraries!
If you have skis, see you out there! If you need skis, grab some from the Winter Ski Library at the Forks or any of your favourite rental shops, or wait for the mobile one to visit a park near you. We’ll also have wheelblades for wheelchairs and kicksleds to try!
Watch the map get updated with groomed trail info. Check the calendar below for mobile library visits and special events.
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A mobile ski library is coming to a park near you. We also have skates. a kicksled or two and wheelchair skates.There are pristine morning visits, fun afternoon visits, romantic candle-light night time visits – pick what works for you:
Plan to attend? RSVP below! Please fill in this form if you are planning to visit a mobile ski library location. This form gives us a good idea of what kind of gear you’ll need and helps us have the right gear for you. Importantly, it also help us measure the impact of this project and keeps us going year after year! Note that the mobile ski library is FREE! Can’t wait to see you out there!
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Rent skis, skates, sleds and more with the Icicle Garden store and our Mobile Ski Library!
We now offers a by-donation ski library where you can rent skis and other winter equipment. Go here to reserve skis. All skis can be picked up and dropped off at The Forks train car location. You can also visit one of our Mobile Ski Library at a park near you. Check our schedule here and make sure to RSVP!
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Rent or Donate Skis
Winnipeg Trails offers a by-donation ski library where you can rent skis and other winter equipment. Go here to reserve skis. All skis can be picked up and dropped off at The Forks train car location.
Donate: If you saw this CBC story, Â you know we are speechless at the generosity of Winnipeggers. If you have winter equipment to share too, please contact [email protected] to make an appt. to drop it off at the Bicycle/Icycle Garden at 267 Sherbrook St.
Mobile Ski Library
A mobile ski library is coming to a park near you. We also have skates. a kicksled or two and wheelchair skates.There are morning visits, afternoon visits, candle-light night time visits – so pick what works for you Â
Check WinterPeg calendar is below and go here for more info.
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The Mobile Equipment Library has been made possible by YOU. We are humbled by the generosity of Winnipeggers and grateful for the donations of skis, sleds, skates and all kinds of winter equipment. A cache of temporarily underused additional skates was kindly made available thanks to their caretakers art Knox United Church and the original owners, Spence Neighbourhood Association.
Additional support in the form of car sharing credits and financial support comes from:
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How To
Don’t worry. Skiing isn’t hard. You’ll get the hang of it. Few of us make the Olympics, and many of us learn to fall semi-gracefully. Have fun. 😉
If you’re the type that likes to do their homework or needs a little inspiration, here is a goofy video with a 90s techno soundtrack of little children in Finland learning to race and ski. Â
Photo & Video
Please take lots! Share. Tag @WinnipegTrails on IG, Twitter or Facebook. Consider using the hashtag #WinterPeg when you do and check it out cuz there is lots on there that’s not us.Â
More Ski Info
Did you know? Lots of organizations in Winnipeg maintain ski trails.
For information on big established ski trails both inside and outside Winnipeg, visit the CCSAM website where an active community of skiers provide regular updates. CCSAM is also responsible for the Winsdor Park Nordic centre with top notch conditions and night skiing that is well worth the fee. If you enjoy the trails at Wildwood, be sure to read up on how they get made and support their work.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy operates the trails in Assiniboine park and they are groomed by Nordic X adventures. Learn more about their Jackrabbits program for kids. Programming has been affected by COVID 19 restrictions, but go here for the latest updates.
Riverview CC runs a Jackrabbits program and maintains nearby ski trails.
Bourkevale CC sets a fantastic track on the Assiniboine.
Many of Winnipeg’s school divisions also organize small groomed loops which will be added to this map as they become available. The Forks often sets track along the River Trail, with plenty available this year.
Of course, Winnipeg Trails has added more than 30 new trails with the help of the City of Winnipeg so that all of Winnipeg can try skiing!
Are we missing anything? Let us know! If you’d like more info on the project, reach out to the organizers of this website using any of Winnipeg Trails’ social media or by email.Â
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With the generous support of:
Funding provided by the Government of Manitoba’s Conservation and Climate Fund and the Urban and Hometown Green Team program.
Funding also provided by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.
We would also like to specifically state our gratitude for the financial support, the advice and assistance this year from:
Councillors Rollins
Councilor Orlikow
Councillor Sharma
Councillor Allard
Councillor Scott Gillingham
Councillor Shawn Nason
Councillor Markus Chambers
Councillor Kevin Klein
Councillor Brian Mayes
Councillor Janice Lukes
Councillor Ross Eadie
Councillor Vivian Santos. Â
Thank you also to those who have helped past or present including:
Anishiative
City of Winnipeg Parks Department
Mike Jack, CAO
Winnipeg’s community centres esp Lindenwoods, Valley Gardens, Valour Clifton, Whyte Ridge
Transcona Golf Club
Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba and Windsor Park Nordic Centre
Spence Neighbourhood Association / Knox United Church
Natural Cycleworks
Peg City Car Co-op
Numerous Winnipeg-area MLAs
Sotirios and Sherbrook Flats
Jeff Hampshire
The City of Edmonton
Sonja Lundstrom and the Swedish Association of Manitoba
100s of volunteers but let’s just go ahead and name Binod, Tina, Jeff and Sara in no particular order…
And many more..if you’re not on here, you know who you are, we’re sorry, its only because we are out grooming! 😉
Sign up here to get involved as a volunteer, or contact Winnipeg Trails directly.Â
