Rabbit Hill Snow Resort facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rabbit Hill
Location	Leduc County,  Alberta  Canada
Nearest city	Edmonton
Coordinates	53°22′48″N 113°40′16″W / 53.380°N 113.671°W / 53.380; -113.671
Vertical	98 m (322 ft)
Top elevation	703 m
Skiable area	40 acres (16 ha)
Runs	11 60% - Easiest 30% - More Difficult 10% - Most Difficult
Longest run	800 m (2,620 ft)
Lift system	8 (1 Triple Chairlift, 3 Rope Tows, 2 T-bar, 2 Magic Carpet)
Terrain parks	3
Snowfall	122 cm (48 in)
Snowmaking	80%
Night skiing	Yes

Rabbit Hill is a popular ski resort located southwest of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It sits on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River. Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is the biggest place for skiing and snowboarding in the Edmonton area.

This resort is known for its amazing Snow School, where you can learn to ski or snowboard. It also has one of the largest terrain parks in Northern Alberta. Whether you are just starting out or you are an experienced skier, Rabbit Hill has slopes for you.

Rabbit Hill is also home to several ski clubs. These include the Rabbit Hill Alpine Race Club, Parkland Racers, and the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing-Edmonton. These clubs help people of all abilities enjoy winter sports.

Explore Rabbit Hill: Your Winter Fun Spot

Rabbit Hill is a fantastic place to enjoy winter sports. It offers a variety of slopes and activities for everyone. You can find it in Leduc County, Alberta.

What Can You Do at Rabbit Hill?

Rabbit Hill has lots of space for skiing and snowboarding. It covers about 40 acres, which is like 30 football fields! There are 11 different trails to explore.

• Easy Trails: About 60% of the trails are marked with a green circle. These are the easiest ones, perfect for beginners.
• Medium Trails: Around 30% of the trails have a blue square. These are a bit more challenging and great for improving your skills.
• Hard Trails: About 10% of the trails are marked with a black diamond. These are the most difficult and best for expert skiers.

The longest run at Rabbit Hill is about 800 meters long. That's almost half a mile of downhill fun!

Getting Around: Lifts!

To get up the hill, Rabbit Hill has 8 different lifts. These lifts help you reach the top easily so you can enjoy more runs.

• 1 Triple Chairlift: This lift carries three people at a time.
• 3 Rope Tows: These are simple ropes you hold onto to be pulled up.
• 2 T-bars: These lifts have a T-shaped bar that pulls two people up the hill.
• 2 Magic Carpets: These are like moving sidewalks, great for beginners and kids.

Terrain Parks and Snow

If you love jumps and tricks, you will enjoy the 3 terrain parks at Rabbit Hill. These parks have special features for snowboarders and freestyle skiers.

Rabbit Hill gets about 122 centimeters (or 48 inches) of natural snow each year. To make sure there is always enough snow, they have snowmaking machines covering 80% of the resort. This means you can ski even when natural snowfall is low.

You can also enjoy skiing and snowboarding at night! Rabbit Hill offers night skiing, so the fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down.