GRANDE PRAIRIE WATER RAMP

General Information

The Grande Prairie Water Ramp is a multi purpose training facility for skiers and snowboarders. The water ramp program gives athletes the opportunity to learn and qualify inverts and uprights on water and trampolines SAFELY. The water ramp opened in June ­ October 2003.

Freestyle skiing athletes must be a member of the Alberta and Canadian Freestyle Ski Association and snowboard athletes must be a member of the Alberta Snowboard Association.

The ramp was a joint venture with Nitehawk Ski Area and funded by the: City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie No. 1, MD Greenview, and the Province of Alberta with major sponsorships from local businesses and volunteers. We are very grateful for the commitment of all of the partners involved with this project.

News article (.doc) - Canadian Freestyle Legend likes Nitehawk's new ramp

New Onsite Campground
There is a campsite at Nitehawk so you can camp and ramp. The site features 50 stalls, most with power and water. There is also an on site concession and access to the beautiful wapiti river valley. Nitehawk also offers a gravity bike park and lift-assisted mountain biking, adding variety to your training program. For campground information please contact Duane Stevenson at (780) 532-6637 or visit thier website
at www.gonitehawk.com