Saskatoon, Saskatchewan · Canada · ski area

Optimist Hill ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Optimist Hill is a ski area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with 2 lifts, between 489 m and 512 m above sea level.

Downhill runs: —
Lifts: 2
Top elevation: 512 m
Vertical drop: 23 m
Nearest airport: YXE · 8.3 km

Ski lifts

2 Magic carpets

Optimist Hill is a ski area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 2 lifts: 2 magic carpets. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 489 m up to 512 m, a vertical drop of 23 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Optimist Hill

The nearest airport is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), about 8 km away in a straight line — roughly 11 minutes by car; Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA) is 142 km away.

Nearest airports to Optimist Hill

1
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport Saskatoon, Canada Airports in Canada
YXE8.3 kmstraight line
2
Prince Albert Glass Field Prince Albert, Canada Airports in Canada
YPA142 kmstraight line
3
Regina International Airport Regina, Canada Airports in Canada
YQR233 kmstraight line
4
Lloydminster Airport Lloydminster, Canada Airports in Canada
YLL265 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Optimist Hill?

The lifts and runs reach 512 m (1,680 ft); the lowest point is 489 m, a vertical drop of 23 m.

What is the nearest airport to Optimist Hill?

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), about 8.3 km away in a straight line; Prince Albert Glass Field (YPA) is 142 km away.

How many ski lifts does Optimist Hill have?

2 lifts: 2 magic carpets.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.