April 8-9, 2017
With another weekend of classic spring skiing upon us, let's take a look at what one can expect. While many regions, notably Ottawa/Gatineau and Montreal, received 50+mm of rain over the past few days, some mountains did receive some fresh snow rather than full on rain. The situation is even better around Quebec City were mountains there received 10-20cm of fresh snow instead. For those that received alot of rain, they were proactive by closing during the week to preserve the ski conditions for the weekend. With expert grooming, the trails should be in great shape for the weekend as the sun comes out and softens out the snow.
However you look at it, the poor weather will come to an end overnight, setting us up for some more great spring skiing for the weekend. Last weekend saw several closures but there are still plenty of mountains operating. As always, it is recommended to check your favourite mountain's website or to call ahead to confirm opening hours and lift ticket prices, as many lower their price.
For those seeking some entertainment or activity on and around the slopes, here is just a sample of what's in store.
Camp Fortune
-Fortune Cup Pro Race (a dual slalom race) on Sunday.
-Surf Side Says (final snowboard jam session) on Sunday.
Sommet Saint-Sauveur
-Pepsi Moguls Challenge, taking place on Saturday.
Tremblant
-Rock&Ride Rockstar@Tremblant (rail and jumps snowboarding event) on Saturday.
-Unveiling of the Blues Festival program at 3pm on Saturday. A free concert will take place in Place St-Bernard to mark the occasion.
Mont-Sainte-Anne
-Spring Madness - Come and enjoy music bands, great atmosphere and activities of all kinds! Inflatable games, free hot tubs at the base, live bands for epic après-skis and more await you at the mountain! These weekends are always a great moment to meet up with friends and family and are litteraly the sweet time of the season for skiers and riders!
Le Massif
-Epic Bank Slalom - Descend a course filled with slalom turns and obstacles in groups of 4 or individually.
Stoneham
- Stoneham Pipe Jam - Because the half pipe is at it's best at the end of the season, it will be re-cut daily with the groomer and is open to all. Sunday's take advantage of free instruction by ex-Olympian Hugo Lemay.
Calabogie Peaks
-Calabogie 500 Drag Race - An epic snowmobile race event up and down the mountain on Saturday. Please note there is no skiing or snowboarding Saturday. The mountain will reopen for skiing on Sunday.
No matter where you go, you are sure to have a great weekend, with fantastic spring skiing conditions.
Happy skiing!