Quebec Ski Areas Readying For Spring Break
Spring break is quickly approaching and the family activity that will undoubtedly bring together all the ingredients for a successful school break will undoubtedly be a visit to the mountains! The snow is more abundant than ever in the resort and the quality time spent hitting the slopes of more than 70 ski resorts will satisfy local families.
How does the magic of snow work in a ski resort?
Ski resorts are well equipped to deal with the ups and downs of the last few weeks. No warm weather scares them: with their arsenal of snow cannons and efficient snow-making systems, as well as their grooming machinery, they can use clever techniques to make snow appear in strategic places, as if by magic, and this to the delight of board sports enthusiasts!
Snowmaking (several resorts restarted snow production in February);
- Snow reserves to deal with episodes of rain and mild weather;
- Snow depth measuring devices (depth gauge) for optimized snow management;
- Careful grooming of tracks
Unlike other winter activities which can suffer from lack of snow and mild temperatures, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or skating, alpine skiing remains a very pleasant activity to practice, in all weather conditions. “Ski resorts have no shortage of snow, and the difference between urban landscapes and mountain landscapes is striking. Don’t worry: there are good snow reserves in the mountains!” mentions Josée Cusson, communications-marketing director of the Association of Quebec Ski Resorts.
Spring break on the ski slopes is happiness for everyone!
The ski resorts have prepared great thematic activities for the spring break, bringing together young and old alike. Day camps, treasure hunts, entertainment at the bottom of the slopes, shows and celebrations of all kinds... but the most brilliant activity of all remains skiing. And as proof: last year, 33% of the season’s visits took place during the spring break. It’s up to snow sports enthusiasts to enjoy winter… and the snow!
