Thanks to this week’s snowfall, Camp Fortune in Chelsea, Que. was able to open to the public on schedule.
Two hills (Allen’s Alley and Pineault) and one lift were available Friday, which staff say is normal for opening day. Staff worked throughout the week and morning to ensure the snow was packed for riders.
Dozens of people, including children, came out for their first runs of the season.
Camp Fortune opened its doors Friday at noon and operates until 4 p.m., and remains open through the weekend, opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Fortune is not the only hill benefiting from the snowfall. Sommet Edelweiss opens Saturday at 9 a.m., then Mont Cascades and Vorlage at noon.
Along with the beneficial snowfall, Camp Fortune implemented a TechnoAlpin fan gun, which can produce 35 gallons of snow per minute. Staff say more snowmaking will be taking place of the next couple of days to ensure skiers are able to have a smooth ride.
More details to come.