More than a Million invested for the 2017-2018 season at Mont Sutton
Mont SUTTON, a major ski resort located in the Eastern Townships, is actively getting ready for the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. Improvement to the snowmaking system
MAJOR IMPROVEMENT FOR THE SNOWMAKING SYSTEM
Mont SUTTON will invest this year close to a million dollars in its snowmaking system, bringing the total investment to 1.5 million in the last two years. There will be 39 new fixed snow guns in the Alouette and Cascade trails allowing to maximize the strike force right at the beginning of the season. What's more, the addition of a second T40 fan gun will improve the quality of snow in the Family Zone to facilitate the learning of snow sports in even better conditions. The 2017-2018 season also marks the beginning of a
10 CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC CARS
Electric car drivers can now charge their car when they visit Mont SUTTON. They will have the possibility to use for free one of five Tesla chargers or five universal 240V ClipperCreek chargers.
TWO NEW SCULPTURES ON THE MOUNTAIN
Skiers could already look at four different sculptures on the mountain: a woodpecker, a bear, and two porcupines. A superb owl, made from tires,
The second sculpture, made by Daniel Haché, represents a cow on cedar skis and has a 5-foot diameter, a reference to the business origins that started with a creamery. It was offered to the Boulanger family for its implication in the touristic and economic development of the region. It is an initiative of the CLD of Brome-Missisquoi in collaboration with the town of Sutton.
SNOWBOARD IS BACK AT THE BOUTIQUE EXPÉRIENCE SUTTON
Snowboarders will be happy to know that Boutique Expérience SUTTON will have a brand new K2 "shop in shop" with K2 snowboards, bindings, boots, and
Many new brands will also arrive at the ski shop: Nordica ski boots, Komperdell poles, Goode, carbon poles, K2 snowboard and twin tips, Marker Kingpin bindings, and the Steep Series collection from North Face. These new brands will be added to the already well-established partners including Rossignol, Scott, Atomic, Fischer, Head, Völkl, Peak Performance, Hestra, POC, Dalbello,
VIRTUAL REALITY AT THE FALL FESTIVAL
Mont SUTTON will present a new virtual reality skiing experience starting this Thanksgiving weekend at the Fall Festival. Visitors will have the chance to live two different experiences:
- An ascension up the alpine touring trail with Lyne Bessette, Canadian athlete;
- A descent in the slopes and glades of Mont SUTTON with an experienced skier.
THE REFLECTION CONTINUES
The reflection that started last year with the start of the master plan will continue by focusing on the
Mont SUTTON is a major ski resort located in Quebec's Eastern Townships, known across North America for its unique glade concept for every type of skier and its many junctions creating endless possibilities for every run. Mont SUTTON also sets itself apart with its authentic ambiance, awe-inspiring