and a forecast high of +8C.
A good way to start off a pleasant spring day....
Some Ideas For Getting The Most Out Of Your
Spring Skiing/Boarding at Tremblant.
Early in the morning, with a sub-zero overnight,
the whole Mountain firms up, but that's when you
have the benefit of all the grooming that's been
done.
then...
Before the Suns thermal energy softens things up to the
"Mashed Potatoes" consistency of the later day,
there will be a "Sweet Spot" when there is a balance
between heat and cold. For that period of time, which
will be between 1 and 2 hours, you may be able to cruise
just about anywhere without concern and with almost perfect
groomed surfaces that have great edge-set properties.
This phenomenon occurs somewhere between 11A.M.
and 1P.M. and it is typical of the transition to spring
that occurs every season.
We hear lots of "comments" about the heaviness of the
softened spring snow, largely from South Side users,
and we understand.
What we would suggest is that rather than endure what
you may be finding difficult, explore the Mountain to
find more favourable conditions.
This is were Tremblant excels.
Versant Sud, or South, Versant Nord, or North,
The Edge, and Soleil all have different characteristics
that can be utilized on a rotating basis to provide
the best Alpine experience possible. The daily patterns
of traffic, sun, wind and other weather factors influences
each of them differently, sometimes hour by hour.
Bottom line on this point is: At Tremblant, if you're finding
the area your in difficult, don't just try the "next" run over,
go to a different side altogether. Explore the Mountain to
find the best lines.
Speaking about "By the hour"... in the spring
transition, the sweet spot of balanced conditions
may occur around the noon hour as stated above,
therefore, if you are locked into a fixed lunch time,
you may miss literally the best conditions of the day.
As you may be able to anticipate, we would also suggest
that your lunch be either earlier or later, as suits you
best, but if ideal ski/board conditions are occurring
while you "have" to eat, then you may miss them.
Remember, we're talking about "Spring" conditions
that by their very nature are variable by the hour
and to utilize them best, means that you too should
implement flexibility in your daily planning to benefit
from the pattern that Mother Nature shows you for
the day.
Some of the finest conditions at Tremblant
are on the North Side. This shot features a view
taken from the Edge overlooking top unloading
terminal of the Expo Chair.
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Here's todays copy of the Official Grooming and Trail
status report, courtesy of http://www.tremblant.ca
Is your Fave Open?
- See Legend Below For Tick Column Symbols.
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are Exceptional. Don't forget to explore the whole Mountain
to find the best lines!
Links:
http://www.tremblant.ca
http://www.tremblant.ca/mountain/winter ... port-e.htm
http://www.tremblant.ca/mountain/trailmap-e.htm
http://www.tremblant.ca/galleries/webcams/index-e.htm
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http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CAQC0360
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