27(*) Open Trails On the Snow White Blizzard Filled Slopes of #Tremblant.
---------- REVISED OPEN TRAIL COUNT TO 31(*) @11:23 A.M. --------
Raw Data file, Courtesy of Tremblant.ca, attached at page bottom herein.
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Considering that this scene was primarily “Brown” 48 hours ago...
Wow... That’s a LOT Of Snow!
We have seen two Recorded Snowfall Statistics for this storm, one at 30 cm’s,
the other at 33 cm’s. Be that as it may... we are far more interested in how
the Wind shaped the snowfall around the Mountains topographical features
in combination with the layout of the Alpine Snow Sports Trail Network.
Blizzard as it was, it was accompanied by strong winds that had sufficient
force in a few places to move falling snow right across wide open Trail surfaces
and that left some wind exposed pitches, crests or previous icy patches that were
slick or icy(**).
((**)Compared to the total Open Acreage, they were small, but if you hit one
at enough speed, loss of control could happen in literally an instant. Compounding
potential negatives from hitting a Slick or Icy patch is the busy Holliday Travel Crowd
in attendance. Loss of control at high speed when there are a lot of innocent folks
out for the day is very dangerous, and it's a direct violation of the Mountain User Code
of Conduct.)
That same Wind force, also created Back-fill vortices that deposited snow in larger
depths than the stat's total. We indicated in yesterday’s post that with this type
of wind there could be benefits to the narrower tree lined trails. The pic.
below of Nord, North “Andy Moe” is a good example.
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There was some Chair Lift Debate that this might be the largest single Snow Storm
accumulation in some 2 or more years.
We’re not sure, we don’t have that Stat., but regardless... There’s a TON of New
Snow at Tremblant!
Enough to jump the Open Trail Count up to 27(*) today and we predict... it could
be upwards approaching 40 by a week from now after all the Snow Dust settles
on the integration of this current snowfall, additional snowmaking, plus... any more
new fresh natural snowfall that just happens to come our way in the next few days.
We could be wrong, but just observing all the hard work being put in by Mountain
Crews, plus this New Snowfall, certainly indicates to us that there will be more Open
Trails coming soon.
FYI... There was enough Snow to warrant the Ski Patrol to open Sissy Schuss
from the Gagnon Side Door for a while yesterday afternoon.
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More on all this and other Terrain News, later...
Weather Notes:
Warmer, up to -4C, Overcast and Snowing for the next 4 days. Moderate to
Strong winds, mostly Westerly, so we’ll have to wait to see how its falling
and filling, but Lowell Thomas Sector could get the Lee-Side advantage
in outright accumulations.
------------------- Conditions Caveat ----------------
Deep, Fresh Natural Snowfall takes from 1 to 3 or 4 days of Grooming and
packing to fully integrate to ideal density and distribution. Initially, this Deep
Snow can present extra challenge To All Skill Levels. Soft top layers may break
into tracked, uneven surfaces of highly variable forward resistance that can cause
skis or board to rapidly decelerate while momentum carries the Upper Body forward.
Mogul formations that can increase in size towards end-of-day are common.
Wind Drifted Snow of irregular depths over ground contours may conceal firm or icy
substrates of equally irregular, but hidden shapes.
Caution and reduced speed in accordance with the Ski/Board Code Of Conduct
is essential to avoid accidents.
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27(*) Open Trails on the Archival Copy of Official Open Trails, Grooming,
Snowmaking and Lift Status for December 30th, 2015, Courtesy of Tremblant.ca
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Integration of All The New Snow should show effects from this morning, through the
next 3 to 4 days as Mountain Crews work forward from the Green’s up.
Extra patience in both progress and rest periods will be assets in any descent
as abundant, fresh, deep snow, presents challenges for all skill levels.
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---------- Revised Official Raw Data to 31(*) Open Trail Count -------------
30cm of fresh powder yesterday combined with milder temperatures
and you have best the ingredients for a fantastic day on the slopes!
We have over 150 acres of skiable terrain for all levels of skiers and
snowboarders and the snow conditions are absolutely amazing!
*Please take note that due to narrow trails, alpine touring isn't available yet.
Thanks for your understanding. See you at the summit and Happy holidays!
SNOWFALL
as of 12/30/15 @3:51 pm EST
33cm
24 Hrs
40cm
48 Hrs
50cm
7 Days
80cm
Season Total
Snow Base: 25 centimeters
Open Lifts: 10
Open Trails: 31
Groomed Trails: 20
Open Terrain: 60 hectares
Snowmaking: No
Surface Conditions: Packed Powder Machine Made
WEEKEND FORECAST
Wow! We got such a great snowstorm! This amazing gift
from above adds a great cover to the snow we’ve been
continuously producing since December 26.
We are planning on opening new trails with natural snow very soon.
Our team is also working hard to open up the Versant Soleil to skiers
and snowboarders by Thursday. The Expo Quad is now Open and Flying
Mile is scheduled for Wed.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015
as of 12/30/15 @3:31 pm EST
Light Freezing Drizzle -5 °C
High: -4 °C
Low: -9 °C
Wind: 1 km/h North
Chance of Precipitation: 70%
Humidity: 96%
Visibility: 6.4 kilometers
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Open South Side Trails: 14
Open North Side Trails: 17
Open Edge Trails: 0
Open Soleil Side Trails: 0
Total Open Trails: 31
as of 12/30/15 @11:03 AM EST
South Side
LEVEL TRAIL NAME STATUS
Alpine Open
Beauvallon Bas Open
Beauvallon Haut Open
Belvédère Closed
Bière-en-Bas Closed
Bon Vivant Closed
Chalumeau Closed
Charron Open
Curé Deslauriers Closed
Dernier Cri Closed
Desserres Closed
Dunzee Closed
Équilibre Open
Erik Guay Closed
Flying Mile Closed
Fripp Closed
Gaétan Boucher Closed
Johannsen Open
Kandahar Closed
La Crête Open
La Passe Closed
Le Plateau Closed
Ligne de Pente Closed
McCulloch Closed
Mi-Chemin Open
Nansen Open
Nansen Bas Closed
Nansen Haut Open
Onésime / Voyageur Open
Panache Closed
Promenade Closed
Roy Scott Open
Ryan Closed
Sentier des Pruches Closed
Standard Open
St-Bernard Closed
TAM-TAM Closed
Taschereau Open
Toufou Closed
Vertige Closed
Zig-Zag Closed
as of 12/30/15 @11:03 AM EST
North Side
LEVEL TRAIL NAME STATUS
Andy Moe Open
Axel Open
Banzaï Closed
Beauchemin Bas Open
Beauchemin Haut Open
Boiling Kettle Closed
Boomerang Closed
Buzz Closed
C.B.C. Closed
Cossak Closed
Devil's River Closed
Duncan Bas Open
Duncan Haut Closed
Dynamite Closed
Expo Closed
Fuddle Duddle Open
Gagnon Open
Jasey-Jay Anderson Closed
La Griffe Closed
La Traverse Open
Les Rapides Closed
Letendre Open
Lowell Thomas Open
Marie-Claude Asselin Closed
P'Tit Bonheur Open
Rigodon Open
Rope Tow Open
Saute-Moutons Closed
Short Cut Open
Sissy Schuss Open
Supérieur Closed
Tunnel Closed
Vanier Open
Windigo Open
as of 12/30/15 @11:03 AM EST
Edge
LEVEL TRAIL NAME STATUS
Action Closed
Émotion Closed
Escapade Closed
Haute Tension Closed
Réaction Closed
Sensation Closed
as of 12/30/15 @11:04 AM EST
Soleil Side
LEVEL TRAIL NAME STATUS
Bon Vieux Temps Closed
Brasse-Camarades Closed
Cascades Closed
Flume Closed
Franc Sud Closed
L'Algonquin Closed
La Carriole Closed
La Garette Closed
La Jamme Closed
Laurentienne Closed
Les Bouleaux Closed
Porc-à-Pic Closed
Tapecul Closed
Tiguidou Closed
Toboggan Closed
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