With a multi-million-dollar investment spanning the next five years, Blue Mountain Resort is introducing state-of-the art snowmaking upgrades, including 42 high-temperature snow guns, capable of producing snow in temperatures as warm as -2°C.
Words by Cara Williams, photography by Clay Dolan
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The stage is set for an incredible summer of live music at Blue Mountain with over 100 concerts leading up to the Guitar Trail Music Festival, headlined by Canadian rock legends, Trooper, September 9th.
Words by Cara Williams
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Chairlift and ski trail names can inspire, trigger anxiety, or make you chuckle. Some are punny (funny puns), while others play off a theme. It’s a difficult task, filling in the blanks on a resort trail map. Names like “Smart Alec” or “Big Baby” read like taunts, while others like “Hell’s Half Acre” are suspiciously nefarious. When you scratch beneath the surface, however, the names of Blue’s lifts and trails reflect the deep-rooted history and culture of the resort, relaying stories and remembering those who laid the groundwork for the sport of skiing in Ontario.
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From a quick drink to an unforgettable meal, no visit to Blue Mountain Resort is complete without a quintessential mountaintop dining experience at Summitview Pavilion. The menu features a curated selection of BBQ dishes, shareables and casual fare, as well as a charcuterie board that pairs perfectly with sangria and a stunning Georgian Bay sunset.
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In the 1970’s and 1980’s skiing was undeniably the most glamorous of winter pursuits —a delicious frozen cocktail of speed, athleticism and affluence. Add a tan, a pair of tight ski pants, give it a shake and what do we have? A 1970/80s era ski instructor.
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The Collingwood Women’s Hike Crew, open to all women and female-identifying people, hosts group hikes at least once a month on a Saturday or Sunday morning…
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When powder accumulates on the trails and ice forms on the lakes and ponds, it’s time to bundle up and head off on an adventure.This winter will be unlike any we have experienced and while skiing and snowboarding vie for most of the attention, Escarpment has compiled a boundless assortment of additional adventures to get you outdoors and into the fresh air all season long.
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While Ontario may not be known for our “high alpine” we do have ample rolling hills that provide more than adequate terrain for ski touring and split-boarding. Vertical gains range from 500-1,000 feet and the lack of crowds and endless wilderness adds to the magic of backcountry (or in our case sidecountry) skiing.
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