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Escarpment Magaz ine Winter
2012
WITH MORE THAN
251 ACRES OF SKIABLE
TERRAIN, BLUE MOUNTAIN IS
THE LARGEST SKI AND SNOW-
BOARD RESORT IN ONTARIO
AND THE PROVINCE’S ONLY
YEAR-ROUND MOUNTAIN
VILLAGE RESORT.
Spaning across the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, the property maximizes its
720 vertical feet by offering a diverse range of trails ranging from beginner to
double black diamond. The resort was created for guests to enjoy a bustling com-
munity hub, with an endless diversity of attractions, luxury accommodations and
award winning conference services facilities.
The Place to be for Winter Activity:
Avoid winter hibernation and plan a winter
getaway full of adventurewhere the excitement doesn’t stop. In addition to skiing
and snowboarding fun, this year marks the first winter season of downhill-thrills
on the new Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster and a full season of ice skating in
the centre of the Village on the five acreMill Pond. Other activities include snow-
shoeing, Nordic Skiing, winter caving, snowmobiling and the 2012Winter events
line up at Blue is the biggest in years. FromWorld Cup events to grassroots com-
petitions, BlueMountain is the place to be towatch theWorld’s top athletes com-
pete. When you get hungry or thirsty from an exciting day on the slopes, take
advantage of Blue Mountain’s renowned après ski scene. Warm up in one of
three base lodges, make your way into the Village or pamper your taste buds at
one of the Resort’s many dining establishments.
Something for Everyone at Blue Mountain:
Whether you are looking for a fam-
ily vacation, a couples’ retreat or a friends’ getaway, you’ll find a perfect adven-
ture for skiers or non-skiers alike. A favourite destination for families—MSNBC
ranked Blue Mountain Canada’s number one family-friendly ski resort in 2011.
The Kids at Blue program keeps the little ones smiling all day long, while a trip to
Plunge! Aqua Centre, the region’s only adventure water park with a waterslide,
heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, keeps the entire family young at heart. The
Village vibe andmusic scene provides the perfect diversion for teens when they’re
not on the slopes or in our cutting-edge Terrain Park. Adults will enjoy a wide se-
lection of sports, shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment and can unwind
with a visit o Kalola Spa or the near-by Scandinave Spa.
BlueMountain sets itself apart fromother resorts inOntariowith state of the art in-
frastructure that keeps guests coming back to create new traditions andmemories
time and time again. The Resort has 15 lifts, including 4 high-speed, 6-pack chairs
and 5 magic carpets in the beginner and kids skiing areas. The lifts serve more
than 36 ski trails, 25 of them lit-up under the stars for night skiing. Grooming at
Blue Mountain is a serious business – just ask their Operations team! The trails
are groomed twice daily during peak periods of the year, so guests have fresh
tracks throughout the day andwhile they ski under the stars! It’s Canada’s largest
snowmaking system covering 98 per cent of the hill, and provides a consistent
base of snowall season longwith a total snowmaking capacity of 13,000 gallons
of snow per minute.
… And that’s just winter at Blue! Book your winter adventure early this year and
take advantage of Ontario’s number oneWinter playground.
For information please visit
Boasting a pedestrian village with more than 45 shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, complemented with endless on and off-hill activities,
the new Blue has evolved into a true four-season destination and provides the perfect canvas to carve your Winter Blues away!
It’s all waiting for you at Blue Mountain Resort
Photo | Andrea Hamlin
Photo | Marc Landry
Photo | Andrea Hamlin