Mansfield Ski Club facts for kids

Mansfield Ski Club is a fun ski resort located close to the small village of Mansfield, Ontario. It's about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This makes it a popular spot for people from the city to enjoy winter sports!

What Makes Mansfield Special?

Mansfield Ski Club has some cool features that make it a great place to ski and snowboard.

• Vertical Drop: The mountain has a "vertical drop" of about 134 meters (440 feet). This is the total height you can ski down from the top to the bottom of the hill.
• Ski Runs: There are 15 different ski trails, also called "runs," for all skill levels.
• Ski Lifts: To get you up the mountain, Mansfield has 7 different ski lifts.
• Snowmaking: The resort can make snow on 100% of its runs. This means they can keep the slopes covered with snow even when natural snowfall is low.
• Places to Eat: When you get hungry, there are 4 different places to grab a bite.
• Warm-up Spots: You can also find 2 places to warm up and relax.

Getting Up the Mountain: Lifts

Mansfield Ski Club has a variety of lifts to help skiers and snowboarders reach the top of the slopes.

• Handle Tow: A simple lift that pulls you along.
• Chalet Magic Carpet: This is like a moving sidewalk for skiers. It's known as the longest magic carpet in North America!
• Javelin Chairlift: A chairlift that carries you up the hill.
• Low's Chairlift: Another chairlift for getting to different parts of the mountain.
• Devil's Staircase T-bar "Banana Bar": This is actually two T-bars side-by-side, pulling skiers up the steeper sections.
• Summit Chairlift: This lift takes you all the way to the highest point of the ski area.

Exploring the Slopes: Runs

Mansfield Ski Club offers a variety of runs for different skill levels. Green runs are for beginners, blue runs are for intermediate skiers, and black runs are for advanced skiers.

Easy Green Runs

These runs are perfect for beginners and those who like a gentle slope.

• Awesome
• Chalet Run
• Hemlock

Intermediate Blue Runs

If you're comfortable on skis or a snowboard, these blue runs offer a fun challenge.

• Hector's Hill
• Javelin
• Boomerang
• Gilly's Glades
• Low's Run
• Shortcut Glades

Challenging Black Runs

For experienced skiers and snowboarders looking for a thrill, these black runs are steeper and more difficult.

• Glades
• Big Tree
• Devil's Staircase
• Breenger
• Mouse Trap
• Sully's Dream
• Outer Limits