Searchmont Resort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Searchmont Resort |
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| Nearest city | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46°46′00″N 84°02′30″W / 46.76667°N 84.04167°W |
| Vertical | 750 feet (230 m) |
| Skiable area | 100 acres (0.40 km2) |
| Runs | 18 |
| Lift system | 1 quad, 1 triple, 1 double, 2 surface lifts |
| Terrain parks | Yes |
| Snowfall | 132 inches (340 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 70% |
| Night skiing | Main hill only |
| Website | searchmont.com |
Searchmont Resort is a popular ski resort located in Searchmont, Ontario, Canada. It's a great spot for skiing and snowboarding, especially for people living in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the Algoma District, which is about a 45-minute drive away.
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About Searchmont Resort
Searchmont Resort offers a fantastic experience for winter sports fans. The mountain has a vertical drop of 750 feet (about 229 meters). This means you go down a long way from the top to the bottom!
Slopes and Lifts
The resort has 18 different ski runs, which are like paths down the mountain. There are also five ski lifts to take you back up. These include one quad chairlift, one triple chairlift, one double chairlift, and two surface lifts (like magic carpets or T-bars).
Learning to Ski or Snowboard
If you're new to skiing or snowboarding, or just want to get better, Searchmont Resort offers lessons. They have classes for people of all ages and skill levels. So, whether you're a beginner or an advanced rider, you can learn new tricks and improve your technique.
Who Owns Searchmont Resort?
Searchmont Resort has had a few different owners over the years.
Early Ownership
For a while, Searchmont Resort was run by a group called "Searchmont Ski Association Inc." (SSAI). This was a non-profit group, which means they used any money they made to help the resort, not to make a profit for owners.
Changes in Ownership
In December 2014, the resort was bought by the economic development corporation of Sault Ste. Marie. An economic development corporation is a group that works to help a city or region grow its economy. They often help businesses and projects get started or improve.
Later, on November 1, 2018, a company from Detroit called Wisconsin Resorts Inc. purchased Searchmont Resort. They now own and operate the resort, continuing to provide a fun place for winter sports.
