Ski Montcalm facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Montcalm Ski Resort
Montcalm Ski Resort Location in Quebec
Location	Rawdon, Quebec,  Canada
Nearest city	Montreal: 82 km (50 mi)
Coordinates	46°02′28″N 73°49′52″W / 46.041°N 73.831°W / 46.041; -73.831
Vertical	140 m (460 ft)
Top elevation	330 m (1,080 ft)
Base elevation	190 m (623 ft)
Runs	26 Total 9 - easy 11 - difficult 6 - more difficult
Lift system	8 total 5 chairlifts, 2 Platter lifts, 1 magic carpet
Lift capacity	7,000 skiers/hr
Snowfall	279 cm (110 in) per year
Website	Ski Montcalm

Ski Montcalm is a fun ski resort located in Rawdon, Québec, Canada. It's a great place for skiing and snowboarding. This mountain has been open since 1969. It is part of the Lanaudière region.

The ski area has twenty-four trails spread across three mountainsides. Ski Montcalm is also a member of the Quebec Ski Area Association (ASSQ).

History of Ski Montcalm

Ski Montcalm was started by Tadek Barnowski in 1969. He opened the resort a few years after moving from Poland. It is special because it is one of the few ski hills still owned by the same family. Tadek Barnowski passed the resort down to his children, John and Joanna.

Before the 2019 ski season, a special covered ramp was added. This ramp helps young skiers get up the training hill more easily. This type of covered ramp was the first of its kind in Canada. A similar ramp can be found in Europe, in a place called Chamonix.

During the winter season of 2019-2020, Ski Montcalm held many activities. These events celebrated the resort's 50th year of being open.

In 2019, Ski Montcalm also joined the OuiCanSki program. This program helps new Canadians learn about snow sports like skiing and snowboarding.

Fun Activities at Ski Montcalm

Canadian Ski Patrol volunteers helping out at Ski Montcalm.

Ski Montcalm offers many different activities and services for visitors.

You can rent skiing and snowboarding gear right at the resort. This is handy if you don't have your own equipment.

Ski Montcalm also offers lessons for all skill levels. Certified instructors teach these lessons. They are trained by groups like the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors.

If someone gets hurt, volunteer ski patrollers are there to help. They provide advanced first aid and rescue services. These patrollers are certified by the Canadian Ski Patrol.

You can rent lockers to keep your ski equipment safe during the ski season.

There is also a cafeteria where you can buy food and drinks. It is open during the resort's operating hours.

Ski Montcalm also lets people rent their newly updated lodge. It's a great place for parties, like weddings or family get-togethers.