Hello Michael: <BR> <BR>Quoting here from the British tome, <I>Where to Ski & Snowboard 2001</I>, regarding Mont Tremblant: "Snow reliability is good and over 70 per cent of the terrain is covered by snowmaking." Tremblant's snowmaking covers 440 acres of the resort, or about 70% of on-piste terrain. <BR> <BR>Tremblant has a nearly unlimited snowmaking water supply, that draws from nearby Lac Tremblant. This season they've boosted capacity, presumably by adding compressor power. Natural snowfall averages aren't terribly impressive - only 144 inches (366 cm). However, due to its northern location, Tremblant tends to keep its snow - it's not as subject to the frequent thaws that plague resorts in New England. <BR> <BR>With that northern locale, however, comes cold - sometimes bitter cold, especially in January which is typically the coldest month. Don't be surprised to see the temperatures hit -35ºF (-37ºC) several times in January - and Lord help you if you're there when it does. 0-10ºF (-18ºC to -12ºC) would be more common, however. <BR> <BR>If your friends are beginners, may I suggest nearby <A HREF="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/links/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=400">Gray Rocks</A>? Although a very small hill, they're reputed to have one of the world's finest ski schools. Their learn-to-ski packages offer all-inclusive ski weeks, including lodging, instruction, meals and even après-ski parties. You or anyone else more skilled can hop on over to nearby Tremblant while your beginner friends are learning at Gray Rocks. <BR> <BR>One more thing, as I'm curious ... where will you be coming from? <BR> <BR><I>An aside to everyone here ... if you wish to qualify for the weekly lift ticket giveaway, please be sure to include your email address so that we may contact you if you've won!</I>
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