Beaupré (QC), Canada – An avid skier and former ski instructor at Mont-Sainte-Anne has sued the Quebec resort over a 2010 incident involving a wet snow gun. Raynald Samson, of Beaupré, was skiing Mont-Sainte-Anne’s expert La Crête run on Jan. 10, 2012 when he passed a snowmaking gun operating on the slope. When his skis suddenly … Continue reading Skier Sues Mont-Sainte-Anne Over Snow Gun
Stoneham et Tewksbury (QC), Canada – Stoneham is now open for the season, now that owners of the Quebec ski resort have reached a labor agreement with employees. The slopes at Stoneham have remained quiet ever since an employee lockout on November 27, after staff insisted upon wage parity with their colleagues at nearby Mont-Sainte-Anne, … Continue reading Stoneham Employees Return to Work
Stoneham-et-Tewksbury (QC), Canada – Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), which owns Ski Stoneham north of Quebec City, closed the resort on Friday after locking out employees in a labor dispute. On-mountain employees comprising lift operations, snowmaking, ski patrol and grooming crews contend that they’re being paid 20 percent less than their counterparts at nearby … Continue reading Labor Dispute Closes the Ski Slopes at Stoneham
Denver, CO – Ski and snowboard resort operator Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. on Friday announced the hiring of Thomas F. Marano as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Marano will also serve on the company’s board of directors. Additionally, Intrawest has promoted Sky Foulkes, President of Stratton Mountain Resort, to the position of Chief Operating … Continue reading Intrawest Replaces CEO
Quebec (QC), Canada – A new strategic alliance formed between the Quebec City and Charlevoix region’s three largest ski resorts and many lodging properties has created a unique three-mountain lift ticket available to visitors who book an overnight stay in the area. Starting this winter, the St. Lawrence Summits multi-peak lift ticket will enable skiers … Continue reading Quebec City Ski Resorts Join Forces
Mont-Tremblant (QC), Canada – Well-known faces from the worlds of culture, the arts and sports mingled at Ottawa’s Bell Media Hall this week with the skiers, walkers, and runners who will take part in the 14th edition of Tremblant’s 24h. From December 5th to 7th, thousands of participants will hit the slopes of Tremblant and run or walk … Continue reading Quebec Ski Resort to Stage the 24 Hours of Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant (QC), Canada – Serving a route already flown by Porter Airlines for a number of ski seasons, Air Canada has announced that it will compete head-to-head with the young upstart airline this winter by introducing non-stop flights between Toronto and Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Air Canada’s service to Mont-Tremblant will be operated four times per week by Air Canada … Continue reading Air Canada to Fly Toronto to Tremblant
