Blue Mountain Skiing

Terrain

Blue Mountain features abundant terrain spread across 364 acres of skier and rider accessible terrain. The resort is one of the most frequented resorts in Canada and has a reputation of catering to families. The terrain consists of long wide groomed trails, combined with a dedicated learner’s area. The resort is easy to navigate and is serviced by multiple express lifts.

With an elevation of 1,480 feet (base 750 feet), Blue Mountain’s 12 lifts and 42 trails, including 30 night-lit trails, provide tons of fun for skiers and boarders with its 720 feet of vertical. The longest trail is Gord’s Groove, which is one mile long. There are three terrain parks plus visitors get access to the Arena Snowparks, which have hosted the Olympic Winter Games and World Championships. Run breakouts are 11 beginner, 16 intermediate, 7 advanced and 8 expert. The resort receives 120 inches on snow on average, which is supported by snowmaking on 94% of the terrain.

This year-round resort offers multiple summer activities as well, including lift-served mountain biking, golfing, kayaking, wine tasting, hiking, climbable tree houses, coasters and helicopter tours.

Blue Mountain Resort is the brainchild of Czechoslovakian-born Jozo Weider who started operating Blue Mountain is 1941. The first lifts consisted of two sleds drawn by cable and powered by a truck engine. The original trails of Schuss and Kandahar can still be skied on the North side of the mountain.

The Snow School offers lessons to children and adults of all ages. During the summer, there are tennis lessons as well as mountain bike lessons and clinics. There are many choices for lodging in the area, including chalets, cottages and cabins. A complimentary shuttle is available around the resort, and equipment rentals are available for a variety of different sports, including skiing and biking. Childcare is available on the mountain.

Breakfast

• An original restaurant at Blue Mountain Resort, The Pottery Restaurant offers meals for every time of day, including solid breakfast fare. 110 Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2, Canada

Lunch

• Pizza is a must after a vigorous morning on the slopes. If that’s what you’re craving, stop by Firehall Pizza Co. 162 Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0V2, Canada.

Dinner

• If you want a sit-down dinner or take out, Thonburi Thai Food offers all your favorite Thai dishes, including Pad-Thai. 796468 Grey Road 19 At North Creek Resort At Blue, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0N6, Canada

Après/Nightlife

• Relax while listening to some local bands at Jozo’s Bar. With big screens, beers on tap and cocktails, you’re sure to enjoy your night. 110 Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2, Canada