Winter's back at Grouse Mountain
Winter has come back like a lion to Grouse Mountain
March 11, 2010
March 11, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – With more than 40 cm of snow in the past 3 days and full on snowmaking, winter has returned with a vengeance just in time for March break.
“Thanks to our snowmaking capability we were able to keep our terrain open all season long but the recent cold weather and this major snowfall has provided some of the best conditions since December,” says Grouse Mountain General Manager Michael Cameron.
With the freezing level expected to stay low throughout the weekend and more snow in the forecast, local skiers have a chance to again enjoy the magic of the mountains.
This triumphant return of winter also comes just in time for the resort's Y2Play campaign, the annual snowpass sale that has become the most popular season pass product in North America. Y2Play is on sale now and entitles members to ski or ride for the remainder of this season and all of the 2010/11 winter season for up to 80% off the regular rate. An adult Y2Play pass is only $355! This snowpass product has introduced and brought more people back to winter sport than any other campaign in our country. Y2Play is, in large part, what makes Grouse Mountain the place where heroes of snow are born and raised.
At the time of this release, Grouse Mountain had received 37cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. The Peak Chair, Screaming Eagle Chair, and Greenway Chair are all in operation, giving access to beginner and intermediate terrain. The freezing temperatures are also being supported with additional snow making (79cm to date for 2009/2010).
There are presently no reports of difficult passage through major road arteries to Grouse Mountain, and the current efforts to ensure safe road conditions offer reassurance to visiting snow enthusiasts.
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