Safety First for more fun!
We know you’ve been waiting for winter to return and for the mountain to open since a while now. Here we are! You got your skis out, you got your season pass, and you’re now looking forward to have fun on your well-deserved days off! We are happy to see you again and to welcome you for a new season.
Once again, we thank you for your cooperation in ensuring your own safety, but the one of your fellow skiers and snowboarders, as well as our employees.
Opened and marked trails are the basis of your safety
In the excitement of the moment and the adrenaline of your descent, we understand that it is tempting to venture yourself a little further, but not too far, just “there”, but outside the marked areas… Please stay, for your safety and the one of others including our employees and the equipment on the trails, on one of our 60 trails by alternating the use of our 204 junctions. Out of bounds skiing is completely forbidden on our territory. Unfortunately, we have not either explored all the corners of our beautiful mountain. The entrances and exits are not controlled on these natural accesses and carry a risk for a skier in his momentum who might not see you leave the woods. Patrollers are not always under a safe position to access these potentially risky areas. You could find yourself in an unfortunate position that will remain beyond our knowledge. If the access to the road that attracts you is not marked, it would be wiser simply not to go. Also, just so you know, sending help to prohibited areas will ensure you a minimum fine of $250!
And if, sadly, your favorite trail is not open at the time of your visit, keep in mind that we are just as disappointed as you not to have access to our “darlings” at all times! Mother Nature in her greatness is quite unpredictable and we don’t always control which trails will be ready, especially at the beginning of the season. Please, be aware that our employees are dedicated and do their best to create optimal ski conditions on these trails. That said, our staff could be working on them and the impact with a groomer or a winch cable would be unfortunate. Also, potentially dangerous, snowmaking and trail maintenance tools could obstruct the way. These equipments, which are not always visible at first sight, will certainly be on these trails to ensure their openings as soon as possible. A cut snow gun pipe, for example, could cause a complete stop of the snowmaking operations during a critical cold period and, therefore, considerably delay the opening of the trails! Remember that a ribbon indicating the closure of your beloved trail implies serious reasons.
A natural environment to protect and respect
If you are an alpine touring lover, please keep your ascents to the marked trails indicated on the maps and respect the signage. Your descents must only happen on the available ski slopes. Although Mont SUTTON is welcoming you for a recreational use for 62 years now (already!), you must keep in mind that the mountain is a rich natural resource to be proud of. Its wildlife and vegetation must also be protected and respected.
Not only do we not want to disturb the peace and quiet of the citizens, but the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS) wish to reiterate that the lands of the Green Mountains Natural Reserve (GMNR), home to fragile ecosystems, and the PENS trails, which are happy to welcome hikers and snowshoers, are NOT part of the ski area for which you hold your ski or alpine touring rights!
Welcome to freestyle addicts
If you are a thrill-seeker, we invite you to visit our snow park! Here again, respecting a few basic rules will ensure you to get the emotion you are looking for. Remember that wearing a helmet is mandatory in snow parks and that inverted maneuvers are prohibited in Quebec. Visit the Quebec Ski Area Association (ASSQ) website for more information: https://maneige.ski/en/snowpark. You will also find a reminder of the anti-drug and alcohol policy in effect on Quebec’s ski mountains and a checklist of appropriate equipment for a safe experience!
To be concrete
There is zero tolerance for any breach of the Mountain code of conduct. This code was adopted under the Act respecting safety in sports and applies to all ski mountains. It is a government legislation. Respecting the signage is just as important, ensuring the preservation of the environment and heritage, but above all your protection! You will find the main elements by following the link www.montsutton.com/en/safety.
And, although we are the last ones to want to impose possible sanctions, they can and will be applied if necessary. No one wants to end their day with revoked access or a hefty fine!
