Quebec's Mont Tremblant, the most visited ski area in Eastern North America, has added a dry slope for summer skiing.
Opening on August 18th, Tremblant will be offering the chance to learn to ski or snowboard and carve on a synthetic surface supplied by Italian firm, Neveplast.
Two types of surfaces are available in the learning area: a long-fibre mat for a softer feel in the resort's Upper Equilibre section, which allows for wider turns, and a short-fibre mat for a firmer surface in the Lower Equilibre area, which gives more room for braking techniques and controlling your skis or board.
Rental equipment will be included with access (skis, boots, poles and helmet or snowboard, boots and helmet) and the rental centre is located at the top of this activity area. Staff is on site to accompany skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Skiers and boarders can also bring their own equipment if they wish but it's the same price.
Slope access will be for one-hour at a time, split in blocks of skiers, and will be open 7 days a week, in all weather, from August 18 to September 4, and then on weekends only, from September 5 to October 15.