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What could be better than Snow School? How about Winter Ski and Snowboard Camp! You can do it all at Brimacombe – and as the website says, it’s “Worth the Drive.” 

“We’ve got something for everyone. From beginner terrain to black diamonds to terrain parks, you’ll find it all here. Snow covered runs, the sounds of laughter and the thrill of experiencing nature in all its beauty.“  (https://brimacombe.ca/)

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 Source: https://brimacombe.ca/a/docs/Brimacombe-Brochure.pdf 

The history of Brimacombe goes back to the 1930’s. The group officially offered memberships at the Brimacombe site in 1954. A family membership was $10; and lifetime memberships were offered for $100 each. A $300 loan was arranged to finance the construction of the first tow. And it was a good one! The first rope tow was built using an old car. The tires were removed from the rims, and a system of wooden posts and wheel rims was used to drive and guide a large rope up the hill.

Rest assured things have changed dramatically! Today, Brimacombe can transport thousands of skiers uphill each hour using 4 quad chairlifts, 3 -bars and a Magic Carpet.

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Source: https://www.brimacombe.ca/

Snow School has just what you’re looking for:

  • Beginner’s Corner
  • Discover Programs for Beginners
  • Private Lessons
  • Terrain Park Lessons
  • 8-Wk Group Programs
  • Winter Camps

CAMPS AND DATES:

PA Day Camps Feb 1 | Feb 15
Family Day Camp Feb 18
March Break Camps Mar 8 | Mar 11 | Mar 12 | Mar 13 | Mar 14 | Mar 15

Camps run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and includes:

  • Complimentary extended supervision (9 AM – 10 AM | 3 PM – 4 PM)
  • Four hours of daily instruction (10 AM – 12 PM | 1 PM – 3 PM)
  • One hour supervised lunch break (12 PM – 1 PM)

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Source: https://brimacombe.ca/a/docs/Brimacombe-Brochure.pdf

Download the Brimacombe brochure https://brimacombe.ca/a/docs/Brimacombe-Brochure.pdf  and find 15 pages of ski and snow boarding activities, lesson information, camps, costs, schedules, and membership information.

Keep track of snow and trail conditions at https://brimacombe.ca/snow-conditions-and-trails.

Remember, it’s worth the drive!

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Source: https://brimacombe.ca/a/docs/Brimacombe-Brochure.pdf

 

 

 

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Devil’s Elbow Ski Area

The trees around Bethany Ontario are looking bare and snow has already been sighted.  The wind has a familiar bite and it’s time for many to start thinking about ski season!!!

Those in Bethany know all about one of the great winter attractions of the Kawarthas – Devil’s Elbow Ski Area. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Manvers Township, it is minutes away from Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Hope and Oshawa and just up the road from Bethany Village.

John and Velfred Holmberg, owners of Devil’s Elbow Ski Area

There is something for everyone at the Elbow, from novice to expert,

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skiers and snowboarders alike. And this year, there are an additional 2 terrain areas to enjoy. Lineups aren’t an issue with 6 chairlifts and 8.5 km of trails winding through forests for the Nordic skiers.

Open to the public every day, except Christmas Day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., December – March.  This might make me unpopular with the non-skiers, but I really hope there’s more snow than last year!

Last weekend was the Annual Open House at Devil’s Elbow Ski Area.  It was a reunion of sorts, with great opportunities to take advantage of pre-season discounts to buy a season pass, register for lessons and racing programs – Alpine, snowboarding and junior racing- and meet the ski patrol.

Bethany Parnell

And many enjoyed Parnell’s Ski Swap and Sale!  Skiis could get tuned up and it was great chance to meet up with old friends.  The concession stand was open and ready for business and the kids got some pre-ski season exercise running up and down the hills. It was a fun weekend with everyone preparing for the upcoming season!

Cory Parnell, host of Annual Parnell Ski Swap and Sale

Twins Audrey and Hannah and Kailyn, Betty Ann and Carol at ‘The Grill’

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