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posted on 07-10-2008 Your destination: SUTTON and its Panoramaduodlacôte!
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to spend some quality time at the Panoramaduodlacôte. A long weekend allows breathing some fresh air and walking in the mountain under leaves changing to red, orange, fuchsia pink and yellow. For those who want to climb up to the summit to admire superb panoramic view, the chair lift will be in operation from 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
But there is more. SUTTON holds the widest choice of open-air activities, for all tastes. This coming Thanksgiving weekend, rain or shine, more than 35 workshops, hiking, cultural and sports activities over three days, among which a majority are free and the others are reasonably priced.
Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday:
- Come participate in a collective artwork;
- Come and learn how to best use your photo camera;
- Come to jam with other tam-tam amateurs (the lift will be free for people showing
up with drum, a djembe, a conga.) - Come to watch birds with an ornithologist;
- Come hike across the Monts Sutton Massif;
- Come to learn taï chi;
- Come to shape up again;
- Come to hear open-air music;
- Come to learn how to protect your outdoor plants during winter;
- Come and you will find something to get curious about or to feed your passion…
This list is far from complete. To check the whole programming, visit the Website montsutton.com.
How fun is the road to Sutton!
Travelling to SUTTON is so easy and fun. Only 1 hour from Montreal (highway 10, exit 68) or Sherbrooke (highway 10, exit 90), Sutton is a picturesque small town often praised for its charm. Getting there is an adventure not to be missed. The road lets you discover so many hidden treasures. It passes by orchards with apples still to be picked and some vineyards during harvest, Century old houses, art exhibitions and inviting inns. With a bit of luck, you will see white-tailed deers or a marmot on the roadside. You will even be able to stretch the pleasure by stopping in an attractive relay for the night or a succulent meal. For further information, visit Mont SUTTON’s site or call Sutton’s Tourist Office at 1 800 565-8455.
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Nadya Baron Marketing Director Mont SUTTON 450-538-2339 or 450-521-0613 nbaron@montsutton.com posted on 01-10-2008  Now is the perfect time to admire the colours of autumn in their best. The Panoramaduodlacôte, the fall festival at SUTTON, is THE autumn festival giving you the opportunity to participate, rain or shine, in the widest variety of open-air activities, among which several are offered free. Among the activities this coming week-end you will find a full size alive museum, a drum wokshop in the mountain, a guided hike to the top with cheese fondue meal, mountain training, workshops on eating in the forest and herb therapy and many more. Then, everybody will head for home most satisfied, with red cheeks and many happy memories. Hurry, there are only three weekends remaining at the Panoramaduodlacôte. Details at montsutton.com.For ski or physical fitness enthusiasts
The instructors and the young members of the Club des sports de SUTTON invite you to their next training session. Sessions are designed to make you fit so that you can jump onto the slopes or into everyday life fit self-confident. This Sunday and the following Sundays at 10 AM.
Leading the Drum Band
Frederic Gauld, alias Pec Percussion, is a "Drum Maniac" since his childhood. He plays them, he makes them, and he just loves them. As part of Panoramaduodlacôte, Pec invites you to join him, to have fun and make the mountain vibrate with him. A free and ideal workshop to get loose, should you be 3 or 83.
More than a still life!
Sutton’s “Tableaux Vivants” are a one of a kind show with pictures coming to life. Thanks to the talent of Manon Rivest, masters' pictures are extended on a human scale. Actors, made up and dressed as the figures in the original pictures, set up in these huge copies, creating a fantastic 3D visual effect. A creation activity will entertain the children while the parents attend the presentation of this special "Museum Guided Tour".
Autumn at its best until October 20th
Panoramaduodlacôte continues every weekend until October 20th. Dozens of workshops and activities are still to come: ornithology and photography workshops, a Tamtams Meeting, guided hiking in the mountain, tai-chi and yoga on the mountain, workshops for children, the Bougex Sport Rallye... Besides you will enjoy the live concerts, our delightful BBQ and the entertainment. For additional information and lodging packages, visit Mont SUTTON’s Web site or phone the Sutton Tourism Office at 1- 800 565-8455. posted on 23-09-2008  The Panoramaduodlacôte, SUTTON’s Fall Festival, continues this weekend, September 27 and 28, with its chairlift rides, BBQ and numerous activities. Among other attractions: wild mushroom harvesting, guided hiking across the Sutton Mountains Massif and the discovery of a little known animal: the salamander. In short, the Panoramaduodlacôte offers over 25 activities on two days – many free! More than enough to rejuvenate yourself with fresh air, new knowledge and fun, with friends or your family. You are not free this weekend? Then have a look at the programming for the coming weekends until October 20th on montsutton.com.100 % nature fresh mushrooms
Mont SUTTON hides many treasures, among which boletus, hedgehog mushrooms and even some chanterelles. Enough to prepare a great dish! But before you find these delicacies in your plate, Roger Barbeau, a passionate of mycology, will show you how to find and identify them during his theoretical and practical workshop. Once your harvest is over, you will be able to take your wild mushrooms home to cook and taste them. You will enjoy your experience so much that you will harvest wild mushrooms for yourself from then on. A mycology workshop, from 9 AM to 2 PM, for only $10... Cheap for a day of pleasure. These shoes are made for hiking…
You like hiking a lot? Well the crossing of the Sutton Mountains Massif is for you! Your guides from the Parc d’environnement naturel of Sutton will help you discover an itinerary filled with spectacular views and going by fabulous Lake Mohawk. Information and reservations: 1-800-565-8455. Knowing for protecting
The salamander is certainly one of the most little known animals in the country. No wonder its habitat is disappearing very fast… and salamanders as well. Gabriel Fontaine, biologist from the Appalachian Corridor Project, will lead you on the tracks of this endangered amphibian, hidden in our mountain streams. Come discover the Spring Salamander, the Redback Salamander, the Northern Dusky Salamander… and get to know this cute small animal better. SUTTON, like nowhere else!
The Panoramaduodlacôte is an event like nowhere else. The number as well as the wide variety of activities offered throughout this Fall Festival makes it an event in a class all by itself. Take advantage of the packages including lodging to spend the whole weekend and walk through the village to admire the many superb Queen Anne style residences. Whether you come for a day or more, you will leave convinced that SUTTON is THE place for leisure and sports. - 30 -
posted on 17-09-2008  The Panoramaduodlacôte, SUTTON’s Fall Festival, starts this weekend and programming proposes, among other activities, the Townshippers Day, exhibitions of photographs and vehicles, singing and music at the summit, conferences by an herbalist and a mushroom specialist, introduction to taï chi and many other activities. You are not free this week-end? Have a look at the complete programming, on every weekend until October 20th, on montsutton.com.Great Kick-off
On September 20th, the Townshippers kick it all off with the annual Townshippers Day, at the village and on the mountain. This festival within the festival is an opportunity to meet and celebrate, with fellow citizens, the intercultural links which developed the Eastern Townships. The bilingual presentations of artists and artisans, as well as free shows and concerts will certainly turn into unforgettable moments for you. Learn the Magic… of Plants
This same Saturday, join Anny Schneider for an exploration of the plant kingdom. Specialist of the plants, lecturer and author, this « fairy of wood leads you to a meeting with curative plants in woods and fields and ancient medicines that are more useful today than ever. » The workshop starts with a conference and is followed by a guided session in the mountain. Family Ubiquity
Sunday, as on other days during the Panoramaduodlacôte, organizers have planned supervised workshops for the children. Kids can devote themselves to an activity tailor-made for them and in complete safety, while their parents can, for instance, learn taï chi in the mountain. Taï chi brings peace of mind and harmony, while helping to boost strength and health. Taï chi and fresh air, what a perfect way to rejuvenate yourself! SUTTON, like nowhere else!
Panoramaduodlacôte is a unique event by its size and the variety of its activities, like nowhere else. You will be delighted by workshops in the mountain, the charming village and the services at your disposal. Your visit will make you realize that SUTTON is the place «par excellence» for leisure and sports. -30-
posted on 10-09-2008  The Fall Festival of Mont SUTTON, The Panoramaduodlacôte, comes again with a whole lot of novelties. This autumn, the most popular activities are back and several premieres will be in the program, every weekend from September 20th until October 20th. Will open the ball, the Townshippers Day which is meant to be a great cultural event. And will close the 5 weeks of colours, a specific day on the discovery of the natural resources of Sutton. Everything is set to ensure a visit rich in discoveries and in pleasure; whoever you are, whatever your tastes… There is so much to see and do, stay for more than a day! For further information on the program and lodging packages, visit montsutton.com.A Fall Festival filled with activities
Yoga and tai chi on the mountain, a photography exhibition, kite building, a BBQ, entertainment, music, chairlift ride and access to over 80km of hiking trails. And even more! Start marking your agenda:
SUTTON, green and going greener
As for the preceding edition, The Panoramaduodlacôte will be a «Zero In on Zero Waste» event. According to its own Conscience SUTTON Code, the ski station will recycle as much waste as possible in order to lower the amount of residue. New this year, composting will be done in all chalet kitchens at SUTTON. In addition, all the publicity material of the festival is printed on 100 % recycled paper using vegetable oil-base ink. SUTTON, Like Nowhere Else!
Panoramaduodlacôte is a unique event by its lenght and the wide variety of activities like nowhere else. You will be delighted by workshops, the charming village and the various resources at your service. Your stay will convince you that SUTTON is the place “par excellence” to spend free time and sports. Visit montsutton.com! -30- posted on 24-04-2008
Take note that the price of the single day ticket for an adult will be $25 and the price for all other categories will be $15. SUTTON, My mountain resort! started this season 2007-2008 as soon of November 23rd and has provided to skiers a season covered with 556cm of natural snow and a great total of 156 ski days. To be remembered from the 2007-2008 season at SUTTON:
SUTTON never sleeps
During summer, the resort remains active. The four chalets of SUTTON, as well as the bar Le Tucker host training classes, conferences and celebrations. The guests can choose a tenancy with or without chairlift ride. On top of that, the area has an abundance of hotels, inns and B&Bs, all very delightful and comfortable. Information: sutton@montsutton.com or (450) 538-2339.
Sutton and the region: during summer as well as winter
When you will store your skis, take your shoes out to the many paths of the “Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton” and enjoy the camping platforms and the shelter at the summit, try the Arbre en arbre tree top course in Sutton, ride the famous Wine Road... To not miss on anything, visit montsutton.com site for the list of year round activities or contact directly the Sutton Tourism Information Office at 1 (800) 565-8455.
One last ski day and then take advantage of the numerous Summer activities in Sutton!
posted on 11-04-2008  SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! is still opened 7 days a week with the majority of the ski terrain still available. The season is not over yet, but it is already obvious that there has been more snow and that it will have been a longer season than the previous one. The 2007-2008 overview of SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! shows once again its status as a first class ski resort. In addition to the numerous innovations put in place in order to keep skiers even more happy, SUTTON has illustrated itself by its efforts to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. "We have at heart that our skiers leave with a smile. And we succeeded. We received several awards, one for a complete opening early in the season, one for Best Skiing in Canada, one for Best station with glades, and one for our initiative regarding carpooling. We have also continued our actions to protect our beautiful mountain and to ensure that it remains in health, "said Jean-Michel Ryan, General Manager of SUTTON, My Mountain Resort!
A warm welcome, like nowhere else!
Even for a regular skier, the ski area at SUTTON is difficult to know well, because of its large size. SUTTON peaks at an altitude of around 1000m, has 53 trails in all categories, including 40% glades and 194 junctions. So, to give skiers and snowboarders a chance to enjoy the whole mountain and its attractions, SUTTON created the Guides Ambassadors. Adapting their skiing to the pace and skill of the person or group for which they are responsible, they make them experience the best of SUTTON. The feedback about the Guides Service is overwhelmingly positive. Especially careful
In addition, SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! has made significant efforts to reduce its environmental impact. These are highlighted by a first place in Quebec among top ecoconscious ski resorts, prepared by Patrick Thorne, a professional ski journalist and environmentalist and quoted by L’Actualité. montsutton.com, your wealth of information!
The skiers and surfers are invited to visit montsutton.com to read about the closing date which has not yet been set because of the excellent ski conditions. Until the final curtain falls, the photography contest continues and the BBQ at the main chalet will smell good every weekend when the weather is good. As for the last event, Real’s Challenge, it will be announced at the last minute, so be on the lookout! - 30 -
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Nadya Baron Marketing Director SUTTON, My mountain resort! 450-538-2339 nbaron@montsutton.com posted on 28-03-2008  We have been waiting for it for a long time. The most fun and popular event of the year, the renowned Snow on the Beach at SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! is finally back and will be presented next Saturday, April 5th. This day, filled with spring warmth, soft madness and fun ambiance is like no other. The 2008 event is the 4th edition. All previous presentations, electrical and chill, were greeted as successes by SUTTON.Action and guaranteed laughs
The fun will attain its paroxysm at midday; thanks to the numerous activities among which the hilarious crossing of the lake on ski or snowboard. No other show could make the audience laugh their head off…and the participants as well. It goes without saying that numerous prizes will be given to the winners as well as to the lucky members of the audience. If you plan on trying to cross the lake, don’t forget to disguise yourself because the participants are graded on the distance AND on the originality of their costumes. Besides the crossing of the lake, you will be able to challenge your friends at volleyball on snow, re-visit the good old Frisbee, delight yourself at the BBQ and take advantage of the numerous surprises. An assured wave of pleasure! Party at the bar The Tucker
At the end of day, the celebration will continue with Fred Bouchard’s pop-rock band at the bar The Tucker. The fun will go on in the bar until late at night for the opening hours will be longer than usual. No one will get bored. SUTTON, My mountain resort!
A dream destination like no other, SUTTON is one of Quebec’s major ski resorts. With 53 runs and glades and 194 intersections in all categories, the downhill choices are virtually unlimited. You will be charmed by the ambience in the chalets, bed and breakfasts and hotels that make SUTTON a welcoming spot that’s in harmony with nature and less than 90 minutes from Montreal. The quiet beauty and cachet of the Eastern Townships make Sutton a leisure destination that’s not to be missed. - 30 -
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Nadya Baron Marketing Director SUTTON, My mountain resort! 450-538-2339 nbaron@montsutton.com posted on 25-03-2008  Next Saturday, March 29th, as part of the Jérémy Forget Day for the Relay for Life, SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! will host a relay race. The Day comprises many different activities, with the ones at the ski resort and other at D’Arbre en Arbre and ending with a dinner at the Hotel Horizon. The race and other activities at the mountain will be a fun way to contribute to fund raising for the Canadian Cancer Society.A Cause which touches us all
« For us at Sutton, the Relay for Life is linked to a person in our community, says Benoît Boulanger, President of SUTTON, My mountain resort! Indeed, Jérémy Forget, is well known and much appreciated in our small community. He has been struggling against a rare form of cancer. Those who know him recognize his courage and its determination to beat the illness. We want to show our support to Jérémy, as well as to all persons living despite cancer, especially young people.
Three ways of participating
Competing: You will be able to take an active part in the SUTTON's Relay for Life, a fun filled relay three member team race, in parallel. Winners will carry on, however, the least fortunate racers will be able to buy themselves new tickets for extra runs all day long.
Bet to win: The skiers will not be the only ones contributing to the Canadian Cancer Society. The audience also. Close to the finish line, near the main chalet, before every run, volunteers will take bets. The entire product of the sale of race tickets, as well as bets will all be given to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Decorate Chairlift II: One more way to support the cause. All day long, the chairlift II will be decorated with yellow ribbons, the colour of the Relay for Life. People on site will be invited to tie on one or more yellow ribbons to the chairs of the chairlift. The yellow ribbons will be sold for $1, as a sign of collective hope. A day long fund raiser and an opportunity to join the cause!
Information and ticket for racers : 450-263-4486 or on site at SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! this coming Saturday.
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posted on 21-03-2008  In order to promote collective respect for the environment, SUTTON invites skiers and snowboarders to carpool next Tuesday, March 25. This is an excellent opportunity to travel with 4 at minimum or more friends and save 50% on the price of an adult 1-day ticket, at the regular price, during that day. This initiative will be as beneficial to the environment as for ski and snowboard lovers’ wallets. In addition, it will be a great opportunity to have fun with friends hoping to come to SUTTON! And, did you know that SUTTON applies its own code Conscience SUTTON to guide its actions for the Environment? A comprehensive document on the subject is available on the website www.montsutton.com. It lists more than 20 actions taken to date and some next steps to come. Of course, SUTTON has been recuperating cans, stopping bus motors and purchasing phosphate-free detergents, and so on, for years. But recently, SUTTON has taken some new high impact actions such as installing locked thermostats, purchasing snow guns requiring less energy and promoting carpooling. In addition, the resort is studying the possibility of adding more energy-saving snow guns and turning restaurant residues into compost.
One more step for a beautiful and healthy mountain!
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Nadya Baron Marketing Director SUTTON, My mountain resort! 450-538-2339 ext 209 nbaron@montsutton.com posted on 19-03-2008 Alexina Lamoureux, Hillarie Bonneville, Stéphanie Thériault and William Schuessler-Bédard, all members of the Club de competition de ski de SUTTON in the K2 Category (13 and 14 year old) will soon fly off to take part in the Canadian Championships. They deserved this honour because of their very good performances in the recent Quebec Championships. They all finished among the 10 best skiers in their category. The four skiers and their coaches agree to answer the questions of the press before their departure.
Between March 24th and 28th, the four skiers will participate in a Slalom, in a Giant Slalom and in a Super-G at Silver Star B.C., a ski resort south of Vancouver, not far from Whistler where the Olympic ski and snowboard competitions will take place in 2010. Besides, a certain number of members of the Olympic Organizing Committee and some officials will take advantage of the event to acquire more experience in high calibre ski competitions in anticipation of 2010.
According to, Pierre Bigeault, Head Coach of the Club de competition de ski de SUTTON, « Alexina, Hillarie, Stephanie and William show an extraordinary high level of motivation, during formal training, as well as between training sessions at the mountain, with daily exercise. On top of that, they share very high performance goals. »
The orientation of the Club de competition de ski de SUTTON is centered around the constant progress of the young skiers. « SUTTON My Mountain Resort!, with its unique landscape and trail design, allows our skiers to acquire an experience of all types of trails. To develop a good competition skier, it takes, not only wide boulevards, but glades and narrow lanes as well. » concludes Pierre Bigeault.
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Marketing director SUTTON, My mountain resort! 450-538-2339 ext 209 nbaron@montsutton.com Pierre Bigeault Head Coach Club de compétition de ski de SUTTON 450-538-3804 posted on 12-03-2008  SUTTON, My mountain resort! launches a great photo contest. Last year, SUTTON had put the skiers and surfers in the center of the creation process of their new corporate image by means of interviews and focus groups. Between now and April 30th, skiers and surfers are invited to bring their most inspired pictures of the present year. All subjects are accepted: landscape, persons, tricks, as long as the photograph was taken at SUTTON. The winner : the person whose picture will reflect SUTTON’s essence the best.
Your picture part of SUTTON’s images There is no limit to the number of photographs sent in by a same person. At the end of the period of collection, photographs will be shown to a jury which will choose the best. The most representative of SUTTON will serve as an inspiration for the artists responsible for designing the promotion tools for next season. The big winner chosen among three finalists will receive an 8MP digital camera, perfect for winter sports amateurs. All three finalists will have the pleasure of seeing parts or perhaps figures in their photographs translated into SUTTON promotion images!
Your SUTTON Promotion Campaign
« SUTTON skiers have declared unanimously that SUTTON is « like nowhere else ». Also, numerous are those who said that the actual advertising defines well the authenticity of SUTTON, which is why they appreciate the station so much. Because a day of skiing or surfing is how you decide it to be, because the moments of happiness during a ski day at SUTTON are sometimes intangible… we wished to bring in SUTTON skiers in the next promotion campaign and we invite each and everyone to send in their photographs. » says Nadya Baron, Marketing Director for SUTTON, My Mountain Resort!
Your SUTTON Moments
Three pictures will serve as models for the artists who will “translate” them to show the uniqueness of SUTTON. Don’t wait any longer. Send in your file along with your name, e-mail and telephone at sutton@montsutton.com and have a chance to contribute personally to the next campaign of SUTTON, My Mountain Resort!
Catch a quiet moment or a friend at one of following activities in SUTTON:
* The Rodeofest Nokian Tyres, March15-16 * The Teasers’ Race, March 22 * The Relay for Life, March 29 * The Try a Snowscoot Day, March 30 * Snow on the Beach, April 5 Many sunshines, snowstorms and smiles could inspire you as well. So grab your camera, Get ready. And ski. For further information, go to: www.montsutton.com
-30- posted on 07-03-2008  On March 15th and 16th 2008, SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! will host the Rodeofest, the most important Freestyle Competition in the Eastern Townships. The event will last the whole weekend with three competitions: Big Air, Best Trick and Slope Style. Riders, on ski or snowboard, professionals and amateurs, will show their knack for the big pleasure of the audience. Up to $10,000 in price among which many grants! Also, the new main sponsor of the Rodeofest, Nokian Tyres, steps in with a tangible enthusiasm and involvement. Other partners taking an active part in the event are Adrenaline, D-Structure, Carlsberg, Crux Magazine, Caisses Desjardins, Line, Grenade, Rockstar, Smith and St-Patrick Lounge. For the 2008 Edition, the new Manager of the Rodeofest, Jean-François Denis, in collaboration with SUTTON, My Mountain Resort! has brought improvements and surprises which will make a better show. Nothing was been neglected to make of this friendly confrontation an event not to be miss.Big Air, High in Emotions.
During the 2007 Edition of the Rodeofest in SUTTON, the Big Air (jump competition) had made happy the competitors as well as the audience. Big Air returns, but in a more impressive expression. Indeed, the ramp, which will be a little less imposing, will provide as much challenge and more possibilities for the participants.
Best Trick… nothing but the Best.
Best Trick promises a sure fun time to the persons on site. Indeed, the producer conceived an installation so unique that he hesitates to disclose details immediately. Nevertheless, it gives to understand that module will be more entertaining than ever. A true urban show for all!
Slope Style, a brand new concept.
The Slope Style course will be as high as other competition sites. It will include a jump and modules. Once again, the producer invested to introduce a new and more spectacular format. The course will allow competitors series of figures bringing more performances for the audience to appreciate.
Party, Party, Party.
On Saturday evening, pleasure will not stop after the competition for our Snow Cowboys and friends. Rodeofest will continue at the Lounge St-Patrick where its western taste will develop. The most audacious will even be able to mount a mechanical bull.
For further information, go to www.rodeofest.com or www.montsutton.com.
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posted on 27-02-2008  One year of après-ski is worth celebrating!While having been a distant dream for years and years, the Bar The Tucker celebrates its first anniversary… at last.
The bar opened in early March last year. This first year was full of après-ski reunions, all happy and merry. This coming mega anniversary celebration will be the perfect occasion to look back on the best moments of the year. To jump start the party, DJ Lamarre will be there with dance music. And do not forget your pictures! SUTTON challenges the participants to add your pictures to theirs in order to cover entirely the new giant billboard. Funny anecdotes, superb cold buffet, surprises and prizes will be presented as the party goes on, until 3 a.m.
A relax yet energetic bar that matches SUTTON
« Comments are unanimous » says Christine Reddy, director of the Service and Bar. « The bar The Tucker is a good complement to Sutton’s service offer… The Tucker, is a natural match; it is just like the bar had always been there… there is great ambiance, its authentic «personality» fits very well with the SUTTON Spirit… And the clientele… very active and always in a good mood».
Spending some time at The Tucker, generally open from 2: PM 7: PM, Thursday to Sunday, is the perfect ending to a ski or surf day on the slopes. Its schedule serves well the skiers wishing to relax. « The Tucker provides us skiers some time to continue our socializing, to relax a bit and even decide which restaurant we will spend the rest of the evening at » says Olivier Hunter, a regular client at SUTTON.
An evening you will not forget!
The ski season is far from over. Many other enlivened evening will take place at The Tucker, during Spring Break week as well as during the rest of the season, of course!
Look up all the details at www.montsutton.com
But this coming March 1 night promises heights of special emotion. Do not miss it! posted on 20-02-2008  For Spring Break 2008, SUTTON’s team has prepared a full line of special events which will please everyone. A wonderful opportunity to breathe some fresh air, spend some time with dear friends or family members and ski some awesome slopes for miles and miles. With all the snow already on the hill and the flurries to come, SUTTON’s 53 trails, 194 junctions, famous glades, four warm and welcoming chalets, lively après-ski bar and all the attractions available in the area, everyone will find something to spend a most memorable winter vacation.Spring Break, a perfect family time
A few days or even a few hours of leisure on the slopes will bring the family together at SUTTON for true fun.
In addition, young ones will enjoy many more activities. For instance, The « Skientific» will show them a series of breath taking experiences. Registration is possible through Customer Service.
There will also be a daily photo session in the Marvellous Wood, known by “Forêt des merveilles” at the station. All the pictures taken will be placed on the website for you to save. A souvenir to treasure for ever!
Better skiing brings more fun and security
During Spring Break, a ski camp and the Iniski mountain training program will be available. Many categories and timeframes will be available so that all can benefit from the tips by the resort’s ski instructors. During that period, registration for a few hours only will be possible depending on the number of students in the classes.
Info at 1-866-538-2545. On March 6, a friendly race with medal presentation is organised. From 10 o’colock to noon, competitors will follow a mandatory prerace training and then have their little race. The racing fee will cover the training.
Something for everyone
On Saturday March 1st, The Fischer Demo Team will be on the premises to provide skiers with the chance to try their brand new high performance product line.
There will be some something for the adepts of the Snow Park. The ski resort will hold a «Best Trick» contest on a daily basis, between 1 to 2 p.m. A ceremony to award a grand prize to the best competitor and the showing of the best moments of the week will take place on the Friday of that week at 3:30 p.m. Helmet mandatory.
Then, on Sunday, March 9th , SUTTON, My mountain resort! will host the Défi Télémark. Here is an occasion to discover this very spectacular sport.
Finally a fun après-ski scheduled is suggested. Guests will have a chance to play friendly Snow Volleyball matches, Backgammon games or have a drink at the Ice Bar. They will also be invited to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the new famous Tucker Bar.
No car? No problem! SUTTON has come to an agreement with ENTREPRISE Rent-a-Car. Every time one rents a car in order to travel to the SUTTON ski resort, he or she gets a substantial instant rebate on the rental fee.
SUTTON, a must visit destination
This is only a fraction of the activities offered. Apart from alpine skiing, there are miles an miles of well kept snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. And, one will find many restaurants serving many specialties as well as great lodging facilities, from condos on the mountain to luxury B&Bs and many spas around. Complete information on activities at the ski resort, activities in the area and money saving offers is available at www.montsutton.com
– 30 – posted on 06-02-2008 Love is in the air at SUTTON, My mountain resort! Cupid’s week. This year, the love celebrations will extend from February 13th to February 16th, a way to stretch the pleasure with your better half. Many establishments in the region are offering special love packages for this period like dinners, lodging and other specials; surely, a good gift ideas among. Also, lots of romantic activities are organized at the mountain.  February 14th : Hearts Day The Heart Rallye is back again this year; participant will have a chance to win fabulous prizes. Will they find their soul mate on the slopes? If not, maybe they will find sweet loving words hidden in the trails… Also, on Thursday February 14th, will you be one of the lucky ones who will have the chance to go up in the chairlift, seated in the love seat? Special treats will be given to those who are lucky enough to ride up in one of the love seat for a comfortable ride and making them a winner! Romantic «Après-ski» at the Tucker From Thursday February 14th to Saturday 16th, the Tucker bar celebrates Cupid’s week with delightful mixes like: the «Coeur de la station» served with two straws, the «Café Aphrodisiaque» a mysterious potion and finally the shooter «Le petit Cupidon». The perfect love escape Come and enjoy the fresh air with your loved one. Besides being romantic, those days are good for an healthy heart. For more information about all the activities, consult our Web site on montsutton.com. SUTTON, My mountain resort! A dream destination like no other, SUTTON is one of Quebec’s major ski resorts. With 53 runs and 194 intersections in all categories, the downhill choices are virtually unlimited. You will be charmed by the ambience in the chalets, bed and breakfasts and hotels that make Sutton a welcoming spot that’s in harmony with nature and less than 90 minutes from Montreal. The quiet beauty and cachet of the Eastern Townships make SUTTON a leisure destination that’s not to be missed. posted on 29-01-2008 From February 4th to 8th, not only will you save on the lift ticket price, $ 29 instead of $50. The entire week will focus on pampering you ladies.
 The perfect healthy breakNothing better than relaxing with your friends, chatting, getting pampered, just enjoying the day. This is a brief look at what is in store for you ladies during this special week. - The SUTTON ski and snowboard school offers a free lesson to the additional person with purchase of a private lesson at regular price (on mention of the "Women's week").
- From noon to 4 pm, on Thursday and Friday, you and your friends may take advantage and enjoy a massage on chairs, after your busy morning on skis. - Special notice to mothers : there will be a surprise for all the children at the daycare.
- Every morning, from 9:15 to 9:30 am, a free workshop about women and ski will be presented.
- Starting at 2 p.m, on Thursday and Friday, the Tucker Bar is proposing a special «après-ski».
- Surely, exceptional ski, with again fresh snow received in the last week.
Partnership with ELLE Québec ELLE QUÉBEC magazine offers to all women a free copy of their latest edition. Hurry the quantities are limited. Many surprises! Take some time for yourself and take advantage of this special women' week at SUTTON, My mountain resort!
-30- posted on 17-01-2008 From January 21st to January 25th, seniors of 55 years old and more will ski for only $ 25 a day! To start the day in a cozy atmosphere like home, SUTTON offers you the chance to view a French television morning show or the possibility of reading your morning paper. Try the special «Le Skieur» breakfast, a morning delight!
-30- Nadya Baron posted on 09-01-2008 SUTTON, My mountain resort! is celebrating winter and snow sports throughout the National Ski and Snowboard Week, from January 12th to January 20th 2008. Let’s take advantage of this occasion to practice these sports we are so fond of : skiing and snowboarding.
Get started on the slopes
SUTTON, My mountain resort! in partnership with Ski and Surf School and Rentals boutique offer a 2 for 1 on the ski and surf initiation programs (Iniski/Inisurf) during all the National ski and snowboard week (Weekends included). This program includes a 1 hour lesson starting at 12:30 p.m., equipment, and lift privileges.  Initiation and learning activities
To share with you even more about skiing or snowboarding, the staff has joined together in order to explain and demonstrate their skills. Sunday January 13th and January 20th, come meet the ski patrol! A workshop on the mountain code conduct, warm ups and other physical answers on ski injuries will be presented in the main cafeteria of Chalet Alt 400m. Also every day, from 1 to 1:30 p.m., a professional will be at the Sports Experts boutique to present a workshop on winter sport clothing and equipment.
To top it all, it will be possible, throughout the week, to watch snow sport related movies at the main chalet’s cafeteria, including certain classics that will never get weary! It’s a must!
A first exciting weekend
Saturday January 12th, entertainment with Marc Blondin from CHOM and the Elan Demo’s team. This Sunday January 13th, entertainment with the GM ski team and "Les producteurs d'oeufs du Québec". More than 75 prizes to be won... How to win? Be on site! Action for the last weekend
Many activities in the snowpark The Mohawk on Saturday January 19th. Adrenaline stores and Burton's teams will be there to animate this day with music, prizes and the possibility to try the new Burton's products. Also, on January 19th, come see the 140 young racers of the Eastern Township in an interesting competition that presents a variation of turns.
A warm «Après-ski»
Open Thursday to Sunday, from 2 to 7 p.m, the Tucker bar is the choice venue with SUTTON skiers looking to relax, talk about the day’s activities and enjoy that all-too-precious après-ski moment. For all details and promotion’s conditions, consult montsutton.com. posted on 03-01-2008 SUTTON, My mountain resort! offers to different workers the chance to ski for only $ 29 per day instead regular price, $ 50. The first week is reserved for the Real Estate Agents, and Teachers, from Monday 7th to Friday 11th 2008.
 Many other working groups will benefit this reduction in January and February 2008:
- Ambulance drivers, Nurses, Retired policemen and firemen, January 14th to January 18th; - Engineers and Technologues Professionnels, January 28th to February 1st; - Construction, February 11th to February 15th. Workers will need to show a valid ID card when you come, consult SUTTON’s web site at montsutton.com or contact customer service at 1-866-538-2545. This offer is the perfect moment to socialize with fellow-workers and practice an outdoor sport at the same time. Enjoy the «après-ski» moments at the Tucker bar, open Thursday to Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. To not miss on anything, subscribe right away to our newsletter on our web site montsutton.com. SUTTON, My mountain resort! A dream destination like no other, SUTTON is one of Quebec’s major ski resorts. With 53 runs and glades and 194 intersections in all categories, the downhill choices are virtually unlimited. You will be charmed by the ambience in the chalets, bed and breakfasts and hotels that make SUTTON a welcoming spot that’s in harmony with nature and less than 90 minutes from Montreal. The quiet beauty and cachet of the Eastern Townships make Sutton a leisure destination that’s not to be missed. |
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SUTTON, as every year, offered the maximum of pleasure on ski to their clients and will finally close this Saturday April 26th, instead of Sunday as hoped. With the last shower and the very warm weather the snow cover keeps on thinning. Therefore, all Spring skiing passionate are invited for the last last runs of the season and the closing party at the bar Le Tucker this Saturday.
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