ABOUT | red-birds

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

The Red Birds Ski Club was founded in 1928 by three McGill graduates, W.B (Bill) Thompson, Stirliing Maxwell and Harry Pangman, and McGill University mentors, Colonel Wilfred Bovey and D. Stuart Forbes. Keen to maintain their connection with McGill, the three young graduates wanted to assemble a post-graduate ski team for McGill men that would not only allow the founders to continue skiiing together, but also allow them to train the up-and-coming McGill Ski Team.

The first task of the fledgling Red Birds club was to define its goals. They became:

1. To promote skiing in all its phases including jumping, cross country, downhill and slalom racing.

2. To encourage these branches of the sport with the object of training material for the McGill University Ski Teams.

3. To provide and maintain facilities and accommodations in the Laurentian Mountains.

THE SLOPES

Tremblant sits at 875 meters and offers a breathtaking view on the Laurentians. Its ski area covers 268 hectares (662 acres) and includes 96 ski trails on 4 distinct slopes for the enjoyment of skiers and snowboarders of all levels. One of the most sophisticated and powerful snowmaking systems in North America, with over 1,000 snowguns, allows us to offer impeccable snow conditions.

Mont Tremblant

Elevation at the summit: 875 meters (2871 feet)
South Side vertical drop: 645 meters (2116 feet)
Number of trails: 96
Mountain faces: 4

Skiing Area

Skiable terrain: 268 hectares (662 acres)
Artificial snow coverage: 188 hectares (465 acres)
Total length of trails: 78.9 km (49 miles)
Longest trail: Nansen, 6 km (3.7 miles)
Glades: 35.6 hectares (88 acres)
Maximum slope degreee: 42°
Snowparks: 3

Trail Classification

Beginner: 21%
Intermediate: 32%
Advanced and Expert: 47%

Lifts

Lift capacity: 27,230 skiers/hour
High-speed 4-passenger chairlifts: 5
4-passenger chairlifts: 1
3-passenger chairlifts: 2
Gondolas: 2
Magic carpets: 3
Cabriolet: 1

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