Winter has finally arrived, and we’re looking to do some winter hiking, hit the ski hill and strap on some snowshoes.
But how to find the best snow conditions in and around Montreal?
With the snowfall especially unpredictable these days, it’s hard to know where to chase the snow.
This interactive map from Sépaq provides daily live updates, including a free app and mailing list so you can check snow conditions at the establishments of your choice every morning.
Time to enjoy your best winter ever.
What does the map show?
Snow conditions on all of the Sépaq trails are updated every morning to offer the best winter experience possible.
There are 24 destinations currently on the app, and include the following information for each spot:
Snowfall in the last 24 hours
Snowfall in the last 48 hours
Snowfall in the last 7 days
Seasonal snowfall to date
Total kilometres of new dry snow (powder)
What are the perfect snow conditions?
Powder is often considered the ideal type of snow for both novice and experienced skiers.
For seasoned skiers, it offers the challenge of picking up speed to stay afloat, while beginners can enjoy its softness as they practice and refine their technique.
What winter activities and other information are included in the map?
Classic skiing
Backcountry
Snowshoeing
Hiking
Notes
Maps
What about cross-country skiing?
You can also now follow cross-country ski trail conditions in real time on Nordic Pulse for the following establishments:
Camp Mercier (Réserve faunique des Laurentides)
Station touristique Duchesnay
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
For more information about Sépaq's interactive map, app and newsletter, click here.
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