Concentrating on skiers south of the border rather than Ontario, the otherwise smart marketing move now brings two quiet contenders into the spotlight. If your hill doesn't recognize children and beginners enough, maybe you could present this list. Kidz Village for ages 3 to 5 has a ski-through fort, ropes, tires and a Magic Carpet moving sidewalk. A separate beginners' area is also serviced by a Magic Carpet, plus two handle tows. With parents in mind, lessons for kids start 15 minutes before and end 15 minutes after adult lessons.
Little levers swing open and shut at the entrance to the six-seater chair, dictating when to go.
Next, a conveyer belt brings skiers and snowboarders to the chair pick-up point, alleviating the need to push and pole. Inside, a designated Family Lounge is complete with a separate family washroom. Like the chairlift, toilets are low to the floor. B.C. The massive makeover of Whitetooth ski area into Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is centred on this enormous creation by Poma, an eight-seater that whisks you up 3,700 vertical feet in 11 minutes. Once there, nearly 4,000 acres of in-bounds terrain are accessible.