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It’s a sign for skiers to begin planning a trip to the ski hills.
Camp Fortune began preparations for the 2024-25 winter on Wednesday, with the artificial snowmaking equipment operating at the hill in Gatineau Park.
“1, 2, 3 GO!” Camp Fortune said on Facebook, with a video of the artificial snow blowing onto the slopes.
The temperature dropped to -5 C early Wednesday morning. Environment Canada’s forecast calls for overnight lows of -4 C on Wednesday and -5 C on Thursday.
“Just like you, we are very excited for ski season 2024-2025 and ready to start snowmaking as soon as temperatures allow. We need consistent negative temperatures at night to have efficient snowmaking,” Camp Fortune said in a letter on Tuesday.
“We do not have an opening date to announce at this time, but will keep you updated as things progress.“
Camp Fortune opened for the 2023-24 season on …
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