Searchmont Resort

Searchmont Resort is a ski resort located in the community of Searchmont, Ontario, Canada, and mainly caters to residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Algoma, which is 45 minutes away. The area has a 703 vertical foot drop, featuring 26 runs and six lifts (one quad, three triple, and two belt lifts).[1]

Searchmont Resort
Searchmont Resort
Location within Ontario
Nearest major citySault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Coordinates46°46′00″N 84°02′30″W
Vertical703 feet (214 m)
Skiable area100 acres (0.40 km2)
Runs26
Lift system1 quad, 3 triple, 2 carpet lifts
Terrain parksYes
Snowfall132 inches (340 cm)
Snowmaking70%
Night skiingMain hill / Learning centre
Websitesearchmont.com

Searchmont Resort was formerly governed by a Nonprofit organization called "Searchmont Ski Association Inc." (SSAI). In December 2014, Searchmont Resort was purchased by the economic development corporation of Sault Ste. Marie. Searchmont Resort was primarily funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to pay for services provided by Destination North.

On November 1, 2018, Detroit-based Wisconsin Resorts Inc. purchased Searchmont Resort from the Economic Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie.[2]

Searchmont Resort offers ski and snowboarding lessons to people of all ages and skills.

On August 10th, 2021 Searchmont Resort committed to opening for the upcoming ski and snowboard 2021-2022 season. [3] On September 20, 2021 Searchmont announced that construction of towers for a new triple lift had started to happen ahead of the winter 2022 season. The new lift be called "Buzzsaw" will feed into two new trails, "Buzzsaw" and "Lumberjack", which themselves will be located just behind the learning centre. The two new trails will be intermediate runs allowing a smooth transition for newer skiers and snowboarders to the other trails.[4]

Snowboarder at Searchmont spinning to win a contest.

See also

References
  1. "Trail Map and Conditions". Searchmont Resort. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  2. "Searchmont sold to Pine Knob owner for $2 million". SooToday.com. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. "2021-2022 Season". Searchmont. Retrieved August 10, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Buzzsaw Towers". Searchmont. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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