Searchmont Resort

Searchmont Resort
Nearest city Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Coordinates 46°46′00″N 84°02′30″W / 46.76667°N 84.04167°W / 46.76667; -84.04167Coordinates: 46°46′00″N 84°02′30″W / 46.76667°N 84.04167°W / 46.76667; -84.04167
Vertical 750 feet (230 m)
Skiable area 100 acres (0.40 km2)
Runs 18
Lift system 1 quad, 1 triple, 1 double, 1 surface lift
Terrain parks yes
Snowfall 132 inches (340 cm)
Snowmaking 70%
Night skiing Main hill only
Website www.searchmont.com

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 750 vertical foot drop, featuring 18 runs and four chair lifts (one quad, one triple, one double, and one beginner poma lift). The quad lift has been non-operational since 2011 due to maintenance issues.

Searchmont Resort is 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. Today, Searchmont Resort is mainly funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to pay for services provided by Destination North.

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

Snowboarder at Searchmont spinning to win a contest.

See also

Community of Searchmont Searchmont Resort Searchmont and Area Freestyle Association Community of Searchmont


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