The faces of Mont-Orford

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Louise : The amazing conditions in the glades! Skiing the Contour with snow up to my knees.

Stéphane : My first experience teaching a group of kids. It was very fulfilling, and my favourite memory of the season.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

L : If they are a hardcore skier, I take them into the glades—the Lloyd Langlois!

S : If there are kids in the group, the 4 Km is a must, especially with the little bumps they can try along the side of the run. If they are a mogul master, we head to the Sherbrooke. The bumps along the sides of that run are a well-kept secret!

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

L : There’s so much you can do here—downhill skiing, x-country, skins, fat bike... but what I love most of all, is the friendly atmosphere. This place is so unique in that regard.

S : For me, it’s the skiable domain. With three mountains, there’s something for every skier, regardless of their level. We always have fun and find hidden gems to explore.

• Trails or glades?
  L : Glades
  S : Trails, and the bumps along the side of groomed trails.

• Your favourite run?
  L : Lloyld Langlois
  S : Sherbrooke and Jean-D’Avignon

• Chairs or gondolas?
  In stereo: CHAIRS!

• You favorite hillside?
  We both agree—Giroux Est!

• Downhill or skins?
  L : Downhill, but once the season is over, skins!
  S : I have to say BOTH!

• Powder or grooming ?
  Both: POWDER !

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Spring skiing, for sure!

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  S : Magnificent, splendid, magical… I don’t have enough words.

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Romy : The Splitfest that I organized with my friend Fred from the Illusion boutique. It was an amazing opportunity to highlight this sport that we're all crazy for.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

R : That it’s an amazing place to visit at any time of year! And... the hot chips at the Slalom Pub, they’re one of this resort’s best-kept secrets.

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

R : My gang of boarders and skiers! We met on the slopes more than 10 years ago, and we’re still skiing together. Mont-Orford would not be the same without them.

• Runs or glades?
  Glades.

• Your favourite trail?
  The Super.

• Chairs or gondolas?
  Chairs.

• Your favourite hillside?
  Orford… no, Alfred! I don’t know haha.

• Board or splitboard?
  Splitboard I think.

• Powder or groomed?
  Easy-POWDER!

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Spring.

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  FUN.

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Alexandre : It was a Monday after a huge snowstorm. I was with 10 kids and 4 other coaches, and we headed for the glades. There was SO MUCH SNOW! I was filming the kids, and one of them yelled into the camera, “This is the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!” That was an amazing moment.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

A : If there’s fresh snow, we’ll do the glades for sure. If not, all the runs and hills are excellent. My favourites are the Maxi and Sherbrooke.

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

A : I’ve always skied at Orford, and becoming a coach here has fostered a really strong sense of family. I get to represent this mountain at races and competitions that are held elsewhere, and I feel so proud when I see our young skiers come back with the Chapeau d’Or time and time again.

• Trails or glades?
  Trails.

• Your favourite trail?
  Magnum.

• Chairs ou gondolas ?
  Chairs.

• Your favourite hillside?
  Orford.

• Downhill or skins?
  Downhill.

• Powder or groomed?
  Groomed.

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Sping

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  SICK!

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Anne-Josée : When we were skiing with friends and our girls managed to do a FULL DAY of skiing. They skied ALL DAY long! They’re still talking about the lunch and hot chocolate we had at the Slalom Pub.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

A-J :We have our Giroux Family Pass which is great for the girls, but we tell first-time visitors to get a lift ticket for the whole mountain. They have to experience runs like the Trois-Ruisseaux, the Grande-Coulée and the Slalom which are some of our favourites.
Jocelyn: I love showing people the amazing views. Even though the runs here are among the most beautiful in Québec, Orford also stands out because of its incredible scenery. It really enriches the whole experience.

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

A-J : The quality of the runs and the respect of other skiers. They are courteous when skiing around kids that are learning to ski. Everyone is so friendly and helpful—that’s the Orford family!

Jocelyn: I place a lot of value on courtesy and customer service, and I must say that the entire team at Orford delivers a level of professionalism that can be hard to come by these days. Their warmth and welcoming demeanour is contagious.

Rosalie: Going to see the animals in the runs!

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Monique : With the erratic weather we have these days, I must say that the conditions on the mountain are spectacular. The team here performs miracles. Were really fortunate.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

M : It all depends on their skiing level, but the first thing I always do is take them up in the gondola because we are lucky to have one. Then, Ill take them down the Trois-Ruisseaux and the Grande Coulée. Well also go on Giroux to discover the Slalom, and then come back on the Magnum. And, if Alfred Desrochers is open, well go there. Hmm, I guess this means I show them everything!

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

M : My gang! It’s great to come here every morning and find my friends. We chat. We catch up on news. We’ve been skiing together for years!

• Trails or glades?
  Now, it’s only runs.

• Your favourite trail?
  Trois-Ruisseaux, Slalom, Magnum, going on Alfred-Desrochers, the Grande Coulée… I guess I love them all!

• Chairs or gondola?
  Gondola.

• Your favourite hillside?
  Orford.

• Powder or groomed?
  Groomed. Definitely.

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Early season, mid-season, spring, I love skiing ALL THE TIME!

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  Mine.

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

André : That famous Sunday snowstorm. We spent the whole day in the glades on Giroux Est. We did not see that much snow for the rest of the season.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

A : Although I personally don’t spend a lot of time skiing on Alfred-Desrochers, I would definitely take them there. There’s something really special about that mountain. Its terrain is rugged and natural. Unique.

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

A : It’s a challenging mountain. The runs and glades here are unmatched. Anyone who skis on Mont-Orford can easily ski anywhere else.

• Trails or glades?
  Definitely glades.

• Your favourite trail?
  The Contour and Passe de l’Ours.

• Chairs or gondola?
  Chairs.

• Your favourite hillside?
  Orford.

• Powder or groomed?
  Powder, but there’s never enough!

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Spring!

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  Fantastic!

What is your favourite memory of the 2018-2019 season?

Justin : We had a major snowfall just before St. Valentines Day. There was so much snow, it was just like being out West again.

What do you like to show people who’ve never been to Mont-Orford before?

J : The Écureuil! Its a pretty challenging glade, and beyond the skill level of most skiers, but Orford is the only place in this area where you’ll find that kind of terrain.

What do you love most about Mont-Orford?

J : It will always be the place where I discovered, and fell in love with, skiing.

• Trails or glades?
  Glades.

• Your favourite trail?
  The Super

• Chairs or gondola?
  Chairs.

• Your favourite hillside?
  Orford.

• Powder or groomed?
  Powder!

• Spring skiing or early season?
  Spring, and I particularly enjoy après-ski.

• Mont-Orford in 1 word:
  Awsome!

Abonnez-vous et faites vous aussi du Mont-Orford votre terrain de jeu, peu importe votre style de vie !