Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort (formerly "Chicopee Ski Club"[citation needed]) is a winter and summer recreation club in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, founded December 29, 1934 (89 years ago) (1934-12-29),[2][3] as a not-for-profit organisation on 165 acres (0.67 km2).
The Chicopee ski hill has a maximum vertical drop of 200 ft (61 m). There is an average annual snowfall of 133 centimetres (52 in).[1] Winter sports include alpine skiing, snowboarding and a tubing park.
Chicopee also offers extensive summer and winter camp programs, as well as corporate retreats with teambuilding exercises.
Runs
There are 11[4] runs at Chicopee.
Lifts
Chicopee uses a combination of different lifts, three[4] are regular chairlifts and two magic carpets. The magic carpets are only used on beginner hills.
Programs
Chicopee offers a variety of winter programs available to all ages, including Snow School, Downhill Racing, and the Track-3 program. The Chicopee Race program offers the opportunity for anyone, no matter of age, to learn how to race in the Slalom or Giant Slalom disciple. This can be done through weekly programs, Christmas or March Break camps, or lessons.
Incidents
Kevin Loree Tobogganing Accident, 1977
Fifteen-year-old Kevin Loree died in a tobogganing accident.[7]
Paul Thompson Accident, February 17, 2000
Skier was skiing Easy Rider when he lost control and hit a pole. He was immobilized St. Mary's hospital where he later died.[7][8][9][10]
Sugar Bowl Lift Failure, December 29, 2010
Approximately 40 people were stranded on the Sugar Bowl lift and were rescued using a rope harness.[11][12]
North Chair Lift Failure, January 2, 2013
An electrical fault triggered the emergency brake and left approximately 100 people stranded, who were rescued using a rope harness.[13]
^ a bCannon, Steve (February 17, 2000). "Ski fatality was accident, police say, but investigation continues". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^"Skier was 'a real nice kid'". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. February 14, 2000. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^"Skier killed at Chicopee after sliding into obstacle". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. February 13, 2000. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^Reinhart, Tony (February 12, 2000). "Man dead after ski mishap". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^"Skiers get stuck on chair lift at Chicopee Ski Club". CKCO. Canada: CTV Southwestern Ontario. December 29, 2010. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^ a bService Efficiency Study, Final Report (PDF), The Corporation of the City of Toronto, 2012, retrieved 2013-01-08
^ a bMember & Neighbourhood News (PDF), Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, Spring 2009, retrieved 2013-01-08
^ a bKilleen, Kelly (July 13, 2006). "Chicopee adds two attractions; Ropes course and climbing wall part of ski club's year-round vision". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
^Thompson, Catherine (June 18, 1999). "Ski club seeks tax break". Torstar Corporation. Canada: Waterloo Region Record. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-08.