Merry Christmas all,

Hope everyone has had a chance to spend time with Family and friends.

Tomorrow morning we begin the Xmas camp and the holiday week always make me very nervous. i am hoping to see as many people as possible to help with the programs as well as privates . The more the merrier , thank you in advance for helping out. See you tomorrow.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Congrats to our new Level 1 CASI and CSIA instructors.

Xmas camps are beginning on the 26th , everyone that signed up to teach please be here at 830. Looks like we will have nice weather so privates will be busy . All help is appreciated.

It is very important that all instructors report to the pro room every day, so we can plan for walk in lessons.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all .

All for now .

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hey all,

Avec la météo demain, nous serons fermées, par-contre les stages de niveau 1 en ski et en planche iront de l’avant.

The hill will re-open on Sat morning should be a good weekend . Just in case our English people zoned out for the first paragraph, the hill is closed tomorrow but level 1 courses will go ahead, for those on the course bring a lunch.

We will be looking for people to teach the Xmas programs, so be sure to sign up on the weekend.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello All,

Un gros merci à tous ceux qui ont réussi à compléter leur entrainement et ce sont positionner pour travailler avec un de nos programmes cette saison.

As of this weekend please be sure to have all your paperwork done and be ready to get your instructor pass done. we will not be issuing day passes.

We are looking for more people to work the Xmas Camp just sign up at the cage .

The Performance program is looking for a few spares or extras to cover the 22 and 23rd and maybe the 27, 28 29th of DEC. if your available this could represent a few days work before you start the 9 week program. contact Clayton, at cpolan@bell.net for more info.

We will have Skyline this weekend.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

Merci à tous ceux qui ont pris le temps de venir à la station et suivre leur entrainement/ évaluation.  It was great to see everyone on the hill tacking advantage of good conditions and showing their willingness to commit and learn. Very happy about that.

Supervisors have made selections for their programs, and will be filling the balance of their teams this Sat. and Sun., Please be here to meet your supervisors and learn what program you will be working with. Ski Wee , Performance and All Mtn will still be drafting people this weekend.

Only people that have attended the assessment/training and pre course  days should be here on the weekend.  If you have not been here yet,please stay home. Once we have dealt with the “committed” we can think of scheduling a make up for extra help if needed.

Be here before 9 am

We  have a busy weekend ahead of us, meeting program supervisors, getting a coat and pass. Be ready with instructor registration form , printed receipt of your dues payment  and banking info sheet if your new, All of this can be found on our web page.

Supervisors have chosen the # of people they will require to teach the # of customers they have in the programs, so those that have not been drafted will need to change expectations, we will take the time to reorient people best we can.

At 9 am, each program will have a welcome table, find were you are assigned. If not assigned we can discuss where you may fit in.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hey all ,

look forward to seeing people out for the various training options this weekend. please arrive before 9. 

i am passing on a message from Richard van der Jagt, as he is in need of a ride for tomorrow. see below  would be great if he is able to get assistance . thanks in advance to whomever can help out Richard.

I could hook up with anyone living the area of Manor Park, Rockliffe or New Edinborough or who would be willing to connect with me on their way in to Fortune if they are coming in from the east end of Ottawa.

I can be emailed or they could phone me at 613-747-7661

I would be willing to meet at the St Laurent Mall or the Guardian Pharmacy in New Edinborough or the LCBO at Rideau if that helps.

Hopefully there is a way to connect . I would appreciate it ,if you would do a general mail out.

all for now 

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hi All,

Last weekend was excellent with TAs training and getting their coats and the first weekend of the Pre course is done. We had over 120 returning instructors out for their Training/assessment. Even in the rain we had some good turnout. Very happy to see our people taking advantage of the good snow and training. We go at it again Sat and Sun, please arrive before 9 . The hill will be open on friday for those able to get out to ski – ride.

See you On the weekend

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

This is the information I prepared to go to our membership this week or early next week. and i thought i would send it to everyone on our list. Since you all have an interest in the on going development of the Camp Fortune area, both winter and summer.

valued members and guests,

We need your support!

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently in the public consultation process of the Gatineau Park Master Plan and is gathering opinions on three important topics, including the development of Camp Fortune.  As valued members and guests we want to make sure your opinions are heard.

Camp Fortune operates on a long term lease with the NCC and is located on of a section of Gatineau Park lands designated for high use recreational activities. All development, changes and additions to the ski resort facilities, activities and business at Camp Fortune must be approved by the NCC.

Camp Fortune management is proposing some future development such as the installation of an alpine luge and peak to peak ziplines in the valley, among other long term projects. This would allow us to become less financially dependent on the winter and would help support winter (ski) capital projects. As you know we have seen variable weather the las few winters with +27c days in December in 2015 and over 60mm of rain falling in February 2018, just to name two memorable examples. Weather events have an impact on profitability and make proper planning for capital projects increasingly difficult. What we do know is that summer visitations are much more stable and adding to summer operations will allow us to be more resilient in the event of a bad ski season. More consistent income would also allow us to invest into further infrastructure for skiing.  In addition, the proposed activities are complimentary to our existing activities which currently includes the aerial park and mountain biking. We want to expand our active adventure attractions and appeal to a broader range of customers. The development of our summer activities will also allow us to provide more year round jobs for staff and to contribute to the local economy. 

Please note we have also proposed winter development, which the NCC chose not to include in this survey. Please do not interpret this omission as a lack of our support and intention to further invest in downhill skiing. As one of the oldest ski areas in Canada with a rich history dating back to the 1920s we will always support downhill skiing and snowboarding. It is our passion. 

We do ask that all of our members as well as everyone in your networks take 5 minutes to fill out the survey and voice your opinions and support of Camp Fortune and share any thoughts you may have. We thank you all for your continued support.

Link to the survey:

https://ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=n6LDpF3Dr/2N6s0U1mSyXw%3D%3D

Some additional background info:

The Gatineau Park Master Plan is the long-term plan for the development, use and management of Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. The plan envisions Gatineau Park as a model for protecting natural and cultural heritage.

A brief history of Camp Fortune: The Ottawa Ski Club operated Camp Fortune from the 1920s into the 1980s when the NCC took over the lands. Camp Fortune continued operating as a ski resort through various agreements with private operators. In 1994 Peter and Robert Sudermann signed a long term lease and continue to operate.

Sincerely,

Erin Boucher

Director
Camp Fortune

eboucher@campfortune.com

From: National Capital Commission / Commission de la capitale nationale [mailto:info@ncc-ccn.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 4:01 PM
To: eboucher@campfortune.com
Subject: Gatineau Park Master Plan Review: Interim Survey | Révision du Plan directeur du parc de la Gatineau : sondage transitoire

Hello all,

The hill will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This weekend will be the first training weekend for TA’s and instructors. Please arrive before 9 am.

Returning and new (certified) instructors will see the registration table and be assigned to a session leader for assessment. The session leader will give you a pass for the day.

TAs will also have a table to register at and be given passes.

People taking the Pre- Course will need to register and pay at counter Plastic only. Please be early or if possible come up on Friday and do it then. Pro room will be open 830 to 4 Friday and on the weekend.

If you go to the site and read schedule, staff flow chart , you will be able to avoid many questions, please take the time to read the documents . There is a lot of info on this site and session leaders will be using some of it in the questioning and assessments.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website

Hello all,

C’est un depart , its a go !!

La station sera ouverte vendredi de 9 à 16 heures.

All returning instructors can ski/ ride this weekend, bring your express card from last season and have it reloaded with a day pass. This includes last seasons TAs. Pro room will be open.

If you are a new candidate planning on taking the pre course you can come and pay for the Pre course and get some skiing/riding in this weekend.

For this first weekend we will be training our session leaders to get ready for the first weekend of assessments/training. To be clear, do not drop off registration forms and receipts from payment of dues until the 15th or 16th.

See the DEC  training schedule, and the flow  chart for info.

All for now,

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204 or 2202
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

fbernier@campfortune.com
Academy /website