Review of Mont Sainte Marie Alpine Ski Team | I love the idea of Mont Ste Marie but I feel like ...

4 years ago

I love the idea of Mont Ste Marie but I feel like ...

I love the idea of Mont Ste Marie but I feel like there could be significantly better execution in some places.

1) the last time we went, checked the conditions online and it said machine groomed. Ok, no problem. We get there, pay full price lift tickets and jump on the trolly to Cheval Blanc. When we get to the top of the lift there's a sign that says "Less than ideal ski conditions". Ok, so why was this not adressed at the BOTTOM of the hill, BEFORE we went up to the top? There was a huge ditch of mud in the middle of Carousel as we were coming down.

2) The counter staff, ski patrol and lifties are all extremely pleasant people.

3) The last couple of times I've been in the cafeteria, the cook staff were arguing and yelling at each other. This was not only uncomfortable, but made me have to wait even longer for my food as I had to wait until one person was done telling another how useless they were before taking my order. I could see how a parent with a young child may be offended as there was very liberal profanity being thrown around amongst them.

4) The price of energy drinks is ludicrous. I grabbed a Rockstar with my lunch as I was late meeting my friends that morning and missed the opportunity to grab a coffee on the way in. When I brought my food to the cashier she looked at me and said "honey, you know that's nine dollars, right?". I looked down at my tray and I assumed she meant for the whole thing as I had a slice of pizza, an apple and a Rockstar. "Yeah, no problem..". So she says "ok, I just wanted to make sure you knew the drink was $9". Its cheaper to drink beer in the bar!

5) There needs to be a better job done of keeping people from congregating in the middle of the run at the edge of any lip/drop/change in elevation. It's dangerous.

All in all, I do like MSM, and I can't wait to get back up there, I just feel there are things to improve on. The Dustin Cook run is by far my favourite thing to shred.