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Despite the summer temperatures of the weekend, several ski resorts have decided to extend their season this year in Quebec, and people are there.
According to the most recent data provided by “Zone Ski” at the start of the day, here are the eight ski resorts that will be open following April 22:
Saint-Sauveur Summit: May 22
Le Valinouët: April 30, if possible
Mont Sainte-Anne: April 23
Trembling:23 avril
Blue Valley: April 29 (Saturday), if possible
Val Saint-Côme: April 23
Massif du Sud: April 23, date to be confirmed
Mont Sutton: April 23, if possible
Our journalist Audrey Folliot went in the morning to Sommet Saint-Sauveur, in the Laurentians, to see that the enthusiasm of skiers is still present, even in April.
The spring skiing conditions are exceptional, assures the marketing director of the resort.
“It’s good weather, that’s what people want at this time of year. Beautiful sunshine and beautiful, mild, warm temperatures,” says Christian Dufour.
Mr. Dufour adds that the station still intends to continue its activities until the end of May as far as skiing is concerned.
In the morning, the resort’s parking lot was packed, a sign that the enthusiasm of the skiers is not to be underestimated.
“With temperatures like this, what better way to break out your old Hawaiian shirt? It’s fantastic, the conditions are exceptional!” rejoices a skier.
A great season
The 2022-2023 season was exceptional with significant snow accumulations in the Laurentians.
“Here in Saint-Sauveur, we had a phenomenal season. A little more difficult with snowmaking, because we had slightly milder temperatures,” he said.
A record number of 25 international players from 17 countries will participate in the NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, with only one Frenchman, Sidy Cissoko (2.03m, born in 2004), who plays in the G-League. By comparison, 15 international players from 12 countries were in attendance at NBA All-Star 2022.
The international players for the game are starters Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks; Greece), Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks; Slovenia), Joel Embiid* (Philadelphia 76ers; Cameroon), Kyrie Irving (Mavericks; Australia), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets ; Serbia) and Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz ; Finland).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder; Canada), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings; Lithuania) and Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors; Cameroon) make up the bench.
The Jordan Rising Stars, taking place on February 17, will feature nine international players: Sidy Cissoko (NBA G League Ignite; France), Josh Giddey (Thunder; Australia), Mojave King (NBA G League Ignite; Australia), Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers; Canada; Haiti ties), Leonard Miller (NBA G League Ignite; Canada), Andrew Nembhard (Pacers; Canada), Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets; Turkey), Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio Spurs; UK ; links in Poland) and Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic; Germany).
The STARRY 3-Point contest, part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature Markkanen and Buddy Hield (Pacers; Bahamas).
The Kia Skills Challenge, which is also part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, will see a team of three Antetokounmpo brothers at work: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Bucks; Greece; Nigeria links) and Alex Antetokounmpo (Wisconsin Herd; Greece; links in Nigeria).
The G-League game features Charles Bassey (Austin Spurs; Nigeria), Cissoko, King, Miller, Neemias Queta (Stockton Kings; Portugal), Babacar Sane (NBA G League Ignite; Senegal) and Gui Santos (Santa Cruz Warriors; Brazil).
*Nationalities are those determined by the NBA. Joël Embiid also has American and French passports.
Photo : Sidy Cissoko (FIBA)
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