January 18, 2005 РPetite-Rivi̬re-Saint-Fran̤ois, January 17th 2005 As of this February 5th, Le Massif de Petite-Rivi̬re-Saint-Fran̤ois The Charlevoix Trail unique in Eastern Canada because of its technical merits will be open to all, for a period of 47 days.

This 2,200 meter long run, usually closed to all except athletes in
training or the racing elite, welcomes skiers for a total of 17 days in
February, 20 days in March and 10 days in April. Expert skiers seeking to
experience thrills and chills in complete safety can discover this vast
circuit where international races, namely downhill, super G, giant slalom
and slalom are held.

Ski the Charlevoix &with a Pro! This specially designed training program
created by the Ski & Surf School offers intermediate and advanced skiers
the opportunity to tame this magnificent trail, at their own pace,
accompanied by a Level 3 or 4 instructor. Two-hour lessons, to improve
slide techniques on very steep pitches and hard surfaces, are available at
all times. Reservations are recommended, so please call 1 877 536 2774,
ext. 4051.

Now for some history & Built in 2001 with financing provided by the
provincial and federal governments, the NASTCA, or National Alpine Skiing
Training Center, was created to encourage the development of new athletes
and promote slide sports in general. Designed by Bernhard Russi and
homologated by the International Ski Federation, this trail is the only of
its kind in Eastern North America where top caliber international athletes
train safely due to careful slope maintenance and extensive protective
netting.

For more information about trail access to The Charlevoix, please contact
us at (418) 632-5876 or toll free at 1 877 LeMassif (536-2774), or visit
our website at www.lemassif.com/en/charlevoix.asp.