Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne

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Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne
Location Terrebonne, Quebec,
Flag of Canada.svg  Canada
Vertical 30 m (98 ft)
Top elevation 30 m (98 ft)
Base elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Runs 2 Total
Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg - 100% - easy
Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg - 0% - difficult
Ski trail rating symbol-black diamond.svg - 0% - more difficult
Longest run 250 m (820 ft)
Lift system 3 total
2 surface lifts,
1 magic carpet
Snowfall 395 cm (156 in) per year
Night skiing Yes
Website gpat.ca

The Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne (GPAT) is a not for profit ski resort on the North Shore of Montreal, Quebec. It is accredited by the Quebec Association of Ski Resorts (Association des stations de ski du Québec) and has received numerous awards recognizing the quality of its facilities and snow school. [1] Apart from being a ski resort, the organization also holds summer and winter day camps and organizes mountain biking competitions. A secondary site near the Rivière des Mille Îles allows rental of aquatic equipment for activities such as kayaking, canoeing, Rabaska, etc. Part of their mission is to promote health and physical activity within the community by organizing activities on its various sites in Terrebonne, Quebec. [2]

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TransTerrebonne

The TransTerrebonne is a series of paths used for bicycle rides, walking, and jogging during the warmer months. During the winter, the paths are used for walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The GPAT ensures the maintenance of these two dozen kilometers of paths through the woods with one of its specially built groomers. [3]

Bicycle pedal-driven two-wheel vehicle

A bicycle, also called a cycle or bike, is a human-powered or motor-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.

Walking one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals, typically slower than running and other gaits; characterized by a vaulting movement of the body over the legs, frequently described as an inverted pendulum

Walking is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals. Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step. This applies regardless of the unusable number of limbs—even arthropods, with six, eight or more limbs, walk.

Jogging form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace

Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running but more than walking, or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic endurance training.

Some winter enthusiasts also use fat bikes in some of these paths on occasion.

Fatbike

A fatbike is an off-road bicycle with oversized tires, typically 3.8 in (97 mm) or larger and rims 2.16 in (55 mm) or wider, designed for low ground pressure to allow riding on soft, unstable terrain, such as snow, sand, bogs and mud. Fatbikes are built around frames with wide forks and stays to accommodate the wide rims required to fit these tires. The wide tires can be used with inflation pressures as low as 340 hPa (5 psi) to allow for a smooth ride over rough obstacles. A rating of 550–690 hPa (8–10 psi) is suitable for the majority of riders.

Mountain Biking

In 2016, the GPAT, in collaboration with the city of Terrebonne, hosted the mountain biking competitions as part of the Jeux du Québec (Quebec provincial games). [4] [5]

Terrebonne, Quebec City in Quebec, Canada

Terrebonne is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in western Quebec, Canada. It is located on the north shores of the Rivière des Mille-Îles and of the Rivière des Prairies, North of Montreal and Laval.

Parc de la Rivière

The GPAT has a secondary site near the Rivière des Mille Îles where nautical activities are practiced during the summer months. There is also the opportunity to explore aquatic fauna and flora through various observation paths. Part of the site is dedicated to the practice of disc golf and bow and arrow.

Rivière des Mille Îles river in Quebec, north of Laval

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Disc golf type of sport

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Bow and arrow ranged weapon system consisting of an elastic launching device and long-shafted projectiles

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Awards

In 2016, the GPAT was given the trophy from the Gala Vision in the category Nonprofit organization. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Demers, Alain. "Sports d'hiver pas chers à Terrebonne". Journal de Montréal. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Historique et mission". Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  3. ↑ Talbot, Véronique (17 January 2017). "CHIFFRES ET AUTRES CURIOSITÉS: Le Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne… en hiver!". Journal La Revue. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  4. ↑ Clermont, Pénélope (11 August 2015). "Le GPAT hôte d'une finale des Jeux du Québec 2016". La Revue. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "Quatre médailles de plus pour Lanaudière". L'Action.com. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  6. ↑ Talbot, Véronique (31 May 2016). "Et les gagnants sont..." La Revue. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

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