MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Summer 2019

17 trees. This is the ultimate tree fort! Parents and children can explore this forest adventure together. When Blue Mountain makes plans to build a new summer attraction, there are plenty of important considerations—including the environmental impact of the build. “We do our best to choose activities that fit in our natural environment,” explains Graeme Dugale, Senior Director of Recreation and Programming. “We like to use wood where possible over steel or plastic, and considerations are given to protecting trees, waterways and wildlife. If the activity does require us to remove any trees, we will replant them in another location.” Both new attractions have been in the works for several years, after the team at Blue Mountain listened to visitor feedback and attended trade shows and resort meetings to gather new ideas. Dugale says visitors were asking for more formal activities for young families and the Chutes and Lumber Ball Run and Canopy Climb Net Adventure fit the bill perfectly. —Allison Kennedy Davies bluemountain.ca/things-to-do/activities/canopy-climb bluemountain.ca/things-to-do/activities/chutes-and-lumber-ball-run Blue has added two new attractions this summer: the Canopy Climb Net Adventure, and the Chutes and Lumber Ball Run. LEFT Photo for illustration only. Shows Net Adventure at another location. COURTESY ACTIVE CONSTRUCTIONS. ABOVE The new Chutes and Lumber Ball Run at Blue Mountain Resort. ALLISON KENNEDY DAVIES