Well, here we are! Day one under our belts! Thank you to our amazing mountain operations crew and management for getting us up and running. Mother Nature has not been on our side, but the team at Ski Ben Eoin have worked hard, and around the clock, to get the doors opened safely for all of us to enjoy!

With the start of the season finally underway, we are excited to announce that our Snow Bucks lottery is back up and running!

Last season, we made the decision to suspend our licence, due to Covid-19, to ensure the safety of everyone involved with this fundraiser.
 

So, here is what you need to know as we start back up:

This is 52-week fundraiser, and we've already had 10 draws, the last being held on March 17, 2020. What does that mean, you ask? That we still have 42 weeks to go! That’s 42 chances to win and 42 ways to support the ski hill! 

Everyone who played in the past will have the same Snow Bucks number(s) as last year. Don’t remember yours? Don’t worry, we have them all on file! For those who have pre-paid for the year, your number will be in for each of the next 42 weeks. 

For those who paid ahead for a few weeks, your number(s) can be renewed! You won’t want to miss out on the growing jackpot! 

People playing their number(s) one week at a time can continue to put their toonie in the envelope with their Snow Bucks number on the envelope (one envelope per number) and deposit it in any of the onsite boxes, weekly, but no later than Tuesday at 5:00pm. We will have boxes throughout the ski hill, as well as a box at the Meadow's Pharmasave.
 

Haven’t played yet? Well, it's not too late to have your chance at our jackpot. It’s easy! Fill out a ticket located on the side of each Snow Bucks box and the number on the ticket is your number for the remainder of the lottery. To purchase a second number, simply fill out another ticket!

To lessen contact during Covid 19, we encourage and recommend that you to pre-pay ahead. If you would like to pre-pay for a new number, $84.00 would enter you into all remaining draws.

Remember: if your number is drawn, but your payments are not up to date, you will not be eligible to claim the prize. The prize amount will, instead, be added to the next week’s prize.

It's fun, easy and only a toonie a week. We appreciate everyone’s support last year! We encourage you to purchase a second number, if you can, as this is our major fundraiser for the year! Help your chances of winning and help us grow the jackpot! 

For a full list of rules visit the "Specials" page at www.skibeneoin.com 
 

The Cape Breton Ski Club takes pride in the amount of time given by volunteers over the years and would like to thank the many volunteers who have contribute to Ski Ben Eoin successes. We are a not-for-profit organization who believes in the value of supporting our community and providing access to safe family-friendly fun! In order to provide the best experience possible, we need dedicated volunteers. 
 

Now, as we have officially opened for the season and hope to remain open in the safest manner possible during a global pandemic, we need your help.  There are many new safety measures that we must adhere to and we are seeking volunteers who can help manage and support our members and guests, and help them to navigate the new precautions throughout the hill.  

This year we are specifically looking for volunteers in the following areas:  

1. The parking lot: We would ask that volunteers help direct traffic to ensure ample parking.  Our busiest times would be Saturday and Sunday mornings.  

2. Answer Covid questions: Members and guests may have questions regarding new restrictions at the hill. You would help guide and support them by giving clear direction.  

3. Assisting with the flow of people: We need volunteers to be on site to help manage line-ups and assist with social distancing. For many of us, ski season is a time when we normally connect with old friends, and stop to say hello and catch up; however, we all need to be mindful of distancing and mask requirments, as well as the need to keep lines moving quickly and smoothly. 

4. Screening and documenting visitors to the hill: We need to have a contact name and phone number for our visitors.  As a volunteer, this may occur in the parking area or up on the main property. You would record the name (one per group) and write down a contact number for contact tracing, if necessary.

5. Fundraising efforts: now that our Snow Bucks lottery is back up and running, we would love to have some help. 

If you would like to volunteer, please email hr@skibeneoin.com and let us know what area you area you are interest in volunteering.

Thank you all for your continued support! Ski you on the slopes!