Certifications for managers

Why take a Ski de fond Québec certification course?
Our training programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of site managers.
Ski de fond Québec is committed to providing high-quality services to better support and guide you in your operations.

Trail Design, Maintenance, and Signage
S1 - Fundamentals of Trail Design
Cross-Country Ski Trail Network Management Training
A training program focused on the core principles of effective management for cross-country ski trail networks, aligned with current standards and modern challenges. It aims to optimize and refine management practices to help ski centers better adapt to today’s realities.
Objectives
Understand the impacts of climate change on cross-country ski trail networks
Learn best practices for sustainable trail design and maintenance
Become familiar with layout and signage standards in cross-country skiing
Master the principles of efficient administrative management for a network
Make informed decisions regarding maintenance machinery and equipment
Effectively manage trail maintenance operations
Duration and Format
1-day training, offered in person or online
S2 - Advanced Trail Design and Maintenance
Trail Design and Maintenance Training
A hybrid training program combining online theory and hands-on field practice. The theoretical component presents real-world design examples, analyzing their strengths and limitations within the current context of regulations and climate change. The practical portion includes on-site demonstrations of winter maintenance machinery operations.
Objectives
Design and develop infrastructures that meet the center’s needs while complying with current legal and regulatory requirements
Optimize maintenance machinery operations for greater efficiency and an improved skier experience
Duration and Format
1 day of theoretical training, offered online or in person
1 day of practical field training, with hands-on exercises and demonstrations

Simon DeBlois
Ski de fond Québec
Trail Design Specialist

Nicolas Robert
Ski Montagne coupée
Trail Maintenance Specialist

Daniel Charbonneau
Municipalité de Morin-Heights
Trail Maintenance Specialist
Réseau national accreditation

Ski de fond Québec positions itself as the federation representing the entire cross-country ski community in Québec. From its inception, the National Network was designed to serve not only skiers but also site operators.
The goal is to ensure a high-quality, consistent, and safe experience for all skiers across the province. To achieve this, Ski de fond Québec offers an accreditation component within the National Network, ensuring that accredited centersmeet the minimum standards established by the federation.
For site managers, this accreditation also aims to foster collaboration and synergy among organizations working toward a shared objective. Ski de fond Québec promotes a program of exclusive benefits for member centers and encourages the sharing of resources and expertise for the benefit of the entire community.
Consulting services
SFQ also offers customized consulting services !
Our experts travel to support you in your various projects, particularly for permit applications, feasibility studies and much more. Whether your project is in the design or implementation phase, we adapt our services to your needs in order to offer you comprehensive and personalized support.
For more information or to make an appointment:
Simon Deblois
Réseau national director
reseau@skidefondquebec.ca
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