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PHOTO OF THE DAY

Fresh Tracks at Kicking Horse: This point-of-view photo came to us this week from Canada’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Larisa Yurkiw: Canada’s Comeback Kid

Helmets off to downhill skier Larisa Yurkiw, Canada’s comeback kid, who’s earned her own place on this year’s Canadian Olympic team by funding her own training.

WATCH: Whistler Kids in an Enchanted Forest

This week’s special video comes from a dreamy spot on Whistler Mountain, British Columbia, where kids can ski in an enchanted forest and climb through a secluded, mid-mountain tree fort.

PHOTO OF THE DAY:

As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations this ski season, Quebec’s Tremblant has named a trail in honour of its two fastest Olympic-bound athletes—both of whom hail from the Laurentians region.

LISTEN: CBC Chats With Moguls Ski Olympian Jenn Heil

On a cool early morning in January, CBC Metro Morning host Matt Galloway warmed the airwaves with an interview with Jennifer Heil, a retired freestyle mogul skier who is a Canadian gold (2006) and silver (2010) Olympic medalist.

WATCH: ‘My Ski Story’ Video Series Connects Fans With Ski Athletes

Carving highway corners on a motorcycle; hitting the perfect shot down the 18th tee; picking a gnarly line on a mountain bike; blasting out of the start gate on skis — these are only a few of the segments featured in the #myskistory video series, which documents the stories of some of the most exciting skiers in Canada.