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Air Bags: A Giant Step for Ski Racers

CBC is reporting that “a radical air bag system that could have a big impact on safety in skiing” was tested in December on the World Cup circuit.

Photo of the Day: Alley-Oop!

This week’s wonky photo comes from Freestyle Canada as its aerialists, mogul skiers, and freeriders prep for this Olympic ski season.

Look Back: Laying Their Marks in Whistler

In the latest video from Whistler-Blackcomb’s Wonder Reels, freeriding father Mike Douglas takes us on a nostalgic trip through the history of Whistler’s Harmony zone.

Photo of the Day: Fernie Alpine Resort, BC

This week’s photo comes to SnowOnline from photographer Henry Georgi on behalf of BC’s Fernie Alpine Resort. Fernie will officially open for the season Saturday November 30th with the most ski runs open at a ski area in Canada.

Watch: Whistler’s Incredible ‘Eye of the Storm’

With skiing and snowboarding now under full swing at BC’s Whistler Blackcomb, officials are reporting “a lot” of questions surrounding what goes on behind the scenes to get these two mammoth mountains open each morning.