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Fernie Alpine Resort is known for beautiful Alpine Hikes, this summer try out the Lost Boys loop. It’s a fantastic short hike - great for all ages with beautiful wildflowers and views.
Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB, is rolling in the deep, with huge snowfall this week and a one-metre base.
The Sarah Burke Foundation has been launched nearly one year after the Canadian freerider’s death in a Utah training accident.
Meet Kelsey Serwa, the woman who put Canada’s ski cross team back on top.
Brady Leman (a.k.a. Wombat) picked up his second podium in as many races by taking silver in the men’s final at the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup race in Val Thorens, France, on Wednesday.
Santa stops by Mike Wiegele's place in Blue River, BC for some heli-skiing. Guess his sleigh isn't as handy as a chopper when it comes to accessing good lines!
Quebec City is Canada’s favourite destination for romance over the holidays according to MissTravel.com, a destination-dating website.
A steely look at Rocky Mountain powder skiing on Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta, where 84 of 86 runs -- and all lifts -- are now open. www.skimarmot.com
"The first week of the season is well underway with snow falling all week and more in the forecast. This week we have skied epic runs such as Finn Trees, Sundown Trees, Froth Creek Run, Saddle Mountain, and Duffy's, with a solid snowbase of 174 cm at treeline and well over 2 metres in the alpine."
Owen Sound's Larisa Yurkiw, 24, on course at the Women's downhill course at Lake Louise, AB. Yurkiw is the lone Canadian due to compete in the back-to-back World Cup downhill races on Friday and Saturday. Also watch for US ski racer Lindsey Vonn, who's been dubbed "Lake Lindsey" for her generous leads in this week's training runs.