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Can Ski Areas Sustain Living Wage Rates?
Last November, Living Wage for Families BC released a report and an accompanying blog post titled “Soaring living costs cause major increases in the living wage across B.C.” The blog points out
TIPS UP! Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Lower Body Position Through Transition
Have you ever felt like you are losing grip at the top of the turn? This week, Josh talks about the position of the lower body during the transition.
How to Choose Downhill Skis – Size
What size skis do you need? Height, weight and your ability level all determine your ski size. As a general rule, look for a ski length that’s somewhere between your chin and the top of your head when you stand next to the upright skis.
Can Anyone Fly?
Believe the hype: catboarding rules and heliskiing is the best. And no matter who you are or where you come from, a good day in a heli or snowcat will reset your boundaries of how good life can be.
New Skier’s Point of View at Wentworth
Harshit Singh talks about his first experience skiing at Ski Wentworth and how much fun you can have.
TIPS UP! Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Comma Shaped Turns
Have you ever felt the fear of the fall line? This week Josh shows us how to manage speed on steeper terrain.
Make it Snow, Make it Snow, Make it Snow!
Despite record snowfalls in many ski areas last season, snowmaking is generally on the increase around North America. With enhanced energy-efficient technology, resorts are expanding their human-made capability in order to counteract fluctuating precipitation and climate change and maintain the length of their season.
2018 U16 Sport Chek National Championships
Alpine Ontario Alpin would like to congratulate the 160 alpine ski racers selected to compete in the upcoming March 6-10th Sport Chek U16 National Championships.
How to Choose Downhill Skis – Terrain
Whether you’re hunting for the best skis for Whistler, want to ski powder in the Canadian Rockies, or need skis for eastern Canada (and east coast hardpack), you want to match your skis to your conditions. There’s a lot of crossover with skis, so many of them can be used in different types of snow and terrain, which gives you some flexibility. An important thing to think about is where you want to ski, not just where you can ski at present.
Tips Up! Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Balance in Challenging Positions
With so many variables, sometimes it can be hard to keep your balance in challenging ski conditions. This week, Josh gives us tips on how to improve our alignment for better balance on the slopes.
Top of the Mountain
On Eva's first time skiing ever, she goes from the bunny hill to the top of the mountain. Check out Eva's adventure as she discovers Skiing in Alberta for the first time.