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Winter Ain’t That Bad

"I discovered winter isn't all THAT bad. I mean, how can you hate winter when you're ripping down a hill full speed on a snow tube?!" Michelle Mackey from The Weather Network joined us at Ski Snow Valley in Barrie last week and had the chance to do a little skiing and snow tubing.

Mindfulness in the Mountains

What’s the magic formula for clearing cranial clutter, fighting fear, balancing breathing, fostering focus and having more fun while skiing? One answer is mountain mindfulness. And the mindful wintersports trend, which has been exploding across Europe for the past decade, is now infiltrating Canadian ski areas.

Take A Step Further: Backcountry Skiing across British Columbia. Part 1

As skiers and snowboarders, there are two things we can’t put a price on: our health, and a couple thousands vertical meters of the untouched fluffy stuff. Enter backcountry skiing. One of the most rewarding but risky ways to enjoy the snow and the mountains that we are so lucky to have in abundance here in Canada. One of the best ways to enjoy it? Get educated and get out there.

Baby It’s Cold Outside!

No matter how long, or stressful it might seem to gear up your baby to take them out for a day on the ski hill, you will never regret it, I promise! As long as you follow some basic layering techniques, you will be headed for a warm and happy experience outside. 

Out of Mind

There is an inherent conundrum in skiing: the best moments are untracked, just you and the wild, white wilderness. However, the best days almost always include sharing those moments with a friend, or three. And so the secret to snow-sliding happiness is to find the middle ground—slopes and resorts that have enough snow for everyone, but not everyone knows about them. Thankfully, such places exist all across the Great White North. Hidden winter gems that often require a bit more effort to get too (and there is no super fancy spa at the base), but they’re out there, and they’re amazing.