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Meet the Rider – Jameson
In this new series, we’re catching up with skiers and snowboarders who started with a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass or a Never Ever Day and sharing where they
TIPS UP!: Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Getting to Parallel
We've all been there. More than a couple of days into being a skier. Perhaps the first day back after a layoff. Getting back to parallel skiing can be a challenge. This week, Josh Foster shows us how to get back to parallel.
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.
Take A Step Further: Backcountry Skiing across British Columbia. Part 2
What separates the CAPOW experience from others? “CAPOW Guides are the backcountry mentors we all wish we had when we started.”
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.
TIPS UP!: Ski Tips with Josh Foster – The Boxer Analogy
What does skiing have to do with boxing? Good question! This week, Josh shows us how to fight to keep our balance on the slopes.
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.
TIPS UP!: Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Broken Powder
Sometimes we all get a late start and miss all the freshies. The week, Josh gives us a few pointers on how to enjoy the stuff the others left behind.
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.
TIPS UP! – Ski Tips with Josh Foster – Skiing Powder
This week, Josh Foster gives us tips on how to ski powder.
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.