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Supply Chain Challenges & the Ski Industry
Whether you’re a ski fanatic who always loves the latest and greatest gear, or someone who is new to the sport and just needs the basics to get started, you’ve likely noticed slim pickin’s out
Photo of the Day: Blue Rodeo Rocks Sun Peaks
There are four more dates in the series, including Country Fest with Aaron Lines, kids group The Doodlebops, a tribute band weekend, and wrapping up the summer August 30 and 31 is the Arkells, Elliott Brood, and Hey Ocean!
Spirit of Sarah (Burke) Scholarship Goes to 12 year old Skier
The 2014 ‘Spirit of Sarah Scholarship’ has been awarded to 12-year-old Elena Gaskell from Vernon, BC.
Tremblant’s Long List of Summer Vacation Options
June 20 is when daredevils can experience the longest zipline trek in Eastern North America. Three of the five new treetop ziplines approach or exceed 1 km in length and offer unique views of the Laurentians, with short guided hikes between rides doubling as ecotours. Also on this summer’s to-do list are scenic gondola rides, skyline luge, climbing wall, mini-putt, Eurobungee and a Birds of Prey show, to name a few.
Road Trip: Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway
Skirting a glacial fjord before climbing into the Coast Mountains, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, a ribbon of road between Vancouver and Whistler, is one of the world's great road trips. You can drive the route, also known as British Columbia Highway 99, in less than two hours, but why rush it? All along the way are long ocean views, jagged peaks, thick forests, evocative historic sites and some of the best outdoor adventure options on the planet. And that's just for starters. The new Sea to Sky Gondola, opened in May just south of Squamish, can whisk you high into the alpine to see this landscape from a whole new angle.
Photo of the Day
On June 15th, every father walking into the Water Park at Mont Saint-Sauveur, QC with a child over 6 years of age will qualify for free admission. The park, located approximately one hour north of Montreal in skiing’s historic Saint-Sauveur region, boasts a wave pool, four kilometres of waterslides, and a lazy river.
A Smile from Last Frontier Heli: Who Says Skiers Don’t Love Soccer?
As South America prepares for World Cup fever, this photo was sent to SnowOnline from the dedicated, soccer-smitten heli-skiers of Last Frontier Heliskiing, based in Vernon, British Columbia.
Photo of the Day: Fresh Lines
The photo of the day was sent to SnowOnline by Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. The shot was taken on April 11 near Blue River, British Columbia during the heli operation’s final tour of the 2013/14 ski season.
Bold, Beautiful Biathlon Skier Retires
Canada’s Megan Imrie — known as one of this country’s “bold, beautiful biathletes” — is hanging up her biathlon rifle to crack the university books, Biathlon Canada announced this week.
Photo of the Day
pring has come to Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta, a ski area celebrating its 50th ski season. April is filled with fun events at Marmot—there’s something happening each and every weekend, including the Aloha Cup April 12, on-slope Easter egg hunts Easter Weekend, a mid-mountain Kokanee party April 16, and Homecoming Weekend May 3-4. For spring deals and events.
Feelin’ Groovy: Canadian Pros Perform at 1968 Interski
Feelin’ groovy? Take a moment to watch some fabulous skiing taking place more than 40 years ago by the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) Demo Team.