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Post-Pandemic Travel Trends
Like every travel trend following the pandemic, ski tripping joined the ranks of unpredictable activities given unknowns about COVID-19. As any passionate skier will attest to, the “Open.. close… open with adaptations.. close again…” cycle
Larisa Yurkiw: Canada’s Comeback Kid
Helmets off to downhill skier Larisa Yurkiw, Canada’s comeback kid, who’s earned her own place on this year’s Canadian Olympic team by funding her own training.
WATCH: Whistler Kids in an Enchanted Forest
This week’s special video comes from a dreamy spot on Whistler Mountain, British Columbia, where kids can ski in an enchanted forest and climb through a secluded, mid-mountain tree fort.
First Victory for Ski Cross’ Chris Del Bosco
Chris Del Bosco returned to winning ways Thursday with victory in a ski cross World Cup race in Val Thorens, France, that was halted after the first round of heats due to strong winds.
PHOTO OF THE DAY:
As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations this ski season, Quebec’s Tremblant has named a trail in honour of its two fastest Olympic-bound athletes—both of whom hail from the Laurentians region.
LISTEN: CBC Chats With Moguls Ski Olympian Jenn Heil
On a cool early morning in January, CBC Metro Morning host Matt Galloway warmed the airwaves with an interview with Jennifer Heil, a retired freestyle mogul skier who is a Canadian gold (2006) and silver (2010) Olympic medalist.
WATCH: From the Death Star to Silver Star—Vader on Vacay!
Silver Star ski resort near Vernon, British Columbia, has debuted an hilarious new YouTube video called Vader on Vacay—From the Death Star to Silver Star.
Skiing Quebec? Stop To Admire The Hôtel de Glace
Skiers visiting the Quebec City region this winter can highlight their ski vacations with a snowshoe on the grounds of The Hôtel de Glace.
Photo of the Day: The Man to Watch
This week’s photo is a wild one of Erik Guay, Canada’s fastest man on skis.
WATCH: ‘My Ski Story’ Video Series Connects Fans With Ski Athletes
Carving highway corners on a motorcycle; hitting the perfect shot down the 18th tee; picking a gnarly line on a mountain bike; blasting out of the start gate on skis — these are only a few of the segments featured in the #myskistory video series, which documents the stories of some of the most exciting skiers in Canada.
Air Bags: A Giant Step for Ski Racers
CBC is reporting that “a radical air bag system that could have a big impact on safety in skiing” was tested in December on the World Cup circuit.