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Go Skiing Go Snowboarding Programs
Trying to increase visits to your hill and increase revenue? Are you signed up for the following three Canadian Ski Council programs? History shows that 68% of families skied more because of the grade 4
Photo of the Day
This icy shot of chairlifts in winter was sent to us by Vancouver’s Mt. Seymour, a ski resort that enjoys an average of 1,000 cm of snow every season.
Kicking Horse Caters to Families with New Kids Zone
BC’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has added a new Kids Zone and childcare centre in its bid to cater better to skiing families.
Ski Trivia: Who is the Most Famous Rosslander Ever?
A newspaper columnist in Rossland, BC, has named Senator Nancy (Tiger) Greene “the most famous Rosslander ever.”
Watch: Mont-Sainte-Anne’s Heli Lift-Installation in Action!
An historic moment occurred last week at Quebec’s Mont-Sainte-Anne: The installation of the towers of the mountain’s new high-speed quad chairlift.
Ski Shot of the Day:
With the snow piling high in the Canadian Rockies, Banff’s Mt. Norquay opens November 1, inaugurating the Canadian west’s 2013/14 ski and snowboard season.
Photo of the Day: Whistler
Whistler’s primo photographer, Paul Morrison, shot this epic scene last winter.
Photo of the Day: Marmot Basin
Celebrating its 50th ski season, it’s a big year for Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta.
BC’s Best Apres-Ski Cocktails
Après-ski is an integral part of ski and snowboard culture and some resorts around British Columbia are taking this off-slope activity very seriously.
What U.S. Skiers Do On And Off The Slopes
A major U.S. ski industry watcher has released its 2013 Snow Sports Participant Study providing a comprehensive look at the demographics of skiing.
Summer Mountain Hikes: Fernie’s Family Friendly LOST BOYS LOOP
Fernie Alpine Resort is known for beautiful Alpine Hikes, this summer try out the Lost Boys loop. It’s a fantastic short hike - great for all ages with beautiful wildflowers and views.