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Winter's Back at Whistler Blackcomb: 53cms in 48 hours

Submitted by amym on Sat, Mar 13, 2010
Well, today didn't suck. W/B received half a meter of snow in the past 48 hours, and a few of us went up the mountain to do some serious quality testing. You know, to make sure Whistler Blackcomb is still the top ski resort in North America. Results are in: it still is.

INDUSTRY! NEWS!

Submitted by Shralp on Mon, Jan 02, 2006
Because when there’s nothing interesting happening, it’s time to just make shit up!

NEW SKI MAGAZINE TO CATER TO KIDS MARKET!
Boulder, Colorado, November 10, 2005—In a bid to regain the younger demographic they’ve been hemorrhaging to reality for years, Tempest-in-a-Teapot Publishing, creators of the bumps ‘n’ boobs industry standard SKIERFREER, today announced the launch of Nap Time, a ski publication aimed squarely at hard-to-impress young rippers in the four-to-eight age bracket.

All Quiet on the Whistler Front

Submitted by amym on Sat, Feb 13, 2010
“Aaaaahhhhhh! The ‘Lympix are coming!” proclaimed a sign at the base of Excelerator Chair on Blackcomb last week. That “Aaaaahhhhhhh” of fear is now a cry of excitement that although the village has been overtaken by the masses, we have our precious mountain all to ourselves for the next two weeks. Read more for story and pics.

Black Diamond Athlete Kevin Mahoney Attempts to Ski Denali's South Face

Submitted by blackdiamond on Sat, Dec 19, 2009
Black Diamond athlete Kevin Mahoney headed up to Alaska with Dan Corn a few months ago to have a go at skiing the massive South Face of Denali. Though the duo didn’t pull the feat off, they did have a wild adventure on one of the greatest peaks in North America. Below is a trip report, photos and video clip that Mahoney sent us that beautifully details the challenges involved with such an endeavor. Read More for Video.

Revel in the Stoke w. Opening Day Video

Submitted by Peakz on Sun, Dec 23, 2007
The grand opening of Revelstoke Mountain Resort went off better than anyone could have planned in a boardroom. Business people, politicians and dirt bags rallied shoulder to shoulder to ski for the first time, on what could easily be best powder hill in the world.

Billy Poole Profile

Submitted by AnthonyBonello on Mon, Dec 17, 2007
You may or may not have heard of Billy Poole. I know I had, but I didn't really know what his story was. I bumped into Billy in Las Lenas over the summer and put a red headed face to the name. A rowdy big mountain skier with an insatiable appetite for long boot-packs, he had just returned from skiing the epic Adrenalina Couloir after leaving at 4am direct from the bar. After flying a helicopter out of a huge avalanche last winter in BC, Billy is lucky to be here. So come meet Billy Poole.

How to Be Sled Sick

Submitted by Ralphie on Wed, Jan 28, 2009
Snowmobile skiing is an excellent way of accessing the backcountry. Unfortunately riding a snowmobile isn’t an easy task. I purchased my first sled in 2008 and quickly learned that being witty and intuitive can help boost your Rad Status without putting in the time to learn to ride efficiently. These instructional videos can help you seem radical while saving on gas and emissions. Enjoy and educate yourself!

Rise of the Conscious Skier Part 2: The Global Warming Scam

Submitted by ptor on Mon, Jun 16, 2008
"The rank and file are usually much more primitive than we imagine. Propaganda must therefore always be essentially simple and repetitious." "The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly . . . it must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over." - Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Minister of Propaganda. In this essay, Ptor challenges the status quo hype of the Global Warming hysteria using reality. Don’t believe the hype!

The Calgary Ski & Snowboard Show, Sale & Swap

Submitted by scrim on Fri, Nov 07, 2003
Come on Down to the Roundup Centre This Weekend in Calgary for the Ski and Snowboard Show. This year will be packed with all of the best Shops, Resorts and Entertainment in Calgary. Read on to get the full scoop

Claim - Rocky Mountian and Interior Premiers

Submitted by biglines on Wed, Oct 29, 2008
MSP's Claim is premiering in Canmore, Banff, Golden and Revelstoke with live appearances by Eric Hjorleifson and Chris Rubens. Click through to see dates and venues.

Marmot Extreme Ski and Snowboard competition @ Whakapapa

Submitted by d-moo on Tue, Sep 26, 2006
Geoff Small and Janina Kuzma won the second Marmot extreme ski competition at Mt Ruapehu this weekend, adding yet another top of the podium showing to their already impressive resumes. Robbie Walsh and Maria Kuzma were the winners in the snowboard category. Read on for photos and full story.

Billy Poole- A Fallen Comrade

Submitted by AnthonyBonello on Tue, Jan 22, 2008
Billy Poole died today skiing in Wolverine Cirque in Utah. He sustained trauma skiing that friends and ambulance staff couldn't stabilize. Follow the link inside to read the report. Our thoughts are with Billy's family and friends. Memorial details for Thursday enclosed.

Red Mtn Freeski Comp- Semi Final Huck Fest VIDEO

Submitted by telemeister on Fri, Jan 18, 2008
The scene... Mt Roberts. The conditions... awesome. The skiing... off the hook. The stoke... High! Check out the results and highlights video that will leave you speechless.

Schmidt, Evans win the Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge-Lake Louise

Submitted by Matt Westcott on Sun, Mar 16, 2008
Check out the Highlights from the finals at the Smith Optics Big Mountain Challenge at Lake Louise and read on for the results.

2007 Movie Teasers

Submitted by Peakz on Fri, Aug 31, 2007
This is a home for all the movie teasers for 2007. A place where we can stay stoked through the summer and fall months.