The day has finally come! Panorama will open to the public on December 12th. The bull wheels on two, shiny new quad chairs will start turning, and skiers and riders will head into Taynton Bowl and the Extreme Dream Zone for the first...

It's definitely a different world down in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The second stop on the World Cup Downhill circuit finds itself among movie stars and multi million dollar mansions. Only in Beaver Creek can you take an escalator...

In 1998, I moved from Kenora, Ontario to Edmonton Alta. to start my university career. This very last-minute decision was based on the “facts” that the U of A had a climbing wall, a sky diving club, and was close to Jasper. I soon...

Jim Greene, General Manager at Red Mountain Resorts, has announced that Red Mountain’s 2003/2004 Winter Season will begin on Saturday December 6th. In the past seven days, a number of snowstorms have brought an incredible 60cm (23”) of...

Fernie BC both breeds and attracts people with unique personalities, interests, and ideals. Mike Berard is a perfect example of such a person; fresh off the boat from Vancouver Island, he not only fits into this category, but has also...

Being in shape for snow season is always a priority around this time of year. No one likes to stop half way down a slope to catch their breath while their partners keep shredding, but injury prevention is also another huge reason to make...

Let’s face it, the news isn’t that rosy these days and finding peace in an overwhelmed life is not cut and dry. Each of us is bombarded by thousands of messages every day telling us what to do, who to be, where to go, which to buy, and...

After receiving record-breaking pre-season snow, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has moved up its scheduled opening day by a full week, to <b>December 12th</b>. The resort's current mid-mountain snow-pack is almost double that of previous...