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FRESH TRACKS – March 22, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes This week in spring skiing news

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FRESH TRACKS – March 8, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Things are looking up for a strong spring season.

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FRESH TRACKS – March 1, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes From death-defying freeride runs to life-affirming comeback stories, and a potentially season-changing item for your shopping list.

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FRESH TRACKS – February 9, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes South Anderson All-Season Resort, Osra’s Go Skiing Go Snowboarding Event, Banff’s Latest Social Assessment, Alterra Buys A-Basin.

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FRESH TRACKS – February 2, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re craving Frankie Goes To Hollywood before or after the Super Bowl—and who doesn’t?—head to Aspen, Colorado in February. Greg Stump’s highly soundtracked ‘80s and ‘90s ski films are…

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FRESH TRACKS – January 26, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes A quick trip through this week’s news from around the ski world.

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FRESH TRACKS – January 19, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Your weekly look at the latest news around the ski scene.

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FRESH TRACKS – January 5, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Now that the turkey coma from Christmas has lifted, we’re back at tracking world ski news.

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FRESH TRACKS – December 22, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome winter! And with it comes news of a sleeping giant going semi-private while Quebec resorts carry speed into a new season. Over in B.C., Red Mountain’s Kirkup cat slinks back into service and Sun Peaks lets you go multi-sport for a uni-price. Flying above it all, a B.C. heli-op goes carbon neutral. How? Read on.

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FRESH TRACKS – December 15, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes As we slide toward the holiday season we’ll keep things airy this week, focussing on light ski news and loads of nonsense, including a ski nude fest, a ski-thru McDonald’s and a new haute-fashion ski game by Balenciaga.

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FRESH TRACKS – December 8, 2023 

Reading Time: 2 minutes Vail Resorts acquires Switzerland’s Crans-Montana, promising epic skiing. Mountain Collective and Ikon passes close soon. Quebec Ski Resorts Association’s My First Time packages. Garibaldi project stalls. Tremblant hosts World Cup and charity event.

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FRESH TRACKS – December 1, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes WHO’S OPEN, WHO’S NOT? Greetings from central base of Canadian ski country, where various regions are experiencing all sorts of different snow conditions and stages of opening.  While Whistler and […]

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FRESH TRACKS – November 24, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes THIS WEEK IN SKIING: Tremblant’s introduces new RFID terminals for smoother lift access, while Whistler-Blackcomb sees Belinda Trembath as its new COO, reflecting a positive trend of women in top ski resort positions. Ski pass deadlines approach. Mont Sutton doubling snowmaking capacity. British Columbia faces a slow start due to a dry November, but historical data suggests potential for a significant snowfall. Meanwhile, the Alps are off to a spectacular start, with resorts in France, Austria, and Switzerland opening ahead of schedule.

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Are you ready to explore this winter? Three questions to ask yourself before you head out on the road.

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the allure of untouched powder and the serenity of pristine wilderness, backcountry skiing has become a magnet for adventure seekers.

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FRESH TRACKS – November 17, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo: Paul Zizka Raise the curtain The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival ushers in the beginning of winter in Western Canada. In-person shows will screen until November 19th but online […]

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Hit the Best Slopes in Canada and Switzerland with Air Canada Vacations®

Reading Time: 3 minutes • sponsored content •
Nothing goes better with gorgeous snow-capped peaks than luxuriously cozy lodges for you to warm up in. From the magnificent mountains of Western Canada and Quebec to the sublime beauty of the Swiss Alps, Air Canada Vacationsis bringing you the best in snow this coming season.

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12 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER

Reading Time: 5 minutes How to tell your partner you’re going skiing (again) Every so often, couples have to engage in what my lawyer friend (let’s call him John, since that’s his name) labels “difficult […]

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Buyer’s Guide 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Available now: Ski Canada’s 2024 Buyer’s Guide! Dive into gear innovations, trends, and 23 Go-Anywhere Skis reviewed – your ultimate ski season prep starts here! Available in print & digital […]

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Hello BC! The Freeride World Tour Returns to Kicking Horse for another Wild Ride

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dominique Daher – FWT18 – Kicking Horse Get ready for big air, mind blowing tricks and spectacular runs. The 16th edition of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) hits B.C.’s Kicking […]

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BOOK AHEAD

Reading Time: 2 minutes In ski towns packed with impressive restos it’s hard work to stand out. Whistler, Banff, and especially Zermatt turned out some zingers in time for Winter 2023, including the new […]

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APRES-SKI? MAIS OUI!

Reading Time: 4 minutes A ski trip to Québec is more than just great snow. So much more!  Nobody in North America knows how to après-ski better than the Québecois. From relaxing spas to […]

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Hands Up, Baby! – a Club Med history

Reading Time: 4 minutes Healthy, happy and still going strong, Club Med continues to give us love. The term “AI” may be bantered about in conversation everywhere these days, often in reference to how […]

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Gear & Gadgets – Winter 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Heading to the U.S. or Europe? The quickest and cheapest Rapid Antigen COVID test we could find comes in Proof of Entry’s DIY kit for $25. Test results are verified […]

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Ode to the Ski Master

Reading Time: 2 minutes This is my personal accolade to the late Don Bilodeau (1950-2013). He was my skiing coach. His instruction was delivered in a way I’m sure is unique to me. I […]

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