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SIX PACK – December 20, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Massive Investment Coming for Mont-Sainte-Anne, Rossland’s Skiing History, Mayor of Sun Peaks, Ski Hill Builder Passes, The Ski Hill of Brotherly Solidarity, Is Jackson or Aspen More Out of Touch?, Everyone is Collaborating.

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SIX PACK – December 6, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cat out, lift in at Castle Mountain, Toaster Trade In, Canadians winning, Vicarious skiing entertainment, Seeking new race venue, The Phoenix is rising

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BUYER’S GUIDE – BOOTS

Reading Time: 6 minutes We haven’t seen so much innovation in ski boots since, maybe, Bob Lange introduced plastic shells in 1962. Since that time we’ve cranked them tight with an assortment of buckles that all worked in roughly the same way. No longer. 

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SIX PACK – November 21, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Prepare The Plastic, Taking Your Home To Work, The Circus Comes To Skiing, New Resorts For Alberta?, Airbnb Hates Bad Winters Too, Instagram Replay

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BUYER’S GUIDE – SKIS

Reading Time: 8 minutes Discover the latest trends and standout skis of the season. We cut through the hype to help you find the perfect gear for your best winter yet!

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SIX PACK – November 8, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes A cool six pack of this weeks refreshing highlights

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The best ski town you’ve never heard of.

Reading Time: 7 minutes Why two B.C. ski bums travelLED 5,000 kilometres to go cat-skiing in Quebec.

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Revolutionizing Ski Manufacturing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Utopie’s Quest to Redefine Ski Manufacturing

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2023/24 POWDER SKI TEST

Reading Time: 4 minutes CALL THEM WHAT YOU WILL. FREERIDE, POWDER, TOURING, BACKCOUNTRY. THESE SKIS WERE BUILT FOR THE DEEP STUFF. It’s easy to test carving and all-mountain skis, we just ski the hill. […]

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Atomic Backland 95

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 161, 169, 177, 185 Dimensions: 128-95-116 @ 177 Radius:  18m @ 177 Weight: 1,370g @177 Best for: Anyone with an environmental lean looking for a dedicated touring ski for […]

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Fischer Transalp 105 CTI

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 164, 171, 178, 185 Dimensions: 139-105-124 @ 178 Radius:  22m @ 178 Weight: 1,530g @ 178 Best for: Ski-tourers focused on the descent. Compare with: Salomon QST Echo 106, […]

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Blackcrows Camox Freebird

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 157, 164, 171, 178, 183, 188 Dimensions: 136-95-114 @ 178 Radius:  17m @ 178 Weight: 1,450g @ 178 Best for: Lighter-weight intermediates through experts looking for a ski that […]

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G3 Slayr114

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 178, 185, 190, 195 Dimensions: 143-114-128 @ 185 Radius:  23m @ 185 Weight:  1,690g @ 185 Best for: Expert and demanding backcountry skiers wanting lightweight, deep-snow and big-mountain performance. […]

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Elan Playmaker 101

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 164, 172, 180, 188 Dimensions: 132-101-122 @ 180 Radius:  18m @ 180 Weight: 1,760g @ 180 Best for: A western skier looking for one ski to do everything from […]

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Liberty Genesis 106

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 157, 164, 171 Dimensions: 138-106-128 @ 164 Radius:  15m @ 164 Weight: 1,725g @ 164 Best for: An advanced to expert skier looking for a powder ski that can […]

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Salomon QST Echo 106

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 157, 165, 173, 181, 189 Dimensions: 139-106-126 @ 181 Radius:  19m @ 181 Weight: 1,760g @ 181 Best for: An expert backcountry or slackcountry skier who doesn’t want to […]

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DPS Kaizen 105

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 155, 163, 171, 179, 184, 189 Dimensions: 134-105-118 @ 179 Radius:  18m @ 179 Weight: 1,800g @ 179 Best for: Advanced or heavier skiers on the hunt for a […]

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RMU Valhalla 107

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 162, 172 Dimensions: 135-107-124 @ 172 Radius:  19m @ 172 Weight: 1,790g @ 172 Best for: Intermediate and advanced riders in search of an optimal first pow ski or […]

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Xalibu Torngat

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 173, 181 Dimensions: 125-95-113 @ 181 Radius:  17m @ 181 Weight: 1,550g @ 181 Best for: An eastern backcountry skier looking for a ski that’s optimized for the unique […]

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Blackcrows Nocta 122

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 161, 169, 177, 185 Dimensions: 147-122-137 @ 186 Radius:  19m @ 186 Weight: 2,100g @ 186 Best for: A skier shopping for a dedicated powder ski that leans towards […]

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K2 Mindbender 106C

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 169, 176, 183, 189 Dimensions: 137-106-127 @ 183 Radius:  19m @ 183 Weight: 2,089g @ 183 Best for: Advanced skiers on the lookout for an everyday freeride ski. Compare […]

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Völkl Blaze 114

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 163, 176, 184,192 Dimensions: 154-114-136 @ 184 Radius:  18m @ 184 Weight: 1,995g @ 184 Best for: Intermediate to advanced skiers in the market for a fun resort or […]

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Liberty Origin 106

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 171, 176, 182, 187 Dimensions: 138-106-128 @ 182 Radius:  20m @ 182 Weight:  1,980g @ 182 Best for: Strong freeriders who like to go fast and surf their turns. […]

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Paradise Vice 113

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 180, 190 Dimensions: 140-113-125 @ 180 Radius:  21m @ 180 Weight: 1,965g @ 180 Best for: Big, powerful skiers looking for a poppy powder ski. Compare with: Völkl Blaze […]

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