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Whistler Turns 60 and All The Devils Are Here
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe stars are out the night Whistler turns 60, and not just the ones in the sky. More than 800 people pack into the Roundhouse at the top of Whistler […]
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Which Whistler Skier Are You?
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Whistler’s 60th year, Ski Canada co-editor Lori Knowles reacquaints herself with the ski town, one lift, one run, and one walk through the village at a time. Hey, Whistler! […]
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Risky or Risqué in Canada’s Buzziest Ski Town?
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn Whistler’s 60th year, Ski Canada co-editor Lori Knowles reacquaints herself with the ski town, one lift, one run, and one walk through the village at a time. It’s a […]
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Sun Peaks’ Snow Storage Project: Saving Snow For Winter
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarly this winter, Sun Peaks Resort rolled back the welcome mat to better opening day conditions. Sun Peaks is the first Canadian ski hill to try Snow Secure, a technology […]
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Banff’s Mt. Norquay Turns 100
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis winter, Mt. Norquay turns 100—the Canadian Rockies’ oldest ski resort, and the local favourite for its world-class race programs, clubby family vibe, and a tubing park that’s gone viral. […]
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Dispatch from Whistler: Waiting for Snow
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn Whistler’s 60th year, Ski Canada co-editor Lori Knowles reacquaints herself with the ski town, one lift, one run, and one walk through the village at a time.
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SilverStar Sold
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe B.C. resort has been bought by Pacific Group Resorts.
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A 50-Year-Old Cat Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Origins of Cat Skiing in British Columbia I’ve heard the line many times from starry-eyed skiers: “You must have the best job in the world!” I’m not talking about […]
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SIX PACK – February 18, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesNational Ski & Snowboard Day, Japan’s record-breaking Ja-pow, Colorado students are building their own skis, and Canada’s ski racers faced mixed results on the world stage. Plus, it’s a great time to demo or upgrade your gear.
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The Passing of an Icon
Reading Time: 5 minutesAl Raine was driven by a conviction that Canadian ski racers could go head-to-head with the top European countries and that Canada could develop four-season resorts that would offer a tourism experience at the very highest echelon.
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