1 year (4 issues) for $20 + tax! Outside Canada is additional for postage.
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 Wild Blue in Whistler Village. Anchored by three very seasoned Whistlerites—Neil Henderson and Jack Evrensel (Araxi) and Chef Derek Bendig (Fairmont)—plus Iron Chef’s Alex Chen, … More »
A TRIP THROUGH B.C.’S SOUTHERN INTERIOR ANSWERS THE PRESSING QUESTION: BIG WHITE OR RED, WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Here’s an interesting fact: Red Mountain and Big White both have 119 ski runs. And that’s pretty well where the similarities end. You could argue they also share a common status as being among the top … More »
Photo: Mattias Fredriksson With more moving parts than a Swiss Army knife, two duelling editors ski their way from Saas-Fee and Zermatt to St. Moritz and Engelberg. STORY AND PHOTOS BY NIGEL HARRISON AND IAIN MacMILLAN SAAS-FEE IAIN It was such an odd feeling when the doors of the Metro Alpin, the world’s highest funicular railway, opened at … More »
JOIN US IN SWITZERLAND? Photo:Switzerland Tourism/David Birri It’s been 12 years since Ski Canada’s first “Readers’ Trip to the Alps” started the annual parade of Canadian skiers making new friends on long runs and even longer lunches on sunny decks enjoying spectacular scenery that only Europe can offer. We’re heading back to Grindelwald, Wengen and Engeleberg … More »
24-hour team relay challenge for charity (skiers and snowboarders welcome) 2020 EVENT VIDEO
Online February 25 – March 27. In Person February 25 – March 6. Snowsports Show –. The best Snowsports films of the year for all the powder lovers out there! From big alpine faces, to sufferfest ski traverses, and farming turns at the hill, this show has something for everyone. Presented by ARC’TERYX. Includes Precious … More »
You’ve reached the summit, the sun’s gone, the wind’s picked up… You know that cold, clammy feeling, especially on your lower back, whether it’s after a huffy-puffy skin uphill or you’ve just hoofed it up from the lower parking lot with all your gear. So do designers at Elemental Layer, and with fast-wicking, water-repellent fabric, … More »
Trust is timeless What happened when a ski racer was thrown into the Chamonix backcountry When Helly Hansen invited Erin Mielzynski to climb and ski big mountain lines in the Alps for Warren Miller Entertainment’s latest ski flick, she was confused. “I don’t think I’m your girl,” responded the Canadian World Cup slalom specialist. “I’m a … More »
Our annual look at what’s new, improved, funny and downright worthy of praise about skiing at home. Here are our ‘Best’ awards for 2019: by LESLIE WOIT in Winter 2019 issue NOT QUITE THE GREYHOUND We’ll miss the Hound, if only in spirit. There are still cool ways to travel the mountains. All aboard the snow train to … More »
Ski Canada Test 2019 On-Slope Reviews FREE THE BIRD Not quite FIS but not far off, the Blizzard Firebird SRC skis are designed for ex-racers and anyone else who craves going silly fast on-piste. The Titanal and wood-core skis also use stringers of carbon to help dampen the inevitable vibration at high speed, helping the … More »
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 Wild Blue in Whistler Village. Anchored by three very seasoned Whistlerites—Neil Henderson and Jack Evrensel (Araxi) and Chef Derek Bendig (Fairmont)—plus Iron Chef’s Alex Chen, … More »
A TRIP THROUGH B.C.’S SOUTHERN INTERIOR ANSWERS THE PRESSING QUESTION: BIG WHITE OR RED, WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Here’s an interesting fact: Red Mountain and Big White both have 119 ski runs. And that’s pretty well where the similarities end. You could argue they also share a common status as being among the top … More »
Photo: Mattias Fredriksson With more moving parts than a Swiss Army knife, two duelling editors ski their way from Saas-Fee and Zermatt to St. Moritz and Engelberg. STORY AND PHOTOS BY NIGEL HARRISON AND IAIN MacMILLAN SAAS-FEE IAIN It was such an odd feeling when the doors of the Metro Alpin, the world’s highest funicular railway, opened at … More »
JOIN US IN SWITZERLAND? Photo:Switzerland Tourism/David Birri It’s been 12 years since Ski Canada’s first “Readers’ Trip to the Alps” started the annual parade of Canadian skiers making new friends on long runs and even longer lunches on sunny decks enjoying spectacular scenery that only Europe can offer. We’re heading back to Grindelwald, Wengen and Engeleberg … More »
24-hour team relay challenge for charity (skiers and snowboarders welcome) 2020 EVENT VIDEO
Online February 25 – March 27. In Person February 25 – March 6. Snowsports Show –. The best Snowsports films of the year for all the powder lovers out there! From big alpine faces, to sufferfest ski traverses, and farming turns at the hill, this show has something for everyone. Presented by ARC’TERYX. Includes Precious … More »
You’ve reached the summit, the sun’s gone, the wind’s picked up… You know that cold, clammy feeling, especially on your lower back, whether it’s after a huffy-puffy skin uphill or you’ve just hoofed it up from the lower parking lot with all your gear. So do designers at Elemental Layer, and with fast-wicking, water-repellent fabric, … More »
Trust is timeless What happened when a ski racer was thrown into the Chamonix backcountry When Helly Hansen invited Erin Mielzynski to climb and ski big mountain lines in the Alps for Warren Miller Entertainment’s latest ski flick, she was confused. “I don’t think I’m your girl,” responded the Canadian World Cup slalom specialist. “I’m a … More »
Our annual look at what’s new, improved, funny and downright worthy of praise about skiing at home. Here are our ‘Best’ awards for 2019: by LESLIE WOIT in Winter 2019 issue NOT QUITE THE GREYHOUND We’ll miss the Hound, if only in spirit. There are still cool ways to travel the mountains. All aboard the snow train to … More »
Ski Canada Test 2019 On-Slope Reviews FREE THE BIRD Not quite FIS but not far off, the Blizzard Firebird SRC skis are designed for ex-racers and anyone else who craves going silly fast on-piste. The Titanal and wood-core skis also use stringers of carbon to help dampen the inevitable vibration at high speed, helping the … More »
1 year (4 issues) for $20 + tax! Outside Canada is additional for postage.