Fall 2021 issue published week of October 25, 2021
photo: ERIC BERGER * skier: Mark Abma * snow: Whistler BC
photo: ALISTER BUCKINGHAM * snow: Niseko, Japan
SKI CANADA FALL 2021
VOL. 50 NO. 2
FEATURES
MOUNTAIN-TOWN LIFE
Revelstoke has had its share of growing pains since it became a “resort” in 2007.
BY STEVEN THRENDYLE
BY RYAN STUART
SKI CANADA TEST PART II
Freeride, Powder and Backcountry skis.
BY RYAN STUART
Christmas in the Kootenays
Getting the cousins together for the holidays is easy when you plan four days at Selkirk Snowcat Skiing.
BY IAIN MacMILLAN
GET SMART
With more people ski touring, taking an avalanche course should become routine.
BY KEVIN HJERTAAS
IT’S IN THE CARDS
A unique course teaches you how to make better decisions and minimize risk.
BY RYAN STUART
WHO DOESN’T LOVE A BIG DUMP?
It might feel like your private stash, but it’s here to be shared by all of us.
BY STEVEN THRENDYLE
THE JOIE OF A SPA
Soak up the decadence after a day of excellence at Tremblant.
BY ADAM BISBY
REGULARS
FIRST TRACKS
In Guide We Trust.
BY IAIN MacMILLAN
YOUR RUN
Love us or hate us, readers have their say.
SHORT TURNS
Starting Out? 5 things to think about if you’re heading to the backcountry
Seemed Like a Good Idea – The Height of Boots
Doing It All – ‘Lusti’ Lustenberger
CROSSHAIRS
A skiers’ gallery.
GRUMPY OLD MAN
What’s the point of keeping track?
BY STEVEN THRENDYLE
SKILL SCHOOL
A portion of torsion.
BY NIGEL HARRISON
SKILL SCHOOL
Powder to the people.
BY NIGEL HARRISON
CAUGHT & SHOT
BY GRAHAM McKERRELL
Tell your mother I say ‘hi’
