Winter 2021 published week of February 8, 2021

photo: GRAHAM M. KERRELL * skier: Cole Richardson * snow: Lake Louise

photo: SHANNON MARTIN

SKI CANADA WINTER 2021

Vol 49 #4

FEATURES

PLUGGING THE LEAKS
The battle to develop and keep life-long skiers rests on the shoulders of Canadian ski areas.
BY STEVEN THRENDYLE

TURNING THE BIG 4-0
Celebrating Blackcomb through the years.
BY RYAN STUART

THE AFTERMATH
Rescuers also pay a price so we can play in the mountains.
BY RON BETTS

REGULARS

FIRST TRACKS
Loving Red
BY IAIN MacMILLAN

YOUR RUN
Love us or hate us, readers have their say.

SHORT TURNS

Coming to a Ski Shop Near You
Storm Reservations – Whistler
Meanwhile At Tremblant
Repeat As Necessary

CROSSHAIRS
A skiers’ gallery.

SKILL SCHOOL
Topple like there’s no tomorrow.
Bend and stretch.
BY NIGEL HARRISON

CAUGHT & SHOT
BY DANYAL TAYLOR