Snow Sports
Immense But Not Impossible
Discovering the Inland Northwest Backcountry I’m on the wrong side of the road as I skin up Columbia Mountain. It looked good from Google Maps, ...
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Griz Days Winter Festival – A Celebration of Winter in Fernie, BC (March 4-6)
Powder snow and legends, family fun and entertainment. These are the essence of Griz Days – Fernie’s annual winter carnival held on the first weekend ...
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Ten Signs You Need New Skis
A couple of years ago, I was lucky enough to have a Friday off from work on a day when there was nearly a foot ...
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Ski Town Bars: Bar Hopping in Wallace, Idaho
I’m sitting in the Silver Corner Bar and Grill in downtown Wallace when a longtime local walks in. When I mention I’m writing a story ...
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Big White Ski Resort: Re-defining Family-Friendly Fun in B.C.’s Okanagan Country
Where exactly Big White Ski Resort is located was pretty much a big mystery to me before our first trip to the resort earlier this ...
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Loulou’s Ski Museum
In the past, Loulou’s Ski Shop was the local place to go for all your alpine ski equipment. Founded in 1973 by Loulou Kneubuhler, this ...
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Coldsmoke, Snowboarding and Mountain Migraines
Whitewater Ski Resort’s Coldsmoke Powder Festival Is Always a Trip to Remember I make it within five blocks and 20 minutes of the opening social ...
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Secret Stashes: Local Resorts Offer Plenty of Stealth Powder Runs If You Know Where to Look
We’re all trying to get the best bang for our buck, and when you ski or board, that means trying to get some freshies in ...
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Nelson, B.C. & Ainsworth Hot Springs Road Trip
Skiing and snowboarding may not be for everyone, but who wouldn’t love to sink shoulder deep in mineral-rich hot springs water with an amazing lake ...
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