CONTENTS -- Issue Highlights

Originally published February 20, 2006
ON THE COVER: Mike Douglas, Niskeko, Japan
Photo by Paul Morrison

Contents

Features
The World According to Wiegele ..Maintaining his own safe heli-skiing standards is a bigger obsession than bottomless powder for Mike Wiegele.
9 Tips & Tricks to impress your friends
by Martin Olson, Chris Lennon and Oliver Peabody
Why I Ski the Backcountry .. And why I'm in no hurry to encourage other skiers beyond the ropes.
by Mark Mallet
The Wheels on the Bus ..Head to Sunshine, Louise, Kimberley and Fernie on a seven-day whirlwind budget blitz.
by Martin Lortz
Sneak Peek 2007 .. A look at what's new in gear next year.
by Martin Olson
Survivor .. After being swept away by an avalanche, a Ski Canada reader pens a firsthand account of his horrific ride.
by David Harkley
The Peaks of Progress .. Eastern Ontario skiers reap the benfits as Calabogie comes into its own.
by Ian Merringer
Fast Track .. Young skiers from around the world gain the experience they need at the Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup.
by Chris Lennon
Get in Tune .. Everyone should ski on a well-tuned pair of skis at least once before he dies.
by Martin Olson

Letter from the Alps - Swiss Village by Intrawest