Published November 26, 2007
ON THE COVER:
Karolina Ekman at Fernie Alpine Resort
Photographed by Henry Georgi
CONTENTS VOL. 36 NO. 3
Skier: Cheddar Watson,Kicking Horse Photo:JORDAN MANLEY
SKI CANADA TEST 2008
PART 3: EASY CRUISING
From the slopes of Lake Louise, the country’s
longest-running magazine ski test will point you
in the right direction.
Written by Paul Cunnius, Technical Editor (Test)
FEATURES
RUN WITH THE DEVIL
Chamonix’s Vallée Blanche was once thought to
be the gateway to hell. Today the world’s most
famous run takes skiers close to heaven.
By Doug Sager
HIGH ON ATMOSPHERE
A visit to Quebec City delivers top-drawer
skiing, superlative cuisine and a European
ambience found nowhere else in North America.
By Leslie Woit
THE STYLE THAT FITS
From the park rat to the après-ski bunny,
fashion can put us in our place on the mountain.
By Kim Thompson;
photography by Bonny Makarewicz
SKI THE ALPS
Help at planning a fi rst-time or return visit to
Europe starts right here.
By George Koch
COLORADO ROUNDUP
With the loonie beating up the American peso,
sun-seeking Canadian skiers are looking south
for holiday ideas.
By Ian Merringer
DESPERATE SKI WIVES
Primp, pamper and ski the powder like a
Hollywood starlet—this ideal getaway has
precious little to bitch about.
By Leslie Woit
NEXT STOP CORTINA
The Dolomites made a unique comparison to
the Austrian Alps in our family’s continuing
European adventure.
Story by Iain MacMillan
A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
It may be peak ski season, but Silver Star and
Big White can turn all the hustle and bustle into
a peaceful respite.
By George Koch
GOING COASTAL
Bella Coola Heli will put you over the top in
B.C.’s spectacular Coast Mountain range.
By George Koch
BIRTHDAY BOY
If Jerry Kernan isn’t Canada’s oldest skier,
he’s certainly the country’s oldest Diver.
By Kevin Hjertaas
SHORT TURNS
News, gossip and racy photos.
GEAR & GADGETS
Christmas wish list.
By Ray O’Reilly
SEEN @ WHISTLER
The Measure of a ski area.
By Chris Lennon
STYLE FILE
By Chris Lennon
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