Published October 20, 2008
On the cover: Josh Foster tests skis at Big White. Photo: John Evely
FALL 2008 VOL. 37 NO. 2
CONTENTS
page image: Skier: Steve Milum; Photo: RYAN CREARY; Snow: Furano Backcountry, Japan
SKI CANADA TEST 2009
PART 2: ON-PISTE CARVERS & ON-PISTE CRUISERS
Big White played host to our team of more than 40 testers
for our 27th annual on-slope ski test.
Written by Steven Threndyle
FEATURES
BACK TO SCHOOL
A Canadian Avalanche Association course may be the best way to keep you and others alive off-piste. by Marty McLennan
FASHIONED BY MOTHER NATURE
Skiwear for 2009 takes its inspiration from the earth's elements. by Kim Thompson .. photography:Bonny Makarewicz
THE ROAD FROM CALGARY
Here's what's new and improved at 10 top resorts in Alberta and eastern B.C. by George Koch
THE SCIENCE BEHIND HELMETS
Protecting your head isn't about colour and style. It's knowing a helmet's limitations - and your own. by Jasper Shealy
SWISS SOUVENIRS
The ski resorts of Leukerbad and Verbier may lie close together - but they're worlds apart. by George Koch
FAMILY OF FOUR
Don't let the town of Aspen distract you from discovering the resort's quartet of mountains. by Arnie Wilson
MORE CONTENT
Tech Talk: LOVE YOUR GLOVE
Gloves are a key ski accessory that rarely gets a hand. Not a lot of thought goes into
something so important to a skier, but the plethora of brands and price-points out
there to consider can be overwhelming. We asked five major manufacturers for examples of what's in store this season. by Martin Olson
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