Published November 26, 2008

On the cover: Mike Douglas Photo: Blake Jorgenson

FALL 2008 VOL. 37 NO. 3

CONTENTS

page image: Skier: Colby West; Photo: DAMIAN CROMWELL

SKI CANADA TEST 2009

PART 3: EASY CRUISING

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

31 GREAT CANADIAN SKI AREAS

Warning: browsing through the following pages may cause family rifts and heated discussions on where you’re going skiing this winter. By Leslie Woit

THE SPIRIT OF APEX

A return visit to this Okanagan gem proves that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. by George Koch

KIMBERLEY’S CHARMS

The locals on the warm side of the Rockies are more than happy to share the secrets of their mountain. by Monica Andreef

RING MY BELLE

How to fall in love with Quebec in winter. By Leslie Woit

SURVIVOR K2

While some in the ski industry concentrate on World Cup wins, K2 remains the life of the party. by Marty McLennan

SOLD ON SOLDEN

Some of Austria’s best terrain and snow (and maybe another prehistoric mummifi ed body) can be found in this renowned resort in Tirol. By George Koch

REGULARS

>FIRST TRACKS The editor has his run. By Iain MacMillan

>YOUR RUN Opening our mail bag.

>SHORT TURNS Ultimate Ski Vacations' litre-beater offer; Marmoy U; Charlie Locke; GM's Alpine Canada wind tunnel; Pole jokes from Ron Betts; Special Olympics World Winter Games 2009; Dan Matthews 1947-2008; 'snow-farming' in the Rockies; Backcountry Access survival training; 'The Ancient Realm' near Revelstoke BC; Flashback: Parablacks; snow-making above freezing in Zermatt and Piztal; Nova Scotia Ski Canada BMO Card winners 2009; Mont Gabriel homecoming.

>CROSSHAIRS A skiers’ gallery.

>WESTERN VIEW Golden dreams. By George Koch

>LETTER FROM THE ALPS European high life. By Doug Sager

>GEAR & GADGETS Avalung Convert 22L, Big Mountain QS5 by Skier's Edge, ID2 by adidas, Slingshot by Giro, Core by Suunto, Fjell by Marmot, Charlotte by Kombi, Blackberry Storm By Ian Merringer

>STYLE FILE Reach for the next turn By Martin Olson

>RACELINE Britt’s backyard. By James Christie

>CAUGHT & SHOT By Henry Georgi

INSIDE Columnists First Tracks Free Style Inside Edge Letters From The Alps The Read Report Seen @ Whistler Short Turns Ski Better Western View

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Published November 26, 2008

On the cover: Mike Douglas Photo: Blake Jorgenson

FALL 2008 VOL. 37 NO. 3

CONTENTS

page image: Skier: Colby West; Photo: DAMIAN CROMWELL

SKI CANADA TEST 2009

PART 3: EASY CRUISING

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

31 GREAT CANADIAN SKI AREAS

Warning: browsing through the following pages may cause family rifts and heated discussions on where you’re going skiing this winter. By Leslie Woit

THE SPIRIT OF APEX

A return visit to this Okanagan gem proves that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. by George Koch

KIMBERLEY’S CHARMS

The locals on the warm side of the Rockies are more than happy to share the secrets of their mountain. by Monica Andreef

RING MY BELLE

How to fall in love with Quebec in winter. By Leslie Woit

SURVIVOR K2

While some in the ski industry concentrate on World Cup wins, K2 remains the life of the party. by Marty McLennan

SOLD ON SOLDEN

Some of Austria’s best terrain and snow (and maybe another prehistoric mummifi ed body) can be found in this renowned resort in Tirol. By George Koch

REGULARS

>FIRST TRACKS The editor has his run. By Iain MacMillan

>YOUR RUN Opening our mail bag.

>SHORT TURNS Ultimate Ski Vacations' litre-beater offer; Marmoy U; Charlie Locke; GM's Alpine Canada wind tunnel; Pole jokes from Ron Betts; Special Olympics World Winter Games 2009; Dan Matthews 1947-2008; 'snow-farming' in the Rockies; Backcountry Access survival training; 'The Ancient Realm' near Revelstoke BC; Flashback: Parablacks; snow-making above freezing in Zermatt and Piztal; Nova Scotia Ski Canada BMO Card winners 2009; Mont Gabriel homecoming.

>CROSSHAIRS A skiers’ gallery.

>WESTERN VIEW Golden dreams. By George Koch

>LETTER FROM THE ALPS European high life. By Doug Sager

>GEAR & GADGETS Avalung Convert 22L, Big Mountain QS5 by Skier's Edge, ID2 by adidas, Slingshot by Giro, Core by Suunto, Fjell by Marmot, Charlotte by Kombi, Blackberry Storm By Ian Merringer

>STYLE FILE Reach for the next turn By Martin Olson

>RACELINE Britt’s backyard. By James Christie

>CAUGHT & SHOT By Henry Georgi

INSIDE Columnists First Tracks Free Style Inside Edge Letters From The Alps The Read Report Seen @ Whistler Short Turns Ski Better Western View

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