On the cover - Photo: JOHN EVELY

WINTER 2010 VOL. 38 NO. 4

CONTENTS

page image: Photo: HENRY GEORGI

2010 OLYMPIC PREVIEW

ALPINE
It’s anybody’s game at the races in Whistler—but hopes have never been higher for Canadians to medal. by James Christie

FAST FACTS ON ALPINE RACING GEAR
By Steven Threndyle

MY 28-MINUTE DOWNHILL
Women’s head coach Rob Boyd helped Leslie Woit cut her time in half on Whistler’s Dave Murray Downhill.

Q&A
Heading to Whistler? What to know before you go.
By Steven Threndyle

SKI CROSS
Making its debut at the Games, the newest medal event is generating more than its share of excitement. By Ian Merringer

FREESTYLE
Cypress Mountain is primed to showcase who’s hot in moguls and aerials.
By Glenn Cullen

CHARTING BIG-MOUNTAIN ATTITUDES
By Steven Threndyle

THE QUEBEC CONNECTION
by Marie-Piere Belisle-Kennedy

FEATURES

BEYOND THE ROPES
Last winter’s tragedy at Golden, where a Quebec couple disappeared off-piste at Kicking Horse, will have a lasting impact on search-and-rescue operations.
By Monica Andreeff

BEST OF SKIING IN CANADA
Each year Ski Canada collects kudos and accolades from across the country about what makes us the best. Compiled by Leslie Woit

UP HERE ON MY OWN
Solo dawg Pat Lynch found what he was looking for, and more, at Sunshine.
By Pat Lynch

POWER LIFTING
In an industry that’s always working on its quads, Marmot Basin’s newest chair will noticeably change the face of the Jasper ski area.
By Monica Andreeff

REGULARS

FIRST TRACKS
Best buns on the hill .. by Iain MacMillan

YOUR RUN
Opening our mail bag.

SHORT TURNS
Slide of the century at Rogers Pass; Fanning the flame - Peggy Austin carries the torch at Tremblant; The Winners' Circle - Ski Canada Awards 2010; Book reviews: The Swiss Cookbook by Betty Bossi; Ultimate Skiing by Ron LeMaster; Winter winners of free skiing all winter at Sun Peaks and Powder Highway.

COUREUR PRÊT
The Quebec connection. By Marie-Piere Belisle-Kennedy

GEAR & GADGETS
Winter Woolies made-in-Canada baselayers; Giro's new low-profile Revolver helmet with 'Interior Goggle Channel'.

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