tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79685287424997543452024-03-27T15:07:48.797-07:00One Two SkiA blog about skiing, snowboarding, wintersports, ski and snowboard gear, ski resorts, ski industry trends and winter tourism.onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-12802408294547052192024-03-27T15:06:00.000-07:002024-03-27T15:06:52.005-07:00My Epic Gear<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="N0kPfc" jsaction="touchstart:.CLIENT;mousedown:.CLIENT;qUuEUd:.CLIENT;j9grLe:.CLIENT;HUObcd:.CLIENT" style="cursor: n-resize; left: 350px; top: 54.5px;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><div class="N0kPfc" jsaction="touchstart:.CLIENT;mousedown:.CLIENT;qUuEUd:.CLIENT;j9grLe:.CLIENT;HUObcd:.CLIENT" style="cursor: n-resize; left: 350px; top: 54.5px;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9i17EmmCOgsYxbTMXSpgFpja4hksUWa9T-jc-cQdU5Nm6dND-Th32nRAlIFBGbUDho62lUAAe4imoG-uKhohJbh9JaVS_7jR00QdBKouTX-Cf4Jo0EFwPKdUk1tdP0H6y09_sj5jBNfZ6QzanQTdFhXHfGMYjUM1THQwEI-kW6uN0EUNGeKmLqaXHHQMF/s1600/IMG_1649.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="1600" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9i17EmmCOgsYxbTMXSpgFpja4hksUWa9T-jc-cQdU5Nm6dND-Th32nRAlIFBGbUDho62lUAAe4imoG-uKhohJbh9JaVS_7jR00QdBKouTX-Cf4Jo0EFwPKdUk1tdP0H6y09_sj5jBNfZ6QzanQTdFhXHfGMYjUM1THQwEI-kW6uN0EUNGeKmLqaXHHQMF/w646-h416/IMG_1649.jpeg" width="646" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Epic Gear<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; word-spacing: 1px;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="18.666666" data-originalfontsize="14pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Vail Resorts Launches My Epic Gear Membership for 2024/25 Season as Company is Named Among ‘World’s Most Innovative’ by Fast Company</span></span></strong></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 6px; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">New ultimate gear membership gives skiers and riders all the benefits of gear ownership, but with more choice, lower cost and no hassle</span></span></em></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 6px; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Limited number of memberships available for the 2024/25 winter season across 12 world-class mountain resorts, including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain and Stowe</span></span></em></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 6px; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Fast Company names Vail Resorts among World’s Most Innovative Companies in recognition of dedication to ongoing innovation including My Epic Gear’s re-imagination of the gear experience</span></span></em></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><b>On March 19, </b>Vail Resorts launched </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn%3Du001.UnTdsd-2Bp5NQAgmN7oS9tJthUzzgmpX1eVowvgQ96EfyhaQaeXnh6i0sHQu1KrWmBM9Xg_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72WsFpKt1KzdR-2BpSw6zKPW9n9fI35DuRPChIa8wwwJiW7AvusuUivpKl19YAvINosng47gQ3AOQ9xlCkRGFcco55x4tkLa25wF-2BRkqiKhBn9TEKc5m0qccLbH37tbzHkiDQRGb5rfwyh6gKs-2BdL2ebuYi3FmAWHP67xuOqSjCz4BUw-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1710958159454000&usg=AOvVaw3hoysTLg3A-oiJ_C6-4__I" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.UnTdsd-2Bp5NQAgmN7oS9tJthUzzgmpX1eVowvgQ96EfyhaQaeXnh6i0sHQu1KrWmBM9Xg_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72WsFpKt1KzdR-2BpSw6zKPW9n9fI35DuRPChIa8wwwJiW7AvusuUivpKl19YAvINosng47gQ3AOQ9xlCkRGFcco55x4tkLa25wF-2BRkqiKhBn9TEKc5m0qccLbH37tbzHkiDQRGb5rfwyh6gKs-2BdL2ebuYi3FmAWHP67xuOqSjCz4BUw-3D-3D" style="border-color: rgb(70, 120, 134); color: #467886;" target="_blank"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">My Epic Gear</span></a><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"> membership sales for the 2024/25 season across 12 North American mountain resorts - Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain, </span></span></span><span style="color: #090808; font-size: large;">Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar, Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #090808;">.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"> Available for the whole family, </span></span><span style="color: #090808;">this membership program reimagines gear ownership and gear rental, with more choice, lower cost and no hassle.</span><span style="color: #090808;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsp1k71OLRvCA4wWunaTY7lIrdBhl0ZFlVMqtp9hAudSjV4uzSPDTynhppOStrnVmkorUbnIQsDrFg8M0-nhIJhGQD845naYEPRZWRyEirwFqX4FnCoaZ1vlyZN-ZAB01uRmGiQN8aZBEk-HKpwqICIaDI3Cx_z3AW1KNFzFNy0n1QagpL3kMfXOhNXF0B/s2100/20240226_PC_Loosmann_11-2100x1400-af53c7c4-5b8d-41e3-81f2-c88d57fcb91c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2100" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsp1k71OLRvCA4wWunaTY7lIrdBhl0ZFlVMqtp9hAudSjV4uzSPDTynhppOStrnVmkorUbnIQsDrFg8M0-nhIJhGQD845naYEPRZWRyEirwFqX4FnCoaZ1vlyZN-ZAB01uRmGiQN8aZBEk-HKpwqICIaDI3Cx_z3AW1KNFzFNy0n1QagpL3kMfXOhNXF0B/w514-h297/20240226_PC_Loosmann_11-2100x1400-af53c7c4-5b8d-41e3-81f2-c88d57fcb91c.jpg" width="514" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #090808; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My Epic Gear memberships unlock access to over 60 of the most popular and latest ski and snowboard models, with free in-resort delivery or free daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off. The entire membership experience, from gear selection to boot fit to personalized recommendations to delivery, is available at members’ fingertips in the My Epic app. Memberships are limited for the 2024/25 winter season, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">“Having the right gear is essential to the experience of every skier and rider, however, the traditional model of gear ownership and gear rental has not changed in decades,” said Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch. “My Epic Gear reimagines gear ownership and gear rental, providing more choice, lower cost and no hassle. Travelers no longer have to haul their equipment cross-country; frequent skiers and riders can try the latest gear and get different gear for different conditions; and for kids, their gear grows with them.”</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzseYDbFuAZ8K0A52mwkGSfOfn_4nFEsudFqLpRenB_HmX_N4dmxMQ86LBbwl8S8AgGfif2THcHzkP_xMh-gDkiuFiu-so9APs7CQpvThQy-7fRO41q7gYtoo38ejSNeAhLNfwrxzZano-SoLUBMjxTksjg5xFaAbOd6LLOCdixug7BwacZRz-PfLsLsRn/s2100/20231201_PC_Loosmann_04-2100x1400-9c4d9e18-6c64-4a18-a510-d4b1ceaf200d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2100" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzseYDbFuAZ8K0A52mwkGSfOfn_4nFEsudFqLpRenB_HmX_N4dmxMQ86LBbwl8S8AgGfif2THcHzkP_xMh-gDkiuFiu-so9APs7CQpvThQy-7fRO41q7gYtoo38ejSNeAhLNfwrxzZano-SoLUBMjxTksjg5xFaAbOd6LLOCdixug7BwacZRz-PfLsLsRn/w504-h339/20231201_PC_Loosmann_04-2100x1400-9c4d9e18-6c64-4a18-a510-d4b1ceaf200d.jpg" width="504" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of Vail Resorts</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; word-spacing: 1px;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></strong></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My Epic Gear members can:</span></span></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Access over 60 of the most popular and latest 2024/25 ski and snowboard models from 13 leading brands, including Salomon, Burton, and Rossignol.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Try a different model of ski or snowboard any day – such as powder skis – and receive personalized gear recommendations based upon experience level, conditions, and the latest equipment choices.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Select a favorite model of ski or snowboard at the beginning of a season and, with a 7-day advanced reservation, get that model any day of the season, fully tuned.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Include boots with personalized insoles and the latest BOA performance fit system – or bring their own boots.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Choose free in-resort delivery or daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off to spend less time carrying gear and more time on the mountain.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Manage the entire gear experience in the My Epic app, from gear selection to boot fit to delivery.</span></span></li><li style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="border-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spend less than owning or renting premium gear. </span></span></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">In recognition of the company’s continued innovation, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn%3Du001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx4-2BBdwuFvM3K9Ag1rFBlGvY0fZ9zaR5-2BwChsiY3zkoXK2h5ZPaYPbipnDVNxdn0qME4jy1CQmYc9NDWopPhO2mdkKFziZnCDP1cBJHrDzd3-2FDq6h_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72Xl5fEGQS1GqowA4TnFuUFRIQM3qwGP-2BBILahSf0JBs-2FRtEdr4SSSqaQMXOQ5nz6JtfwUnAoMXBHLhlmArU4Mu3RKUKgndbxdAoSptwtzIDsCmDKfS6rtjf8dLMktDWqYcd4gmIRMai4oANkDnG5VhBhhZVCjw1tr4HcqSpczcXfA-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1710958159454000&usg=AOvVaw069kok3NHnjYAqfMZVOHOy" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx4-2BBdwuFvM3K9Ag1rFBlGvY0fZ9zaR5-2BwChsiY3zkoXK2h5ZPaYPbipnDVNxdn0qME4jy1CQmYc9NDWopPhO2mdkKFziZnCDP1cBJHrDzd3-2FDq6h_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72Xl5fEGQS1GqowA4TnFuUFRIQM3qwGP-2BBILahSf0JBs-2FRtEdr4SSSqaQMXOQ5nz6JtfwUnAoMXBHLhlmArU4Mu3RKUKgndbxdAoSptwtzIDsCmDKfS6rtjf8dLMktDWqYcd4gmIRMai4oANkDnG5VhBhhZVCjw1tr4HcqSpczcXfA-3D-3D" style="color: #467886;" target="_blank"><em><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt">Fast Company </span></em><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt">today named Vail Resorts one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 for “launching a first-of-its-kind ski gear membership program</span></a><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">.” This year’s list shines a spotlight on companies that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations, setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2100" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9ClgH3T9zP61TFDB7DaoI1XvDVNQVOYGQf9uRDf-r8wrxukQOqWhTsyTsB7twafBJb5EtOnG_ocIRxjZ1qYf4gQSpsLhdp7wj4SRKUZUPrQKk085PiZJsnoQRv45TBmY9J4gdLNUiP5xD5vEje_SAxvSy12Um6tPXQCKKg2SewTqXsYKkgM6-tr9kiWR/w640-h426/20231201_PC_Loosmann_02-2100x1400-55d93f1c-f7b4-4311-83c0-59e814358b4e.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><strong><u><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Additional Membership Details</span></span></u></strong></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Pricing ($USD)</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Adult and child memberships cost $50 for the 2024/25 season and unlock access to a $55 daily use fee for adults (ages 13 and up) and a $45 daily use fee for children (ages 3 through 12). Members can choose to bring their own boots, saving $10 per day off their daily use fee for adults and $5 per day for children, provided their boots pass a quick visual inspection. All members may also add a helmet for $10 per day.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">How the Membership Works</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: </span></span></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Join</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Purchase a membership in the My Epic app or at <a data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://myepicgear.com&source=gmail&ust=1710958159454000&usg=AOvVaw10TMr1ghdWqyOI062Jet2P" href="http://myepicgear.com/" style="color: #4285f4;" target="_blank">myepicgear.com</a>. Login to set up your member profile within the app and personalize your experience. Memberships are limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Reserve</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Make and modify your gear reservations at your fingertips in the My Epic app.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Gear up and go</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Get your gear where and when you want it – delivered in-resort or use daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off. </span></span></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Gear Brands</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: My Epic Gear memberships unlock access to over 60 of the most popular and latest 2024/25 ski and snowboard models from 13 leading brands.</span></span></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Skis</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Atomic, Salomon, K2, Blizzard, Rossignol, Stöckli, Nordica and Völkl </span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Snowboards</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Burton Snowboards, Lib Tech, Salomon, Jones Snowboards, Ride Snowboards and CAPiTA</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">Boots</span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;">: Gear reservations also include boots with personalized insoles and the latest BOA performance fit system. Members can also choose to bring their own boots.</span></span></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">A limited number of selected Epic Pass Holders piloted My Epic Gear at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone during the 2023/24 winter season. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><strong><u><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: #090808;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Epic Passes On Sale for 2024/25 Season</span></span></u></strong></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: black;">While you do not need to be an Epic Pass Holder to become a My Epic Gear member, Epic Passes for the 2024/25 season are </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn%3Du001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx1Z-2FSREOBw9zSaS74MCmyJlHv60GnNh8UHpbYIeBVtjzKLOxI8yRp6HJ4L1cmw-2BWcqbprip9h4ToEjLnX9XSyxwNgPYmGxD8V7i0JBNnwgissoCwL5fh3wdvmdMfgIstAdYljuMJ5ohuQd09kpKBbbuh6kI1oErAry9cYI17ZfSdRE1H2iBY6SDHgX9auz9OiqWntHhDR08ddKQ0L0e-2FiQbBFtDKYrodxbPRxJzatYzKkEfR-2FzR8klo4JIJE5y-2FxGy8NpoFQsaFNbxOhXvBPmyy5BeDCRuS6JT6ASC1DQqlo11PJ_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72V1uBDpsDk4luvDtI9W9MfF5hyXat0GPhpvpUzllaxFtSJJclQoCV1e9Vy050M5ytTgHmSOZRyUsxhBPaNJmPt0IANTzcTt1EJwQR1YKh1aBOM1X0JT-2ByT4CRk3GJz9E8LbcywYhO1AXyFgllqBBldHx2QOmZRp43UNHZ3DgksdmA-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1710958159454000&usg=AOvVaw0OzhHBPec0jZ9eH-6dV9DK" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx1Z-2FSREOBw9zSaS74MCmyJlHv60GnNh8UHpbYIeBVtjzKLOxI8yRp6HJ4L1cmw-2BWcqbprip9h4ToEjLnX9XSyxwNgPYmGxD8V7i0JBNnwgissoCwL5fh3wdvmdMfgIstAdYljuMJ5ohuQd09kpKBbbuh6kI1oErAry9cYI17ZfSdRE1H2iBY6SDHgX9auz9OiqWntHhDR08ddKQ0L0e-2FiQbBFtDKYrodxbPRxJzatYzKkEfR-2FzR8klo4JIJE5y-2FxGy8NpoFQsaFNbxOhXvBPmyy5BeDCRuS6JT6ASC1DQqlo11PJ_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72V1uBDpsDk4luvDtI9W9MfF5hyXat0GPhpvpUzllaxFtSJJclQoCV1e9Vy050M5ytTgHmSOZRyUsxhBPaNJmPt0IANTzcTt1EJwQR1YKh1aBOM1X0JT-2ByT4CRk3GJz9E8LbcywYhO1AXyFgllqBBldHx2QOmZRp43UNHZ3DgksdmA-3D-3D" style="color: #467886;" target="_blank"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt">now on sale</span></a><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: black;"> at the lowest price of the year and with the most benefits. Launching at US$982 and including 10 Buddy Tickets and six Ski with a Friend Tickets, the Epic Pass unlocks unlimited, unrestricted access to the best skiing and riding around the world. Compare all Epic Pass offerings, including Epic Local Pass, Epic Day Pass and regional Passes, on the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn%3Du001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx9EydiVXiMx2yC6yHiV8Duu7gST4r-2FsfCy8J4aHdjGk0o13k_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72WiDzZx5XQ6b7RD-2B76gFqjomksdDsZqdlT6LcNDY9S2Yj6edmNSDF8XKE7lIEug-2FJ1O8YA8JVPdcx54qPl5JOJcI5onA4UKtsom7djPzuB1bc0VzAN3He92ENt8K7sDkVv7FBXoD91mT7ihDL3s27DGpcrUmhlgcqiBBxYaeWSBKg-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1710958159454000&usg=AOvVaw0GZQlFEkc1zriCzSjI9YHA" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.D1yYUlOMhHJ6GUwixSWvx9EydiVXiMx2yC6yHiV8Duu7gST4r-2FsfCy8J4aHdjGk0o13k_9W-2FWIsXqYfAukpRzH48IcTYD8YuHDEgE1SGv-2FP-2Bkaan34MQ2y4B5Zy8m3d835F3eGyz-2Fl2cUK4dnp-2FI87iQ-2FNsItUwgnxL5RRux8-2FM8K-2FJ1GDNTb-2FC6y7OIYI7hkRWlcI9bPBGFi2oUTIMojufLGaXQ0wkTcw755isuBntDU7ybd8gdEfhx9atHWUZ4r5Son5rvQwJITigrQhtZujB1-2BJi01lLAUQIjENYZQi7Kk72WiDzZx5XQ6b7RD-2B76gFqjomksdDsZqdlT6LcNDY9S2Yj6edmNSDF8XKE7lIEug-2FJ1O8YA8JVPdcx54qPl5JOJcI5onA4UKtsom7djPzuB1bc0VzAN3He92ENt8K7sDkVv7FBXoD91mT7ihDL3s27DGpcrUmhlgcqiBBxYaeWSBKg-3D-3D" style="color: #467886;" target="_blank"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt">Epic Pass website</span></a><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="13.333333" data-originalfontsize="10pt" style="color: black;">.</span></span></div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-44943810622893258052024-02-09T09:42:00.000-08:002024-02-09T09:45:28.105-08:00 Resorts Rise to the Top Peaks Challenge Across Canada<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJh8MP-Wb1-hlXCosJk7RyCHbHmYoLXydz_L-6_BpMtIhOvMf81b6tJr5YYOB4rRNkeOHWztsiMrf7kXNVgp735gfBneJt2FDcbqfM1IY-epAo7nymxq9NhVrvh14qwhWrjndPjwXZrZvUzGQkJLGRq37knRmzq0G4xu7zpDGX8utO2UYc5LOyqxR8uC9/s8256/1%20-%20Marlie%20in%20Gil%E2%80%99s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJh8MP-Wb1-hlXCosJk7RyCHbHmYoLXydz_L-6_BpMtIhOvMf81b6tJr5YYOB4rRNkeOHWztsiMrf7kXNVgp735gfBneJt2FDcbqfM1IY-epAo7nymxq9NhVrvh14qwhWrjndPjwXZrZvUzGQkJLGRq37knRmzq0G4xu7zpDGX8utO2UYc5LOyqxR8uC9/w640-h426/1%20-%20Marlie%20in%20Gil%E2%80%99s.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px; text-align: left;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Photo by Reuben Krabbe: Marlie Marchewka skiing Gil’s at Sun Peaks Resort</p></blockquote><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Despite a size advantage and huge social media following,</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sun Peaks Resort</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">was lagging behind the top 3 in this year’s </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/" style="font-family: inherit;">Mackenzie Top Peaks Challenge</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">at the beginning of the week. At 6th place as the contest went into the Canada Votes segment, an urgent committee was assembled in Sun Peaks to design an appeal to fans all over Canada to start voting daily.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Headed up by Olympian, Canadian female athlete of the 20th Century, and most decorated female Canadian alpine skier, Nancy Greene Raine, the committee brought together influencers and key resort personnel. Just three days later, their first efforts led to Sun Peaks nabbing 2nd spot, inching ahead of <a href="https://ski-stoneham.com/">Stoneham</a>, but with <a href="https://montadstock.ca/">Mont Adstock</a> way out front in first place. Every day counts, though, and the Leaderboard changes minute-by-minute vote-by-vote. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrAzJUoXPUxfXi0oqBh1K5WhfwYJpo1SKCWU4L2ptZ9I7hm-vMSw4NWcfSPD614hQsztbjwNGjTU8JiT0vH1wiA415F8gLho1yEHECqN55PuegxLsulnisVIZ6GGz9rnxIqbQlQwGDvMPXGraSlBo87JIgsAFnChA9EM_ECkCxFrsNOQm8i9S5_63pZgl/s8256/2%20-%20Marlie%20groomer%20off%20Sunburst.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrAzJUoXPUxfXi0oqBh1K5WhfwYJpo1SKCWU4L2ptZ9I7hm-vMSw4NWcfSPD614hQsztbjwNGjTU8JiT0vH1wiA415F8gLho1yEHECqN55PuegxLsulnisVIZ6GGz9rnxIqbQlQwGDvMPXGraSlBo87JIgsAFnChA9EM_ECkCxFrsNOQm8i9S5_63pZgl/w511-h283/2%20-%20Marlie%20groomer%20off%20Sunburst.jpg" width="511" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Reuben Krabbe: Marlie Marchewka at Sun Peaks Resort</div><p></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You can vote directly at: </span></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/vote/7532f387afdf777f0e95f63de4241eca">https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/vote/7532f387afdf777f0e95f63de4241eca</a></span> </span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And you can keep track of how Sun Peaks is doing on the Leaderboard at: </span></span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Use this new quick link to Vote for Sun Peaks:</span></span></p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And in a tech savvy move, </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> has come up with a speedy QR code to streamline the voting process. From the first time of voting, it’s just a question of remembering each day to click on it with 24 hour intervals and before 9pm BC time.</span></span></div>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zOSkvLjgUBfy65dRB9VlFUFycgkRTBw0wym-OHmjIYxF-R83azUJrYyZwqF-vcTfq6XXJGx8eMEqDCbh_OssIXw_PrTc6fDYO4lBcAuC-YqGFiTeOhKfbXaZGQCDc5MHwlJX-jTHC4moLcG4z_RofFAedSailHr6-N1QEtPjsa_vxeoyqaRPXQh_19cb/s591/IMG_1517.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zOSkvLjgUBfy65dRB9VlFUFycgkRTBw0wym-OHmjIYxF-R83azUJrYyZwqF-vcTfq6XXJGx8eMEqDCbh_OssIXw_PrTc6fDYO4lBcAuC-YqGFiTeOhKfbXaZGQCDc5MHwlJX-jTHC4moLcG4z_RofFAedSailHr6-N1QEtPjsa_vxeoyqaRPXQh_19cb/w640-h640/IMG_1517.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">, the initial application submission and subsequent community effort to get through the first round was highly successful. A spot in the top ten was secured by significant numbers of locals nominating their favourite resort. The beautiful BC resort got into Round Two along with nine other Canadian ski resorts, all in the running for the podium.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This current round is the ‘Canada Votes’ section, when all adult residents of Canada can vote for any of the 10 resorts daily up to March 3rd 9pm PST. When voting closes on March 3rd, the vote count will determine who is in the final three and those resorts will be judged by a panel for podium positions and coveted cash prizes to fund sustainable projects. Results will be announced on Friday, March 9 during CBC Sports Presents in the Top Peak Report. Bronze gets $10,000, Silver gets $20,000 and Gold will be awarded $100,000. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQKDOWoK7B6aQYNd0hyphenhyphen1Ma1H5FR6UMG4anCquSrGDd1BH4r7ENatoVttm3HMoNmFvkWBpBhVUa_rJw6q8-opTlDaD4ke3NrA-3gktsub5YXdPUY7FRTpFfKPNlyfY3do2hYb4Y-6JGW3IsB2a_5Cwk38HEYP3jVDZavW38CepO_1M93isGcybKgfPMp9i/s4032/DJI_0160%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQKDOWoK7B6aQYNd0hyphenhyphen1Ma1H5FR6UMG4anCquSrGDd1BH4r7ENatoVttm3HMoNmFvkWBpBhVUa_rJw6q8-opTlDaD4ke3NrA-3gktsub5YXdPUY7FRTpFfKPNlyfY3do2hYb4Y-6JGW3IsB2a_5Cwk38HEYP3jVDZavW38CepO_1M93isGcybKgfPMp9i/w640-h480/DJI_0160%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>The Nancy Greene TELUS Alpine Classic Ski Cross Course at Sun Peaks Resort</span><br /></span><p></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> project is to create a permanent Ski Cross Course made mainly from dirt which will save millions of gallons of water. It will effectively future-proof the course for generations to come. A leader in sustainability, </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> was the very first mountain resort in North America to be certified in April 2004 under ISO 14001, one of the world's most recognized EMS standards.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the surface, </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> looks well placed to make the podium and even win the $100,000 first prize. There are 73k Facebook, 65k Instagram </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and 4k TikTok followers for the central British Columbia ski resort which has the second largest biggest ski area in Canada at 4,270 acres (1,730 hectares). To put that in perspective, the current leading resort - <a href="https://montadstock.ca/">Mont Adstock</a> in </span><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Québec</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">has around 14k Facebook followers and roughly 3.6k on Instagram (I couldn’t find an official TikTok page) and only about 120 acres (48.5 hectares) of skiable terrain. Close contender <a href="https://ski-stoneham.com/">Stoneham</a> has 39k Facebook fans, 1.3k on TikTok and 11.1k on Instagram plus 335.5 acres (135.8 hectares). And <a href="https://www.mountwashington.ca/">Mt Washington</a>, the only other Western Canada ski area in the Top Ten, has around 44.7k on Facebook 41k on Instagram and 1600 acres (648 hectares) of skiable terrain.</span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteEwecGJvXSy93BGCKdj3n2jRDgUOAr3rPL5G9XQEag3yADAnMDkSoNvCv5cOC0N5mebjophS9RdyxA1UjiQtmFsCki7TxU1YgRg_3EkPavTzTKjy0iF8GNd2Zpy-XbBFL-OLyjxHxR1wOt8Qls2ixI6q5fwi__oIAifmwAo0hyphenhyphenQe4LUacEfWXFUwG1HT/s8154/3%20-%20Marlie%20groomer%20off%20Sunburst.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5436" data-original-width="8154" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteEwecGJvXSy93BGCKdj3n2jRDgUOAr3rPL5G9XQEag3yADAnMDkSoNvCv5cOC0N5mebjophS9RdyxA1UjiQtmFsCki7TxU1YgRg_3EkPavTzTKjy0iF8GNd2Zpy-XbBFL-OLyjxHxR1wOt8Qls2ixI6q5fwi__oIAifmwAo0hyphenhyphenQe4LUacEfWXFUwG1HT/w640-h426/3%20-%20Marlie%20groomer%20off%20Sunburst.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> Sun Peaks Ambassador </span>Marlie Marchewka at Sun Peaks Resort - photo by Reuben Krabbe</span><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the volunteers spearheading the </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> voting campaign is Gabrielle Fox, who is the Nancy Greene Parent Rep on the Board of Directors with SPAC (<a href="https://sunpeaksracers.ca/">Sun Peaks Alpine Club</a>). ‘We live in the community on Burfield, my children also go to the school in Sun Peaks and I feel very passionate about how fantastic our community here is,’ says Fox. ‘Winning this award would benefit the whole community. We would be able to use snow making resources at other locations, be able to host more ski/snowboard cross trainings and events that would bring more visitors to our cherished home and allow our athletes to continue to train on world class terrain.’ </span></span></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ogv9VZMK6e6xf-UVYv47igsBulFv_wf9V96bdOkYWEDE_vl8xe7asRdrlg9KNTCZsorQsIHJp63dTxghCGLM4VG1Vke91_2VX15G3jAH3FThFdKrav4SDjC_M0dEdv3QjXHg1Qlj8jcMAeBAjvr98LXTMuv4eyNru0LDXhJDSVS-YMh2V6sHQtzeddoW/w640-h480/IMG_3681.jpeg" width="640" /></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span>Simon Hudson at Sun Peaks</span><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the winner is announced on March 9th, it will be dubbed the ‘Top Peak’ with the most ‘invested’ community by competition organizers, Mackenzie Investments who have been running the contest for four years. The community at </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> has always demonstrated strong collaboration, volunteerism and fundraising enthusiasm. ‘The support we have received so far has been extremely humbling,’ says Fox. ‘It is truly an honour to live somewhere where all the residents take such pride in our community and show their love and support for worthy causes. All the kids at the school are rallying to spread the word, business are showing their support by displaying the flyers and our amazing community members are voting. I can't wait to see the effort pay off!’ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvCZZQqikVGF9MzO-X5ddgk9FfDeHDVjrwUcTRZUq9iZj4lUdWj0ab_Iv9bEEMt2wB-cRLvg06TE9hPsLb449Y4_ViCCvwqnrnH6p6QgFEBF6f5HnnQnL32UWgiEybmHvZm-jy8bIehjOv3-FHGsgpfoTh0lsUafU9RzcAEiuGM7GCHsLMieNIgYjYyKr/s1440/Mont%20Adstock.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvCZZQqikVGF9MzO-X5ddgk9FfDeHDVjrwUcTRZUq9iZj4lUdWj0ab_Iv9bEEMt2wB-cRLvg06TE9hPsLb449Y4_ViCCvwqnrnH6p6QgFEBF6f5HnnQnL32UWgiEybmHvZm-jy8bIehjOv3-FHGsgpfoTh0lsUafU9RzcAEiuGM7GCHsLMieNIgYjYyKr/w640-h480/Mont%20Adstock.png" width="640" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Mont Adstock</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">With <a href="https://montadstock.ca/">Mont Adstock</a> notching up around 1000 votes per day, how is it steaming ahead? Is it an early spurt which will lose speed by the finish line? Or is it part of a pre-planned concerted effort to get gold? Is it people power, loyalty, marketing, media coverage, or canny targeting of the right demographics? </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.3px;"><br /></p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I asked volunteer, Brian Gignac about the keys to their success. Advance preparation was vital: ‘</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Our planning began immediately after the holiday season to ensure that we would be ready to submit our application as soon as possible. Given that phase 1 voting was accessible for less than a month, having a well-structured plan was essential.’ A committee was formed of volunteers, led by parents of the local ski team. Although only five parents at the outset, others joined the campaign as word got out. ‘We established smaller sub-committees to handle specific tasks, including the management of the application, the development of the environmental project, compliance with the various challenges that needed to be accomplished, social media and a dedicated group to keep the team motivated,’ says Gignac. ‘The active participation of both the parents and athletes has significantly contributed to our success in this first phase.’ </span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3Hx-Y0EjbqfFvjgE234jaxL7b8Nnq_9dP4JM3Jyx2ldj118xa4GGE97943yGHzjKPzVJCcSECCSrzbHcrrcGkqXVTXth3r2iwStx66ZvaqlOz0ukk2HdxG_BA2iFBxNLUt4gorHMIM3_HclYFBp9QeDcYNl9AwWep_u-mCCgrav1oMKLg72_Z8Znxi6W/s2048/Mont%20Adstock%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3Hx-Y0EjbqfFvjgE234jaxL7b8Nnq_9dP4JM3Jyx2ldj118xa4GGE97943yGHzjKPzVJCcSECCSrzbHcrrcGkqXVTXth3r2iwStx66ZvaqlOz0ukk2HdxG_BA2iFBxNLUt4gorHMIM3_HclYFBp9QeDcYNl9AwWep_u-mCCgrav1oMKLg72_Z8Znxi6W/w640-h426/Mont%20Adstock%202.png" width="640" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>Photo courtesy of Mont Adstock</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><p></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://montadstock.ca/">Mont Adstock</a>’s three-pronged environmental project consists of a multifunctional timing cabin made from secondhand materials to LEED standards, ski gates and reduction in snow canon usage. The ski gates are particularly innovative, with tentative plans for wider scale manufacture in the future. ‘We plan to continue the development of ski gates manufactured by recycling water bottles,’ Gignac elaborates. ‘Our collaboration with the Cégep de Thetford’s plastic department has already led to prototyping and testing. If the results continue to be successful, we seek approval and market these innovative ski gates.’</span></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Through Facebook and Instagram, <a href="https://montadstock.ca/">Mont Adstock</a> has leveraged social media to generate engagement. ‘Our athletes who are quite familiar with social media actively spread the word and rallied support from friends and family to vote,’ says Gignac. ‘Our community shares a deep bond with the Mont Adstock ski resort for several reasons. Proximity: Being the only ski resort within an hour’s drive from larger urban centres. Family atmosphere: Our resort resonates with a strong family vibe and the love of skiing has been passed down through generations. Tourism hub: Over the past few years, our resort has transformed into a year-round playground for diverse activities – golfing, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and alpine skiing. More recently, we inaugurated a new ski chalet, and the development of a residential development has taken form.’</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The network of supporters is posting daily reminders to urge repeat voting. As Gignac says ‘for many, it has been part of their daily routine’. The local newspaper took up the story, he </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;">adds,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and there is some municipal, provincial and federal support from elected officials.</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJlwEjIy0eF_ZWplgr9AVsb4u1yyT_L70aWPumI_xzObxjzQ16HBMRin5bOw3EE_U8uvpAw5z7UYPu0FjLDvlFYzXDFn2ebEE23x3f13-dBdrOxOTpRj-cYRCeuhNKI8ok9KN5a_3YAoZel3h01NBTMaLsU8TpDS25jN4FXBB6JdTiBFtz70dub6qPV-lw/s1152/teambackground.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1152" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJlwEjIy0eF_ZWplgr9AVsb4u1yyT_L70aWPumI_xzObxjzQ16HBMRin5bOw3EE_U8uvpAw5z7UYPu0FjLDvlFYzXDFn2ebEE23x3f13-dBdrOxOTpRj-cYRCeuhNKI8ok9KN5a_3YAoZel3h01NBTMaLsU8TpDS25jN4FXBB6JdTiBFtz70dub6qPV-lw/w640-h360/teambackground.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span> </span><span> Background logo provided by Mackenzie for resorts to use to help spread the word about the contest</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For Mackenzie Investments, the buzz created by around two months of participation on social media is key to their brand building goals. The concept was born out of the pandemic when the investment company spotted a way to connect nationwide skiing communities via social media through this collaborative <a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/">contest</a>. With over 30 years supporting the national ski industry, Mackenzie aims with this challenge to celebrate Canada's most invested ski community - one that embodies the Top Peak mantra: ‘Be Invested - On and Off the Hill’.</span></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.8px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Melanie Smith, Mackenzie’s Brand and Sponsorship Lead says the challenge is different this year as it includes bonus points for sustainable initiatives. Recognising the importance of wintersports to Canadians, the Toronto-based company has supported racing, Alpine Canada and grassroots skiing over the past three decades. The <a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/">Mackenzie Top Peak Challenge</a> has grown significantly since it began in 2021. ‘What has grown has been the engagement, doing the challenges, and voting,’ says Smith. Partnering with CBC last year helped amplify awareness, shifting participation in the challenge from local communities to coast-to-coast engagement. </span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOWF21ptyT2rSRf0SuEc-Xk2Q_BRqWcNPjBVPgX0NrULMBrXAvKWuVKj8CGls_aczHQH0L8pg9vITXWNJe7g6N0Vd7RaH6Ld4FW04ocHd3zpTLo4NCnScztiwsT2Q6NFhN3ExOCk30A0KqAJVhSAFJ_QS44g2d2f8U2mAPoJfAev-sc44M-Wa6H6L9FQ2/s4032/IMG_3686.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOWF21ptyT2rSRf0SuEc-Xk2Q_BRqWcNPjBVPgX0NrULMBrXAvKWuVKj8CGls_aczHQH0L8pg9vITXWNJe7g6N0Vd7RaH6Ld4FW04ocHd3zpTLo4NCnScztiwsT2Q6NFhN3ExOCk30A0KqAJVhSAFJ_QS44g2d2f8U2mAPoJfAev-sc44M-Wa6H6L9FQ2/w640-h480/IMG_3686.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Me at Sun Peaks, sporting my latest Alchemy of Ride jacket<br /></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So how will <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> keep the social media momentum going over the next few weeks? ‘I<span style="color: #313131;">t takes a village,’ says application designer, Colleen Hannigan. ‘We are competing against some large population centres like </span>Québec <span style="color: #313131;">City, Ottawa, and the entirety of Vancouver Island for votes. But our village is full of creative minds who love </span></span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/"><span>Sun Peaks</span></a><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit;"> and we already have other alpine peaks, not in the top ten. that are coming on board to help us. If we can get everyone to vote every day until March 3rd we can show the country how invested everyone is in our tiny village.’</span></span></div><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin48UMc6SkFpH55-vdRGI25HqCo56l8mx_KyHM2UOchfT4rpT3t-luaRIAzQq7Kdr2J4Lq6ZVLxoT8cl3mRoMLK8IJOFimVUxU7bNhhM0rX2QEk19RkkEVIOdRzJirU6DtPTTrXiCJ9l-VM4o1ju9wD74NtdsuFwrZI6dUwlL6vGMFmYR3OMNGtefEmRlI/s2448/Channiganski1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1596" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin48UMc6SkFpH55-vdRGI25HqCo56l8mx_KyHM2UOchfT4rpT3t-luaRIAzQq7Kdr2J4Lq6ZVLxoT8cl3mRoMLK8IJOFimVUxU7bNhhM0rX2QEk19RkkEVIOdRzJirU6DtPTTrXiCJ9l-VM4o1ju9wD74NtdsuFwrZI6dUwlL6vGMFmYR3OMNGtefEmRlI/w418-h640/Channiganski1.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Colleen Hannigan</span><br /><p></p><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Details of the <a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/">Mackenzie Top Peak Challenge</a> are at: </b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca">https://mackenzietoppeak.ca</a></span> </span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>You can vote directly for Sun Peaks at: </b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/vote/7532f387afdf777f0e95f63de4241eca">https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/vote/7532f387afdf777f0e95f63de4241eca</a></span> </span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>And you can keep track of how Sun Peaks, Mont Adstock and the other resorts are doing on the Leaderboard at: </b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/leaderboard"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/leaderboard</span></a></span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>The countdown clock is ticking!</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"></span></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-35900779222680333832024-02-04T09:34:00.000-08:002024-02-04T09:34:31.498-08:00New Year New Gear<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGFadsIJkx6cPl9oke_w3_jGKwU1sd61amOVN_pzKIKnyBfGC4kcd0_PHrgIQQrsOgXyGvnowW4oEOCLesrAmerZJB3H0TQfG5GeItAgtE0mw8UOwqRVJ1km3TXu2RKrCqSV2uUcp4JcFmsuZValn_79YFyK-Nlip3qLDeJ6b3wY3dTLPuAz5gMv6siTK/s4032/IMG_9218.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGFadsIJkx6cPl9oke_w3_jGKwU1sd61amOVN_pzKIKnyBfGC4kcd0_PHrgIQQrsOgXyGvnowW4oEOCLesrAmerZJB3H0TQfG5GeItAgtE0mw8UOwqRVJ1km3TXu2RKrCqSV2uUcp4JcFmsuZValn_79YFyK-Nlip3qLDeJ6b3wY3dTLPuAz5gMv6siTK/w640-h480/IMG_9218.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div>Simon in his <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/en-ca/products/puffer-jacket">Heat Holders Puffer Packaway Jacket</a> - probably one of the most useful, cosy ski layers he has ever owned! Works on its own in milder temps shown here in Vancouver. And he also took it on our four-month voyage with Semester at Sea in September-December. Rolls up so tightly and lightly, that it is the best travel outer layer! Now, in <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/sun-peaks-in-winter?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVmEyyq9Qoc6O78gKuUdXqLp2Db9FOkBEAkmJOIMYw2Hi0KPWK-WHUoaApHYEALw_wcB">Sun Peaks Resort</a>, BC, Canada where we are spending the winter, Simon also wears it daily beneath his thicker ski jacket for skiing. Scroll down below for the latest warm and affordable Heat Holders products for 2024.<br /><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Every year new gear comes out, helping us look great, feel good, and perform well on the slopes as well as last longer outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Quirky, colourful, creative, utility, or techie - here’s my round up of some of the newest items.</span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>ARTSY AND ADVANCED HELMETS FROM <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/c/snow-helmets/">SMITH Optics</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">This season saw the launch of </span><strong data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">Smith's new </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://usw2.nyl.as/t1/183/satec6e4u7tgl9by298ytj4m/0/60e124ef5214f96940426cdefc4ec890590c75e06c6b6135cf2c46453c53f95f&source=gmail&ust=1706119258724000&usg=AOvVaw06LyLCZrMjn_JjBU1_Idx8" href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/p/helmet/method-mips%C2%AE-snow-helmet/E005421I15155.html" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #4285f4; word-spacing: 1px;" target="_blank"><strong data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true">Method snow helmet</strong></a><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"> </strong><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">featuring Koroyd impact technology to crumple, absorb, and protect. The unisex freeride style helmet has a low profile, clean styling, and top technologies for on-snow protection and performance. Offered in a variety of color ways, including </span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;">a tonal graphic version celebrating Japanese big snow culture in </span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;">collaboration with Oyuki</span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"> and illustrated by artist Mike Shankster, with corresponding Squad MAG goggle<span>. This creative collaboration </span></span>features a full graphic interpretation of the mythical Japanese <span style="font-style: italic;">Yōkai</span>, translated into ‘strange apparition’, a class of supernatural entities and spirits popular in Japanese folklore. Centred around the shared brand ethos of experience and combining Oyuki’s premium materials with SMITH’s best in class technologies, the collab showcases and celebrates winters in the Land of the Rising Sun when the area is literally buried by snow for much of winter, slowing life and stirring up endless opportunity for adventure.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><span>For more info and all the colour choices: </span></span></span><a href="http://smithoptics.com/"><span class="s15" style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 12px;">smithoptics.com</span></a><span class="s9" style="line-height: 12px;">.</span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"> </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzq-j3N2btYc4R_3h0p25W3NlSAKctchK2uh_ReHwxZR9Hs6TwRo0V1kpALHS09Z9rZhxHa2wtEuAjwAOGZ4X5dwIIFZrm_U0M4vxueuNBMY9lnbDs8UsSUVygt-R6RtqI0NekgfymoTdq9eas4xUAYc4Tlz1rTep_t098Dxr9OMp_VjPxH26sCC_zQIA/s821/IMG_1448.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="821" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzq-j3N2btYc4R_3h0p25W3NlSAKctchK2uh_ReHwxZR9Hs6TwRo0V1kpALHS09Z9rZhxHa2wtEuAjwAOGZ4X5dwIIFZrm_U0M4vxueuNBMY9lnbDs8UsSUVygt-R6RtqI0NekgfymoTdq9eas4xUAYc4Tlz1rTep_t098Dxr9OMp_VjPxH26sCC_zQIA/w640-h326/IMG_1448.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" face="-apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">BRAND NEW FOR 2024 - Smith’s Venture Performance Sunglasses:</span></b></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">On summit bids or high-speed descents, the Smith Venture Performance sunglasses provide much-needed eye protection in alpine environments. They're Smith’s take on glacier glasses, with removable side shields that protect against light reflecting off snow, rock and ice. ChromaPop™, lens technology offers a terrain-boosting view of every wind drift and crevasse. Autolock hinges make for easy on and off when one of your hands is occupied with an ice axe or ski poles. And then there are the iconic round frames that look just as good glissading down a snowfield as relaxing post adventure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Available in eight different colours, they also come with a snow-goggle inspired retainer strap and a microfiber bag and hard case. For the latest info, go to:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/p/sunglass/venture-performance-sunglass/206728S9W53L5.html&source=gmail&ust=1706316674548000&usg=AOvVaw1S5rkYKGXR9OC7eOJU-XpE" href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/p/sunglass/venture-performance-sunglass/206728S9W53L5.html" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #4285f4; word-spacing: 1px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">https://www.smithoptics.com/<wbr></wbr>en_US/p/sunglass/venture-<wbr></wbr>performance-sunglass/<wbr></wbr>206728S9W53L5.html</span></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJhCLh0Uk6vXlGppzuAlqdjywMuUM9Nc4wZnCkXOGz8_TKO8kWuwo_dyWiI-ZBHNl593zK9mTdAobJUBdlkK5v2VrFecm8nZTYE_YSEqmqttCjjzGO2MIBzOAPL_PiNXvbFEU2yEf0UB25i1xCeOWgiQH0Y0ArUXLGR7zfhRswGGXSox9c_0fexjUWuG1/s5000/2022_smith_AR706894%20Venture.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="5000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJhCLh0Uk6vXlGppzuAlqdjywMuUM9Nc4wZnCkXOGz8_TKO8kWuwo_dyWiI-ZBHNl593zK9mTdAobJUBdlkK5v2VrFecm8nZTYE_YSEqmqttCjjzGO2MIBzOAPL_PiNXvbFEU2yEf0UB25i1xCeOWgiQH0Y0ArUXLGR7zfhRswGGXSox9c_0fexjUWuG1/w640-h426/2022_smith_AR706894%20Venture.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Fun Fact:</b> <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">In 1965 Dr. Bob Smith, orthodontist and original ski bum, developed the first sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. He hand built goggles in his garage and sold them out of his van on weekend ski trips in Utah and Colorado. By 1969, he had refined and perfected the Smith Original Goggle which he started producing with a contract manufacturer. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>WARMEST WINTER WEARABLES FROM <a href="https://ororowear.com/">ORORO</a>:</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When it comes to keep hands warm skiing and snowboarding, it’s got to be mitts - and they have to be heated! New this season, the unisex heated <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/products/duluth-unisex-heated-chopper-mittens?variant=43100922806443">Duluth Chopper Mittens</a> have a premium goat-skin leather shell, a waterproof battery pocket zipper, and are water and wind resistant, breathable, sweat wicking and odor-resistant. But BEST OF ALL, the heating is in all the fingers and palm. The batteries last up to 8.5 hours on the lowest setting which typically is all you need. <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">If you are going for just ONE heated item this winter, go for mitts and get them now while the sale is on and another cold spell is just around the corner!</span></span></span></span></p><p><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4prhHF4X2LSjJC6ygVAjqeyhxBTT6sGFQzF8YQIf-oM9QXUE7mZjwsAlET_N7PGTWxVAad_sEyW6DZTLuzh1c1Siwd9Ogha6pwrd1Bpit3-zCUT1GmCw2cF1jq7pavQ0fkxBhV0voaDa1ABh8EVJt7hYBTyRPZ_-7rdp5Xvgd_Ki05Z18Ej52LXW0k2oR/s2048/duluth%20chopper%20mittens%207%20-%20@hale.on.a.trail.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4prhHF4X2LSjJC6ygVAjqeyhxBTT6sGFQzF8YQIf-oM9QXUE7mZjwsAlET_N7PGTWxVAad_sEyW6DZTLuzh1c1Siwd9Ogha6pwrd1Bpit3-zCUT1GmCw2cF1jq7pavQ0fkxBhV0voaDa1ABh8EVJt7hYBTyRPZ_-7rdp5Xvgd_Ki05Z18Ej52LXW0k2oR/w553-h396/duluth%20chopper%20mittens%207%20-%20@hale.on.a.trail.jpeg" width="553" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The beauty of heated apparel is that it can be as warm as you need, responding to the fluctuations of weather as the day goes on. <a href="https://ororowear.com/">Ororo Wear</a> keeps coming out with <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/collections/new-arrivals">new items each season</a> to fill all the gaps in the wintersports lifestyle for men and women. The Pufflyte lightweight jacket works on its own, as pictured below, or as an underlayer beneath a shell. Heat settings are easily accessed via a button on the outside of the jacket, with the rechargeable battery pack concealed in a pocket. There’s also a <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/products/pufflyte-mens-3-zone-heated-lightweight-vest?variant=42509668647094">Pufflyte Vest</a>. </span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkd1WIOtiU0mgr-YWHrBmMou1mzh_yRi90C2zYcOLW90ADtePpUP1IFFe6ZoVjgeTQ_flC-dqy8k29Rae4s1k0kU0qT_TI95zN-pN73-6PHsZnKx3FXO0VwCpcvJQGUwUpnOSjeCsMvCw_QQfXP8JOQfdaNehUJTHD3plfCWWEgVI5Xd-RoaCgRXdArwLg/s3000/pufflyte%20lightweight%20jacket%202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="3000" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkd1WIOtiU0mgr-YWHrBmMou1mzh_yRi90C2zYcOLW90ADtePpUP1IFFe6ZoVjgeTQ_flC-dqy8k29Rae4s1k0kU0qT_TI95zN-pN73-6PHsZnKx3FXO0VwCpcvJQGUwUpnOSjeCsMvCw_QQfXP8JOQfdaNehUJTHD3plfCWWEgVI5Xd-RoaCgRXdArwLg/w564-h406/pufflyte%20lightweight%20jacket%202.jpeg" width="564" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">There are several versions of heated jackets now available at Ororo Wear for men and women. <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/products/womens-classic-heated-jacket-new-colors?variant=41787045085366">New colours</a> for the women’s line this season include Haze Blue, Sunshine Orange, and Purple as well as the classic black. </span></span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: normal;">Three heated panels offer unmatched, on-demand warmth in unpredictable weather so there is no need to layer in most cold weather conditions. This adds freedom of movement and less restriction. Machine </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323; letter-spacing: normal;">washable, wind- and water-resistant, the heating system gives up to 10 hours of lasting warmth (3 hours on high, 6 hours on medium, 10 hours on low). And the</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323;"> detachable hood provides added protection on cold chilly mornings and windy days. </span></span></p></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIoFk4rDtAEzzJAoyopP5HMt4-AH_aDgzQr0BEt_8cJYSYjAiiuBqNnnACjTnLHiudgFPsk6aetSxBuTVGjCrqhaBHksncMFtAxAEtij5_7WPiRqMjuAcBo4EuLNW752oTReBvFz5h_UzFpA9phMv7dxptCOs0U9UjpXFGw8CzKbhyphenhyphen1EJozXphyphenhyphen_Tr4fC/s3000/ski%20jacket%202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="3000" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIoFk4rDtAEzzJAoyopP5HMt4-AH_aDgzQr0BEt_8cJYSYjAiiuBqNnnACjTnLHiudgFPsk6aetSxBuTVGjCrqhaBHksncMFtAxAEtij5_7WPiRqMjuAcBo4EuLNW752oTReBvFz5h_UzFpA9phMv7dxptCOs0U9UjpXFGw8CzKbhyphenhyphen1EJozXphyphenhyphen_Tr4fC/w516-h359/ski%20jacket%202.jpeg" width="516" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://www.ororowear.com/products/soho-womens-heated-down-parka-jacket-with-battery?variant=42555192967350">A long parka</a> is always a must for those who walk a lot in winter. But can you imagine owning a battery-heated one? Taking warmth to the highest level, the </span><a href="https://www.ororowear.com/products/soho-womens-heated-down-parka-jacket-with-battery?variant=42555192967350" style="color: #333333;">SOHO Women’s Down Parka</a><span style="color: #333333;"> is definitely a winner. </span><span style="color: black;">The two-way YKK front zipper provides flexibility, allowing you to unzip the bottom slightly for improved ease of movement during activities such as walking, sitting, </span>and other daily pursuits. <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Inner stretch storm cuffs provide additional protection against cold winds. The </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">3-piece hood enables a customizable fit, adding style and comfort and there are two</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> zippered hand pockets as well as the inner battery pocket. </span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcoXvVJrTw0fbcW-Rdv1HmQtRzqj1heSRrZ23TlIzapMK5KMPnYS3d-HO9d9O8dg8qD85BizyHJnbb-4sp7lSY669Cqf_HCaRW6O2ik4BmG2uVhhrjiKDeSWRYKutuILgQkhUgcSNysJR2Iz_cjmi8KMJgLhfuAV4BvCszkZK_eb2CC5QuPkhmhRtgvyW/s3000/women's%20soho%20down%20parka-8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcoXvVJrTw0fbcW-Rdv1HmQtRzqj1heSRrZ23TlIzapMK5KMPnYS3d-HO9d9O8dg8qD85BizyHJnbb-4sp7lSY669Cqf_HCaRW6O2ik4BmG2uVhhrjiKDeSWRYKutuILgQkhUgcSNysJR2Iz_cjmi8KMJgLhfuAV4BvCszkZK_eb2CC5QuPkhmhRtgvyW/w547-h413/women's%20soho%20down%20parka-8.jpeg" width="547" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><div class="N0kPfc" jsaction="touchstart:.CLIENT;mousedown:.CLIENT;qUuEUd:.CLIENT;j9grLe:.CLIENT;HUObcd:.CLIENT;blur:.CLIENT" style="cursor: n-resize; left: 350px; text-align: center; top: 354.5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">And then there’s the gym. It may be warm when you are there, but the journey can be chilly in fall, winter and spring. Bring on the </span><a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/products/womens-colorblock-recycled-fleece-heated-jacket?variant=43171755393195" style="text-align: left;">heated Women’s Color Block Recycled Fleece</a><span style="text-align: left;">! The white is new this year - but you can also choose from Navy Blue and Brown. Machine washable, it has heating zones in the hand pockets, collar and mid-back. </span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPUdAkOneFqlJ7gDYjDuGmFJDMGUjInvQ-MQ0GNcw53EfYtfU_ZwGzrHgJT9Tgk4HJBKXR3yvkr6_PNbkOmfLPdWcg0F5jYvSWBfyVSQEXMrJHn6T-ifqXJt8yKR-WsgI5tOlodLlhyHqtlsDHWqbL3qalXgsPe1ZRvy4Qn4eH0E3lPeQCz9EkQmynxxC/s3000/womens%20colorblock%20recycled%20fleece%204,%20-zone%20heated%20jacket,%20white-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;">CUDDLY AND COSY CLOTHING FROM <a href="https://smartwool.ca/en/">SMARTWOOL</a></span></b></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt"><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-jackets-pullovers-vests/womens-intraknit%25E2%2584%25A2-merino-insulated-jacket-sw017091?variationId%3DL83&source=gmail&ust=1706132844385000&usg=AOvVaw2StuRVqDBUcVKc5kR_30jN" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-jackets-pullovers-vests/womens-intraknit%E2%84%A2-merino-insulated-jacket-sw017091?variationId=L83" style="color: #4285f4;" target="_blank">Women’s Intraknit™ Merino Insulated Jacket</a>:</span></b><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131;"> Recycled wool insulation provides warmth and breathability, while Smartwool’s Intraknit™ technology allows you to move with ease and comfort during higher-intensity activities.</span></span></span></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" face="-apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQ3yb5ZnPUi_G4zhb66iBYHY4aLr_JL4npKWPx4ZTatk8rAJSgOMH8Mgn5CQVVt8cd4eTkTnNgHMMja0Xcu8FkjNbpypqv2DKh5lPO-ZAf0UJl5eK4zVrFEanCgMLAS7LI02JhwzB9wNPngAufG-z-jUto7Fxn2krn82OCZxlljYAk6zk0ZhYJ_LvPLKZ/s2400/SMARTWOOL%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQ3yb5ZnPUi_G4zhb66iBYHY4aLr_JL4npKWPx4ZTatk8rAJSgOMH8Mgn5CQVVt8cd4eTkTnNgHMMja0Xcu8FkjNbpypqv2DKh5lPO-ZAf0UJl5eK4zVrFEanCgMLAS7LI02JhwzB9wNPngAufG-z-jUto7Fxn2krn82OCZxlljYAk6zk0ZhYJ_LvPLKZ/w432-h425/SMARTWOOL%201.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><p></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-base-layer-tops/womens-intraknit-active-base-layer-long-sleeve-sw012792?variationId%3DN22&source=gmail&ust=1706132844385000&usg=AOvVaw0hbpz69Y68g1bUiQKw3wOB" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-base-layer-tops/womens-intraknit-active-base-layer-long-sleeve-sw012792?variationId=N22" style="border-color: rgb(66, 133, 244);" target="_blank">Women’s Intraknit™ Active Base Layer Long Sleeve</a><span style="color: #313131;">: </span></span></b><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131;"><a href="https://smartwool.ca/en/">Smartwool’</a>s 3D-knit Intraknit™ technology has mesh ventilation zones built for cooling, and a supportive fit that moves with your body.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" face="-apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCBKlRlQfUftweSe_WL1GEYLVf_HKN7bOzYVZawvS3g_dcZwNEcqAXZj9GL3a9U5lyW1vLsUe1nL4tIBpGgh_DsYeVdGIs3y_JBMqUd56d96dqsmv2nMeB7TzvFsex1d7Efua5i8NB6POrrXW8MU3wi7G7IsZ30wHIvX2scOPUoNPNCvXgwfREWUf3jSU/s2400/SMARTWOOL%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2400" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCBKlRlQfUftweSe_WL1GEYLVf_HKN7bOzYVZawvS3g_dcZwNEcqAXZj9GL3a9U5lyW1vLsUe1nL4tIBpGgh_DsYeVdGIs3y_JBMqUd56d96dqsmv2nMeB7TzvFsex1d7Efua5i8NB6POrrXW8MU3wi7G7IsZ30wHIvX2scOPUoNPNCvXgwfREWUf3jSU/w493-h458/SMARTWOOL%202.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><br /><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-size: 0.916667rem;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-ski-socks/womens-ski-targeted-cushion-extra-stretch-over-the-calf-socks-sw002166?variationId%3DL90&source=gmail&ust=1706132844385000&usg=AOvVaw3NLqszP2ZSK7YSy0m_lBgc" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-ski-socks/womens-ski-targeted-cushion-extra-stretch-over-the-calf-socks-sw002166?variationId=L90" style="border-color: rgb(66, 133, 244); color: #4285f4;" target="_blank">Women’s Ski Targeted Cushion Extra Stretch Over the Calf Socks</a>: </span></b><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);">Made with Smartwool’s most advanced sock technologies, this sock has a narrower heel and slimmer, women’s specific fit, with extra stretch around the calves.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" face="-apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-size: 0.916667rem;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9i1n_Cy5HJ3IIIGN7jWLrCBL4SApTd5tnx84C2D5k_r1SBJF5Dw-PegHx4LHebOauMFLkz0UWusaxR0JrVgkl7p6iRMS6vOmqy7MJCNkXzVCDSj74vzv5VvSdVG9KTnirDqvYa3fSsf3jEHK7P9zPOYbOhOw99sRN0HR34s8KsyjERs2RSXAZc3ickf4/s2400/SMARTWOOL%20SW002166L90-1-p.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9i1n_Cy5HJ3IIIGN7jWLrCBL4SApTd5tnx84C2D5k_r1SBJF5Dw-PegHx4LHebOauMFLkz0UWusaxR0JrVgkl7p6iRMS6vOmqy7MJCNkXzVCDSj74vzv5VvSdVG9KTnirDqvYa3fSsf3jEHK7P9zPOYbOhOw99sRN0HR34s8KsyjERs2RSXAZc3ickf4/w402-h385/SMARTWOOL%20SW002166L90-1-p.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><br /><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: medium;"><b style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-bottoms/womens-active-fleececolorblock-tight-sw017294?variationId%3DL87&source=gmail&ust=1706132844385000&usg=AOvVaw2t2wNOW98PdI_n8UC0uNT1" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-bottoms/womens-active-fleececolorblock-tight-sw017294?variationId=L87" style="border-color: rgb(66, 133, 244); color: #4285f4;" target="_blank">Women’s Active Fleece Colorblock Tight</a>: </span></b><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);">This baselayer is a colorful addition to your look and keeps you moving. Made soft-brushed Merino next-to-skin and a durable synthetic material to protection you against the elements, plus pockets.</span></span><p></p><p><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-originalfontsize="11pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 0.916667rem; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAlHDQOs_CLkgOwz6tt2FED02H-ewwgSz5MRI48XBVU8sfvyCyfJAGFxmLTXEsK7_kM-B3dBqhzPGOg-D4HfCc_L984S9zDnY1xBGL8K7ITwWlXbuu4Kbry42VsO6oDHpeOamw0QK22OU5blxyAUr8uhbbUsnhuAS4j_UXLRSNPs75IWs1zRo48619mv-/s2400/SMARTWOOLSW017294L85-2-p.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2400" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAlHDQOs_CLkgOwz6tt2FED02H-ewwgSz5MRI48XBVU8sfvyCyfJAGFxmLTXEsK7_kM-B3dBqhzPGOg-D4HfCc_L984S9zDnY1xBGL8K7ITwWlXbuu4Kbry42VsO6oDHpeOamw0QK22OU5blxyAUr8uhbbUsnhuAS4j_UXLRSNPs75IWs1zRo48619mv-/w393-h382/SMARTWOOLSW017294L85-2-p.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CHECK OUT</b> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://smartwool.ca/en/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;">Smartwool’</a>s range for MEN at: <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-wool-clothing-and-socks">https://www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-wool-clothing-and-socks</a> and KIDS at: <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/kid-wool-clothing-and-socks">https://www.smartwool.com/shop/kid-wool-clothing-and-socks</a></span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">SKEA SKI APPEAL</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The<a href="https://www.skealimited.com/products/jocelyn-ultra-puffy-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=f151ba296&_ss=r"> Jocelyn Ultra Puffy Jacket</a> looks so chic in champagne gold! How fabulous, too, paired with the champagne-toned Giro goggles!! It comes in black or black/gold, too, and is a tribute to SKEA’s founder Jocelyn Boyer, presented as a limited edition design for the company’s 50th anniversary. Adorned with oversized gold zips, it is water-repellent, down-filled, with a high collar and helmet-compatible hood. An interior draw cord ensures a customizable fit. Check out the SKEA story at:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.skealimited.com/pages/about-us">https://www.skealimited.com/pages/about-us</a> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6f9E3ujI4ugcZepYAMwbC-jcHyfb46MKvRf1-15Iei4GKhn8jhbtMpdZrJpbbZp6p6fCD62SX1YtEA-RSANJJ-iopGRG7bkbwzJdEDtNf_S4jNi02Ff4KDpCpXtT6N-qI7oRipyqfrV7EoBIUt1JmfRByjM9AHMyZjmM2kzvHTQLyGRUE6r3SN0saucKS/s1126/IMG_1493.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="776" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6f9E3ujI4ugcZepYAMwbC-jcHyfb46MKvRf1-15Iei4GKhn8jhbtMpdZrJpbbZp6p6fCD62SX1YtEA-RSANJJ-iopGRG7bkbwzJdEDtNf_S4jNi02Ff4KDpCpXtT6N-qI7oRipyqfrV7EoBIUt1JmfRByjM9AHMyZjmM2kzvHTQLyGRUE6r3SN0saucKS/w442-h640/IMG_1493.png" width="442" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.skealimited.com/products/coco-parka-retro-skea-logo-collection?_pos=1&_sid=0272e1222&_ss=r">The Coco Parka</a> by SKEA is a combo of retro style with downhill practicality. Stretch fabric is key to a perfect fit as well as ease of movement on the slopes. In red/black, too, the belt is removable, the hood fits over a helmet, and there is an option for faux or real fur trim. Recommended for sleek city chic, too! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigScaHYBSudWbTHuO0h9Mrzo3yNeRUXgrcCTeg8JWCZJHKOcAUk-Tb-XJvf22Ju2f7fnsqwNRsXqPu-H9xkA2peDP3XMc7EzDkzr8GtrsY7tUH5bh5P6eGvn54b8POqhLdiKvP8KVVccfUiOokrCH2CRfoB2WkU65eLsU1hoKviRikgWSqneF9c5dqs5B9/s1130/IMG_1494.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="782" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigScaHYBSudWbTHuO0h9Mrzo3yNeRUXgrcCTeg8JWCZJHKOcAUk-Tb-XJvf22Ju2f7fnsqwNRsXqPu-H9xkA2peDP3XMc7EzDkzr8GtrsY7tUH5bh5P6eGvn54b8POqhLdiKvP8KVVccfUiOokrCH2CRfoB2WkU65eLsU1hoKviRikgWSqneF9c5dqs5B9/w442-h640/IMG_1494.png" width="442" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">With the flattering centre front leg seams, <a href="https://www.skealimited.com/products/goldie-pant-retro-skea-logo-collection?_pos=1&_sid=afb9e2214&_ss=r">Goldie Pants</a> by SKEA are a canny crossover between high fashion and functionality. Comfort and mobility comes with 4-way stretch nylon and an elastic belt, enabling a form-fitting svelte silhouette. Ideal for downhill and <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(31, 31, 31); color: #1f1f1f;">après, they are a fusion of classic ski pants</span> with today’s technology. The fabrics are water repellent, with am over-the-boot powder cuff adding extra waterproofing. Love the high-rise design! Available in black, white and red. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4bT3JxdStB6T9XYrB2byvr2OO8yIvDW57p3V87boyRtlJxSUYDBqS3YE7qiizMKhwZAnYKHVRGuoM-GLvVN9PaIgfPPNGfeZJF-TsZpGGdVxKPc8V5Cz8aJJSUgKv2P_W4Ql_uVDiRhClERCb-iYmQEYh1kygjQq8l8boflqQ6k_OVySL_9ock054NOV/s1108/IMG_1496.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="786" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4bT3JxdStB6T9XYrB2byvr2OO8yIvDW57p3V87boyRtlJxSUYDBqS3YE7qiizMKhwZAnYKHVRGuoM-GLvVN9PaIgfPPNGfeZJF-TsZpGGdVxKPc8V5Cz8aJJSUgKv2P_W4Ql_uVDiRhClERCb-iYmQEYh1kygjQq8l8boflqQ6k_OVySL_9ock054NOV/w454-h640/IMG_1496.png" width="454" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="https://www.skealimited.com/products/mary-ultra-puffy-vest?_pos=1&_sid=75bf647d8&_ss=r">Mary Ultra Puffy Vest</a> is another dramatic design from the 50th Anniversary Collection. In champagne, black or black/gold, it features a snap-off fur trim. Although not as practical as a jacket, a down vest is often just the luxurious layer required for fall or spring wear. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBX7khT3Z7BNcfGit3QMvwj_8HsPKaVbWyICabfAqTkaDR7XxDObGLmXuV3Wdw-p-Ehyj01z_vEZTEfFb8XajODr8lGBxV72EG_WTu0ExbGAVYSiBDaLZtiqZ-PR2vC0JT7MgxlYbX-O2NCkhdpc0xgA-_rzMBYnnd5WwgewBNBSnN7pbqkDr6kndyCHtn/s1070/IMG_1497.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="782" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBX7khT3Z7BNcfGit3QMvwj_8HsPKaVbWyICabfAqTkaDR7XxDObGLmXuV3Wdw-p-Ehyj01z_vEZTEfFb8XajODr8lGBxV72EG_WTu0ExbGAVYSiBDaLZtiqZ-PR2vC0JT7MgxlYbX-O2NCkhdpc0xgA-_rzMBYnnd5WwgewBNBSnN7pbqkDr6kndyCHtn/w468-h640/IMG_1497.png" width="468" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A touch of drama with <a href="https://www.skealimited.com/products/down-neck-gator?_pos=3&_sid=e856789ce&_ss=r">SKEA’s down neck gaitor</a>. Ultimate warmth from the down filling, it’s also windproof, with a breathable printed stretch panel insert for piste pizzazz. Comes in a variety of creative colour combos. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(28, 27, 27); color: #1c1b1b; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNlb2eCj3sBRXnN1DmT_-l9rd294d4MiVcu-tL8yNvHq7e7d6cnDN9s-nf2xFDrlLWmYZEkiX3GLnDwg3uTc3YO3tsjahv4ak5-NLrHs-B8yVrv3OinLPDQFdloUqPGNMNqJUgJuERoUbCHgcOpAiyTF0ta01AKRL9V4HzGA9esBuNp02lr3wzBI0EOTu/s786/IMG_1495.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="786" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNlb2eCj3sBRXnN1DmT_-l9rd294d4MiVcu-tL8yNvHq7e7d6cnDN9s-nf2xFDrlLWmYZEkiX3GLnDwg3uTc3YO3tsjahv4ak5-NLrHs-B8yVrv3OinLPDQFdloUqPGNMNqJUgJuERoUbCHgcOpAiyTF0ta01AKRL9V4HzGA9esBuNp02lr3wzBI0EOTu/w640-h502/IMG_1495.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(28, 27, 27); color: #1c1b1b; font-family: "Nunito Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HEAT HOLDERS </span></b></p></span></div><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi-Vb23fo0lfwJMY_kjpQrYnfS6Ion4HaMqOOSE8wvX77bQ1Y0xm9h7NHEmySB6WtI4YG6oDu-gAtyLpRUAuw2pOWXy-W7t8j7nNXwRKkliPnOlyuqj5P-hjEumTpKIYF_pcsYVUUagEF-KCC9LcBZiCZfwMD9pLA8wBUqcrQ-kn7t60w7wtbdWnjRhHU/s3000/Heat%20Holders%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Ceramic%20Thermal%20Longsleeve%20Top.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi-Vb23fo0lfwJMY_kjpQrYnfS6Ion4HaMqOOSE8wvX77bQ1Y0xm9h7NHEmySB6WtI4YG6oDu-gAtyLpRUAuw2pOWXy-W7t8j7nNXwRKkliPnOlyuqj5P-hjEumTpKIYF_pcsYVUUagEF-KCC9LcBZiCZfwMD9pLA8wBUqcrQ-kn7t60w7wtbdWnjRhHU/s320/Heat%20Holders%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Ceramic%20Thermal%20Longsleeve%20Top.jpeg" width="213" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />MEN'S AND WOMEN'S <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/collections/heat-holders-ceramic-baselayer?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year">CERAMIC BASE LAYERS</a> </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">The ultimate in warmth without the bulk, with softness and comfort. A truly innovative lightweight product, </span><a href="https://www.heatholders.com/collections/heat-holders-ceramic-baselayer?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Heat Holders</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">® Ceramic Base Layers</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> offer you warmth without the bulk - making them perfect for peak coziness at home and peak performance in the outdoors. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Made from a revolutionary ceramic-infused fabric, these thermals bake in the warmth, keeping you almost as warm as our thicker <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/collections/original-baselayers?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=18668607790&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVmAVKkQCOGWdepbsdH-BLpMzsFYTnCbOkw-nSYwNfOD7YzYX4XfjBwaAoa-EALw_wcB">ORIGINAL™ base layers</a> while being almost as thin as our <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=show&q=ULTRA+LITE%E2%84%A2+base+layers">ULTRA LITE™ base layers</a>.</span></p>
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Made with flat seams for comfort and easy layering. The fabric is also brushed during the manufacturing process for softness...resulting in the ultimate thermal for lightweight warmth, softness, and comfort. <p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I’ve been wearing the thicker <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/collections/original-baselayers?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=18668607790&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVmAVKkQCOGWdepbsdH-BLpMzsFYTnCbOkw-nSYwNfOD7YzYX4XfjBwaAoa-EALw_wcB">ORIGINAL™ base layers</a> whenever the temps are testing. But I switch to the <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=show&q=ULTRA+LITE%E2%84%A2+base+layers">ULTRA LITE™ base layers</a> when it’s not so cold - looks like the new <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/collections/heat-holders-ceramic-baselayer?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year">Ceramic Collection</a> could be the clever cross over for both conditions! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></div><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqg-cJZtaTjGWN8Jebd9-I44CDypZ7n0edFEnOg1mjDJCDC_Ir0YycnXOrsCKcBD0YyHnYTwPNdPpT2L8tyYsUDj7H5eEcrmCwy7uPc7XcagI6T5vR6AaldLTIgHC96GjJt9SchP0w-D0S0Xhki7j2Ltxhbv0LBnPlWJAwZJC59uQV9WHEHus_Htyh0Rxm/s4948/Heat%20Holders%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Hybrid%20Vest.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4948" data-original-width="3376" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqg-cJZtaTjGWN8Jebd9-I44CDypZ7n0edFEnOg1mjDJCDC_Ir0YycnXOrsCKcBD0YyHnYTwPNdPpT2L8tyYsUDj7H5eEcrmCwy7uPc7XcagI6T5vR6AaldLTIgHC96GjJt9SchP0w-D0S0Xhki7j2Ltxhbv0LBnPlWJAwZJC59uQV9WHEHus_Htyh0Rxm/s320/Heat%20Holders%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Hybrid%20Vest.jpeg" width="218" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/mens-hybrid-vest?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year">Heat Holders Men’s Puffer Vest</a> (pictured here in Black but also available in grey ) is a really cosy layer option when you don’t want to bulk out your sleeves but you need to keep your torso toasty!</span></span></div><div><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">Versatility is key </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">- helping you stay warm and dry in the changeable weather of Spring and Fall, as well as being great for layering in the cold of winter.</span></span></div>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/mens-hybrid-vest?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year">Men's Puffer Vest</a> has an all-weather resistant woven shell on the body that's designed to help keep you dryer and warmer in wet and windy conditions. This wind-resistant shell provides superior protection by repelling moisture while maintaining breathability. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Optimal insulation for your core is provided by a lightweight synthetic fill combined with Heat Holders® luxurious HeatWeaver® lining.</span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />And for Women, there is the equally useful, warm and packable </span><a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/womens-hybrid-vest?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f2124;">Women’s Hybrid Vest from </span><span style="background-color: white;">Heat Holders®</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f2124;"> - helping you stay warm and dry in the changeable weather of Spring and Fall, as well as being great for layering in the cold of winter.</span></span></p>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzLVQVhg4h8YxA1R3bDz5qYY5kVnDnPAg8JNeciaL_BbhPHSUmVegTo9r4-BS7zWl7TJAMQvOFPX2deqwduYHQZpPRdcZ2MHfqIJecWbowTE65TjY346QvXtdxIoMlIrjBSPsFwobFDkghgu5oJwte5Z-I5KIbiKoLdRFe5HShcy33rbpJkLqq59GWyXd/s4948/HH%20women%E2%80%99s%20hybrid%20vest%20grey.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4948" data-original-width="3376" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzLVQVhg4h8YxA1R3bDz5qYY5kVnDnPAg8JNeciaL_BbhPHSUmVegTo9r4-BS7zWl7TJAMQvOFPX2deqwduYHQZpPRdcZ2MHfqIJecWbowTE65TjY346QvXtdxIoMlIrjBSPsFwobFDkghgu5oJwte5Z-I5KIbiKoLdRFe5HShcy33rbpJkLqq59GWyXd/s320/HH%20women%E2%80%99s%20hybrid%20vest%20grey.jpeg" width="218" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />The <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/womens-hybrid-vest?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year">Heat Holders®</a><span style="color: #313131;"><a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/womens-hybrid-vest?utm_source=onetwoski&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=louise-hudson-new-year"> Women’s Hybrid Vest </a>is made with an all-weather water-resistant woven shell to keep you dry and warm in wet conditions and, along with our luxurious HeatWeaver® lining, that holds warm air next to your skin, keeping you warmer for longer. </span></span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131;">The vest, available in black or grey (pictured) has uniquely designed side panels and underarm seam for comfort, range of motion, and a flattering silhouette. This versatile vest is great for layering and has two zippered outside and two interior pockets for secure and convenient storage of valuables.</span></span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #313131;"><br /></span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18.4px;"><br /></p>
<p style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">NOT JUST FOR SNOWBOARDERS!</span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.dopesnow.com/ca/adept-w-snowboard-jacket-women-washed-ink">Dope Snow</a> has the market cornered in piste pastels. This Adept W style comes in plain colours but I prefer the washed ink colourway pictured below. </span> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAuKupOBrnwrMrfLKul_7kao-tUxEtFw2-SZy1T2i-ZpsvoBOJ-9XjfS8waTz0kUzoOUgi7fCx-8g0XnK-FcirpY86bWysdAW7cm2WSUxXopDKp4UEWbsxLLpzbnH8d8e11MhLUOu00UP09jz77_jdf9AO7XWIOTYx9aHVB7gpEuW5lFl0BK0ryn2WksM/s2000/IMG_1460.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAuKupOBrnwrMrfLKul_7kao-tUxEtFw2-SZy1T2i-ZpsvoBOJ-9XjfS8waTz0kUzoOUgi7fCx-8g0XnK-FcirpY86bWysdAW7cm2WSUxXopDKp4UEWbsxLLpzbnH8d8e11MhLUOu00UP09jz77_jdf9AO7XWIOTYx9aHVB7gpEuW5lFl0BK0ryn2WksM/w544-h640/IMG_1460.png" width="544" /></a></div><br /></div><div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here’s the <a href="https://www.dopesnow.com/ca/adept-snowboard-jacket-men-spray-blue-green">Men’s version</a> in Spray Blue Green: </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrATfU3ivgBsX3c2FdE5V-LYTydA3X_Px-IbJse-uRDmBcshx16CkZTjgbQZb62YXY5EcPYDiZuG6o2osTU0xyvLhd2kGsfOVVMtFFzMtuO_P6jcgCjy7NXDI6PaahqXAAUyPWBA4hp2nFJRfhBKMSUZc8ggxcWX5DF02OdYyX3FeSVlcRI7o9IxrSBBM/s2000/IMG_1461.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrATfU3ivgBsX3c2FdE5V-LYTydA3X_Px-IbJse-uRDmBcshx16CkZTjgbQZb62YXY5EcPYDiZuG6o2osTU0xyvLhd2kGsfOVVMtFFzMtuO_P6jcgCjy7NXDI6PaahqXAAUyPWBA4hp2nFJRfhBKMSUZc8ggxcWX5DF02OdYyX3FeSVlcRI7o9IxrSBBM/w544-h640/IMG_1461.png" width="544" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">KNOCKAROUND GOOGLES</span></b></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmQKoKtxckMvhZNeaAIOA3XMDUCuq-JNoky9oLRSh09yRtyrTAW0WMtrjHyA5unojtz1wnzZ9jK0VqfTJwQKTYIXqPO70jCBWwATRMll8FB5yl5op5-G7A85TmmBdKbYbx1fFVFo2DD07V-wSfUc_CKuN2-X5mr6iG3tvNobug8FGzNjzw8ShluU_E7EU/s411/Knockaround%20Goggles%20from%20Cate.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="411" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmQKoKtxckMvhZNeaAIOA3XMDUCuq-JNoky9oLRSh09yRtyrTAW0WMtrjHyA5unojtz1wnzZ9jK0VqfTJwQKTYIXqPO70jCBWwATRMll8FB5yl5op5-G7A85TmmBdKbYbx1fFVFo2DD07V-wSfUc_CKuN2-X5mr6iG3tvNobug8FGzNjzw8ShluU_E7EU/w536-h350/Knockaround%20Goggles%20from%20Cate.jpeg" width="536" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.knockaround.ca/product-page/slingshots-x-rays">SLINGSHOTS X-RAYS KSSRB1209:</a></b> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">Take your snow game to the next level with the <a href="https://www.knockaround.ca/product-page/slingshots-x-rays">X-Rays Slingshots </a>snow goggles! These bad boys are helmet compatible and have UV400 protection to keep you safe on the slopes all day long. The anti-glare, anti-fog red-to-pink fade lens will keep your view clear all day, and your goggles will stay secure thanks to </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">the silicone strap featuring swirls of green atop hot-pink chevron patterning. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">While the standard easy-swap magnetic lens is best for bluebird days, you’ll also get a magnetic yellow lens for cloudier conditions, as well as a hard case and handy cleaning cloth. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">The Caribbean Blue lens is best for sunny conditions (VLT = 20%). The q</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">uick swap magnetic yellow lens included is for overcast or low light conditions (VLT = 62%)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #313131;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;">They are Unisex, with a regular fit and there’s a </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">45mm elastic strap with adjustable buckle and three</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"> row silicone strap backing which prevents slippage.</span></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; word-spacing: 1px;">Make a statement with contrasting colors and turn some heads on your next day on the slopes!</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><b><a href="https://voltheat.com/">VOLT HEAT</a></b></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_n9Wqtd7a-10C7ezBFHV2R96uFaNnUWGYOtf4cpkit14iRZgqdTZVVaWz5Djwtm2Eu8zax6MQxNNbcYV7ii7s7zbFhn7lZ0xn-Szhqsh5a-e6iyhTVdyl6KX4vlYAflU5ifby6zGNo9LnxYLpvpVnf2r9BddfFU7h9wrVXygr1Qe6sgC9-pBRHrrsaaw/s978/IMG_1513.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="978" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_n9Wqtd7a-10C7ezBFHV2R96uFaNnUWGYOtf4cpkit14iRZgqdTZVVaWz5Djwtm2Eu8zax6MQxNNbcYV7ii7s7zbFhn7lZ0xn-Szhqsh5a-e6iyhTVdyl6KX4vlYAflU5ifby6zGNo9LnxYLpvpVnf2r9BddfFU7h9wrVXygr1Qe6sgC9-pBRHrrsaaw/w392-h640/IMG_1513.jpeg" width="392" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; direction: ltr; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><em data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="direction: ltr;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>For the active female:</b></span></em></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><li data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ski season is in full swing but nothing ruins a day on the slopes more than cold hands and frozen feet. Check out Volt’s lineup of women's heated gloves/mittens and heated socks that will help keep you warm. The Women's <a data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTA3JmQ9dTRxMm04ZQ%3D%3D.8AJHwZ_vE68XSbm7fdIX_9-yd6RRSdcpLs-4dxqQJEY&source=gmail&ust=1707148888938000&usg=AOvVaw2q50anh96KBA7OVpbW-WZu" href="https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTA3JmQ9dTRxMm04ZQ==.8AJHwZ_vE68XSbm7fdIX_9-yd6RRSdcpLs-4dxqQJEY" style="color: #f3b200; direction: ltr;" target="_blank" title="Volt rechargeable battery powered electric heated women's ski gloves">Impulse X gloves</a> and <a data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTExJmQ9eTdlNGI2ZQ%3D%3D.Uqhy6niWFs5v67oPWbLje9kaaffehsa3QvErMwMpcL4&source=gmail&ust=1707148888938000&usg=AOvVaw1vTVYoy0arSFLgbQs2aSnP" href="https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTExJmQ9eTdlNGI2ZQ==.Uqhy6niWFs5v67oPWbLje9kaaffehsa3QvErMwMpcL4" style="color: #f3b200; direction: ltr;" target="_blank" title="women's titan battery powered heated ski gloves">Titan heated gloves</a> are not only heated providing full heat coverage on both sides of the hand, they also have a waterproof membrane to help keep you dry. These glove styles were specifically designed for snow skiing and to fit a woman's hand. Volt Heat also makes <a data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTIwJmQ9ejljNWo1bw%3D%3D.AlLsQjrLzTX_L_fiI7BF5G2Ta2CyLVnvF2GElshD1uY&source=gmail&ust=1707148888938000&usg=AOvVaw1Bw8K0y8l2K1nQZ1sYdzuD" href="https://click.mlsend2.com/link/c/YT0yNDA3NDM1NDAyMjg2NzMzMTkzJmM9ZzJ0NSZlPTE5MjgmYj0xMjc5NjI3MTIwJmQ9ejljNWo1bw==.AlLsQjrLzTX_L_fiI7BF5G2Ta2CyLVnvF2GElshD1uY" style="color: #f3b200; direction: ltr;" target="_blank" title="women's rechargeable battery powered electric heated ski mittens">heated mittens</a> which a lot of women prefer as they typically are warmer - including me! I wear Volt heated mitts in the coldest winter months. </span></li></ul><div><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; direction: ltr; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><em data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); direction: ltr;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); direction: ltr;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbATVtVsoxtuT4jc0JSO-96VizwPUGOKRiOjFqgaqPpGYVdiJhx3UXRDqmAZalXhsUeuqAcMhdGPNu5ZxEAVQTwXWcu9w9cFBVrFBcXUl5He5ZovtkzJFEWtPjRIiR0UlVVjxwZ541a_9xQLSmztD9mvu2DcZIo2q1JfhWOuHTHKWxY_ev3paNVBfflKQ/s600/IMG_1514.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbATVtVsoxtuT4jc0JSO-96VizwPUGOKRiOjFqgaqPpGYVdiJhx3UXRDqmAZalXhsUeuqAcMhdGPNu5ZxEAVQTwXWcu9w9cFBVrFBcXUl5He5ZovtkzJFEWtPjRIiR0UlVVjxwZ541a_9xQLSmztD9mvu2DcZIo2q1JfhWOuHTHKWxY_ev3paNVBfflKQ/w640-h640/IMG_1514.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></em></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; direction: ltr; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><em data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); direction: ltr;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>For the winter sportsman:</b></span></em></p><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); color: #111111; direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; word-spacing: 1px;"><li data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This is the time of year when if you are going to be outdoors you are taught to layer up for warmth. Why not layer up with heat and eliminate some of those extra layers? This will also help keep those laundry loads much smaller. 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When the temperature dips simply power on the heat with the included battery and select from 4 power level settings. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w-RTO1c5DMaqY_FCUG1jsRemuDpei0BJ3jJf0eqW4_wGr7y3IqmRzpOfYEzJeOm8YhvxJ2x13lJFyrVtbcwGPCeXChHxIuh1w9pDCACBluScpIpw-hRyvsZ4YZCCndcfNCbA1P2gRCYqp-f8licJAxUC1H7fv-oA3W6t4lquWfHgva6kOE3u4Xb_i-vR/s950/IMG_1455.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="950" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w-RTO1c5DMaqY_FCUG1jsRemuDpei0BJ3jJf0eqW4_wGr7y3IqmRzpOfYEzJeOm8YhvxJ2x13lJFyrVtbcwGPCeXChHxIuh1w9pDCACBluScpIpw-hRyvsZ4YZCCndcfNCbA1P2gRCYqp-f8licJAxUC1H7fv-oA3W6t4lquWfHgva6kOE3u4Xb_i-vR/w539-h457/IMG_1455.jpeg" width="539" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After a year’s absence, talented skiwear designer Lynne Harrison is back in <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> for a two-day Pop Up Shop in February. Using the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/dine/morriseys-public-house">Morrisey Public House’s</a> party room, she will be bringing her colour-ific camper full of items from her latest creative collection. Ski, snowboard, Nordic, bike, hike, yoga, surf, tennis, golf - <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE </a> has all the outdoor activities colourfully covered. Dates are Friday February 2nd and Saturday February 3rd from 2pm - 6pm. </span></span></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigygBp_DgPK_LnxZkwp5Rt-YNBklWxrqCSBKmH-dLR5lsbYEB1FGBVV5Nv8O5AlK3ZltORBQRZkAeRy_SPlwKIMTF5iaRdNmvHzu1QSZhRWjjVoyCXDt0xATJLF3ziy3TZ7-jgsWDSX_igK9JIL8HEHoZV_ndlJafYvEjk6rRsxHc-E2mxrrOGf1KpJhXz/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-26%20at%201.32.34%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigygBp_DgPK_LnxZkwp5Rt-YNBklWxrqCSBKmH-dLR5lsbYEB1FGBVV5Nv8O5AlK3ZltORBQRZkAeRy_SPlwKIMTF5iaRdNmvHzu1QSZhRWjjVoyCXDt0xATJLF3ziy3TZ7-jgsWDSX_igK9JIL8HEHoZV_ndlJafYvEjk6rRsxHc-E2mxrrOGf1KpJhXz/w593-h447/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-26%20at%201.32.34%20PM.jpeg" width="593" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">An artist since her days in Whistler, Lynne took to textile design in 2016 when she designed her first mountain biking jersey. By the next ski season she had started applying her striking wall art to ski fabrics, launching her first collection in Canmore, Alberta. That’s where I discovered her when I was browsing in her Main Street studio and showroom. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHA0hcscXuCyOuELbjHhbT2JSzSWDE0IQ_3KrA-nyjV9XrbL7ebJN36kt00uXMg-2P6GtY_4nU3b-lX90q4LdE6QdW5AvJtQDN8WP9qcKCq99LScqpPzQ5FeFu7uzjsJ83IFJFlvO2XJ7/s1600/Van+with+Lou.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHA0hcscXuCyOuELbjHhbT2JSzSWDE0IQ_3KrA-nyjV9XrbL7ebJN36kt00uXMg-2P6GtY_4nU3b-lX90q4LdE6QdW5AvJtQDN8WP9qcKCq99LScqpPzQ5FeFu7uzjsJ83IFJFlvO2XJ7/s640/Van+with+Lou.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: medium;">The <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE </a>van attracting much attention outside the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Sun Peaks Grand</a> <br />five years ago - look out for it in <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a> on Feb 1-3. </span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Always a fan of Lynne’s art, greeting cards, and bike gear, you can just imagine my delight when I saw her first ski line. Two hours later, after trying on every combination in the shop and having photos taken against the matching wall art, I was a devotee, sworn to help get the <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a> vibe out to as many people as possible. Nowadays based from her home studio, she sells her whimsical wares online and at sporadic Pop Ups as she travels around Canada and beyond. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOJxspIkl7ZSCv3asvZJh2WurqQjmdtY_ML8B9vUfwMzgRbaIBdTBNJ8cfhoHeqUDpKMQmCfZva3ZTEGF80Sf5k9Gj6VvNtLHk9vH4IAfkBM904VzxldM0KsXpAgA_Z5P3NJVaqoyuVwk/s1600/IMG_1147.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOJxspIkl7ZSCv3asvZJh2WurqQjmdtY_ML8B9vUfwMzgRbaIBdTBNJ8cfhoHeqUDpKMQmCfZva3ZTEGF80Sf5k9Gj6VvNtLHk9vH4IAfkBM904VzxldM0KsXpAgA_Z5P3NJVaqoyuVwk/s640/IMG_1147.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: medium;">Perfect powdery <a href="https://www.panoramaresort.com/">Panorama </a>in early Jan - my first ever Colours of Assiniboine <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of Ride</a> jacket makes everything else fade to black and white! Fun fact: you can see Assiniboine from <a href="https://www.panoramaresort.com/">Panorama</a> on a clear day.</span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXuqj9tLTk6-zrJ6NKNy0_osulQyYg0ZrBVXZPbAFs_k4lNn-JZWumT5k1iIsqpXUQrHzAajrCK6KOmS3svvZftUuNzW6dLsI2qZYcVrGkpg_7vPLvBbHl5Lf7OTrfzM9XgzJ2X_zP4HlXPCysSwFH1Q8cQtH47BKNXjasb4rsuJkIzvTguRO6ouvieyF/s1562/ALCHEMY%20OF%20RIDE.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1250" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXuqj9tLTk6-zrJ6NKNy0_osulQyYg0ZrBVXZPbAFs_k4lNn-JZWumT5k1iIsqpXUQrHzAajrCK6KOmS3svvZftUuNzW6dLsI2qZYcVrGkpg_7vPLvBbHl5Lf7OTrfzM9XgzJ2X_zP4HlXPCysSwFH1Q8cQtH47BKNXjasb4rsuJkIzvTguRO6ouvieyF/w401-h449/ALCHEMY%20OF%20RIDE.JPG" width="401" /></a></div></blockquote><p><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/"><span style="font-size: medium;">AOR </span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> get-together on a bluebird day at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia</a>. A favourite ski spot of Lynne’s who spent a number of years living just down in the valley in Kamloops. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiie_7-4BSkZ9XBregKGnh0OdCUtq0RpKDSO4NLVG3GNpSAYiraqdO92Giz2GdiUkG7PT8NgkdnHSPPtSRywIMBh6LH1nA90I4HJ_97l0gMMvQaKjfyL5HIvHEzaoUe_jvHcckmAZUYQ_RSzeMCetAAtSaYiToNNwboTNuNBeva-n6OxLRJx0HzEFfyLJPw/s1440/IMG_1454.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiie_7-4BSkZ9XBregKGnh0OdCUtq0RpKDSO4NLVG3GNpSAYiraqdO92Giz2GdiUkG7PT8NgkdnHSPPtSRywIMBh6LH1nA90I4HJ_97l0gMMvQaKjfyL5HIvHEzaoUe_jvHcckmAZUYQ_RSzeMCetAAtSaYiToNNwboTNuNBeva-n6OxLRJx0HzEFfyLJPw/w451-h365/IMG_1454.jpeg" width="451" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rocking the </span><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/" style="text-align: left;">AOR </a><span style="font-size: large;"> in Gibraltar!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh09g3Ey0gELMefnFICqAj2TUWHh3fPYQPoEXQiKusF6bc6i7S1BJQqy7cO2OW4b2ydDL9eymKMvt5HvRWh22PxvNkpS19mkA4qBzbAxwHDaXtDEKXPBnOq4QNGfRpLdnxZfgoEYXqUMKnYEzzp51yMJQlIBoczc4IalN-57wtq5Hc2AlLtB-ExYFN3Bz/s1440/IMG_1456.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1440" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh09g3Ey0gELMefnFICqAj2TUWHh3fPYQPoEXQiKusF6bc6i7S1BJQqy7cO2OW4b2ydDL9eymKMvt5HvRWh22PxvNkpS19mkA4qBzbAxwHDaXtDEKXPBnOq4QNGfRpLdnxZfgoEYXqUMKnYEzzp51yMJQlIBoczc4IalN-57wtq5Hc2AlLtB-ExYFN3Bz/w622-h534/IMG_1456.jpeg" width="622" /></a></p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Just some of the <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">AOR </a>men’s, women’s and unisex ski suits. Go for the head-to-toe look or piece it with other separates. The <span>huge mountain prints in vivid colourways stand out in the densest whiteout as well as in any crowd. Great conversation starters on the chairlift or bar stool, they’re also really warm, windproof and waterproof. The thermals and baselayers look just as good for</span> <span>après ski as on the slopes.</span></span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkapy9ALJQsp0UjaHI2lX5DrbC-qHfo8v_yAQi3XyQ4auloH51dBE0UUinJnJeRYLx5s3V_gKflF8BDsm8_t8512PRKkQKemVJ84AXbJDJUQ4q213_5I8hVPZtXr6jmg79wtb7AeXVLFpEblGkMoU0qMbbFuGPwSbbmzcrogEqLtsClIH4bc8GTqqqqrb/s1149/IMG_1458.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1149" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkapy9ALJQsp0UjaHI2lX5DrbC-qHfo8v_yAQi3XyQ4auloH51dBE0UUinJnJeRYLx5s3V_gKflF8BDsm8_t8512PRKkQKemVJ84AXbJDJUQ4q213_5I8hVPZtXr6jmg79wtb7AeXVLFpEblGkMoU0qMbbFuGPwSbbmzcrogEqLtsClIH4bc8GTqqqqrb/w451-h423/IMG_1458.jpeg" width="451" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lynne Harrison pictured here in <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products?keywords=Spring+Flowers+">Spring Flowers</a> rashguard shirt and vest for protective summer wear. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">Lynne was the driving force behind the Dave Irwin Foundation, and assisted in raising tens of thousands of dollars which were disbursed across Canada for education, awareness, prevention, </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">seed grant programs and research on brain injury.</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"> </span> </span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbWtA60wlaxyLjCFX_iJXIec_gwinhssd_T5forwoFKyYNVhnH-ch43beoErZiymmL3bL7PZN3skx1eecUcWw5AjGzyNbguq3WV87TW11TqWDvmOVoeEsVhKOK6gtOuui6FqdtlDNDZjo/s1600/Pop+Up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbWtA60wlaxyLjCFX_iJXIec_gwinhssd_T5forwoFKyYNVhnH-ch43beoErZiymmL3bL7PZN3skx1eecUcWw5AjGzyNbguq3WV87TW11TqWDvmOVoeEsVhKOK6gtOuui6FqdtlDNDZjo/s640/Pop+Up.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lynne’s first ever Pop Up Shop was in the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Sun Peaks Grand</a>, attracting residents, visitors, locals from Kamloops - for many their first taste of AOR. Once tried, forever hooked!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmz81F3hFRf_9825uAGVrqVoxlQFx_Z_SqUwAKwae84YFLPFIu45SvcPCfoVm8QCdhOd8EcfC4G43A7TgeXtISaZBEUz3lOEc_IuDIQbju0KFZ6scxV-aypeEy3y4heX8uvI8SM9_5zUeuBvE1FhP5Ik3gm8IRDBfHOrSZv9o7lO7SM8dxSDpPJxJ4g71T/s1723/IMG_1459.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1723" data-original-width="1381" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmz81F3hFRf_9825uAGVrqVoxlQFx_Z_SqUwAKwae84YFLPFIu45SvcPCfoVm8QCdhOd8EcfC4G43A7TgeXtISaZBEUz3lOEc_IuDIQbju0KFZ6scxV-aypeEy3y4heX8uvI8SM9_5zUeuBvE1FhP5Ik3gm8IRDBfHOrSZv9o7lO7SM8dxSDpPJxJ4g71T/w493-h507/IMG_1459.jpeg" width="493" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Nordic suits are another of Lynne’s specialities - all the bells and whistles, zips and tricks, that make for cosy, sweat-wicking and comfortable cross country capers. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;">To see more articles about Lynne (many written by me), please check our her website at: </span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/p/press" style="text-align: left;">https://alchemyofride.org/p/press</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow Lynne on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alchemyofride/" style="text-align: left;">https://www.facebook.com/alchemyofride/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And Instagram: alchemyofride</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-44032359097281671722024-01-11T08:22:00.000-08:002024-01-11T08:22:41.896-08:00Ice Floating and Wellness in Val d’Isère, France<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #4285f4;" target="_blank"><strong style="border-color: rgb(66, 133, 244);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(5, 99, 193); color: #0563c1; line-height: 16.1px;">Val d’Isère</span></strong></a><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: 16.1px;"> </span></strong><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); line-height: 16.1px;">invites visitors to experience a new host of wellbeing activities and experiences in the blissful mountains, designed to encourage travellers to relax, reset and refresh for a welcome post-ski respite. With pure air, idyllic snow-covered landscapes and an altitude of 1850m, there is no better place to unwind than in the picturesque French Alps surrounded by nature. From new spas in collaboration with cutting-edge brands to dedicated wellness programmes, yoga retreats and thrilling outdoor experiences such as ice floating on offer, there is something for wellness seekers of all tastes to discover. </span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><br /></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgj5GrXDAFoCMVmZjLEFo-33pRFVMzxB-gN99dliVSur98YnmAxfJogbCowrCZE-9C21CkKChHN-6tGAXKxXTkRCMVs7ISAAbnDcGztgjNALkr5zDPgakO92HVujiftbKdHO8XRQ6bNooN671qyfOGkf6bihEkwwzWBsbianHR5Pw1yAf2WEcjfF__rIA7/s5760/spa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgj5GrXDAFoCMVmZjLEFo-33pRFVMzxB-gN99dliVSur98YnmAxfJogbCowrCZE-9C21CkKChHN-6tGAXKxXTkRCMVs7ISAAbnDcGztgjNALkr5zDPgakO92HVujiftbKdHO8XRQ6bNooN671qyfOGkf6bihEkwwzWBsbianHR5Pw1yAf2WEcjfF__rIA7/w564-h361/spa.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1px;"> </span></p></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><td style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_2883364513218839557templateBody" style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); color: #313131; max-width: 800px; width: 679px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><tr style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><td class="m_2883364513218839557bodyContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); color: #313131; width: 100%;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><tr style="border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><td style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);" valign="top"><div style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); max-width: 800px;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><u style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seasonal Yoga Retreats </span></span></u></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Le Tigre Yoga Club Paris </span></span></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hotel Les Barmes de l'Ours is delighted to announce a collaboration with the prestigious Le Tigre Yoga Club Paris for the 2024 season. In this privileged mountain-facing location, the hotel will firstly welcome yogi Camille Satya from the 4th - 8th February 2024 for a five-day yoga retreat designed to harmonise energy, refocus and slow down the rhythm of daily life with various forms of yoga and meditation practices led by Camille. In spring, travellers can join the founder of Tigre Yoga herself, Elodie Garamond, from 6th - 10th April 2024 for another five-day Yang-Yin Yoga retreat in the heart of the mountains. This retreat will focus on personal transformation and discovery of the elements to enrich guests’ journey to better understand and therefore energise their bodies through dynamic yoga practices.</span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- <span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-removefontsize="true" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem;">Prices vary. 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Created in the Austrian Alps in 2003, the Susanne Kaufmann brand has developed a range of beauty and cosmetic products with a unique approach, carefully selecting mountain plants for their natural qualities. Promising a sensory journey where nature and wellbeing meet, the different treatments use various massage techniques such as lymphatic drainage, fascial release, shiatsu, deep massage and trigger point work, to deliver true holistic benefits. </span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Price: Signature treatments by Susanne Kaufmann priced from €160 - 60 minutes.</span></span></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">- </span></em><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(203, 15, 19); color: #cb0f13; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%252F%252Fwww.hotellamourra.com%252Ffr%252Fspa/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/AHJUxiy2el6_JUw0egsgTRlgFbM%3D356&source=gmail&ust=1705065776972000&usg=AOvVaw13BFdIZQenG1VQdWeVNOy8" href="https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.hotellamourra.com%2Ffr%2Fspa/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/AHJUxiy2el6_JUw0egsgTRlgFbM=356" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;" target="_blank">Map and information</a></span></em></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;"><br /></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_xoRf_pYvU42k_eWb63AXQOC2C-QDFNcT4fS6rTjDeQCpc0ox6pjoeUitYH3IivIswPhqgiYu8jLng5GywSJ0pUdDwDz2kgwZkdA1-8T2WP_3C3BSJqeeJyUEfzzfnO6_QHZmiLnxGRUSei9oD9Zu9rbL5cQrRS72GwVVcztREoQgGnHbXPWJBHIRVv4/s5760/Exte%CC%81rieur_Mourra_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_xoRf_pYvU42k_eWb63AXQOC2C-QDFNcT4fS6rTjDeQCpc0ox6pjoeUitYH3IivIswPhqgiYu8jLng5GywSJ0pUdDwDz2kgwZkdA1-8T2WP_3C3BSJqeeJyUEfzzfnO6_QHZmiLnxGRUSei9oD9Zu9rbL5cQrRS72GwVVcztREoQgGnHbXPWJBHIRVv4/w549-h323/Exte%CC%81rieur_Mourra_2.jpg" width="549" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;"><br /></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Biologique Recherche & Wesak Paris at Le Yule</span></span></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Le Yule in Val d’Isère is joining forces with two new French brands for 2024, chosen for their high-quality luxury and benefits that are designed to deliver exceptional results. This includes Biologique Recherche, an exclusive French brand first established in 1977 which will offer personalised treatments adapted to various skin types. Expert knowledge and technique are combined with a visionary approach to create effective and instant results through the work of this long-standing brand. As well as this, Le Yule has also announced a partnership with eco-responsible cosmetic brand Wesak Paris, which launched in 2021 with the philosophy of “taking care of the body and soul”. The brand combines precious plant essences, delicate oils and refined fragrances to create a heavenly, unforgettable spa experience.</span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Prices vary. </span></span></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">- </span><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(203, 15, 19); color: #cb0f13; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%252F%252Fleyule.fr%252Fspa%252Fwesak-paris-biologique-recherche/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/7yBUBejSNeB_9v9Jm2J60fwfQ9U%3D356&source=gmail&ust=1705065776972000&usg=AOvVaw1O29IwN1y4Nc2jwgDWBnJr" href="https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fleyule.fr%2Fspa%2Fwesak-paris-biologique-recherche/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/7yBUBejSNeB_9v9Jm2J60fwfQ9U=356" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;" target="_blank">Map and information</a></span></em></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="border-color: rgb(32, 43, 50); color: #202b32; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1px;"> </span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><u style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">New Wellness Programme</span></u></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">RESET at Le Refuge de Solaise </span></span></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perched at an altitude of 2,251 metres overlooking the Val d’Isère valley, Le Refuge de Solaise hotel and spa is unveiling a new wellness programme for the season - ‘RESET’. Expertly curated as a ritual to offer skiers post-exercise relaxation, the programme is based on five key principles and steps; regenerate, respire, recharge, reconnect and restore. Offering a unique blend of physical activities, holistic treatments and experiences designed to allow mind and body to intertwine, the RESET programme will awaken the senses amongst the breathtaking views of this high-altitude setting. The spa at Le Refuge de Solaise includes unparalleled facilities providing complete serenity, such as a Nordic bath, Hamman, semi-Olympic swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and an outdoor massage bubble, as well as yoga classes and a healthy restaurant menu for refueling. The programme includes experiences such as alternating hot and polar baths, stretching, light therapy, sound healing and more, promising complete disconnection from the outside and reconnection within yourself.</span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Price: The Recharge Ritual for 2 hours is priced from €245. It can be booked as a complete package or in individual stages.</span></span></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">- </span></em><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%252F%252Fwww.lerefuge-valdisere.com%252Fspa/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/Pf5hsmHpFtPGql1eLHrYr9GvxwQ%3D356&source=gmail&ust=1705065776972000&usg=AOvVaw2JN0HGakioxwZgTrQx4o6b" href="https://74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.lerefuge-valdisere.com%2Fspa/1/0102018cf8a48061-1d11d877-cbba-470d-9446-9166f6843bdd-000000/Pf5hsmHpFtPGql1eLHrYr9GvxwQ=356" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;" target="_blank"><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(203, 15, 19); color: #cb0f13; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">lerefuge-valdisere.com</span></em></a></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1px;"> </span></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><br /><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1px;"><br /></span></strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXXS08aGnromeYq3VcWRCc9HzQ08EuYrMGRCq53mAf91ewYoBFxFdNZxwTvfz_DSE2Cg-eh2_0K6MAvLwiPuUih3z44ld2CcFqr-pNhOJMZ7RMbeZ_qjyV1LfYwsBy9AFUEjTCct40Kr7uVdkVV86lZGBzwkOarS4WiCuh2quhwLoiWzPvRARD702gqAi/s3500/Hotels-RefugedeSolaise-220701-234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2336" data-original-width="3500" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXXS08aGnromeYq3VcWRCc9HzQ08EuYrMGRCq53mAf91ewYoBFxFdNZxwTvfz_DSE2Cg-eh2_0K6MAvLwiPuUih3z44ld2CcFqr-pNhOJMZ7RMbeZ_qjyV1LfYwsBy9AFUEjTCct40Kr7uVdkVV86lZGBzwkOarS4WiCuh2quhwLoiWzPvRARD702gqAi/w573-h288/Hotels-RefugedeSolaise-220701-234.jpg" width="573" /></a></div><p></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.1px;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><em style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: blue;"></em></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">In addition to the exciting new wellbeing launches above, Val d’Isère also offers a unique floating experience</span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"> originating from Finland, whereby travellers can float across the idyllic Quillette Lake in with the Evolution 2 adventure school, for the ultimate sensory experience designed to reconnect you with nature and offer a moment of pure relaxation (</span><em style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">Price: €80 for 1 hour). </span></em><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">Moreover, those seeking a healthy holiday can check out the </span><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;">Aqua Leisure Complex, housing a variety of sports and wellbeing facilities such as a gym and weights room, swimming pool and children’s pool, wellness area and the Pure Altitude spa. Those who purchase a 6-11 day ski lift pass will receive two free entries for the swimming pool, offering an opportunity to stretch sore muscles after a day on the slopes.</span></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span data-originalcomputedfontsize="14" data-originalfontsize="10.5pt" style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 16.1px;"><br /></span></p><p style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGziqj0tiQtPjiqpjRRI6Cw8ozvDOztpbGCFt8vrMK0aSvA0g890_f6tBl8-FxQyaBcrq3ts25PeXSehBbOf5lda_USKlkJnpBsKi3ix5HG4Fr6IN9lQS6TnaNrTfn4ozEGaO-YgeytD7VKYcLb7sm1rG0OFX6kbgesuQXMJ-wgcSryBflSu3zmmETF3Kx/s6000/Ice_Floating-6670.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: 16px;">The end of a fabulous ski season at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a> (it actually closes on April 10, but I’ve left a bit early) ……. and my thoughts are turning to Spring. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-DLCc3fEK7NJcdFTyJ2JXJFgn0zOoJFWHzOu14dgpmqy3KyNF5KaxYtXVXS_4ZUgsocDh-0-YpGOr026EzEh9t36q0-8nLz8gFrj8czwOK5YqdukMdjIKgdNbatkAWA_ye_JInz53xdyNsWLsEaC95KvCNMqM5f7yjqMLmYflwaE-LOEM-Nu0rLMgw/s960/IMG_0688.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="960" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-DLCc3fEK7NJcdFTyJ2JXJFgn0zOoJFWHzOu14dgpmqy3KyNF5KaxYtXVXS_4ZUgsocDh-0-YpGOr026EzEh9t36q0-8nLz8gFrj8czwOK5YqdukMdjIKgdNbatkAWA_ye_JInz53xdyNsWLsEaC95KvCNMqM5f7yjqMLmYflwaE-LOEM-Nu0rLMgw/w640-h466/IMG_0688.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Praia da Luz in Portugal’s Western Algarve</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">HOME EXCHANGE - a free-of-charge alternative to paying for your travel accommodation</b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some of you have asked me for the links to Home Exchange which I joined last year. So here it is:<span style="color: #191d1f;"> <a href="http://www.homeexchange.com">www.homeexchange.com</a> </span></span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17.2px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>simonlouise-b74f2 (Use this code when joining to say who recommended you)</b></span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17.2px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can see an article about Home Exchange that I wrote for TOMORROW Algarve magazine last month here:</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://tomorrowalgarve.com/mar-2023-vacation-currency">http://tomorrowalgarve.com/mar-2023-vacation-currency</a></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Since joining the network myself, I have done a two-week exchange with a couple in Vancouver and had a great stay in their place in November while they were enjoying my Portugal place. As I type this blog, I’m in another Vancouver property, just for the weekend this time, “paid” for by Guest Points. This is a one-way swap where the property owner is collecting points to “pay” later for a trip of their own somewhere else. Both of these exchanges have been 100% successful. </p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCWeWgErANaCVBEBtcz5VVUfRww_pbdR7PwGr9u0GnXes8xziv_XpqMGdi5IP7Cr3adUtKPE8hUBydXHiirLxrreYxVVEA7dqL88K10p-Qcex4p1rJKec9a2_m0palKSrWrNXhkJ2HUXEWGL-7FYvf0gYzB_fHjGLIstcnBqVHXV-E9TP4QW8EcTgzA/s2048/view%20of%20our%20pool%20from%20our%20terrace.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCWeWgErANaCVBEBtcz5VVUfRww_pbdR7PwGr9u0GnXes8xziv_XpqMGdi5IP7Cr3adUtKPE8hUBydXHiirLxrreYxVVEA7dqL88K10p-Qcex4p1rJKec9a2_m0palKSrWrNXhkJ2HUXEWGL-7FYvf0gYzB_fHjGLIstcnBqVHXV-E9TP4QW8EcTgzA/w640-h480/view%20of%20our%20pool%20from%20our%20terrace.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="caret-color: rgb(25, 29, 31); color: #191d1f; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.homeexchange.com/holiday-home/1988137">https://www.homeexchange.com/holiday-home/1988137</a> (our place in Portugal’s Western Algarve, you can only see it by joining though)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">I am very happy to answer any questions you might have regarding loading your own property, photos, etc, on the site and about my experiences of swapping. And also about how to field all the enquiries you will quickly start to get. There’s big demand out there, with members from all over the world.</p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">For negative replies, there’s an automatic “No” response (if you click on the envelope icon top right and click View Messages and then click on a specific message) which sends a very polite message without you having to type it every time. Obviously, if you are interested in a message, you write your own response through the message section. Having a 100% response rate puts you higher in the ratings as a member. Once you have started a negotiation with another member, you can swap emails, phone numbers, set up video chats, and link up on social media. </p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You get automatic Guest Points on joining and these you can use for several free nights stays using just points, not an actual swap. When doing a reciprocal swap (either simultaneously or at another time of the month or year), you can close off a bedroom (or other room/closet) to store your valuables and personal stuff if you like. And if you are getting a smaller property in the deal, you can close off rooms in your home to make the exchange more even. You don’t pay anything until you make a “contract” for your first exchange and that is just a minimal annual membership fee to the Home Exchange site (covers insurance etc). </p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.homeexchange.com/collection">Home Exchange Collection</a> is the luxury property site and the company has recently purchased Love Home Swaps, too. If you have any questions, please email me on louise.hudson2011@gmail.com. </span></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9eviPs620smSEvV3c94K2-FeJfrDAqz9gZa1wnIG7SlZHIwtXignXamUKhcg8NR331qO0a5zlPaaImy65tuG3nLTUevm4AC4xBWgYq-5eYPzfo6_G337xKGZ3NvlFivMvqTClPeZDbI7V6fWQiC03iWCpFuoqgCk4HlOOnCcduWGC3Q8KuQylU4iHw/s960/IMG_0686.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9eviPs620smSEvV3c94K2-FeJfrDAqz9gZa1wnIG7SlZHIwtXignXamUKhcg8NR331qO0a5zlPaaImy65tuG3nLTUevm4AC4xBWgYq-5eYPzfo6_G337xKGZ3NvlFivMvqTClPeZDbI7V6fWQiC03iWCpFuoqgCk4HlOOnCcduWGC3Q8KuQylU4iHw/w640-h480/IMG_0686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #191d1f; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here’s a recap of all my ski and other travel articles published this winter: </span></b></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">August 29 2022 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SKI CANADA mag</span> 2023 FALL ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE Vol 51 #1: “Trading Places” <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/about/">https://skicanadamag.com/about/</a> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">December 2022 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">STYLE ALTITUDE</span> “Want to stay in this ski chalet for free?” </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-home-swap.html">https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-home-swap.html</a></span> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">December 2022 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>“Home Exchange Program Helps Sun Peaks Residents See the World” </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/home-exchange-program-helps-sun-peaks-residents-see-the-world/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/home-exchange-program-helps-sun-peaks-residents-see-the-world/</a></span> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSJMr0qTLYKSoQJ6PC3voyKbZ4rxqPpNDYrVYlWZ8amlr-NINNeQVBMu9ox8l-zi3wJLeaoevSXjeYuDALso_nEFRp4aynaGnGp-0fRskJ30cxpkIyW7PNhGAp5C-PUsYNinp-Mjv4bUTYEnVbMamB1x9pUKUTY7MU6yQF_O7ma1FE2RP-h-pIb9oOA/s4032/IMG_9277.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSJMr0qTLYKSoQJ6PC3voyKbZ4rxqPpNDYrVYlWZ8amlr-NINNeQVBMu9ox8l-zi3wJLeaoevSXjeYuDALso_nEFRp4aynaGnGp-0fRskJ30cxpkIyW7PNhGAp5C-PUsYNinp-Mjv4bUTYEnVbMamB1x9pUKUTY7MU6yQF_O7ma1FE2RP-h-pIb9oOA/w640-h480/IMG_9277.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">December 2022 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>“Sun Peaks Businesses Enhance Local Coffee Culture”</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-businesses-enhance-local-coffee-culture/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-businesses-enhance-local-coffee-culture/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">January 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> CANADA TODAY </span>“Sun Peaks Stores Promote Local Coffee Culture”</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://canadatoday.news/ca/sun-peaks-stores-promote-local-coffee-culture-197073/"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://canadatoday.news/ca/sun-peaks-stores-promote-local-coffee-culture-197073/</span></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">January 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">FLIPBOARD</span> “Sun Peaks Businesses Enhance Local Coffee Culture”</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://flipboard.com/topic/canadatravel/sun-peaks-businesses-enhance-local-coffee-culture/f-adecff4684/sunpeaksnews.com">https://flipboard.com/topic/canadatravel/sun-peaks-businesses-enhance-local-coffee-culture/f-adecff4684/sunpeaksnews.com</a></span> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">January 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS</span> Digital Nomads</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://sunpeaksnews.com/could-sun-peaks-become-a-hub-for-digital-nomads/</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">January 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Sun Peaks Locals Social Group Club</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-locals-club-seeks-new-members/"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-locals-club-seeks-new-members/</span></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSL2yAmnK-WgjUb9uLpT3Ey2Vpg5xCgeDOrjzcsdp3NkeeHC83RWjKZWRtSwk543sJz9axIiHCL6Kh537LYQ_9OfRzQA0LD_kCe6Y1NBV2O1-PzXluP7IrfnXcVoVIVaWG6brNQdMR13lj9EtJkf9is9qVBqycf08WaavRFBamEkNPCvdTtjZ8q-OFQ/s2048/IMG_0530.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSL2yAmnK-WgjUb9uLpT3Ey2Vpg5xCgeDOrjzcsdp3NkeeHC83RWjKZWRtSwk543sJz9axIiHCL6Kh537LYQ_9OfRzQA0LD_kCe6Y1NBV2O1-PzXluP7IrfnXcVoVIVaWG6brNQdMR13lj9EtJkf9is9qVBqycf08WaavRFBamEkNPCvdTtjZ8q-OFQ/w640-h426/IMG_0530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">February 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">STYLE ALTITUDE </span>Best Ways to Keep Warm Skiing</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://stylealtitude.com/best-ways-to-keep-warm-skiing.html</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hGnXCBHVyebrWPignr7B74FYFFU1i57cKMfKVGmDe7pYBmb70LTO5HA3fw9qYxCQnbQd9vRMzeoNVX7GJTm-bOEFpi9_W7icHdQM8Z6AzXMg4DNk8FKQnYJPreC-iUsAwPJauMS5byEBxQ1eXVUm8b0N_1HxBmKa2mHunWeSs25vUxCl2aNMR0XeDA/s2560/IMG_0538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1877" data-original-width="2560" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hGnXCBHVyebrWPignr7B74FYFFU1i57cKMfKVGmDe7pYBmb70LTO5HA3fw9qYxCQnbQd9vRMzeoNVX7GJTm-bOEFpi9_W7icHdQM8Z6AzXMg4DNk8FKQnYJPreC-iUsAwPJauMS5byEBxQ1eXVUm8b0N_1HxBmKa2mHunWeSs25vUxCl2aNMR0XeDA/w640-h470/IMG_0538.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">February 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS</span> Fat Bikers Hungry for more Mountain Terrain</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/fat-bikers-hungry-for-more-mountain-terrain/"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://sunpeaksnews.com/fat-bikers-hungry-for-more-mountain-terrain/</span></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">February 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Sun Peaks Businesses Benefit from Federal Funding</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-businesses-federal-funding/"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-businesses-federal-funding/</span></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">February 2023 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Amateur artists get crafty at new monthly event </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-art-paint-and-sip/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-art-paint-and-sip/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">February 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> TOMORROW ALGARVE </span>Vacation Currency</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://tomorrowalgarve.com/mar-2023-vacation-currency">http://tomorrowalgarve.com/mar-2023-vacation-currency</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">March 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Sun Hosts Profile</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-hosts-profile/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-hosts-profile/</a></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0l5hekJe7ez3TpDVlXvWbPwvKiJNwFI8Smwu23U8iz7zc6fEtJn83lJBzQQxjiifozSN_G8SjpeWrNaTkgnF_cxHWeTt1KWtJlQxVCFVfR6ZRF_7pRTrI-2tLssnVkBPo6I9Edi-fo6VhbvzNhF298AUcEEQbxZ1G0HH7c2_lHO4azrhLo1wb3uq2g/s4000/IMG_0651.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0l5hekJe7ez3TpDVlXvWbPwvKiJNwFI8Smwu23U8iz7zc6fEtJn83lJBzQQxjiifozSN_G8SjpeWrNaTkgnF_cxHWeTt1KWtJlQxVCFVfR6ZRF_7pRTrI-2tLssnVkBPo6I9Edi-fo6VhbvzNhF298AUcEEQbxZ1G0HH7c2_lHO4azrhLo1wb3uq2g/w640-h480/IMG_0651.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">March 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Sun Peaks Academy of Dance Profile</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-academy-of-dance-profile/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-academy-of-dance-profile/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">March 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> STYLE ALTITUDE </span>Major Trends in Skiing</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.stylealtitude.com/major-trends-skiing-resorts.html">https://www.stylealtitude.com/major-trends-skiing-resorts.html</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.4px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">March 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> SUN PEAKS NEWS </span>Ski Down in a Gown</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/2023-ski-down-in-a-gown/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/2023-ski-down-in-a-gown/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">April 2023 -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> TOMORROW ALGARVE </span>Voyage of Discovery: The Ultimate Study Abroad Adventure for Adults</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pages 84-86 </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://tomorrowalgarve.com/april-2023">https://tomorrowalgarve.com/april-2023</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://tomorrowalgarve.com/apr-2023-voyage-of-discovery/">https://tomorrowalgarve.com/apr-2023-voyage-of-discovery/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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display: table-cell; height: 390px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />I’m just getting ready for a day of ski guiding in minus 25 Celsius. Not an easy task, but I volunteer as a <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/winter-activities/sun-host-mountain-tours">Sun Host</a>, showing newcomers around <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>’ 4,270 acres of slopes - whatever the weather.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSYFUP7dE7qq3AJfQMF-5sAjoRLmdOItnF4wYb0YHF4N-zHnszJIDCAlYXXNc14L23aqVl4WlvwRz5NbL5oerXNZDZVkdPpa1cquZGsT5Rilr0np152t-cqxHWYK6x4RkV2JJma9Zc5slnw4-k6tN6NgXvhnY80JExTl0f0rtcsLMI4RgptD_1XLONdA/s4032/17086C86-2AD2-447C-90A8-3BDCD698E23D.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSYFUP7dE7qq3AJfQMF-5sAjoRLmdOItnF4wYb0YHF4N-zHnszJIDCAlYXXNc14L23aqVl4WlvwRz5NbL5oerXNZDZVkdPpa1cquZGsT5Rilr0np152t-cqxHWYK6x4RkV2JJma9Zc5slnw4-k6tN6NgXvhnY80JExTl0f0rtcsLMI4RgptD_1XLONdA/w480-h640/17086C86-2AD2-447C-90A8-3BDCD698E23D.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/mens/jackets/shell-jackets">Helly Hansen shell</a> with <a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter/legacy-collection">Lindsey Vonn’s HEAD Legacy ski pant</a>s</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Prep starts Sunday night when number 1 priority is recharging the batteries for my heated items: <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/mens-avalanche-x-heated-mittens">Volt mitts</a> or <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/collections/heated-gloves">Ororo gloves</a>, <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/collections/heated-socks">Ororo socks</a>, <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-vests">Volt vest</a>, <a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf">Volt 5v scarf</a> or <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/collections/new-arrivals">Ororo scarf</a>, <a href="https://www.therm-ic.com/en/">Therm-ic</a> boot heaters. Packing a couple of the charging cables in my jacket pockets is a great idea so I can re-charge some of the depleted batteries if I find a handy socket at lunchtime. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ49yvLXa5gr749B2Vd4UsOFNXlJn0dUcLVL0ucGO9cRVorQtqQ1A9cusdsAVcB4XtYaCJ4h1CGMA2CwwWqy2_Cn_f3r1g49etZeX7oXR0M6Kd5Ey7_VuN4qtOkN0OuFWbwHPtLEgmsRnpylMzjNvAH55uonBsv8NgoqNt85NOHp9JYm5aD3andRP-Gw/s4032/IMG_0039.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ49yvLXa5gr749B2Vd4UsOFNXlJn0dUcLVL0ucGO9cRVorQtqQ1A9cusdsAVcB4XtYaCJ4h1CGMA2CwwWqy2_Cn_f3r1g49etZeX7oXR0M6Kd5Ey7_VuN4qtOkN0OuFWbwHPtLEgmsRnpylMzjNvAH55uonBsv8NgoqNt85NOHp9JYm5aD3andRP-Gw/w640-h480/IMG_0039.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Changing the 3-level heat setting on <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/collections/heated-gloves">Ororo Heated Gloves</a> (jacket by <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a>;<br />goggles by <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/">Glade Optics</a>; helmet by <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/c/snow-helmets/">SMITH</a>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Another trick, to make the heat last throughout a long day on the slopes, is to wear<span style="font-style: italic;"> both</span> heated socks and heated boots. Not to switch on at the same time, but to start with one on and then, when those batteries run out, swap to the other. This works with <a href="https://www.ororowear.com/products/glasgow-heated-liner-gloves?variant=41825415430326&utm_campaign=gs-2021-11-02&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign">heated glove liners</a> and heated mitts, too. And Smartwool merino glove liners inside heated mitts are also a good combo. If there was a lightning strike, I’d be toast! If you’re wondering whether to buy mitts or gloves, I can tell you for sure that mitts (with no finger separators inside) are the warmest. And make sure your heated mitts have a heated thumb. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Yr2bqTDznph4OnGct_qldW6jWKJRNlVlHPV0dQ7T-3CQh-A5GuL8tJ1qjvDj6n41jQDUPlqpxg204q-CEeNgVAtmb9fAu0ixapsqOJhJcB2X0RIrNfbDwiFGZSvqfYLDEbXbu0mojtsJib31dl8Fwt5IOKE2bT71-j_vtzAelz2NMLkx6XoXbAUimQ/s4032/AB67C019-AA61-480A-909F-E445BD9CEB8B.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Yr2bqTDznph4OnGct_qldW6jWKJRNlVlHPV0dQ7T-3CQh-A5GuL8tJ1qjvDj6n41jQDUPlqpxg204q-CEeNgVAtmb9fAu0ixapsqOJhJcB2X0RIrNfbDwiFGZSvqfYLDEbXbu0mojtsJib31dl8Fwt5IOKE2bT71-j_vtzAelz2NMLkx6XoXbAUimQ/w480-h640/AB67C019-AA61-480A-909F-E445BD9CEB8B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ramping up the levels on my <a href="https://voltheat.com/">Volt Heated Vest</a> (suit by <a href="https://obermeyer.com/en-ca#">Obermeyer</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Foot Protection</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">Boot Gloves</a> are absolutely invaluable. Whether I wear heated socks or heated boots (or neither or both), I always add <a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">DRYGUY Boot Gloves</a> over my ski boots. With heated footwear, it is only necessary to use the lowest setting with boot gloves on top, which means the batteries last longer into the afternoon. They are relatively affordable (around $40) and, paired with good thermal socks from <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-wool-socks">Smartwool</a> or <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/">Heat Holders</a>, they provide an extra defense against cold, prevent snow leakage, and prolong hardiness during cold weather. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowIgE567EM6AwgopufXulUyAQH8WO4M2L3uuqAiDwZHStcUIalM0PP-gSamE51qTMwH0i96JqFWsHuNWIRG45E0H1QbyShq1flPFIRLxl7mQqw9PN12lUs1w34tSO-KacZTu3XLBoAZcDDNFaQsYtjtHlZbmSaW4aAYYcsfDo4iwJkAVnQ2-z5CGLgw/s2542/30B7ACA6-51FB-4C53-ABC2-171330F487F5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="2542" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowIgE567EM6AwgopufXulUyAQH8WO4M2L3uuqAiDwZHStcUIalM0PP-gSamE51qTMwH0i96JqFWsHuNWIRG45E0H1QbyShq1flPFIRLxl7mQqw9PN12lUs1w34tSO-KacZTu3XLBoAZcDDNFaQsYtjtHlZbmSaW4aAYYcsfDo4iwJkAVnQ2-z5CGLgw/w640-h640/30B7ACA6-51FB-4C53-ABC2-171330F487F5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">DRYGUY Boot Gloves</a> </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">But how do they work, you’re wondering? “<span style="color: #313131; font-family: Helvetica;">The <a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">Boot Glove</a> is made of neoprene which is in turn made of small closed cells that are filled with air, providing insulation against cold snow, water, and air by trapping heat in,” Cate Rodrigue, sales manager for Interex Industries explains. “</span>Just like a wetsuit works in the water. The B<a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">oot Glove</a> traps the relatively warmer air inside so although they are not providing heat - quality merino wool socks, natural body heat and good quality toe warmer products will do that - they perform by keeping that heat in, rather than letting it escape. Neoprene is also waterproof so the <a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">Boot Glove</a> keeps cold snow or water away from the surface of your boot preventing the boot from essentially acting like a cooling device.” </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JEVspvoS7DXZjD-N1u1ZHacl_8zUjmvcyD5houuCbyBe-KudCajCMFxgpeeZN9K3G_JUivEZVp9KIQOT0kQdKHFg2zM_nYw6g7YaFJ6V5keJdpsxAVskwVlUWgs2qS-6lOLrxFBIxqqnHoJ2BptnZtxZ0n7pi7aiwVfHWi0-qahLyOgeU_VylNtvig/s904/87D1F75C-D799-4CC9-B567-3BF0C92D8C1C.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="904" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JEVspvoS7DXZjD-N1u1ZHacl_8zUjmvcyD5houuCbyBe-KudCajCMFxgpeeZN9K3G_JUivEZVp9KIQOT0kQdKHFg2zM_nYw6g7YaFJ6V5keJdpsxAVskwVlUWgs2qS-6lOLrxFBIxqqnHoJ2BptnZtxZ0n7pi7aiwVfHWi0-qahLyOgeU_VylNtvig/w640-h496/87D1F75C-D799-4CC9-B567-3BF0C92D8C1C.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My <a href="https://www.interexind.ca/product-page/bootglove">DRYGUY Boot Gloves</a> in action</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNQ8slLWHNhbhXafXrFfiIitiM5asJZR_ChWpkuYSgK_Hi5lG7uQOP_etMSgQbKElc-feLxqPyLvRdoljclaGxx_lrBPX-ufei5_WHIj9vKvnuAlpaCuMN6Yzb_8jZSj0ki8lKu8q337G_Eb2wpHt-N5VS3ksQvpLcW9nX21WAwOlgueCJJr8EolyFg/s8093/LADIES%20WARM%20BOTTOMS%20-%20BLACK.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8093" data-original-width="5395" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNQ8slLWHNhbhXafXrFfiIitiM5asJZR_ChWpkuYSgK_Hi5lG7uQOP_etMSgQbKElc-feLxqPyLvRdoljclaGxx_lrBPX-ufei5_WHIj9vKvnuAlpaCuMN6Yzb_8jZSj0ki8lKu8q337G_Eb2wpHt-N5VS3ksQvpLcW9nX21WAwOlgueCJJr8EolyFg/w426-h640/LADIES%20WARM%20BOTTOMS%20-%20BLACK.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;">Next to attend to is the perfect layering. I wear a lot of layers on the coldest days but it’s important to determine which ones are best nearest the skin.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/womens-baselayer">Heat Holders’ soft, fluffy base layers</a> are usually my choice for tops and leggings. There are various thicknesses for the base layers to suit different weather. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;">The “Original” is so soft and fluffy, it’s like clothing yourself in Beanie Baby fabric. The “Lite” is slimline but still cosy. On minus 30 Celsius days I wear both just to be safe! </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;">My mid layer is a <a href="https://www.karitraa.com/en/apparel/shop-by-activity/skiing-clothes/">Kari Traa merino wool sweater</a> with an integral hood that keeps the back of the neck fully covered and acts as a cosy helmet liner.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCJLZFGQSb52g-F5AfqxtBw1KNPl1eK6pIyJBhN18U205WYLcoLwQzpaJjRhQXcVZNbEGSk8H49wUtwrW99rP5aoW6GzTritkzi-bfaqz_1naHDTYbqnjndSOKpIlOQB7qltS_JjJB17QEj_q_4F1njHxQBewWj2U1lwQSnc3zz_57nS7ej6LWK9tCg/s4032/8493A86B-AB12-490C-BA02-258395101BF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCJLZFGQSb52g-F5AfqxtBw1KNPl1eK6pIyJBhN18U205WYLcoLwQzpaJjRhQXcVZNbEGSk8H49wUtwrW99rP5aoW6GzTritkzi-bfaqz_1naHDTYbqnjndSOKpIlOQB7qltS_JjJB17QEj_q_4F1njHxQBewWj2U1lwQSnc3zz_57nS7ej6LWK9tCg/w480-h640/8493A86B-AB12-490C-BA02-258395101BF2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.karitraa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-karitraa_no-Site/en/Product-Show?pid=622690&dwvar_622690_color=BLACK&dwvar_622690_size=M&cgid=">Kari Traa Rose Hoodie Baselayer</a></div>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf">A heated scarf</a> comes into its own during the deep freeze. Worn over the merino neck warmer, it keeps the back of the neck snug, also maintaining ambient blood flow to the head. So instead of suffering brain freeze through goggle gap when skiing or schussing fast, I’ll actually be the only hot head on the slopes. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Outerwear must of course be windproof, waterproof, breathable and insulated. For windproofing, choose jackets and pants that are 1 CFM - 0 CFM / m²/sec. Waterproof ratings are calculated in millimetres and 20,000 mm is for the wettest weather conditions. For optimum breathability, go for 20,000 g/mm2. And for insulation, the fill power rating should be 700 + for the deep chill. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The <a href="https://www.hellyhansen.com/">Helly Hansen</a> Sun Host uniform jacket I wear for my volunteer guiding (pictured at the top) is just a shell albeit a Goretex waterproof windproof shell with powder skirt and useful, helmet-friendly hood. But, at the risk of taking on ‘Telly Tubby’ proportions, I wear another insulated ski jacket underneath - either <a href="https://obermeyer.com/en-ca#">Obermeyer</a> or <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a>. If I fell over, I would bounce. This might sound like a lot of clothing, but it’s the only way to ski all day in minus 20 C and below. These temperatures, fortunately, don’t happen too often in British Columbia but it is expedient to pack these items in case of a deep freeze. </p>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCkz-_yBLXBPgNcgntYptpy9oHEk2pP-agBmKBnuLIPSwvUsHSv-WxkCphPi9rws1_-jRlEqQfsXgzuYAf7nYrVzS8hyvjhxLbEsrVf_7a-gCAd3X_Kii6ySjMfYTtOV84-a66_C-5MEpKaix5nBoWusAXWUgD3CEDWZUaFPL9N8e6nOjt8hwp0m7mg/s1222/D8BBF324-DC7D-4884-A4B7-A68BBEF4D0A8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1222" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCkz-_yBLXBPgNcgntYptpy9oHEk2pP-agBmKBnuLIPSwvUsHSv-WxkCphPi9rws1_-jRlEqQfsXgzuYAf7nYrVzS8hyvjhxLbEsrVf_7a-gCAd3X_Kii6ySjMfYTtOV84-a66_C-5MEpKaix5nBoWusAXWUgD3CEDWZUaFPL9N8e6nOjt8hwp0m7mg/w640-h620/D8BBF324-DC7D-4884-A4B7-A68BBEF4D0A8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skiing West Bowl at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a> in full sunlight wearing <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/">Glade Optics</a> <br />(Ski suit by <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">My favourite goggles for the coldest days are by <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/">Glade Optics from Breckenridge</a> - they come with two different magnetic lenses, one for low light and the other for sunlight. Easy to pop on and off, they can be swapped whenever the visibility changes or if they fog or ice up. Less bulky than bringing a second pair of goggles which is something I have had to do in the past - especially once when heli-skiing with <a href="https://www.cmhheli.com/">CMH Heli</a> in minus 38! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you’re in the market for a new pair, get your order in for the new <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles/products/flylow-x-glade-adapt-2-0">Flylow X Glade Adapt 2-0</a> - no need for two lenses as the photochromic Adapt 2 changes tint to suit the conditions. And it’s guaranteed not to fog. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vXYy22-harqYL1-e89rpFKSq_BC6Arj2SiOuVAoBUsiFXZfS2dpwwyjxYkiReS3SDuabRrNxLsNIrZEevZAGt6IRg_NYC3Y9jKnMIVmDnSLtyXt_GP-2EdJA-mjykLyRPqrVWvp1dtHxfkQE929artEab_XvQDE-a_vWgkH_HwELydavzVTruZXEVw/s4032/53874FA1-075E-4876-8B7A-1DE093E22FBB.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vXYy22-harqYL1-e89rpFKSq_BC6Arj2SiOuVAoBUsiFXZfS2dpwwyjxYkiReS3SDuabRrNxLsNIrZEevZAGt6IRg_NYC3Y9jKnMIVmDnSLtyXt_GP-2EdJA-mjykLyRPqrVWvp1dtHxfkQE929artEab_XvQDE-a_vWgkH_HwELydavzVTruZXEVw/w640-h480/53874FA1-075E-4876-8B7A-1DE093E22FBB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst Bar + Eatery at Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Skiing technique is also paramount. Going Mach 2, barely turning, and waiting for the terrain to slow you down is never a good game plan but in the cold it is even worse. The faster you ski, the more of your own personal windchill you’ll create. So slow down (the snow will be sticky anyway when it’s really cold), make many more turns than you would usually, treat the terrain as if it was moguls even if it’s not, and practice short swings in order to give your metabolism something to do, heating up muscles from the inside out. Choosing bumps runs or rugged off-piste terrain helps.</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrniRkb_AezfLepzr3bo2xPRhGE5RnDZvS7my0w48Q7sW8WrTFSqCW_heRIN_FVP2k-D-TMMyWIAA0q67yue8SaOSDCD0Pr1YWvMkuq2V0oTfUTa38WDrLU3ZyAqOTVEnRyKyZeDbz03CJSYbR2_MI4eA0nhZ2BiU37XxooUe84q_-Y9Nc54SIhNunAw/s4032/FB4697E2-42D5-447A-AC19-98C753283B47.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrniRkb_AezfLepzr3bo2xPRhGE5RnDZvS7my0w48Q7sW8WrTFSqCW_heRIN_FVP2k-D-TMMyWIAA0q67yue8SaOSDCD0Pr1YWvMkuq2V0oTfUTa38WDrLU3ZyAqOTVEnRyKyZeDbz03CJSYbR2_MI4eA0nhZ2BiU37XxooUe84q_-Y9Nc54SIhNunAw/s320/FB4697E2-42D5-447A-AC19-98C753283B47.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon bun at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst<br />Bar & Eatery</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Regular warming-up stops are also mandatory. This is the time to sample the goodies in all the mid-mountain lodges (such as cinnamon buns at the Sunburst Lodge at Sun Peaks) - and use the hot hand dryers to dry your accessories. When toes feel frozen, remove ski boots in the lodge and massage them gently back to life. Don’t tread on the wet floor, though, as getting socks wet is not conducive to putting ski boots back on and the wetness will freeze outside. Don’t push the envelope, know your limits and retreat to indoor cosiness every hour or so. If possible, pick lifts with covers (like the Sunburst Chairlift at Sun Peaks) or the less wind-exposed lifts.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT0lpmVwbI0pbLqc0Qkkqahg97A--zzT_1voo3N5eRLM6ihhWhfvnaFlwNzQZbzpOl_cqIkMkzHya0mWdbFOTZbVmOlJGtzA1FxkDo-c6iL7Pgjc7rYXpNIkY8bgmq7ctuF_Op-mT5kOPuEHV3fugJwkgSzSCWOjSE_aLSZrUhNKhHWkDslSedc6GQw/s3300/ABB8C639-3152-4048-894A-B4A7F113EDD3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT0lpmVwbI0pbLqc0Qkkqahg97A--zzT_1voo3N5eRLM6ihhWhfvnaFlwNzQZbzpOl_cqIkMkzHya0mWdbFOTZbVmOlJGtzA1FxkDo-c6iL7Pgjc7rYXpNIkY8bgmq7ctuF_Op-mT5kOPuEHV3fugJwkgSzSCWOjSE_aLSZrUhNKhHWkDslSedc6GQw/w494-h640/ABB8C639-3152-4048-894A-B4A7F113EDD3.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmS0nGDyVviKAAa7AQwk4jFz_DFMgBzTxRN5Ogs32ISkAubv_hJkLBiqyCXGosV_NcIM3MVDB05VYM1tE_QM3gxT4Rl1qmolw9LsZMYHE6rxjCgOmx2ayb_gcH2Trf-zdkZt52w5ZizbiRGETNVtGnb0yLlTW48yBErwhpGwI7iCSYDgJPwdwVNBcpA/s4032/DC13AA9C-3AF9-4C10-837D-0A9D32EC9954.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmS0nGDyVviKAAa7AQwk4jFz_DFMgBzTxRN5Ogs32ISkAubv_hJkLBiqyCXGosV_NcIM3MVDB05VYM1tE_QM3gxT4Rl1qmolw9LsZMYHE6rxjCgOmx2ayb_gcH2Trf-zdkZt52w5ZizbiRGETNVtGnb0yLlTW48yBErwhpGwI7iCSYDgJPwdwVNBcpA/w480-h640/DC13AA9C-3AF9-4C10-837D-0A9D32EC9954.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">And it’s not just during the day that the cold needs combatting. For après ski, it’s essential to have warm gear to get to all the best Happy Hours (half-price Wine Wednesday at Bottoms, for example). Footwear is fundamental and boots, both long and ankle-high, like <a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/products/black-zip-up-boots-gala-prima-bos-co?variant=40670274322597">Bos & Co’s Ice Grip</a> varieties are necessary for tramping through snowdrifts or over icy patches. Using topnotch Portuguese leather - and also manufactured there - they come with wool linings, tweed accents, chunky grippy soles, and are warm to minus 25 C and waterproof. Bos & Co also sells animal-free Portuguese boots and slip-on shoes from the brand Asportuguesas, which have thick corrugated non-slip soles and fabric uppers. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNBSizyVh6uGxX1QwTfEUB6UnEl6X18xselEye8iMw5wYDbfAsRic8MbmndaSnNRXBJMhfrlyFhA7TM1ukxyxPd0bJUZJ50JZiqdqfFZ6lMYK9mZYCsFHe2J3Dzxlhy3ZTuSc-x_rTchrA4bSdt-_8MAPSLE5LYhaltd7rbosk37APDzpdONprt6ZdA/s6000/0D3482EA-BDC5-46D8-9A6A-C0552C3D8809.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3999" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNBSizyVh6uGxX1QwTfEUB6UnEl6X18xselEye8iMw5wYDbfAsRic8MbmndaSnNRXBJMhfrlyFhA7TM1ukxyxPd0bJUZJ50JZiqdqfFZ6lMYK9mZYCsFHe2J3Dzxlhy3ZTuSc-x_rTchrA4bSdt-_8MAPSLE5LYhaltd7rbosk37APDzpdONprt6ZdA/w640-h426/0D3482EA-BDC5-46D8-9A6A-C0552C3D8809.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="(https://smartwool.ca/en/sock-finder.html">Smartwool merino socks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">For added warmth, pair with Smartwool merino socks using their <a href="(https://smartwool.ca/en/sock-finder.html">online Sock Finder</a> to narrow the choices down to exact needs (<a href="https://smartwool.ca/en/sock-finder.html">https://smartwool.ca/en/sock-finder.html</a>). </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDaI4Wb7saT_CxYo8nrRl_DrSUUp71IOCJ4BYk2_dHamdsCHi0dOX95RTkaL_VfWnm__fmijFP1xbtTqjpKEGXfL_iWaH2lxRayQtcQpUmJVc1kzjw87-s-_2PMmAl6EiV_aEGOJasSyaQZVlETb-VIWw4b8EHY1KRPwwOhTr6G0lL-gcy4mMT9HBdaw/s4032/37C9AE3D-D27A-487E-A9EE-1C067F4A3F6C.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDaI4Wb7saT_CxYo8nrRl_DrSUUp71IOCJ4BYk2_dHamdsCHi0dOX95RTkaL_VfWnm__fmijFP1xbtTqjpKEGXfL_iWaH2lxRayQtcQpUmJVc1kzjw87-s-_2PMmAl6EiV_aEGOJasSyaQZVlETb-VIWw4b8EHY1KRPwwOhTr6G0lL-gcy4mMT9HBdaw/w640-h480/37C9AE3D-D27A-487E-A9EE-1C067F4A3F6C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.heatholders.com/en-ca/collections/ultra-lite-warm/products/womens-kelly-ultra-lite-snowsports-long-socks">Heat Holders Ultra Lite Minimum Thickness Snow Sports socks</a> for men and women</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">A manmade fabric alternative is <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/en-ca/collections/ultra-lite-warm/products/womens-kelly-ultra-lite-snowsports-long-socks">Heat Holders Ultra Lite Minimum Thickness Snow Sports socks</a> with soft brushed inners. Using Japanese designed thermal yarn for softness and breathability, they have a short looped cushion pile which retains warm air giving the socks a 1.0 TOG rating (Thermal Overall Grade). Compare this to a basic cotton sock which would be around 0.33 TOG. The higher the TOG, the warmer the sock. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kzwUH0BEmdqJErxcyDJJkXah2SWo0pW48RCufVLRGJ_RKFPK8VWgDGJ-DTLihwaB_b6zOnxm0LrzGhs_Uv87pzAhO6FvOYdsl450T462o_ZD33e1aEMcZgvg4Qx0kRlUmK-lCB3b_qbI5HaIvTdx7iZ_gbIbDVZDqXBVfi6qMFNk5VPj4O24zAtjnQ/s2001/4B9AA6F8-53C7-48BB-89BD-6296311B88A1.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2001" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kzwUH0BEmdqJErxcyDJJkXah2SWo0pW48RCufVLRGJ_RKFPK8VWgDGJ-DTLihwaB_b6zOnxm0LrzGhs_Uv87pzAhO6FvOYdsl450T462o_ZD33e1aEMcZgvg4Qx0kRlUmK-lCB3b_qbI5HaIvTdx7iZ_gbIbDVZDqXBVfi6qMFNk5VPj4O24zAtjnQ/w640-h640/4B9AA6F8-53C7-48BB-89BD-6296311B88A1.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-footwear/products/volt-3v-camp-heated-slippers">Volt Heated 3v Camp Slippers</a> - looking cool while keeping warm</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">And, if you don’t like clumping around in heavy duty footwear all evening, a compromise is the new <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-footwear/products/volt-3v-camp-heated-slippers">heated 3v Camp Slippers by Volt</a>. “We started with heated slippers over 10 years ago,” says Volt’s Chris Haffly. “We have had customers who have worn our other slipper styles over the years ask for a version which they could use outdoors. They also wanted something they could easily slide on and off so we came up with the Camp Slipper.” The rechargeable batteries give 3-7 hours of heat depending on the power level used and can be turned on and off by wireless remote. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Trying to understand the magic of merino - which is not very thick but somehow is still so warm - I asked Smartwool’s Tyler Stephenson what the secret is. “As a thermoregulating material, merino reacts to changes in your body temperature, perfect for insulation during physical activities like skiing or snowboarding,” she says. “In colder temperatures, merino provides warmth while wicking moisture away from your skin before it has the chance to turn to sweat. This allows the material to absorb moisture without sacrificing insulation.” With the wrong base layer fabric, you can sweat during exertion despite the cold temps and this can later turn to ice inside your clothing. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-AHeyVMBIOdpa3tNX2HKUQfSMSdhh86sy5zwrIYTqWSI9OuRtVlSWfAJ04Yu4D6YJ9J-jQYncYjHw6bOmx0u7T6NmAN70cRvOf0JzIPiG3VDrh4FFNjTXW9gnfvgE5BAR-8oO4Zp8LF7rql6myjJLrO2rvv5oY2ad30d91nuSek3lfue-DgZ_Ewhfg/s6000/CEDE1133-BCF0-47D7-BF6D-DD9334C8D92A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-AHeyVMBIOdpa3tNX2HKUQfSMSdhh86sy5zwrIYTqWSI9OuRtVlSWfAJ04Yu4D6YJ9J-jQYncYjHw6bOmx0u7T6NmAN70cRvOf0JzIPiG3VDrh4FFNjTXW9gnfvgE5BAR-8oO4Zp8LF7rql6myjJLrO2rvv5oY2ad30d91nuSek3lfue-DgZ_Ewhfg/w640-h426/CEDE1133-BCF0-47D7-BF6D-DD9334C8D92A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cosy clothing by <a href="https://smartwool.ca/en/shop/womens/tops.html">Smartwool </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Stephenson recommends merino for base layers, for glove liners and for beanies under helmets. And, for those trying to avoid helmet hair, the merino solves the problem, eliminating static. “This is likely due to merino’s natural properties,” she says. “It’s temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking; absorbing and releasing moisture that might typically affect your hair.” Her advice for all merino garments is to machine wash carefully and air dry to re-shape, extending the product life, and reducing environmental footprint.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTuH77VVKJtQaUg_FFN9TcUwlt8ZltjmkIVcPAnPN_XpPRJoZ4Bu93cqngLrYl8Q6rDQfAFpLqDOXD8b18FcEDpUmdC0kNpZG3zlUR3Kp9NozlRxWgf2PNQIRs2GWml-ivRu-8KqpY8aHZhnIROdfBLSg3Vm6IO2xwf4EyBgs9X45iL9U7YQNj_y0tA/s4032/AFD7DB05-D9E2-4305-92C1-FA5CCED234C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTuH77VVKJtQaUg_FFN9TcUwlt8ZltjmkIVcPAnPN_XpPRJoZ4Bu93cqngLrYl8Q6rDQfAFpLqDOXD8b18FcEDpUmdC0kNpZG3zlUR3Kp9NozlRxWgf2PNQIRs2GWml-ivRu-8KqpY8aHZhnIROdfBLSg3Vm6IO2xwf4EyBgs9X45iL9U7YQNj_y0tA/w640-h480/AFD7DB05-D9E2-4305-92C1-FA5CCED234C0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Powder day at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a> - photo taken on Wringer, our run home</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-33697653605073764992023-01-24T19:08:00.009-08:002023-01-28T15:04:25.298-08:00Digital Nomads in Sun Peaks Resort<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkyTVzotWuz6n-dNExYIkdEBxo6ZEaYL0V7tz61cQ0SrSRLpAEkQpopMfdzhnRRFr1G8dEEb26AJW-6v_n9I6QVz8kXQHwVGj9E40wO-hTlOhcO6_0ypQ5OoG5Kasi1tviF1UcBG7OHs04f2qMpHhVo2xiHjU1Rpz1sk-jQp1KHsjb4suatU_x7SrGA/s3648/7CD577E9-11BA-43BA-B8D9-E0CB23543B30.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkyTVzotWuz6n-dNExYIkdEBxo6ZEaYL0V7tz61cQ0SrSRLpAEkQpopMfdzhnRRFr1G8dEEb26AJW-6v_n9I6QVz8kXQHwVGj9E40wO-hTlOhcO6_0ypQ5OoG5Kasi1tviF1UcBG7OHs04f2qMpHhVo2xiHjU1Rpz1sk-jQp1KHsjb4suatU_x7SrGA/w480-h640/7CD577E9-11BA-43BA-B8D9-E0CB23543B30.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/faculty-staff/hudson_simon.php">Dr Simon Hudson</a> at work on the slopes of <a href="https://www.breckenridge.com/">Breckenridge</a> a few years ago</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;">This week I had an article published in the <a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/news/">Sun Peaks Independent News</a> about the growing group of Digital Nomads in Sun Peaks. You can read it at: </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/could-sun-peaks-become-a-hub-for-digital-nomads/">https://sunpeaksnews.com/could-sun-peaks-become-a-hub-for-digital-nomads/</a>. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In case you don’t know what ‘Digital Nomad’ actually means, or who it encompasses, it is anyone whose work is online/by phone/remote/virtual which means they don’t have to live close to a workplace or office but can actually work most of the time from anywhere in the world if they want to. Some DNs are actually nomadic, travelling around a lot. Others choose one (or more) destinations to live on a more regular basis, and they work from these places with the help of technology. I would even include another group: those who are still in the same home they used to be when they worked with the traditional commute-to-work set up, but, since Covid or due to some other reason, their work has become possible to do totally or mostly from home. This last group might become more nomadic once they have the ability to uproot and travel more. Often they are still anchored somewhere not by their now remote work, but due to other commitments. This could be family, for example, with kids still attached to schools. As future emptynesters, they might already be strategizing to move somewhere on their bucket list where they can combine work with pleasure, living in a more desirable environment. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUg4KpUTCTM9VhEMFHkK6zDxM1p92Dfl78SZI9wE_weBBnXI8huwfOfrIMhtpL1etJ4V6vTnJvegSdYjZTG9ngVlntFjHc_9o6zqJ0HYuyHofEXIzBYFwoiD5u6cTSRD8sUNXHTGZP9bjaYma95jAxUVPpiHAFN13n-ZzkHKyDe0GMgTjFkdp4q23gw/s1222/F9BD00D5-B3E1-4449-B28D-6F21030B32E6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1222" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUg4KpUTCTM9VhEMFHkK6zDxM1p92Dfl78SZI9wE_weBBnXI8huwfOfrIMhtpL1etJ4V6vTnJvegSdYjZTG9ngVlntFjHc_9o6zqJ0HYuyHofEXIzBYFwoiD5u6cTSRD8sUNXHTGZP9bjaYma95jAxUVPpiHAFN13n-ZzkHKyDe0GMgTjFkdp4q23gw/w640-h620/F9BD00D5-B3E1-4449-B28D-6F21030B32E6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p>During my research into this subject, I interviewed a host of digital nomads in </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;">Sun Peaks Resort</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"> where I am also living for the winter. </span><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Worldwide-Guide-Retirement-Destinations/dp/1527538303" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;">I did a lot of research while writing a book called A Worldwide Guide to Destination Retirements</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;"> to find the perfect place for work/life balance during my emptynesting years. The result was Sun Peaks for winters and Portugal’s Algarve for the rest of the year. Although this book was about retirement and semi-retirement, digital nomads are doing the same kind of soul-searching and scouting to find where they would be happiest. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px;">The nomads I interviewed are of various ages, different nationalities, with an array of business interests - but there emerged many similarities in their professional and social needs once they settled in their new abodes. They are all living in their dream mountainscape having left urban lifestyles, but the realities of working from home have revealed a few ‘champagne problems’. </span><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">One of the main communalities was the loneliness of working solo in front of a screen or phone. They all want to find avenues to meet people for networking, recreation and friendship. Coincidentally,<a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-locals-club-seeks-new-members/"> in the same issue of Sun Peaks News, I also wrote an article about the growing Sun Peaks Locals’ Social Club</a>, now almost at 300 members. It might well have topped 300 now, due to the level of response since this was published last week! This club, and the other social groups I covered in that second story, could help solve some of the nomads’ isolation issues and get them integrated into the community. However, a dedicated Digital Nomad Group could be the most effective solution and local Councillor, Julie Kimmel is now spearheading a new initiative to created networks and social opportunities. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HLiITqM5gKiKh8cmJIq_xREml_YB_obik3X39zo3UvxLBd0WM96LT8fC6g4GBH495OV_agJ6aQ4QvRAkr5NSBeMoc7OtSPyCbrjic7LEe3BT4YvKoGlV9S1gELMN55II1yg1pZsptOiOmsiRvqHJxJpkYZL2k_04N5vkxr9BcW_Eao4d9Uhxy0C-bQ/s4032/22408E2E-8694-4BD2-A21F-BFF1AC418987.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HLiITqM5gKiKh8cmJIq_xREml_YB_obik3X39zo3UvxLBd0WM96LT8fC6g4GBH495OV_agJ6aQ4QvRAkr5NSBeMoc7OtSPyCbrjic7LEe3BT4YvKoGlV9S1gELMN55II1yg1pZsptOiOmsiRvqHJxJpkYZL2k_04N5vkxr9BcW_Eao4d9Uhxy0C-bQ/w640-h480/22408E2E-8694-4BD2-A21F-BFF1AC418987.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Peaks Locals Social Club</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">In my Algarve summer home, the seaside town of Lagos (just five minutes drive from my village) is welcoming thousands of digital nomads. I’m not exaggerating! A Facebook group called Lagos Digital Nomads was launched a couple of years ago by Joana Gloria and I remember her celebrating when it reached 1000 members in its first few months of existence. It now has 6.2k members! I joined this group as soon as I noticed it on Facebook as I, too, am a digital nomad. Since 2005 I’ve been working as a writer from various homes around the world - sometimes ski resorts, sometimes cities, often beach areas, and even on a world-travelling university ship - <a href="http://www.semesteratsea.org">Semester at Sea</a> - check out my blog about one of those voyages on: <a href="http://onetwoski.blogspot.com/p/world-odyssey.html">http://onetwoski.blogspot.com/p/world-odyssey.html</a> And just recently I got the job to work on it again as the Coordinator for the Lifelong Learners for the Fall 2023 voyage - please check out what this involves at: <a href="https://www.semesteratsea.org/lifelong-learning/">https://www.semesteratsea.org/lifelong-learning/</a>. It’s a life-changing experience whether you go as staff, faculty, student or lifelong learner. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The remote working trend has been growing exponentially since the pandemic turned many more people on to this alternative to the traditional workplace. So, I thought I would include in this blog some of the extra information and comments that I unearthed when interviewing for my SPIN article. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WdsS3rAcUIRxne6ou9L8zutBsNuYy_mbGS4CpT9qWO9r7Gp39sv5P4GA_jz0W6IlOapmS4htnex3OKW7axRmf3-CmK4LJlafjXDXsBu8gabrgW3CM9v4c2ARmPaYUYKpDcS2GPU0Wh8moKLPs00R5mqA1ZHhVrz54orFeHccZN34Ipu8iq7t6QSC5Q/s1200/73EFA8AE-1C1D-4849-AB6E-62721763D49A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1200" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WdsS3rAcUIRxne6ou9L8zutBsNuYy_mbGS4CpT9qWO9r7Gp39sv5P4GA_jz0W6IlOapmS4htnex3OKW7axRmf3-CmK4LJlafjXDXsBu8gabrgW3CM9v4c2ARmPaYUYKpDcS2GPU0Wh8moKLPs00R5mqA1ZHhVrz54orFeHccZN34Ipu8iq7t6QSC5Q/w640-h414/73EFA8AE-1C1D-4849-AB6E-62721763D49A.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revelstoke Mountain Co Lab</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">While researching existing digital nomad networking hubs, I came across the <a href="https://www.mountaincolab.com/">Mountain Co Lab</a> in Revelstoke. Run by a board of volunteers and a part-time operations director, it is a not-for-profit enterprise which has been furnishing digital nomads with workspace and facilities since 2015. “We get really busy in winter during the ski season, with a wait-list for all types of desks, and then typically see slightly less demand in summer,” says Board Member, Nia Williams. “Since the pandemic, it seems remote working is here to stay and Revelstoke is a really popular town for digital nomads wanting an active lifestyle. It’s also a fantastic vibrant community, which keeps a lot of people here beyond the end of the ski season.” The group is fulfilling the need for workspace, networking and a sense of community. By offering the downtown facilities 24/7, they are also enabling flexi-schedule nomads to ski and ride (or bike, hike, golf etc) all day and work into the evening. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzZk4bO_DdLR_t9TCugeJYO5nzXgJDEEWLH5DJpFBacqFIKDQxNade3E3P8hJFb2zRtaSz-wJrQ6FkKg6CyfvCMDYaWli8a3tAxLmzzw4eMZtNMKzOfBOstFLHJyf81rPfLQHQWr962NFIo3_ShJl-8X-o34oINEIC-s5vGQTppP4P0tUS7wXs7uIIw/s2500/B309299A-68B1-4D9D-8DD4-0273362F4857.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="2500" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzZk4bO_DdLR_t9TCugeJYO5nzXgJDEEWLH5DJpFBacqFIKDQxNade3E3P8hJFb2zRtaSz-wJrQ6FkKg6CyfvCMDYaWli8a3tAxLmzzw4eMZtNMKzOfBOstFLHJyf81rPfLQHQWr962NFIo3_ShJl-8X-o34oINEIC-s5vGQTppP4P0tUS7wXs7uIIw/w640-h442/B309299A-68B1-4D9D-8DD4-0273362F4857.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go-Lab Golden</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The growth in the digital nomad phenomenon has been recognized in Golden, too, where Marloes van Lent is the owner operator of <a href="https://go-lab.ca/">Go-Lab co-working</a>. “Personally I think co-working is only still in its baby shoes,” says van Lent. “I think the last two years has proven that there is a need for a different work setting. People want to live or travel wherever and bring their work with them.” </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Key to accommodating digital nomads is flexibility especially in terms of opening times. “Having 24/7 access to the space is a must plus providing a ‘private’ space for phone calls. We don't have a big space in Golden and at the start we didn't have phone booths. At one point we didn't have free spot left in our space and more than 50% of the people were on the phone or in virtual meetings. Needless to say, it was loud! With the subsidies available we were able to purchase two phone booths that are well used,” says van Lent. An electronic key system provided by Proximity enables 24 hour access which is especially beneficial for those working in different time zones. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">With socializing now back in full swing, van Lent is prioritizing social events for Go-Lab in 2023: “We can invite these remote workers to come and socialize as that is a challenge when you work by yourself from your home. People are starting to feel a need to have more social interactions.” Plans include a weekly ‘coffee crawl’ supporting local cafés and regular cross country ski nights. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Van Lent is personally opposed to the term ‘digital nomad’ and prefers to be called a professional. <span style="color: #313131;">“</span>I am a professional who needs a professional work space to do my job. To attract professionals to your ski town, make sure you have a professional work space with reliable internet (which has become easier and easier in the last few years) and the flexibility to access it. Have a variety of spaces, private offices/flex desks and meeting rooms to accommodate the different tasks professionals do during the day.”</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Back to Sun Peaks and Gary Boddington who I featured in my <a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/could-sun-peaks-become-a-hub-for-digital-nomads/">Sun Peaks News article</a>. Recognizing the need for a social group before the pandemic hit, he launched SPIT - Sun Peaks Information Technology group - with several others. It folded due to Covid restriction, but he would like to see it revitalized. Every digital nomad I interviewed for this article reinforced this need for dedicated groups and activities to facilitate social connectivity as an antidote for the loneliness of working from home. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75tbCv8bLxfCGJCLv92Qpsdt1Qe97ldfxy-E0Ee3ZtpgsqG3IIbIAFXCGIeXLOa0kv-tuJLnHoxJ7zSKr8sFCMi2dM6rfieXrM9wMHJ5XczWiWhMLiXjNoewLnGvaQ5Y0rRHqDULCgvVptd7XB4T_aAyMTnXtniIoQUKD-DVoWMYM9S9odnlhPXmTTA/s640/0C724B05-0B5B-41A5-8FFF-A4FEDC2EF9E0.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75tbCv8bLxfCGJCLv92Qpsdt1Qe97ldfxy-E0Ee3ZtpgsqG3IIbIAFXCGIeXLOa0kv-tuJLnHoxJ7zSKr8sFCMi2dM6rfieXrM9wMHJ5XczWiWhMLiXjNoewLnGvaQ5Y0rRHqDULCgvVptd7XB4T_aAyMTnXtniIoQUKD-DVoWMYM9S9odnlhPXmTTA/w640-h426/0C724B05-0B5B-41A5-8FFF-A4FEDC2EF9E0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This could be your home office in Sun Peaks - it’s Judy Bartha’s pad, available for swaps through HomeExchange.com</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Judy Bartha is a Life and Leadership Development Coach, who works from her <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com">Sun Peaks</a> base sporadically. She has a second home there which she lists on <a href="http://HomeExchange.com">HomeExchange.com</a>, enabling other digital nomads to take advantage of the spectacular spot for their work and their play. Bartha is keen to have a source for office and computer supplies, equipment and support in the village. But, more importantly, she envisages a collaborative Sun Peaks group that is both work and social-focused. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BWLdXQpBl_nsQmLFCnUUJMDjt3OTQeaaTYz3-H4rXYfB9RkSbUjrTT9YCPQ7UxCkzxGePZkKBwpmFPW3ulGlIORjV9yLHXu8_f40atZ_2arevJ0nC0Ef1eSmxU-FIvK6cJI6lX6JAm5IADw3NdkCLEmPxYiZO0eXmSY_2TlNcQoNPAFmmV5Pt0MvyA/s800/17C04691-63B1-4A12-95B0-4E06AC1049DA.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BWLdXQpBl_nsQmLFCnUUJMDjt3OTQeaaTYz3-H4rXYfB9RkSbUjrTT9YCPQ7UxCkzxGePZkKBwpmFPW3ulGlIORjV9yLHXu8_f40atZ_2arevJ0nC0Ef1eSmxU-FIvK6cJI6lX6JAm5IADw3NdkCLEmPxYiZO0eXmSY_2TlNcQoNPAFmmV5Pt0MvyA/w640-h426/17C04691-63B1-4A12-95B0-4E06AC1049DA.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of Judy Bartha</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zPAVITkncHqFw1djRgY56GLREiMue3qkFt48bVq8ed89PSGZ53yLLgTjxQGcU-N9FkxKTyla3PdcCxUxemvodV9H5P9R5nS7k3U3IbchJEO8u6QmpQBLsbLK4VQjlp4S01A0Qwe4W6xKUZe040XHznovT4XrRj-35oFi2zLlYx71yAZlp8kIVjFCvA/s320/8E3325DE-E8C9-4C30-B0DC-8A11343D00D7.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karyn with son Krisjan </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zPAVITkncHqFw1djRgY56GLREiMue3qkFt48bVq8ed89PSGZ53yLLgTjxQGcU-N9FkxKTyla3PdcCxUxemvodV9H5P9R5nS7k3U3IbchJEO8u6QmpQBLsbLK4VQjlp4S01A0Qwe4W6xKUZe040XHznovT4XrRj-35oFi2zLlYx71yAZlp8kIVjFCvA/s1500/8E3325DE-E8C9-4C30-B0DC-8A11343D00D7.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> </a>I found Karyn Brynjolfson through Sun Peaks Survivors Facebook Group. She and husband Reid both have virtual jobs based in Australia which they conduct from Sun Peaks. “It has certainly been a very interesting 10 months living the virtual mountain life,” says Brynjolfson. “The lifestyle and working hours are the best part of working remotely. It allows us to schedule our time as we please so we have the flexibility to enjoy the mountain during the day and schedule meetings earlier or later in the evenings.” There’s a price to pay though: loss of face-to-face contact with colleagues and other professionals. “If there was a space available that was set up for teleconferencing with good lighting and sound that would be appealing,” she says. Meeting likeminded people has been an unexpected challenge. She’s a regular at gym and yoga classes and is learning Nordic skiing with local teacher, Laura Kalina who has also connected her with the Sun Peaks Book Club. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWYwMLYn4BDaow2d9z50pn20gwOOlcmn0_eoyRBG7sWB6gr5i0Abmi3ilsOpbm6dfcBjuOo76ZHy4EITC0isSkJMobenOtb0N4zuv4yKjKwj1idqMqt8Q5f2KPegdZ9MvbU2K7VKQuVqj_RJW5rG2TspfRa7gx-mQKHS1p3jMDtOlk1pXOSydgUAdiA/s4032/CDCE0E4D-55FB-46F6-BA7B-9C4B19EE06A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWYwMLYn4BDaow2d9z50pn20gwOOlcmn0_eoyRBG7sWB6gr5i0Abmi3ilsOpbm6dfcBjuOo76ZHy4EITC0isSkJMobenOtb0N4zuv4yKjKwj1idqMqt8Q5f2KPegdZ9MvbU2K7VKQuVqj_RJW5rG2TspfRa7gx-mQKHS1p3jMDtOlk1pXOSydgUAdiA/w640-h480/CDCE0E4D-55FB-46F6-BA7B-9C4B19EE06A5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My digital nomad co working space at Sun Peaks Resort</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Another interviewee for this project was Geological Consultant, Bruno Barde, who is a supporter of the idea of a co-working centre. Recently, he has been using office facilities at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Sun Peaks Grand Hotel </a>while working remotely. During the pandemic, Barde’s family of four was able to work comfortably from their home, <a href="https://kodiaktimberlodge.com/">Kodiak Timber Lodge</a>. “It would be great to have a remote worker group, where we could give/get some training, and work as a community,” he also confirms. He first became aware of the shared workspace concept over 20 years ago: “We used a co-working space for a start-up in Vancouver from 1999-2002. It worked well for us to find an exploration project, raise money and work toward a merger.”</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5a6iZq5J34Cg_6M1SzXYJhAMLMZIWCgQftaHumynwxL6R7lqrHxGU9jQIqgLsPuYcllMdoZKr8RALUHw0tHBW2lq1FsNvgjww8l-gq4NWqWQBBQgL8ilhwbGKB_LWeFZlvgRO4OjN9lvTL6lurgS8Ss5SkhXQpPEyCCSyeeZB9Y69kZ64GLADwwS9Q/s4032/6286A30B-043B-44D9-A01C-85708E7FF073.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5a6iZq5J34Cg_6M1SzXYJhAMLMZIWCgQftaHumynwxL6R7lqrHxGU9jQIqgLsPuYcllMdoZKr8RALUHw0tHBW2lq1FsNvgjww8l-gq4NWqWQBBQgL8ilhwbGKB_LWeFZlvgRO4OjN9lvTL6lurgS8Ss5SkhXQpPEyCCSyeeZB9Y69kZ64GLADwwS9Q/w640-h480/6286A30B-043B-44D9-A01C-85708E7FF073.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bruno Barde’s home office</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 19.1px;">Next there’s Registered Dental Hygienist, Afifa Eidher who moved to <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com">Sun Peaks</a> with her husband and two young sons last year. “We chose <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> because we love skiing and were looking for a beautiful, safe place to raise our children,” she says. Perks of her new role include the accommodating schedule which enables her to spend more time with her kids: “I can be available anytime, drop them off and pick them up, and volunteer as a chaperone for their phys ed.” Although very grateful for her new active outdoor lifestyle, she thinks there is a lack of indoor recreation. “There are very few indoor activities that don’t involve alcohol. I am not a drinker, and it would be great to have more indoor options for socializing. The village needs more action, and things to do. So many businesses shut down during shoulder season, which adds to the boredom outside of work. A coffee shop with Wi-Fi where we could work would be great. It would be great to bring my laptop, have a London fog, listen to music, work and have the odd chat with locals.”</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCq07rjv6j165HIje51xbjbO90C-tfcvMnuIPU_T72XUm2V9_Z8M0SXGpvSpE7EeT0nW7AjsNGq6y-Ppnv4Mu_Knzpi9wcPH2UdBzQf61l7om4d-ZaNjLGl7WzNI5dEo3k1OzReRwL2GOkVY61w5LWkCDJwBwb97yyRHB4nonfsS0xvnM-untvImGKw/s1000/79F5A598-0AB0-46DC-BDB9-B45C90E73D72.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="751" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCq07rjv6j165HIje51xbjbO90C-tfcvMnuIPU_T72XUm2V9_Z8M0SXGpvSpE7EeT0nW7AjsNGq6y-Ppnv4Mu_Knzpi9wcPH2UdBzQf61l7om4d-ZaNjLGl7WzNI5dEo3k1OzReRwL2GOkVY61w5LWkCDJwBwb97yyRHB4nonfsS0xvnM-untvImGKw/w240-h320/79F5A598-0AB0-46DC-BDB9-B45C90E73D72.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanya Billheimer</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">After working a variety of jobs around <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> since 2003, Tanya Billheimer landed a remote role 14 months ago with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. “I think my work life balance is very good - my manager is very accommodating with my schedule, and I work shifts that I could ski or get on the lake in the summer almost every single day either before or after work if I wish, and when my work day is complete it is done. I do not need to attend to any work matters until my next work day.” Three daily breaks means she can get away from her home desk to walk her dog. For security purposes, she can only work from home with dedicated internet on dual 24-inch monitors rather than taking advantage of a co-working centre. But, she says, this enables her to appreciate uplifting views of the colourful sunrises and sunsets from her home office windows. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">A recent member of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunPeaksRotary/">Sun Peaks Rotary Club</a>, Jackie Van Vliet works as an Investment Advisor with CIBC Private Wealth. “But my job is about so much more than just investments,” she says. “The best part of what I do is getting to know my clients, discovering what is important to them, and helping them live a life they love.” Already a Sun Peaks resident when she first took the job, Van Vliet was attracted initially to the village community and outdoor lifestyle: “My husband Anthony and I moved here with our daughter Charlotte who was four months old at the time. We have now been living here for almost four years. We wanted to raise our family in a small community that had lots of activities to keep us active and outdoors as much as possible.” </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">Remote working was important as the couple were seeking a quieter environment with no commutes. Van Vliet’s job combines four days at home and one day in the Kamloops office - about an hour’s drive - for paperwork and networking/educational events. Her customers typically prefer the ease of online chats or video calls. “It’s rare that clients prefer to meet in my office. People lead busy lives, and a one hour meeting turns into much longer when you consider driving time, parking, etc.”</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">Van Vliet already had family living in Sun Peaks, but other draws were the K-12 school right on the ski slopes and the ski in/ski out village: “I love that I don’t need to drive to access skiing, hiking, etc. For example I can get out for a few ski runs on my lunch break and be back home within an hour. It’s also so peaceful, and good for my soul having views of the mountains and trees right outside my office window.” </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;">As a member of Rotary, she plans to help host networking events for digital nomads. She’s also a fan of co-working venues as a hub for connection and collaboration. “As far as attracting digital nomads to Sun Peaks, I think getting the word out there - through articles like this one - that people are successfully working remotely while enjoying the perks of living in a resort town helps plant the seed,” she says. “Access to child care and housing are key to attracting and keeping young professionals.” </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcqJMXixlmwQsx2aB6NXWU7rrzkcFmlHL_ajp5ohzUTEqzLj6fU4WaYXnoXIHq-irp2aAUqYT2j-izZwl9eJQAkq3nwjf6627rx5y6pgX_db4NRBiKnllXFStTFch_k-W7ogaLjDyVZ2lC9iicppf_OBInrZyGdKyNn2CYqkvvH-Q3c9YJag-eWGDig/s400/A8CE3356-E181-454A-856A-32885A424B60.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="400" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcqJMXixlmwQsx2aB6NXWU7rrzkcFmlHL_ajp5ohzUTEqzLj6fU4WaYXnoXIHq-irp2aAUqYT2j-izZwl9eJQAkq3nwjf6627rx5y6pgX_db4NRBiKnllXFStTFch_k-W7ogaLjDyVZ2lC9iicppf_OBInrZyGdKyNn2CYqkvvH-Q3c9YJag-eWGDig/w640-h634/A8CE3356-E181-454A-856A-32885A424B60.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackie Van Vliet - photo by <a href="https://www.rockafoto.com/about">Zuzy Rocka, Sun Peaks artist and photographer</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">On chairlifts and in après ski bars, I have bumped into countless digital nomads who have become Sun Peaks residents or part-timers over the past five years or so. Many have invested in property, others support the seasonal rental market, some come and go in camper vans, especially those taking advantage of <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/tickets-passes/ikon-pass">Sun Peaks being added to the Ikon Pass</a>. They are all looking for ways to belong to the community rather than be considered tourists. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhusW-ri8bGg85SjvLxeWCgAVbH6147IRdvws1sM_K-sui5yhZS_l76mgTB_xtRRAeZrFKbQ8Ki-Pttbw2ebk5k7Rqyl96TWGA5Vl0Wi3iKqMsaRsG9dwu8hkXXPlZ-AnS2cTHGBxf-aMwrJTOGgWIxAKGUAnL2MYPOWv3WtAOit8awbTWnizWbA6CDZQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1200" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhusW-ri8bGg85SjvLxeWCgAVbH6147IRdvws1sM_K-sui5yhZS_l76mgTB_xtRRAeZrFKbQ8Ki-Pttbw2ebk5k7Rqyl96TWGA5Vl0Wi3iKqMsaRsG9dwu8hkXXPlZ-AnS2cTHGBxf-aMwrJTOGgWIxAKGUAnL2MYPOWv3WtAOit8awbTWnizWbA6CDZQ=w640-h416" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tahoe Mountain Lab when it was at mid-mountain at <a href="https://www.skiheavenly.com/">Heavenly Resort</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">I’ve been writing about the growing importance of digital nomads in ski resorts for the past decade. While skiing at Heavenly a few years ago, I even visited <a href="https://unofficialnetworks.com/2016/10/27/a-new-coworking-space-set-to-open-heavenly-at-the-top-of-the-tram-a/">Tahoe Mountain Lab</a>, at the time the highest co-working space in North America. Overlooking the spectacular lakeside mountains, the Tahoe Mountain Lab was ski in/ski out from the top of the Aerial Tram, 8,200 feet high. The building has since been repurposed so the company moved to another 12,000 ft location ten minutes from Heavenly’s California Lodge. </p>
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<p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The trend, sparked by the pandemic, began with small, tourism-dependent European and Caribbean nations. They were followed by larger economies like the UAE, Brazil and Italy who have all introduced their own initiatives. For all these countries, digital nomad visas are a way of attracting new ideas and talent to their shores as well as capitalising on the growth of remote work to inject foreign capital into their local economies. ‘A digital nomad can bring to us skills in everything from architecture to engineering, so it’s a good way to open up our country to skills from abroad,’ said Luca Carabetta, an Italian parliament member, as he introduced the new digital nomad visa in Italy. He was expecting the visa to attract 5 per cent of the global nomad market, which he estimates to be around 40 million people, in its first full year. With the <a href="https://www.prb.org/resources/countries-with-the-oldest-populations-in-the-world/">oldest population in Europe</a>, Carabetta also sees the temporary visa as a way of attracting younger residents, who can use it to test-drive a more permanent life in the country. ‘Our ultimate goal could be to have them, yes, as guests in Italy, but also to possibly establish themselves here.’ In preparation for the new visa, Carabetta said Italy had spent more than 1 million euros strengthening IT networks, improving transport and modernizing infrastructure in rural communities – all in the hope that digital nomads drawn to Italy’s more rural areas could help contribute to their economic development.”</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziDDcxIe2lh-j0sRhBZpg1v5kJm9k3XQUvVRaPmO-UGi9jAEh_TxOWZjvBg_emDVTyD_65P6xLhbjcnAjC4J-2bJPLiz-pPGweWuoGcCudwZri2pzmzojtD6T8rFxyc1W3750KTj_3LY-dwwikrzceid-suzADDku7eu2IWPRVdsiPmJRZ9kPglMu7g/s4032/03B9D01E-5309-4A74-83F0-C2EF13B5034B.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziDDcxIe2lh-j0sRhBZpg1v5kJm9k3XQUvVRaPmO-UGi9jAEh_TxOWZjvBg_emDVTyD_65P6xLhbjcnAjC4J-2bJPLiz-pPGweWuoGcCudwZri2pzmzojtD6T8rFxyc1W3750KTj_3LY-dwwikrzceid-suzADDku7eu2IWPRVdsiPmJRZ9kPglMu7g/w640-h480/03B9D01E-5309-4A74-83F0-C2EF13B5034B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pristine, unspoiled, low density ski area: Just one of the reasons digital nomads are attracted to<br /> <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/weather-conditions-cams/lifts-trail-status">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-68635006847275488732022-12-14T14:34:00.006-08:002022-12-17T09:18:06.864-08:00Axing Santa at Sun Peaks Ski Resort<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Sun Peaks’ Rel-axe-ing new sport!</span></p><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy6ngVC9EZAEqkQL7S2aUV5HLhmOgFAPIAAMywpAeMiEi-1iogqPHm-Vh0P8YL1b_GGgYcmxvho9Py2txLmt8ETjYGs6ILuRfYs9_rUo43IqOIL0nn0RVRemss8_9Q-zWNMdO5wr9PHWfE0spTad1gj_Tf-0LQe7Qah8uRYdw7JcUiV_c_ktLHNoKDw/s2015/DA7B513C-8A77-48C0-AFE6-D3C407F172DD.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy6ngVC9EZAEqkQL7S2aUV5HLhmOgFAPIAAMywpAeMiEi-1iogqPHm-Vh0P8YL1b_GGgYcmxvho9Py2txLmt8ETjYGs6ILuRfYs9_rUo43IqOIL0nn0RVRemss8_9Q-zWNMdO5wr9PHWfE0spTad1gj_Tf-0LQe7Qah8uRYdw7JcUiV_c_ktLHNoKDw/w478-h640/DA7B513C-8A77-48C0-AFE6-D3C407F172DD.jpeg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Axing Santa - aka Christopher Dodd - at <a href="https://cleavageaxeco.com/">Cleavage Axe Company</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This has got to be the most untraditional Christmas activity! While others are learning how to make festive wreaths, gingerbread houses, and handmade ornaments, <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">residents and visitors are grasping the intricacies of throwing axes. Apparently 10 minutes instruction with your Axe Coach and you may be able to stick a bullseye. Reassuringly, the Axe Coaches are always on hand to maintain “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: helvetica;">a fun, thrilling and competitive Axe-perience not to be forgotten.”</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Wouldn’t want any axe-idents! </span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoYQckRbH8K3kKz_0AltSyvAFLk_MB-Vc8iF_I6vmOzHDPUnH8aGrXowrOeVKsXhCtAEoW7STM3YtdAz2SRRoD8yKTkxpwQcGa4KYW7ncEi2WKSMwkb6u1QtuhlCFep01h0QnC7QkmFSLnJuGpNItu7VVqw5fVFS3huAra9M_R0xnfgyRy0f2n5kOvw/s5727/0231E4D3-F3C8-4544-9EDF-72EB8CEB355B.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5727" data-original-width="3818" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoYQckRbH8K3kKz_0AltSyvAFLk_MB-Vc8iF_I6vmOzHDPUnH8aGrXowrOeVKsXhCtAEoW7STM3YtdAz2SRRoD8yKTkxpwQcGa4KYW7ncEi2WKSMwkb6u1QtuhlCFep01h0QnC7QkmFSLnJuGpNItu7VVqw5fVFS3huAra9M_R0xnfgyRy0f2n5kOvw/w426-h640/0231E4D3-F3C8-4544-9EDF-72EB8CEB355B.jpeg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Plaid Bar at The Cleavage Axe Co.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ax-ing lyrical, co-owner and operator James Szantho says it’s all about the thrill of the axe sinking into the wood. “It’s unusual and different for most people,” he says. “There are a number of ski mountains that have successful throwing locations there and we were looking to add a good year round activity to the mountain.” Launched in June this year, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://cleavageaxeco.com/">The Cleavage Axe Co</a><span> </span></span><span>has lots of forward bookings, with even Christmas Day shaping up to be busy.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The creative company </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">has combined this non-traditiona</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">l but highly popular <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">après</span> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ski attraction with a holiday staple to host their <b>1st Annual Ugly Sweater Party</b> on December 18. With two hours of axe throwing and prizes for the ugliest sweater, there’s also an axe throwing tournament. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For the Ugly Sweater Party, the maximum of 40 is expected. “At our last Halloween event we had people traveling from as far as Salmon Arm, so we are thinking it will be quite the mix,” says James, who expects a blend of locals, resort workers and visitors. “We run a tournament and several games for prizes during the night, good music and good times in a very fun competitive environment. The way we run the tournaments is random as well, bringing separate groups together for a one-of-a-kind night.” That is unless you get addicted and sign up for the regular league. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Look out for Christopher Dodd (pictured above wearing his Santa regalia at a recent Axe Throwing League meet) as he may wear it again for the Dec 18 event.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohIs2K2Vyocl0-CzjcuwGgEkAyzlaD4hLTeQxtQeNatJzwxpX7axVAmPdgMFc5Bobu_EQ8vZUjLnQkqUiXJPFYcFS0sLoAmkncI4BLEaRgrz7Ui1N8Vvq5CV4EYkg6N2sdgj1n2iWGS4liMNsD6pQzE0zpoI9CP5fsrtPSz8u7zlMKnnhEZhmh2JWgg/s960/IMG_0156.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohIs2K2Vyocl0-CzjcuwGgEkAyzlaD4hLTeQxtQeNatJzwxpX7axVAmPdgMFc5Bobu_EQ8vZUjLnQkqUiXJPFYcFS0sLoAmkncI4BLEaRgrz7Ui1N8Vvq5CV4EYkg6N2sdgj1n2iWGS4liMNsD6pQzE0zpoI9CP5fsrtPSz8u7zlMKnnhEZhmh2JWgg/w640-h640/IMG_0156.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>, photo courtesy of Tennille Southcombe, of <a href="https://snowlifetours.com/">SnowLife Tours</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">More Traditional <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/activities-with-santa">Activities with Santa</a></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Dashing through the snow on a toboggan sleigh is more like the kind of Christmas caper we’re used to. In <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/activities-with-santa">Sun Peaks</a> this year, Santa will be sledding for the afternoon on Dec 22 at the toboggan hill. And on Dec 23 Santa will be out on the slopes, although, at his advanced age, sticking to the 5 Mile green run. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDVA_sF5owl_glPrqpsP877y7KSUNgi1igXHESPJgOH0ThP2VNzB1F8LshIFGP1Ym4K3Y4kcG0vLQqO7QrENBYEBkLsei3H814mnxESSIpWtmftvIdEzt9dj_Q9vYH67MSD-1S_33h2u0XO54TncDa1lD4vOdveVdbtrgB4xXH2MZHsocVuMgm9nqMkQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDVA_sF5owl_glPrqpsP877y7KSUNgi1igXHESPJgOH0ThP2VNzB1F8LshIFGP1Ym4K3Y4kcG0vLQqO7QrENBYEBkLsei3H814mnxESSIpWtmftvIdEzt9dj_Q9vYH67MSD-1S_33h2u0XO54TncDa1lD4vOdveVdbtrgB4xXH2MZHsocVuMgm9nqMkQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/activities-with-santa">Skiing with Santa</a> at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Sun Peaks Holiday Artisan Market</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCH22Llc3gCuBkHntrgDXGbyo3CXRH87KlnMGIqQu2MJ8woBJ9mKWCMndM2GJ-Paz0DBvkhhrI-GxVc_Mz-V7ABsxt3hEsvrwXavAcdApx32Dc4FN9t5kTI02-EIpLB5ldFWaSpY7M2mfZy6BgVzsHj9mu-btRQkM7_5nbx49aSBBYmty0_4VyjtoWg/s5472/IMG_9395.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCH22Llc3gCuBkHntrgDXGbyo3CXRH87KlnMGIqQu2MJ8woBJ9mKWCMndM2GJ-Paz0DBvkhhrI-GxVc_Mz-V7ABsxt3hEsvrwXavAcdApx32Dc4FN9t5kTI02-EIpLB5ldFWaSpY7M2mfZy6BgVzsHj9mu-btRQkM7_5nbx49aSBBYmty0_4VyjtoWg/w640-h426/IMG_9395.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Last weekend the holiday season was kicked off with the ski in/ski out <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artisan-market">Artisan Market at Sun Peaks</a>. One of the regular vendors is Canyon Ridge Studio, a Kamloops-based designer/manufacturer of live edge wood and resin.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; word-spacing: 1px;">We make serving and charcuterie boards, coasters, clocks, cribbage boards and all types of tables,” says co-owner Tamara Hill. “We love to be able to make custom projects for our clients. It allows us to be able to bring their dreams to life.” The table pictured above was</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #313131; font-family: helvetica;">custom made for a new home in Sun Peaks last year and is a glamorous centerpiece to their dining area. With </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #313131; font-family: helvetica;">husband and business partner, Triston, Tamara is a regular visitor to Sun Peaks during the winter season, especially over the holidays. “We have long visited the Christmas Artisan Market, and we were so glad to be able to be a part of it this year as vendors,” she says. “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #313131; font-family: helvetica;">We try to visit the mountain at least a few times during the Christmas season. There is nothing prettier that all the lights in the village. We love to check out all the shops and get some Christmas shopping done. Plus, we can’t pass up an opportunity to go snowshoeing on the mountain.” </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohHTsheR5s7eo_xxn6W7DRK9SOm3aQHzsfO8vY51MSNZlspVjtFUCMJQ5gQUd8nzGjbnHgMEdHuxXgMbfn5zoAqFsb0a2QzNG9smCbmM_N2wZ0cSBd1rnR8YqqxrXcmufxNZVuJH3rnsHLNXxhcwdYHmsw3prjsHExKh4FS9F4EAJoJPAgnOQFoLljA/s2048/NatalieSkyPhotography-46.jpg" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); clear: left; float: left; font-family: helvetica; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; word-spacing: 1px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohHTsheR5s7eo_xxn6W7DRK9SOm3aQHzsfO8vY51MSNZlspVjtFUCMJQ5gQUd8nzGjbnHgMEdHuxXgMbfn5zoAqFsb0a2QzNG9smCbmM_N2wZ0cSBd1rnR8YqqxrXcmufxNZVuJH3rnsHLNXxhcwdYHmsw3prjsHExKh4FS9F4EAJoJPAgnOQFoLljA/s320/NatalieSkyPhotography-46.jpg" width="213" /> </a><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #313131;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;">About a decade ago, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Natalieskyphotography/">Natalie Sky</a> set up her own photography and, later, polymer jewelry making business. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; word-spacing: 1px;">"I started my photography journey 10 years ago, and it's grown me in so many ways,” says Natalie. “My photography business has brought me so many amazing people. It has taught me resilience, passion for my craft, and the art of bringing people joy. One of my favorite moments with clients is seeing their faces light up and realizing how amazing they are and what I see through my lens.” Red Earth, the jewelry side of her business, was added when COVID brought an abrupt end to the wedding photography industry and she had to get creative. Her colourful jewelry was on display at the Sun Peaks Artisan Market and I have to admit I couldn’t resist buying some earrings. </span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; word-spacing: 1px;">We had a great chat about all of her projects, and I asked her what she thinks about Sun Peaks at Christmas. “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; word-spacing: 1px;">Before moving to Sun Peaks, I always joked about being a bad Canadian because I didn't like winter but that all changed after moving here,” Natalie says. “Being in Sun Peaks is like living in a fantasy world. It is always, throughout every season, stunning here. There is always something to do even when the lifts are closed. The Christmas season is always so magical because of the lights, the fluffy snow and the happy people. I picked up snowboarding last year and have been loving it. It's one of the best things to do during Christmas season, along with walking the village at night with all the lights and hustle and bustle.” </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wFiSJ8-sFs-nKIvWS3F_hpNs4KWiLL9FxC4f9zS9Cuurlr8gEOnK8Dyu8wlNm1rUCydDVC7EZHd778kbhUV89yXS7pbusoj7WGpUY00Ty-vcIpdHuG-ARFbnzhTwPvGD_H8TBaGUgSpfGbCBBlvhKVEB8Q7EpcP1B7MHt8IJpNO5-cSgKX1kEkIsIA/s2048/NatalieSkyPhotography-3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wFiSJ8-sFs-nKIvWS3F_hpNs4KWiLL9FxC4f9zS9Cuurlr8gEOnK8Dyu8wlNm1rUCydDVC7EZHd778kbhUV89yXS7pbusoj7WGpUY00Ty-vcIpdHuG-ARFbnzhTwPvGD_H8TBaGUgSpfGbCBBlvhKVEB8Q7EpcP1B7MHt8IJpNO5-cSgKX1kEkIsIA/w426-h640/NatalieSkyPhotography-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Natalieskyphotography/">Natalie Sky</a>; Christmas bauble by <a href="https://www.fernandfrond.com/#kamloopsflorist">Fern <br />& Frond</a></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Sparkling with Christmas atmosphere, the </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/sun-peaks-centre">Sun Peaks Centre</a><span> </span></span><span>hosted dozens of local craftsmen and vendors, all showcasing their whimsical work in a diverse range of textiles, art, jewelry, </span><span>candles, holiday and home decor, innovative drinks, seafood, and sweets. Other artisans this year included </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.kylejames.co/">Kyle James Photography</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/valerieCcone">Artwear Jewelry</a><span>, and </span><a href="http://zuzyrocka.com/">Zuzy Rocha</a><span>. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Great chance to nab holiday gifts, all</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> locally designed and made. </span><span>And, unlike other similar events elsewhere, admission is free at this annual event. </span></span></span></div><div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you missed it, check out the roster online (here’s the link: </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artisan-market">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artisan-market</a>) </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">and buy direct from their websites. Many of the artisans, photographers and artists will also do custom orders. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZBY8m2u3IMCNgBK1zyJnPLxQCyg6FEAtiKZlwwPe9HiY8MrKHWBtKBAgG5vy-omG2eN4AF8FUo2DPOiQNl2kKxD45SyLVudc8WM_s1Sg8e8ehgLAcEE_wHA0iNWHlGmfXXwvGQKZtY2lggS_wvHX9DqIM-NJFBs9lrBL_0BSWB3ZhLo0BwoUzOMz4RQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZBY8m2u3IMCNgBK1zyJnPLxQCyg6FEAtiKZlwwPe9HiY8MrKHWBtKBAgG5vy-omG2eN4AF8FUo2DPOiQNl2kKxD45SyLVudc8WM_s1Sg8e8ehgLAcEE_wHA0iNWHlGmfXXwvGQKZtY2lggS_wvHX9DqIM-NJFBs9lrBL_0BSWB3ZhLo0BwoUzOMz4RQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The annual <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artisan-market">Sun Peaks Artisan Market</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Christmas Carols at Sun Peaks</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSOi4BqpXJsxpNTu-GsRdDGHN9IaC1_E7x40zhJTyTM8vHcAy5bZBBaeP58p1h6aY1K4Y1oEWMFpaPRaQDDWQjq9FF0ZNdSdvQwaXw1D4GsfjBvWdnq-0UwRbIYnptDG-__MVp7glAfuax5WXuZpsuUrEktf0kOV-TvXVO-bX18tH5BU97ynqsMFxoA/s960/B4779436-32F9-447C-9E58-202E5A05F281.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSOi4BqpXJsxpNTu-GsRdDGHN9IaC1_E7x40zhJTyTM8vHcAy5bZBBaeP58p1h6aY1K4Y1oEWMFpaPRaQDDWQjq9FF0ZNdSdvQwaXw1D4GsfjBvWdnq-0UwRbIYnptDG-__MVp7glAfuax5WXuZpsuUrEktf0kOV-TvXVO-bX18tH5BU97ynqsMFxoA/w480-h640/B4779436-32F9-447C-9E58-202E5A05F281.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tennille Southcombe and friends joining in the annual <br /><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/caroling-in-the-village-with-nancy-greene">Carolling in the Village With Nancy Greene</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sun Peaks singers j<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101);">oin skiing legend, </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101);" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nancy Greene every year </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101);"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit;" xml:lang="EN-US">in a carolling Christmas tradition </span></span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101);">on December 23 and 24. Meeting at the Village Day Lodge at </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101);"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">6:30pm, t</span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101); font-family: helvetica;">he group wends its way through the village to sing Christmas carols under lamplight returning to the Clock Tower Square from 7:00pm. “I bring lots of song sheets and lead the singing,” says Nancy. “We sing classic carols but it’s very low key, no costumes, but some people wear Santa hats, bells, etc.” With at least 25 years of history, this event attracts all age groups, many regulars and some newbies each time. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(80, 88, 101); font-family: helvetica;">Marj Knive, a musician, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunPeaksTartan/">textile artist</a> and organizer for <a href="https://www.artzonesunpeaks.com/">ArtZone Sun Peaks</a>, is a regular at the event and says it’s a really fun and festive thing to do on Christmas Eve with the whole family. Join in this year so you can actually ‘</span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Go Tell It On The Mountain’. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCMiPGwM-SjIcvv1xctlQKp351iZ6ojzREBnImoLnwbZxbuK3Vi7NZLfVbCV-s5gqWAMvvEboPRlVTEZeSH3ZBYVmNCNeeM6IRKVNTbrWLn1XqDxjkO9EcbSAUgBrevOHv3-eVs24jjBllA63Iaj4zOQthw5R-Pjzf9SEZlDRbfemZ2VQ-PwbwY5Ioag" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCMiPGwM-SjIcvv1xctlQKp351iZ6ojzREBnImoLnwbZxbuK3Vi7NZLfVbCV-s5gqWAMvvEboPRlVTEZeSH3ZBYVmNCNeeM6IRKVNTbrWLn1XqDxjkO9EcbSAUgBrevOHv3-eVs24jjBllA63Iaj4zOQthw5R-Pjzf9SEZlDRbfemZ2VQ-PwbwY5Ioag=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/caroling-in-the-village-with-nancy-greene" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;">Carolling in the Village with Nancy Greene</a> - photo courtesy of Marj Knive</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Don’t miss the opportunity, too, to ski with Olympian Nancy Greene. Three days a week, Nancy takes groups on guided tours of her beautiful home terrain. She’ll wow you with her skiing prowess, knowledge of every single inch of the slopes, as well as her storytelling about everything Sun Peaks. A former Canadian Senator, Nancy was voted Canada’s Female Athlete of the 20th Century. <br /></span></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Tl1S6ayXgKOw_7kTyvnOse-NuYze-oIXdevKeBpoGj3lz8uaSR_baOjFmjvR6HrS1XcCAw-ERtfJHpBC6qrhGoHcH7Klk-txtt6mH3ZkflA2hEaSs7zt965IC5XoPsVl-Q4ogqfJQ-7gJGf4IohQhhip6nNQZcTrWAMZ9gZxgEB1O02EiWr6l9QZ3g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Tl1S6ayXgKOw_7kTyvnOse-NuYze-oIXdevKeBpoGj3lz8uaSR_baOjFmjvR6HrS1XcCAw-ERtfJHpBC6qrhGoHcH7Klk-txtt6mH3ZkflA2hEaSs7zt965IC5XoPsVl-Q4ogqfJQ-7gJGf4IohQhhip6nNQZcTrWAMZ9gZxgEB1O02EiWr6l9QZ3g=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas lights in Sun Peaks - courtesy of <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ringing in the Holidays</b></span></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span><span>Performing Christmas classics, the Bells of Note Handbell Choir is putting on a free concert at the Sun Peaks Grand on Dec 23. Clad in red Christmassy attire, the Kamloops ringers will be joined this year by one of the hotel’s Christmas Elves who happens to be a handbeller too. “We’ve </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">been invited to the Sun Peaks Grand to ring a pre Christmas program for at least the last 10 years,” says coordinator June Routledge. “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">Our ringers LOVE to make this event an annual mission.” The program will include a </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">variety of Christmas numbers on handbells and chimes with performances at 2pm and 3pm in the Grand’s deluxe lower lobby. “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">Our audiences are quite often international guests of Sun Peaks Grand (Australia, England, Germany), and other locals who drop in to enjoy Christmas handbell music,” June explains. “They listen from above in the upper lobby or on the stairs or as they are </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">passing through either lobby. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">We involve our audiences in singing along or demonstrating bell techniques or answering questions they may have about handbells or ringing handbells.” </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Skiing too much to Cook?<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Lots of options in Sun Peaks to take the burden of baking and basting off your hands while you enjoy the slopes to the max this Christmas. Check out the Dec 24 and 25 menus at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/Capones%20Christmas%202022_0.pdf">Capone’s</a>, for example, where Italian flavours add flair to the festive food. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWtxcbrCyZxRBBpYN7ceektbqd87InCnVJEP06JrnbID3l2rXlNxfQfsWuLKXgX-Ue114h3ZJ7LNFZOlt_w4SRRr6aq0qMtzdWBeA1yJwtX_9e0AFOadFKX2y8y2hN2jFikd0Pt7gs-u-RqmHeypOnhNx3sh5OHV2NQCYS5ExqZpUoe8xCHjSzjf12JQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWtxcbrCyZxRBBpYN7ceektbqd87InCnVJEP06JrnbID3l2rXlNxfQfsWuLKXgX-Ue114h3ZJ7LNFZOlt_w4SRRr6aq0qMtzdWBeA1yJwtX_9e0AFOadFKX2y8y2hN2jFikd0Pt7gs-u-RqmHeypOnhNx3sh5OHV2NQCYS5ExqZpUoe8xCHjSzjf12JQ=w493-h640" width="493" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/Capones%20Christmas%202022_0.pdf">Capone’s Christmas Menu</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Already full for this Dec 25, sister restaurant <a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/events/">Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom</a> will host your traditional Christmas dinner for you next winter - so get your advance bookings for 2023 in soon! New Year’s Eve, however, is first come/first served seating so plan for that instead this year. As well as a mouthwatering prime rib NYE special, they offer the regular menu up to 9pm. The vibe ramps up after dinner with a live music dance party from 9:30-12:15. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Christmas Packages</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://sunpeakscargo.com/">Sun Peaks Cargo</a> will pick up your Christmas food, drink and gift shopping from Kamloops. Whether you’re on vacation or a resident with little time and less inclination to drive down to the valley, this online service with door-to-door delivery is for you. Book in advance, though, so they can deliver by Dec 23 or Dec 30. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQHPA26cpXGahyUrkASvyn0kaxNfa2CtswTn4pICdyZZ5Iau6ciMFXU9X2ZquOg5oS5xZdDjUKinqXXLECtUHZ-uEjTRiUPxJwHa6w__86rPz7GSiN02t86spkp_CJpKmLe67iY0rQCuxYqznPLLWRn6lsl38i13ZVN5kRXuS5-3s0tBrGIaylH9lzQ/s1600/B637FB0E-4F41-48CC-96D8-CDB69E5869BF.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQHPA26cpXGahyUrkASvyn0kaxNfa2CtswTn4pICdyZZ5Iau6ciMFXU9X2ZquOg5oS5xZdDjUKinqXXLECtUHZ-uEjTRiUPxJwHa6w__86rPz7GSiN02t86spkp_CJpKmLe67iY0rQCuxYqznPLLWRn6lsl38i13ZVN5kRXuS5-3s0tBrGIaylH9lzQ/w480-h640/B637FB0E-4F41-48CC-96D8-CDB69E5869BF.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liftie Giftie: Photo courtesy of Dawn Matte<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lifty Gifts</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Santa” comes in all sorts of guises at Sun Peaks, sometimes just looking like a regular skiing family. Having spent countless Christmases at Sun Peaks over several decades, Dawn and Dan Matte have developed a tradition of making up around 30 gift bags filled with candy canes and chocolates to take to all the lifties on Dec 25. “They do such a great job for us</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">and it’s nice to be able to give them a little gift when they are out there working all day,” says Dawn. An added incentive to get everyone up early on Christmas morning and fit in a tour of all the Sun Peaks lifts before tucking into the turkey later that day. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipJnZqEojOCEM5kNy15g6f4xe2DNeT7vwd1lt026WA0Sklf6TZJGfQS8--f6Nk_2un22N6HxipdrQuhQIj6DpjZ3HCJBG4TQW14JdgJsRGaKnDhZHe2-jqt9j2ECInuVlfh1nbO3IRVw-Ck9pFgEdUBgDdkaUh3aT7tYafJqGgo960F6_5hplY58Yvgg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipJnZqEojOCEM5kNy15g6f4xe2DNeT7vwd1lt026WA0Sklf6TZJGfQS8--f6Nk_2un22N6HxipdrQuhQIj6DpjZ3HCJBG4TQW14JdgJsRGaKnDhZHe2-jqt9j2ECInuVlfh1nbO3IRVw-Ck9pFgEdUBgDdkaUh3aT7tYafJqGgo960F6_5hplY58Yvgg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas tree on <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/stories-inspiration/a-day-in-the-life-of-morrisey">Mt Morrisey at Sun Peaks</a><br />Photo by Deb King</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"></p></span></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0uizZtEyXrSquyZNFs52R63UqbCcGIp42zUexvfuilyFeHDRXZcSUVH8sgzvnFiDeKi0ZzRLrg8YnWTOaDjL0lXSDcvvI7XwsvuHybU5ZTdMuJNoXeDZ8a7bhArJnG6J9A8phz31eXQqhQPSYIHYX6aYtrp892vp7cCQ1zsu7SSwph51Jh1L8uDW8zg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1660" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0uizZtEyXrSquyZNFs52R63UqbCcGIp42zUexvfuilyFeHDRXZcSUVH8sgzvnFiDeKi0ZzRLrg8YnWTOaDjL0lXSDcvvI7XwsvuHybU5ZTdMuJNoXeDZ8a7bhArJnG6J9A8phz31eXQqhQPSYIHYX6aYtrp892vp7cCQ1zsu7SSwph51Jh1L8uDW8zg=w640-h382" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Hudsons <br />Pictured skiing West Bowl pow at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-48734792752865995482022-11-21T17:22:00.050-08:002022-11-22T14:41:00.603-08:00Practicality or Panache: Perfect Presents for the Piste this Christmas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOZ-pBPH7KPt2n1acf-ZfzOylYz4-YspPVOOOsW16ggFD2Nyprac-A_Na60ZWF9RmNTtbx0EIpf0nrf4qwZ7k3GZGpKBUBg2HiKk6iCPOaFJYtMU1eDVgF4-3aNRP6NhqgT7Vxk1tmY3CQT8DrI_vinLpcS8_I-KS1eBfZH2-hvycFoYTztWw3Od01Q/s480/4E34BB44-5CDE-4790-8069-393D04AD3EB2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOZ-pBPH7KPt2n1acf-ZfzOylYz4-YspPVOOOsW16ggFD2Nyprac-A_Na60ZWF9RmNTtbx0EIpf0nrf4qwZ7k3GZGpKBUBg2HiKk6iCPOaFJYtMU1eDVgF4-3aNRP6NhqgT7Vxk1tmY3CQT8DrI_vinLpcS8_I-KS1eBfZH2-hvycFoYTztWw3Od01Q/w640-h360/4E34BB44-5CDE-4790-8069-393D04AD3EB2.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/en-ca/blogs/news/holiday-gift-guide-2022">Heat Holders Holiday Gift Guide 2022</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you have a skier or snowboarder on your “to buy for” list this Xmas, you’re lucky! Whether it’s a pair of </span><a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/all-mens-socks?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=9039426144&utm_content=91616589255&utm_term=heat%20holders&gadid=424631455179&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI37ygpcLA-wIVqQKtBh3evgvsEAAYASAAEgLWT_D_BwE" style="font-family: helvetica;">Heat Holders</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> socks or new </span><a href="https://www.rossignol.com/ca_en/alpine-ski.html" style="font-family: helvetica;">Rossignol</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> skis, a protective </span><a href="https://www.seirus.com/cold-weather/head-47-face/face-masks" style="font-family: helvetica;">Seirus face mask</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> or a vibrant </span><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/p/helmet/icon-snow-helmet/E0050705Z5155.html" style="font-family: helvetica;">SMITH helmet</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, a day ticket to a favourite resort or a season’s pass like </span><a href="https://www.epicpass.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;">Epic</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> or </span><a href="https://www.ikonpass.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;">Ikon</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, </span><a href="https://www.head.com/en_US/sports/sportswear/winter/legacy-collection" style="font-family: helvetica;">HEAD</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Legacy ski pants or the</span><a href="https://arcadebelts.ca/collections/" style="font-family: helvetica;"> Arcade belt</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> to keep them up, your gift will be relevant, appreciated and useful for the next four months or more. </span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj18KzWAKBv89TKuGKRAcvG2RIUmlQzD8RyQTWzAepiHm2yWV8ENJ3d_LykYySaWdAiXjlU7vGTK2TkH2x0i0GgB5vEe1rUTMB6LT6_jxRDbzc-4JuSbqLdB-ea5X8XCqamyd4Bj0fOQzf8WOCpW1Duy8X55OD6dYgxlDxEyeumXy9yJxy6KAQYizjCBQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="600" data-original-width="459" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj18KzWAKBv89TKuGKRAcvG2RIUmlQzD8RyQTWzAepiHm2yWV8ENJ3d_LykYySaWdAiXjlU7vGTK2TkH2x0i0GgB5vEe1rUTMB6LT6_jxRDbzc-4JuSbqLdB-ea5X8XCqamyd4Bj0fOQzf8WOCpW1Duy8X55OD6dYgxlDxEyeumXy9yJxy6KAQYizjCBQ=w491-h640" width="491" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/glorious-lake-louise-unisex-sized-down-puffy-jacket-with-hood">Glorious Lake Louise unisex sized down puffy jacket by AOR</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Among this season’s crop of gear, I’ve categorized potential presents as primarily practical or packed with panache although of course many of them tick both boxes. For this brand in particular - <b><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of Ride</a></b> - it is really tough to decide if it is practicality paired with panache or panache-practicality partnership. So I’ll leave you to choose! </i></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i></i></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqiUkNq0bTgPaJH0iUSPCQYtg3U28IlvsJuH-LBwisnupl8ydbHtr_yuZu6dNVfLa3yQsQMLYmxvrtEK3R28buwUk7FXI_sauSSjTsugMGoaUDwqUNj1QLkTzIYgyPbX_FUc5cXDkkMNzXq9F3QQWozr7TbwxuXL3BvQjH8VaekPCwVtZAHKMuej8QOA" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqiUkNq0bTgPaJH0iUSPCQYtg3U28IlvsJuH-LBwisnupl8ydbHtr_yuZu6dNVfLa3yQsQMLYmxvrtEK3R28buwUk7FXI_sauSSjTsugMGoaUDwqUNj1QLkTzIYgyPbX_FUc5cXDkkMNzXq9F3QQWozr7TbwxuXL3BvQjH8VaekPCwVtZAHKMuej8QOA=w268-h400" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/mens-fit-technical-ski-pant-black-tusk-whitegrey">Tusk Technical by AOR</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In terms of practicality, this <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/mens-fit-technical-ski-pant-black-tusk-whitegrey">Alchemy of Ride TUSK technical two-piece ski suit</a> sports </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">pit zips, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">hood (with adjustable toggle), </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">powder skirt, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">adjustable cuffs, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">toggled waist, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">water vapour permeability of 10,000, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">waterproof zippers, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">insid</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">e goggle pocket, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">inside zip pocket - all the bells and whistles! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But from the panache perspective, this is the only ski brand that can boast artwork </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">based on an original LL Harrison painting of "BLACK TUSK", from Garibaldi Park, Whistler BC. This is the white-on-black version and there is also the reverse black-on-white print available in various styles. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Lynne Harrison produces a limited number of each design across the spectrum of ski pants, bibs, jackets, puffies, vests, base layers, tights, and accessories. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/wolf-down-mens-jacket">The WOLF down men’s jacket</a> is another example of Lynne’s artistry, this time in the most vibrant colour way you’ll see on the mountain!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoQcutQ12i9EweTU-I0UtHC5-kbzadfU5s_H54Ba5aLaxON5dCTZrzy9aci_s_DzYOpEarefD2MpbLiHwgTQ4KWfSjkQEBLeAvkqwzXQM5w_59fkul-XRSq-p9pXTcQjgFqHThJh5eY2LixYK8Br_Frtg6glrlQT_G6FE9V4Xd1HeFHNBSTDjNDc3CNg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="476" data-original-width="600" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoQcutQ12i9EweTU-I0UtHC5-kbzadfU5s_H54Ba5aLaxON5dCTZrzy9aci_s_DzYOpEarefD2MpbLiHwgTQ4KWfSjkQEBLeAvkqwzXQM5w_59fkul-XRSq-p9pXTcQjgFqHThJh5eY2LixYK8Br_Frtg6glrlQT_G6FE9V4Xd1HeFHNBSTDjNDc3CNg=w640-h507" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/wolf-down-mens-jacket">Alchemy of Ride WOLF down jacket</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14.9px; text-align: left;"><b style="color: #333132;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Practical for Pants </span></b></p><p style="color: #333132; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Arcade was founded on the belief that belts could be designed to function better, last longer and be more comfortable - you can’t get more practical than that! Developed from the ground up with materials built to go everywhere and anywhere, each Arcade belt provides a custom fit, sturdy hold and the right amount of flexibility to move with you.</span></p><p style="color: #333132; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #333132; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz-XC03Faw5LL-Tt4NYHc2x5kDmhFlW_Xl4PTy4H4BpUsIyaetIybW7FrTdPTDlzvi4S3iCLkacyeM7UWsDo2ID0_eWxd92N1-gQ4voDsUfRIQ_N_rIm3hxDZKQGpK7Y8JeVaKYnDO1IBia9O6qyI8LDxa0mFIUU5plDTkZGIklzM5CSOR29Hyoj5hjg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="205" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz-XC03Faw5LL-Tt4NYHc2x5kDmhFlW_Xl4PTy4H4BpUsIyaetIybW7FrTdPTDlzvi4S3iCLkacyeM7UWsDo2ID0_eWxd92N1-gQ4voDsUfRIQ_N_rIm3hxDZKQGpK7Y8JeVaKYnDO1IBia9O6qyI8LDxa0mFIUU5plDTkZGIklzM5CSOR29Hyoj5hjg" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can take the belt out of the mountains (they work well for everyday wear, too), but you can't take the mountains out of the belt. Many of the styles feature mountainscapes and fir trees. The peak-themed Adventure belt, for example, is light, stretchy, micro-adjustable, pinch-free and machine washable—with a print inspired by the expansiveness of the open range. Expect to find them in ski shops in your favourite resorts in Canada (Jardines in Sun Peaks, for one) and around the US - or take the belt by the horns, and buy direct from </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://arcadebelts.com/">https://arcadebelts.com/</a></span><p></p><p style="color: #333132; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.7px;"><br /></p><p style="color: #333132; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.7px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Iconic athlete Lindsey Vonn has teamed up with HEAD Sportswear again to collaborate for a fourth season of flamboyant designs. The concept is Lindsey-style luxury and the perfect blend of sporty utility. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDWba3CoqDjHpVIkl_DUtJJxMCZivBbCgUPtnGZwdVT52qSVxqgfTFLTyBLgTCoBYTbjH13Be44r9zCizDRzJqYq7cyx_6J1VsQSfK1GChUMM3uhtcVAnuV9B8g2aY8fbrRYcCVcsAP4tDh8GciU7JPg9HzCitMSVFGcocO1tPwCSU_sKlvFvn-ao-Q/s5477/85E381FB-DF84-44A4-B0B6-F1DABAE36B9C.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5477" data-original-width="4382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDWba3CoqDjHpVIkl_DUtJJxMCZivBbCgUPtnGZwdVT52qSVxqgfTFLTyBLgTCoBYTbjH13Be44r9zCizDRzJqYq7cyx_6J1VsQSfK1GChUMM3uhtcVAnuV9B8g2aY8fbrRYcCVcsAP4tDh8GciU7JPg9HzCitMSVFGcocO1tPwCSU_sKlvFvn-ao-Q/w320-h400/85E381FB-DF84-44A4-B0B6-F1DABAE36B9C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter ">The 2022/23 Legacy Collection By HEAD</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />The <a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter ">2022/23 Legacy Collection</a> epitomizes the blend of downhill daredevil with après ski diva, offering new styles and colours that, like Lindsey, carve a bold path both on and off the slopes. Every piece demonstrates Lindsey’s look, from metallics to luscious cashmere and soft faux fur. Examples of her topnotch taste are the slim jet bib pants that perfectly pair with a puffy down jacket, and knit vests and sweaters which emanate elegance. </span><p></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This season’s new colour selection includes aqua blue, warm shades of brown, gold medal shine, and bold black and white statement combos. The colours, textures, materials and fit make this legacy line a champion. “What I love about the new Legacy Collection is that no matter if you are spending time on the slopes or just relaxing with your friends at après ski you are going to look and feel amazing,” says Lindsey </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“We created this collection using premium materials and cutting edge technology to make sure you are supported while skiing but at the same time we have made the designs chic and fun so you look amazing.” Go to <a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter">https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter</a> for more details. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Practical for Piste and Powder</span> </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Again, HEAD - this time the new KORE Collection for top and technical athletic performance. Inspired by HEAD’s freeride athletes Blake Marshall, Abel Moga and Meredith Eades, it focuses on the confident and brave skier who thrives to be acknowledged not only for their athletic capabilities but for their bold sense. Strategically designed for the elements with the athlete’s journey in mind, the best quality and fits are essential to this collection and have been developed and continually enhanced over the years. Order from <a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter/kore-collection">https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter/kore-collection</a>. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5e_B1lxZld9pz_IhWZQeflot3abH_IdDTbtIwrjYdUpGHbF2LefSiDwcqr3AbAxaHVrJiYSqIlFIA1OaTA8wghQI_HZi0Sg8WmzOl9ZDDFRua2KRP6wTqGscXTvvV4feYGQPi3CIntvvHaEHeaxUPOhgECB88XFEqZBok6Db_HO4ZQMjkfw9FuezwXA/s1662/FCD41F2B-E86B-43AF-A710-C41C3CCC0749.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="1662" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5e_B1lxZld9pz_IhWZQeflot3abH_IdDTbtIwrjYdUpGHbF2LefSiDwcqr3AbAxaHVrJiYSqIlFIA1OaTA8wghQI_HZi0Sg8WmzOl9ZDDFRua2KRP6wTqGscXTvvV4feYGQPi3CIntvvHaEHeaxUPOhgECB88XFEqZBok6Db_HO4ZQMjkfw9FuezwXA/w640-h302/FCD41F2B-E86B-43AF-A710-C41C3CCC0749.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the <a href="https://www.head.com/en_CA/sports/sportswear/winter/kore-collection">KORE Collection from HEAD</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13.1px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The ultimate in pass panache has to be the Epic Pass which is still available for this season until <span style="background-color: white;">Dec. 4. </span></span></p>
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<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white;">“If you know you’ll ski and ride this season, even just a few days, don’t wait to buy lift tickets,” says Ryan Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer of Vail Resorts. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #090808;">“We have a variety of pass options so everyone can benefit from the value and flexibility that our passes offer. Whether you’ll hit the slopes one day or every day, by purchasing now</span><span style="background-color: white;"> you’ll avoid paying for full priced lift tickets later.”</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></p>
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<p style="background-color: white; color: #090808; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">All 2022/23 pass products, including regional passes and day passes, are available now on the <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZtdXBNiu8v6RsofitlpFm9zzgFzUOLv-2BwejIJafJlMiJB1JFyzUKHmvU-2FRfJ4L9-2FA-3D-3DO1Pj_Oz2XgXhcjTxCvoaiSrHBN4Q9ty4Ut4IPSETt3EaRT8sAzhtev44aIzAD0NaKiB6adTLUhA4zAhFew5yHpxRfci2bsQjKO9abhPLAaZmubc-2B6mgJU-2BHcQwXfH0e12qJYvJDWXjrCe1l5EQbjgE5COuypqZEfosJjB0fO69EF6w-2FES-2FT3oVP-2FQo5vW9JSZRzfkhG1m1QMR-2BFNDvgaJyPwazzwU0b3FhuVux5GkFOwo8nrLcclRa6h-2BL77uvDQpyyYuKUyPB4Hh8zcm0yvVlQeOaUBdu2-2FMVjAHmmATt70RVKRHAdQAm-2FHAg37J22JfjIJnvEA-2BsXp-2FsPI5stOPCyUx55DamAYjtIO39rgGNKtLIj4-3D"><span style="color: #2586ff;">Epic Pass</span></a> website. Some of the most popular passes include:<span style="color: #313131;"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="color: #090808; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Epic Day Pass,</span><span style="background-color: white;"> starting </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">as low as </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-weight: bold;">$51 f</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">or an Epic 1-Day Pass, </span><span style="background-color: white;">allows skiers and riders to <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZtdXBNiu8v6RsofitlpFm-2BrbAhffLpiJNzX1CxGsecOKxINO6rH4ydPYIPQpi8wZA-3D-3D6Ilq_Oz2XgXhcjTxCvoaiSrHBN4Q9ty4Ut4IPSETt3EaRT8sAzhtev44aIzAD0NaKiB6adTLUhA4zAhFew5yHpxRfci2bsQjKO9abhPLAaZmubc-2B6mgJU-2BHcQwXfH0e12qJYvJDWXjrCe1l5EQbjgE5COuypqZEfosJjB0fO69EF6w-2FES-2FT3oVP-2FQo5vW9JSZRzfkhG1m1QMR-2BFNDvgaJyPwaz8W29jLaNOPw3zQBycyfsd-2FzG6vcGBxfq4kZ5GeKCJhvfIP-2FiLobG8GDLVxtzlItIkg32OANtfmhTR0Nj74SYmFfDrpVC1E3LFVf7kfpueN2L-2B5QjtPGJRKNffFMVi9DwGIx7PMBdemTWBI51MNWs9A-3D"><span style="color: #2586ff;">build their own pass</span></a>, choosing from one to seven days, resort access, and holidays or not. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">With an Epic Day Pass, you can lock in your access, and decide later when and where to go – without concern of a day selling out. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Epic Day Passes offer savings up to 65% compared to lift ticket prices. Epic Day Pass Holders with All Resorts Access will be able to use any of their days at Andermatt-Sedrun.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: #090808; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Epic Pass</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-weight: bold;">$949</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">, </span><span style="background-color: white;">provides unlimited, unrestricted access to 41 resorts, from local ski areas to bucket list destinations – including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Andermatt-Sedrun, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Stevens Pass, Steven Springs and more. With additional partner resorts like Telluride, Verbier 4 Vallees, Les 3 Vallees, Ski Arlberg, and Skirama Dolomiti, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: #090808; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #313131; font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Epic Local Pa</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-weight: bold;">ss</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-weight: bold;">$735</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">, </span><span style="background-color: white;">provides unlimited, unrestricted access to 29 resorts – including Breckenridge and Keystone, as well as holiday-restricted access to resorts like Park City, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">Heavenly and Stowe, plus 10 days total at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, and five days at Andermatt-Sedrun at no extra cost.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Northeast Value Pass</span><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">$557</span><span style="background-color: white;">, provides access to 21 resorts across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Stowe, Hunter, Mount Snow, Okemo and Wildcat, as well as the newest additions to the Vail Resorts network, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain in Pennsylvania.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Tahoe Local Pass</span><span style="background-color: white;">,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;"> $605</span><span style="background-color: white;">, provides access to resorts in Lake Tahoe and Colorado – including Northstar, Heavenly, Vail and more.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Epic Military Pass</span><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">$190</span><span style="background-color: white;">, for Active and Retired Military and their dependents, provides unlimited, unrestricted access to all of Vail Resorts’ owned and operated mountains – including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb and Andermatt-Sedrun. Veterans and their dependents can purchase an Epic Military Pass for $520.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
</ul><div><span style="color: #313131; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGz1LF076VpiIrJh90YRkgQfsQ1h69vogc4jeqQAfKd_LjezDJeCauKKnKChEwym-MZyE1_mCeQopXNJSY9irf-NKo2oOSsni3ehZQ9Us-Li9PuRCIVvfTxBzrZbrOrRDfK_LuN-htSKr6jr9aq_xZ4iSUX4caBesNfmKBHUVOhjz_k2hrPIZejJSEpw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="577" data-original-width="1082" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGz1LF076VpiIrJh90YRkgQfsQ1h69vogc4jeqQAfKd_LjezDJeCauKKnKChEwym-MZyE1_mCeQopXNJSY9irf-NKo2oOSsni3ehZQ9Us-Li9PuRCIVvfTxBzrZbrOrRDfK_LuN-htSKr6jr9aq_xZ4iSUX4caBesNfmKBHUVOhjz_k2hrPIZejJSEpw=w640-h342" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZtdXBNiu8v6RsofitlpFm9zzgFzUOLv-2BwejIJafJlMiJB1JFyzUKHmvU-2FRfJ4L9-2FA-3D-3DO1Pj_Oz2XgXhcjTxCvoaiSrHBN4Q9ty4Ut4IPSETt3EaRT8sAzhtev44aIzAD0NaKiB6adTLUhA4zAhFew5yHpxRfci2bsQjKO9abhPLAaZmubc-2B6mgJU-2BHcQwXfH0e12qJYvJDWXjrCe1l5EQbjgE5COuypqZEfosJjB0fO69EF6w-2FES-2FT3oVP-2FQo5vW9JSZRzfkhG1m1QMR-2BFNDvgaJyPwazzwU0b3FhuVux5GkFOwo8nrLcclRa6h-2BL77uvDQpyyYuKUyPB4Hh8zcm0yvVlQeOaUBdu2-2FMVjAHmmATt70RVKRHAdQAm-2FHAg37J22JfjIJnvEA-2BsXp-2FsPI5stOPCyUx55DamAYjtIO39rgGNKtLIj4-3D" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2586ff;">Epic Pass</span></a><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(9, 8, 8); color: #090808; text-align: left;"> </span> deadline coming up December 4</td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></div>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Practical and Playful </span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjUVkILnPWufAQ8mRTcKlzcjuZHeDVni0iSLLR2jjLuh7AwRpHqEhvqohh1Y-isB7UJQeNQsdyf-jjJN96KvfMiV_GLLn3FKJO6hbDfd5UbsrdB9fWasxBu3X9EHncN8bOIcedwC8f8My-3TK4FK1g3-NOaS8IGRqTn-XpVer2CeEYbzN5n8XdenZgsg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="5400" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjUVkILnPWufAQ8mRTcKlzcjuZHeDVni0iSLLR2jjLuh7AwRpHqEhvqohh1Y-isB7UJQeNQsdyf-jjJN96KvfMiV_GLLn3FKJO6hbDfd5UbsrdB9fWasxBu3X9EHncN8bOIcedwC8f8My-3TK4FK1g3-NOaS8IGRqTn-XpVer2CeEYbzN5n8XdenZgsg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/p/goggle/rascal-youth-goggles/M006780LT998K.html">Smith and Crayola Kids’ Collaboration</a> - new colour Periwinkle</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); word-spacing: 1px;">For kids, and the kid-at-heart, </span><span class="term-highlighted" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(253, 239, 193, 0.5); word-spacing: 1px;">Smith</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); word-spacing: 1px;"> and Crayola launch a colourful collab to celebrate a spirit of play; both on and off the pages of a colouring book. With every line carved on the mountain, kids young and old can explore the limitless freedom that comes with following their imagination. Storm-proof and with a distraction-free fit, these snow goggles ensure a clear view of the fun ahead. Three models - the Squad goggle for adults and teens, and the Gambler and Rascal goggles for kids - are available late November 2022 at </span><a data-originalcomputedfontsize="14.666667" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://smithoptics.com&source=gmail&ust=1668968953678000&usg=AOvVaw0mt-SmKyYfys0oNV_9YdC7" href="http://smithoptics.com/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(66, 133, 244); color: #4285f4; word-spacing: 1px;" target="_blank">smithoptics.com</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); word-spacing: 1px;"> and select retailers nationwide. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Zapfino;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Panache</span></b></div><p></p><p data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj_QWUTDfex5f32o7hhh11MFn6tWCPqvjbCc2u1lcwv2Jy8LyciF9NXP9VEz4thZ8fE6yATLKrpBz5PikH0rTyyNVFpREAzHcSetN-9oCdfRvQGlbCpTe8374YMr-5rb5CZgjTIz2M3RzqdaErdUYQXInXnRCsZSISXdg6ekdZmwqYT9SiXo-MM6Y4Gw" style="font-size: 1rem; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="1502" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj_QWUTDfex5f32o7hhh11MFn6tWCPqvjbCc2u1lcwv2Jy8LyciF9NXP9VEz4thZ8fE6yATLKrpBz5PikH0rTyyNVFpREAzHcSetN-9oCdfRvQGlbCpTe8374YMr-5rb5CZgjTIz2M3RzqdaErdUYQXInXnRCsZSISXdg6ekdZmwqYT9SiXo-MM6Y4Gw=w640-h637" width="640" /></a>Glam goggles by <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade Optics</a></div><p data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 1rem; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">With Black Friday just around the corner, <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade Optics</a> is gearing up to release some killer deals this year. Due to exceptionally high demand, they are running a limited deal and expect to sell out totally by mid December despite ordering three times as much inventory as last winter. </span></p><p></p><div><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;"><strong data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="font-size: 1rem;">If you're interested in a Black Friday deal from Glade this season, <a data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ct.klclick.com/f/a/scP1YpPlIyceJVCgIZc9yQ~~/AASl5QA~/RgRlXTa3P0S9aHR0cHM6Ly9jdXJ0MTgudHlwZWZvcm0uY29tL3RvL3pFZkZFOUtTP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9S2xhdml5byZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWNhbXBhaWduJm5iX2tsaWQ9MDFGSkZXU1BUQlhQMEg1RTYzWUE2MzZKSzYmX2t4PUZYUDhzempXbFhGOFhMS2M2elotSFA1Mks2WVBteE1oVEY5WDRWSy1SaGEySFIwV241cjRnR25tclI1TkRQWlQuSmVzTURHVwNzcGNCCmN0t7F6Yx9b9oNSG2xvdWlzZS5odWRzb24yMDExQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAMuxA~~&source=gmail&ust=1669071677789000&usg=AOvVaw29YM51GSsmzHbW8KfRWDYz" href="https://ct.klclick.com/f/a/scP1YpPlIyceJVCgIZc9yQ~~/AASl5QA~/RgRlXTa3P0S9aHR0cHM6Ly9jdXJ0MTgudHlwZWZvcm0uY29tL3RvL3pFZkZFOUtTP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9S2xhdml5byZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWNhbXBhaWduJm5iX2tsaWQ9MDFGSkZXU1BUQlhQMEg1RTYzWUE2MzZKSzYmX2t4PUZYUDhzempXbFhGOFhMS2M2elotSFA1Mks2WVBteE1oVEY5WDRWSy1SaGEySFIwV241cjRnR25tclI1TkRQWlQuSmVzTURHVwNzcGNCCmN0t7F6Yx9b9oNSG2xvdWlzZS5odWRzb24yMDExQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAMuxA~~" style="color: #4285f4; font-size: 1rem;" target="_blank">please enter your email address here</a> to get on the waitlist.</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">A spokesman from Breckenridge-based Glade Optics confirms you need to be quick: </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem;">"In an array of colors, (and more upgrades than we can count) </span><u data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem;">our goggles just make your ski season better</u><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem;">..and they leave some money in your pocket,” says Drew. “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 1rem;">From Outside, Blister Review, SKI, and skiers like you, this season's reviews, and awards, are already piling up.”</span></p></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl1uGuShUnld42XdQAAB6l7gcu1bAG9Ub8LQdhgpatzl2DQogmIVjWZxP8kvtGG8ixaz2lElErsS67zOO0RPFww2YIPgg7hjOOjs9HMtAMX-MkppQZlxD7HAZg5Blte842Mqc3phEVIM_D6cQCfOtPSsNDE5T3ZDqJ2QT_q0jZwK6rA-uiRkHrnd0hBQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="1498" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl1uGuShUnld42XdQAAB6l7gcu1bAG9Ub8LQdhgpatzl2DQogmIVjWZxP8kvtGG8ixaz2lElErsS67zOO0RPFww2YIPgg7hjOOjs9HMtAMX-MkppQZlxD7HAZg5Blte842Mqc3phEVIM_D6cQCfOtPSsNDE5T3ZDqJ2QT_q0jZwK6rA-uiRkHrnd0hBQ=w640-h637" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shopglade.com/pages/about-us">Glade Goggles designed by ski bums with vision</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Practical Pass Products</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Equally swanky, but also an intrinsically practical way to ski the world more affordable this season - the Ikon Pass, where one pass fits almost all! Skiers and riders have even more choices for winter 22/23 as the Ikon Pass community expands around the globe with the addition of Grandvalira Resorts Andorra and Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia. Ikon Pass is on sale now and offers more than 50 worldwide destinations, including five in Europe and nine in Canada.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz2PH5Ixd8Bo_sT2-x8LFYwSVokljUGtXvmVuqYY8rypV7JTPaf5qbmmHbJjw_OFGiM52i1YUXN_hg5DHPDWtBp-k03vucZcirEkNg4tIAOKXXf-QDYBpDPcHcKO60BsJr7FdWThESg85O0YZ7l4eGr8u5k1O-Pf99NPY-hSbp3UWSLnM0YXbQFp5QnA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz2PH5Ixd8Bo_sT2-x8LFYwSVokljUGtXvmVuqYY8rypV7JTPaf5qbmmHbJjw_OFGiM52i1YUXN_hg5DHPDWtBp-k03vucZcirEkNg4tIAOKXXf-QDYBpDPcHcKO60BsJr7FdWThESg85O0YZ7l4eGr8u5k1O-Pf99NPY-hSbp3UWSLnM0YXbQFp5QnA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikonpass.com">Ikon Pass</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">With five additional new partners previously announced - Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley in</span><p></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">France, Sun Valley in Idaho and Snowbasin in Utah, Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">in British Columbia - members of the Ikon Pass community now have access to more than 50</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">iconic global mountain destinations in 11 countries across the Americas, Europe, Japan,</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Australia, and New Zealand.</span></p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“We are thrilled to give members of the Ikon Pass community more options to ski and ride in</span></div>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Europe and Canada this winter,” said Erik Forsell, Chief Marketing Officer, Alterra Mountain Company. “We love offering pass holders even more endless adventures in the mountains by expanding this global </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">mountain community with new like-minded partners.”</span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Grandvalira Resorts Andorra is the ideal destination for those who seek a new</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">adventure at</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">one of Europe’s largest ski resorts,” said Juan Ramón Moreno, Managing Director of</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Grandvalira Resorts Andorra. “Ikon Pass holders will love our spectacular views of the</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pyrenees, expansive terrain, mountain activities, shopping, and our famed culinary traditions</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and unique culture of the country of Andorra.”</span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“As the second largest ski area in Canada, Sun Peaks Resort could not be more excited to join</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">the Ikon Pass community”, said Aidan Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer, Sun Peaks Resort. “Our</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">global destination is well positioned to provide strong value and hospitality for Ikon Pass ho</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">lders</span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at our easy-going, laid-back resort in the interior of British Columbia.” The full Ikon pass gives seven days at Sun Peaks Resort with no blackout dates, and Ikon Base Pass holders will have access to five days, with selected blackout dates. Sun Peaks is also available on the Ikon Session Pass. For more information visit <a href="http://www.ikonpass.com">www.ikonpass.com</a>.</span></div>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwf-tlnb5HVVvDG8fJ3EGN7fRqd4W94fIVYdf_gEaCv0_BDADJ4ydFIwGXSyhw36AMQEUKTdYVGcOlquNLdSsB2HlftQdcjz4yG2dxTut5N-MTZ9gqHlb6wEIniDlzPzfvv783ukGB6WDYVWsAGjznAp4-ES83CDIPTUr4gOP77DOqenvZ_PFvmLcYZQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwf-tlnb5HVVvDG8fJ3EGN7fRqd4W94fIVYdf_gEaCv0_BDADJ4ydFIwGXSyhw36AMQEUKTdYVGcOlquNLdSsB2HlftQdcjz4yG2dxTut5N-MTZ9gqHlb6wEIniDlzPzfvv783ukGB6WDYVWsAGjznAp4-ES83CDIPTUr4gOP77DOqenvZ_PFvmLcYZQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Peaks Resort, BC, Canada - the latest addition to the Ikon Pass</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
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<p style="color: #4285f4; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.rossignol.com/us/rnlmc28-337.html"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rossignol Chalet Slippers - $99</span></a></span></p>
<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After a long day on the pistes, you're ready for some rest and relaxation. Ideal for après-ski downtime, the Rossignol Chalet Winter Slippers keep feet warm and cozy whether you're sitting by the fire or walking through the village. The slip-on design makes it easy to pull them on and off when you're on the move. A synthetic wool lining on the footbed and light insulation make sure your feet stay warm. Pops of red on the outsole stand out against the chic black design.</span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX_VuDU-ojhF7w_GnNwCZ4l0L5Nk9LOHgVacQkN4k8WX1QnotjDr2CyrpkfznRNEhJq1tdKohM2-QF2VryJYt0JBqU7i2DASVvMpYovIWTzRVNG5KtpinRsljjbcrCwKRqzicJX3x0bBI5AafJfWvDD9vcSLedMDS4Tf_ygiOleM_CHa7mgYDi_j-K4A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX_VuDU-ojhF7w_GnNwCZ4l0L5Nk9LOHgVacQkN4k8WX1QnotjDr2CyrpkfznRNEhJq1tdKohM2-QF2VryJYt0JBqU7i2DASVvMpYovIWTzRVNG5KtpinRsljjbcrCwKRqzicJX3x0bBI5AafJfWvDD9vcSLedMDS4Tf_ygiOleM_CHa7mgYDi_j-K4A=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rossignol’s new Chalet Slipper in Camo</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="font-family: Zapfino;">Panache:</b><b style="font-family: Zapfino;"> </b><a href="https://www.rossignol.com/us/ralta02-000.html" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Women's Touring Escaper 97 Nano - $799.95</span></a></p>
<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uncompromising freetour performance. Ultra-light on the ascent. Precision to push beyond. The new women's Escaper 97 W Nano offers the perfect blend of freetouring attributes, opening up new horizons and opportunities to escape into the mountains. First tracks to first descents. No boundaries allowed. </span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhb6o9U1B7EigsNXD_xkLoh-abZxd8l70oZ-DCLvHhLuFLeLcwfhFsAtjFcbwEtFqoHmNAj3K7c6IgN3Nq_246Jl9XClzlqTt2LnUPiYGM43BXI-UGcYuBKPrizZIzEU8nctzIsp71rl5Z56cqgAVOmeB0PLDKgnVtdZXX-jIsRJ-fqNDAdrcuEuBjw/s6000/Rossignol_Escaper%20%C2%A9CamMcLeod%20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhb6o9U1B7EigsNXD_xkLoh-abZxd8l70oZ-DCLvHhLuFLeLcwfhFsAtjFcbwEtFqoHmNAj3K7c6IgN3Nq_246Jl9XClzlqTt2LnUPiYGM43BXI-UGcYuBKPrizZIzEU8nctzIsp71rl5Z56cqgAVOmeB0PLDKgnVtdZXX-jIsRJ-fqNDAdrcuEuBjw/w640-h426/Rossignol_Escaper%20%C2%A9CamMcLeod%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.rossignol.com/us/ralta02-000.html">Rossignol Escaper</a> ©CamMcLeod </td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Practical: </span></span><a href="https://www.rossignol.com/us/rklb211-0000tu.html" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Escaper Tour Bag 25L - $149.94</span></a></p>
<p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When untracked lines call you out, the Rossignol Escaper Tour 25L backpack has the space you need for essential safety gear plus space for layers, snacks and water. Its clean, low-profile design is sized for short tours and beyond-the-gate missions. A dedicated safety pocket keeps a shovel and probe secure and easy to access. The main body includes a goggle pocket and space for skins, layers and small essentials. A helmet holder stows your lid for the climb and handy ski and board carry straps set you up for hands-free boot packs.</span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmoKxoWPjdcBJY-dF8FZhARRiVapWJPgzMtduN7PTY7Kxt58S3oYT-mAiaUr9dFHWWIKAAnHtAgPh0sbj7tbFN3gK9FzM7ODutxrj_QvvAaGqgoz2_3JXWgFBwIcr8nXNOzhg_scIauaHtL6JaEls2BF7oyemADFL5HU84zrxH06eM1e4PulaYUKFgA/s480/C30F44F9-6B65-4B13-8EE0-948E69A621BC.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmoKxoWPjdcBJY-dF8FZhARRiVapWJPgzMtduN7PTY7Kxt58S3oYT-mAiaUr9dFHWWIKAAnHtAgPh0sbj7tbFN3gK9FzM7ODutxrj_QvvAaGqgoz2_3JXWgFBwIcr8nXNOzhg_scIauaHtL6JaEls2BF7oyemADFL5HU84zrxH06eM1e4PulaYUKFgA/w640-h360/C30F44F9-6B65-4B13-8EE0-948E69A621BC.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/all-mens-socks?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=9039426144&utm_content=91616589255&utm_term=heat%20holders&gadid=424631455179&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI37ygpcLA-wIVqQKtBh3evgvsEAAYASAAEgLWT_D_BwE" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Heat Holders</a></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Practical and Protective</b></span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUF8Vhg3sqGh_ZIsLkGjVbNdAcw4jqCestYCDHlwoNVjiZ0Q1-QmvKqIWKlrDq67UjnkTgSoFlczAGMKBU-1yfL6BJKI4aUNoJsVNdyDlfP4CRycqQtpYLOtCQHyui62hNsFdnnZUwaa1N8dPuoGLjjvuyKOQ10QIVAnTu_RaaUU2G3VGS4QRn-KVHWw/s200/D76A3408-205B-4BAE-A14C-B96888340C74.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUF8Vhg3sqGh_ZIsLkGjVbNdAcw4jqCestYCDHlwoNVjiZ0Q1-QmvKqIWKlrDq67UjnkTgSoFlczAGMKBU-1yfL6BJKI4aUNoJsVNdyDlfP4CRycqQtpYLOtCQHyui62hNsFdnnZUwaa1N8dPuoGLjjvuyKOQ10QIVAnTu_RaaUU2G3VGS4QRn-KVHWw/w320-h320/D76A3408-205B-4BAE-A14C-B96888340C74.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/all-mens-socks?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=9039426144&utm_content=91616589255&utm_term=heat%20holders&gadid=424631455179&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI37ygpcLA-wIVqQKtBh3evgvsEAAYASAAEgLWT_D_BwE" style="text-align: left;">Heat Holders</a> for Xmas stockings<br />And stocking stuffers!</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(111, 111, 111);">Heat Holders®</span> is well known for its supremely cosy thermal socks, they also make other warm garments and accessories including these <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/best-sellers-1/products/mens-gloves">thermal gloves for men</a>. Ideal for driving in cold climates and walking around the resort, they feature <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(111, 111, 111);">HeatWeaver® thermal lining which is fur-like, silky,</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(111, 111, 111);"> luxuriously soft and very effective at retaining warm air, maximizing the amount of heat held close to the skin. Made with a long protective ribbed cuff, forming a sleeve that hugs the wrist warmly, helping to seal warmth in, they are just $29.99 a pair and, bonus, they are even machine washable. </span></span></p><p></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgkTisu23pOB4EaY0hKdb6PFS6kxXL-GxgiDbcTad6TPviSE6HchEz8Oi30L_T6EmE2s5CczhqwAGULsFp5wo8e5-QXDITkYDl05mhF0jSlLxOxp2VAhcd34UagQUq0qA02ufHHIiShl3bqGUtALaDVRJvNu3lidVzzP7PyyRctEFNojs15fjZfBLSQ/s1350/38ECC0A5-BAF1-41A1-B1CC-BCE71FAB9BB9.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgkTisu23pOB4EaY0hKdb6PFS6kxXL-GxgiDbcTad6TPviSE6HchEz8Oi30L_T6EmE2s5CczhqwAGULsFp5wo8e5-QXDITkYDl05mhF0jSlLxOxp2VAhcd34UagQUq0qA02ufHHIiShl3bqGUtALaDVRJvNu3lidVzzP7PyyRctEFNojs15fjZfBLSQ/w266-h400/38ECC0A5-BAF1-41A1-B1CC-BCE71FAB9BB9.webp" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(111, 111, 111); color: #313131; font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">Heat Holders® </span><a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/best-sellers-1/products/mens-gloves" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">thermal gloves for men</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="font-family: Zapfino;">Panache + </b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: 700;">Practicality: </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/">Bos & Co</a> have the perfect blend in their wide range of winter boots for men and women. Made in Portugal with topnotch suede, leather, merino wool linings, and tweed accents, they are designed for the winter mountains, pairing extreme warmth (to minus 32 C) with non-slip soles and waterproofing. With dozens of different designs and colours, these boots are comfortable, stylish and long lasting. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: 700;"> </span></div><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #313131; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijVAy9wawXPT1G5wTnNRc-7UTzMPdfExHoKznqtKIiYSZ-dI7cIs2SkpG0VqdqOlR7-7YXVysoQ4xehoHHzpkgYtF6qKEJwhDTB_bFIoJKBQigiD-yzy9cNzir67uHMTtECG6WwPfwLONHR65Zuc6hoRaQJLQrmOxa8WdC9kSIiyl5hPtm_m2BGRDLJQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijVAy9wawXPT1G5wTnNRc-7UTzMPdfExHoKznqtKIiYSZ-dI7cIs2SkpG0VqdqOlR7-7YXVysoQ4xehoHHzpkgYtF6qKEJwhDTB_bFIoJKBQigiD-yzy9cNzir67uHMTtECG6WwPfwLONHR65Zuc6hoRaQJLQrmOxa8WdC9kSIiyl5hPtm_m2BGRDLJQ=w493-h640" width="493" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyWgQjjkOe9qZGNhsGUXdrqE9HFrCETashRT2f2hTk5PHcf4QH74WSOzsvHWLHZDCPoqTx8fG6GH9c-KaAl5wRBFSekPqYDZypr-Y85KaOmPV9N38wW1T7wBTr0MXUdXBqI36F4Q1mK2bd_lGRppMwQUHrawIhg8RI5IYOoOLrimmIv_YIAjA7SQV9lg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="2104" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyWgQjjkOe9qZGNhsGUXdrqE9HFrCETashRT2f2hTk5PHcf4QH74WSOzsvHWLHZDCPoqTx8fG6GH9c-KaAl5wRBFSekPqYDZypr-Y85KaOmPV9N38wW1T7wBTr0MXUdXBqI36F4Q1mK2bd_lGRppMwQUHrawIhg8RI5IYOoOLrimmIv_YIAjA7SQV9lg=w318-h400" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bos & Co’s DEREK boot for men</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></div>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you’re not bothered about bagging this winter’s latest styles, check out the deals on </span><a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/collections/end-of-season-sale?view=24&custom_constraint=custom-filter+tag=boots" style="font-family: helvetica;">the sale site</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Feeling warm from the toes up is intrinsic to keeping the whole body warm in winter. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The popular DEREK ankle boot for men is made from leather with the coziest wooly lining. It is zip-up and comes in black, brown or coffee. The chunky, deeply grooved non-slip sole and heel make it eminently suitable for ski resorts and snowy and icy conditions elsewhere. Now reduced from $300 to $225. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Looks good whether pants/trousers/jeans are narrow and tucked in or worn looser over the top.<b> </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Practical Playlists</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><strong style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://t.nylas.com/t1/13/63zgvmjobzb45w0b089elepqp/1/b90479fb05117915ee6887db43e7aaf9ef36413a36498b74dfffa401bc8e87e4&source=gmail&ust=1669142325476000&usg=AOvVaw1MLELujIEaBGKTHFKDXfqi" href="https://t.nylas.com/t1/13/63zgvmjobzb45w0b089elepqp/1/b90479fb05117915ee6887db43e7aaf9ef36413a36498b74dfffa401bc8e87e4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ALECK 006</a></strong><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">, award-winning wireless audio + comms system. Put a playlist at your fingertips and keep in touch with your squad while on the mountain with Aleck 006 headphones. Now featuring a</span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> new, open channel "Party Mode" </b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">for live chatting with buddies even if they're scattered; no need to push a button, just enter party mode in the morning and keep connected to the group all day. For listening to tunes, Aleck's headphones feature High Fidelity Audio for optimal acoustics with crisp highs and hard-hitting bass.</span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">A seamless connection with Aleck's <strong>new app </strong>(free for iOS and Android) provides access to 560 ski resort maps (including over 100 in Canada), enhanced friend-finder tracking, and friend-group organization. And now even friends without an Aleck system can connect via the app.</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">$130 single; $250 two-pack (CAD $183/$351) - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://t.nylas.com/t1/13/63zgvmjobzb45w0b089elepqp/2/e94f08d9f09bc4e6b1e11ce7c971182c6b471c0215e0f41a1abbd608e122d4f7&source=gmail&ust=1669142325476000&usg=AOvVaw37jxkuBp0i_CNIYQV8Waxr" href="https://t.nylas.com/t1/13/63zgvmjobzb45w0b089elepqp/2/e94f08d9f09bc4e6b1e11ce7c971182c6b471c0215e0f41a1abbd608e122d4f7" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">aleck.io</a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgegv_ej1rThAdoviVwnfiCKKDDigdSQfJtXs3xsH4qKCxbNnKKkgMcmVIzLsymqHZF8CaTd9_dRyoM_GLEgFKQjODgyLbaR7dvv-abZLQRRIzCuJiksXZU2a3WB1oA6FO56R2HIV8-brrLA0bwJMrDOMna8-Eza_T-ZNRbR84jfKLWh1MdeVynDB_K3MBBmlvDQhB8vHGrKZwWHVQQr1nxNJe42rmFJA=s0-d-e1-ft" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" width="226" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEix-Hs1nDuGQ7eLp_Rbr_pJ2EsQQGNawiTWi_sSLF3kZXdjzyY6N7vLIbbfV2nW3BObeKWe6BxmVVWyxR57DhWc5dVfhzjmyK-EWfGpXiW-mdxBn58pdmqLaZoEwZXHYQObg6vyYDkIyL1Iu7dUYBiefOBhzLozSmxSdwkVpOLHo2tUp5iV2k95eij04WUxN9pKMs3RfY6w8fLHdRmRopLsI0SmwAtI8nllm3ELeTDiCgFQgEepOAI=s0-d-e1-ft" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" width="226" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjUbqJJaCtfU-CRqDY2Xq2ITaWtqiFtoQdtUWtbBlFXpSx-pslEooYBseLosGoE3r4zyA_L9qVVjZMqk9cMJF7s0dYK4dZmFsSjeq6xlzcZ1MznopntoPhP-CObsyu0u9XPFWV3cvDMnaZxxOjfceO-81-u1YPSK_UIBzj0EUxSoS3mn4gJGNbroVT8zLeMJRCRha8Qumx6JXU=s0-d-e1-ft" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" width="121" /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b> </b></span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Practical Precision</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Probably the most important piste purchase - and a gift that could last for years - is ski boots. Comfortable and effective ski boots, that is - there’s nothing worse than boots that are too loose and don’t connect with the skis properly or too tight and cut off the circulation. I had mine custom fit by <a href="https://www.skiallin.ca/">All In Skier Services</a> in <a href="https://skifernie.com/">Fernie</a> about 13 seasons ago - a painstaking process over several days with me testing out the progress at various stages of customization until everything was perfect.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Practical for Prolonged Piste Perseverance!</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/frostie-ii-7v-heated-gloves">Volt’s new Frostie II 8V heated glove </a>has a much smaller battery than previous versions. At only <b>$169.95</b> it’s an affordable price compared with many other brands and I know they work really well after having worn their heated products for many winters in Canada. Volt’s Chris Haffly says they’re the <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">best all purpose heated glove. “They use a smaller battery in size but not in power. Since the batteries are smaller we are able to store them on the underside of the cuff.”</span></span></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIonVaSgkBDSi_1SksPfwD31LFAgnXLuN76vTEHzsw0bmMQsA54ON_-LM5MibnzYdiLwwBQrF3fcCR6xcbZbMIk-Y1V5nqKuCynLvF15Ge8hFwxrWelH83zAFskw9ojrOg7zS70D5FQWeh773lxppfxBWskTUxnef-WKUujVBdlgQVwBAnSwpvoCF0A/s1080/EBDDC053-B55B-48D6-B803-8696FFE08F5F.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIonVaSgkBDSi_1SksPfwD31LFAgnXLuN76vTEHzsw0bmMQsA54ON_-LM5MibnzYdiLwwBQrF3fcCR6xcbZbMIk-Y1V5nqKuCynLvF15Ge8hFwxrWelH83zAFskw9ojrOg7zS70D5FQWeh773lxppfxBWskTUxnef-WKUujVBdlgQVwBAnSwpvoCF0A/w640-h640/EBDDC053-B55B-48D6-B803-8696FFE08F5F.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Practical Performance</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;">Founded in Norway in 1877, <a href="https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/">Helly Hansen</a> has a long history of creating performance-driven gear that's trusted by professionals and helps every skier stay and feel alive in some of the world's harshest outdoor environments. To showcase some of the most innovative and technical gear landing this Winter 2022, they are excited to share the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://t.nylas.com/t1/64/1146j4zcedko7ofs71wj2wzl6/0/ff3f386aef675aaeb7af34f3ee4594e7d77d8ae595349615be576e2205a637b9&source=gmail&ust=1668968951694000&usg=AOvVaw0lW5tEhiAbE8H2rESWrnmr" href="https://t.nylas.com/t1/64/1146j4zcedko7ofs71wj2wzl6/0/ff3f386aef675aaeb7af34f3ee4594e7d77d8ae595349615be576e2205a637b9" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #4285f4; word-spacing: 1px;" target="_blank"><strong data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true">Helly Hansen Winter 2022 Ski Collection</strong></a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"> lookbook that delves deeper into outerwear, midlayers and base layers designed alongside pro athletes to perform in varying weather, temperatures and activities - professional-grade gear that enables skiers to embrace the elements and enjoy the great outdoors to the full. I will find out personally how effective it is when I am volunteering as a Sun Host this season at Sun Peaks Resort. The uniform, made by Helly Hansen, is sported by the whole team of Sun Hosts who guide visitors around the slopes for free every day all season. I’ll be doing Mondays and I hope to write a few articles about my experiences as the season progresses. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeS7qK4GQxc837r-_V-DFUQnOJ6edsHyGEbIDmCFekdTF9EO_jUdoKnEJMmwtn2eCNyvWuH0dKxq1vqQhsG6nORiC_wWQqEvF5z9-OPpJ6E-pFBwgfZklrXIrXs5NNUGCpaB-xBMfHi8wh7BFPuHQxMXemRG1Nu9RkFn41aL0xoZJgLjuyBTL__sVwA/s750/D5D4AC87-C9DB-4315-9E57-13550F99FED1.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="750" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeS7qK4GQxc837r-_V-DFUQnOJ6edsHyGEbIDmCFekdTF9EO_jUdoKnEJMmwtn2eCNyvWuH0dKxq1vqQhsG6nORiC_wWQqEvF5z9-OPpJ6E-pFBwgfZklrXIrXs5NNUGCpaB-xBMfHi8wh7BFPuHQxMXemRG1Nu9RkFn41aL0xoZJgLjuyBTL__sVwA/w640-h414/D5D4AC87-C9DB-4315-9E57-13550F99FED1.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="https://issuu.com/whinc./docs/hellyhansenski2022">Helly Hansen’s Winter 2022 Ski Collection</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Practical Pain Relief</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration: underline;">CHIRP Wheels+ 4-pack</span> - Exceptional for muscle pain relief and recovery, or just for stretching out after a long workday or a day on the slopes, Chirp Wheels are new and different from your average foam rollers, which are too wide and ineffective. Chirp Wheels have two specific advantages, width and pressure. At five-inches wide with a patent-pending spinal canal, the spine presses deeper into the wheel and muscles lining the spinal column are stretched horizontally as well as vertically for an incredibly relaxing four-way stretch. The four-pack bundle provides different levels of pressure to target sore muscles anywhere on the body, from gentle wheels for big back stretches to a four-inch focus wheel for maximum pressure on small areas. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">$130 (or a <span style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration: underline;">3-pack</span> for $99.99); <span style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration: underline;">gochirp.com</span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="zoom-out" data-zoom="1" id="m_3152712049204746632bodyTable" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; height: 100%px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%px; zoom: 0.893692;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" id="m_3152712049204746632bodyCell" style="border-top-width: 0px; height: 8416.773438px; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; width: 835.981201px;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; font-family: -apple-system, HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEirqhXN7aO3lm6b4y1fdtAJ83akPjfo8_5aYQetc9sidyCK4sfTwLcgQf4b-g2sYrzfRCpfIRArOCeNwd8W4XJe1-S4EnNB52P-32YlEY8ffxcozD9RY5MdDuAJel4zfMkFE0wLT5YTzJdDZ5urs97O8g3F8-JfeDfaDQjeOmTKo-OJ2nlcij31BkI-ZSx9qfLVgSgN2eT349M6bx-kdyx4CyuG=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="201" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh75UicULYi7jc40Qhf_9ZxAKQxmzv4JTZ4jHE7M8bjqQ6STio8U5KmbXD_KHWn749bLopK2heMMqMFoBoXPIh5avQOydBUw5rPsqfgGrVru12qbaeS0t2_LglfpuRqOMDZQgGeAKyva0STPWVA6edRz7AdGbwSut3JMZ37JLty1cLr4f05-eB3_ce6LrqUBklE8uHtdBcJ0lmVM3QlW3qMuT6lx-_jGzrQcw=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="255" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj042aW94jLnHyj1N4MSq4RfOmexxSwxfN82nFXVwmVyzHZSh7L41dO-kXpVAoWUhtZayQ-Tmb8FDLHMacc5TMz0gFjVeBPMWoWBIvHP3g0YGXOzgTbD1gSTcu65KYsjkHHF_uUlJmYfKubWQ0dUd4tht_L-euof3nefBdeQKOwcfg6nQKIqAHQzRnyxkMbVZZtK2W2xhJkBYM=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="266" /></div><div data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></div><div data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><br /></span></span></div><div data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"><br /></span></span></div><div data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true" style="caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: #313131; text-align: start; word-spacing: 1px;"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_3152712049204746632templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; max-width: 600px; width: 100%px; zoom: 1;"><tbody><tr><td id="m_3152712049204746632templateBody" style="background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px; zoom: 1;"><tbody></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12.6px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p>
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ski resort and find a niche for a new business! This is what Tennille and
Darren Southcombe from Sydney, Australia have been doing over the past few years. They don't live at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Sun Peaks</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"> full time as their two
daughters still go to school back home. But, with Aussie school summer holidays coinciding
with the ski season in Canada, they spend large portions of the winter in the resort
and, since the 2019/20 season, they’ve been focusing on bringing fellow Aussie tourists to </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Sun Peaks</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">, too (with the obligatory hiatus for Covid).</span><br />
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sessions of three weeks for ski visitors – the first in January and second
in March. Darren will ‘commute’ back and forth to Sydney to run his container
business there. And their two daughters Mackenzee (18 and already a Level 1
instructor) and Georgia (15) go back for school and university at the end of Jan. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tennille
gets to stay in the resort throughout, starting from Dec 10, running operations from their apartment right
on the slopes in the <a href="https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-sundance-lodge">Coast Sundance Lodge</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Their fledgling company,
<a href="http://www.snowlifetours.com/">Snowlife Tours</a>, is all about “family
fun, making memories, mastering the mountain and hassle-free adventure packages,”
says Tennille. They have partnered with <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> which is the hub of their
operation but also connected with other BC resorts in order to create away
trips in the future. “In the future,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> we plan to have a multi-resort 16-day tour, with guests flying into Vancouver and then on
to Kamloops,” Tennille describes. “Skiing </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> to get the legs ready, we’ll then go off
to <a href="https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/">Revelstoke</a> and <a href="https://kickinghorseresort.com/">Kicking Horse</a>, and finally <a href="https://www.panoramaresort.com/">Panorama Resort</a> for the therapeutic hot
springs experience. Darren will accompany the guests on this tour and there
will be an ambassador in each resort to help coordinate the skiing.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">So,
how do you launch a business like this in the first place? It all starts with
ski instruction, says Tennille who is a Level 3 instructor, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";">Level 2 race coach and Level 2
adaptive instructor. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">“I’ve had 15 years of experience working in <a href="https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/">Whistler</a>,
<a href="https://www.skisilverstar.com/">SilverStar</a>, Australia, and <a href="https://www.deervalley.com/">Deer Valley, Utah</a>.” The couple actually met in </span><a href="https://www.skisilverstar.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Silver Star</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";"> when Darren was a ski
technician. He later became a ski instructor and worked with her in</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";"> Utah. “We saved our
tips during our </span><a href="https://www.deervalley.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Deer Valley</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";"> seasons
and were able to put down a deposit on a house back in Australia,” Tennille
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">As well as their expertise and experience in
instruction, they are also intent on collaborating with the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/sports-school-rentals/explore-sports-school">Sun
Peaks Sports School</a>. “I’m trying to work closely with the ski school and
the resort to develop new ideas and get them to bend to a new set-up,” says
Tennille. “It’s an exciting opportunity.” As <a href="http://www.snowlifetours.com/">Snowlife Tours</a> attracts more guests going into the future, Tennille has a host of creative ideas to customize and add to the
experience. Previously, they've included ice hockey in Kamloops in their après ski
options as well as dogsledding around the resort. “I would like to set up a champagne on the ice
event for adults at the same time as a disco in the <a href="https://www.cahiltyhotel.com/">Cahilty</a> for their kids,” Tennille
suggests. “I know my daughter, Georgia will want to curate the music selection.”
Another innovation would be a VIP area for <a href="http://www.snowlifetours.com/">Snowlife Tours</a> with a white picket
fence around it right on the snow for NYE celebrations. “And I’m trying to work
with <a href="http://bottomssunpeaks.com/">Bottoms Bar</a> for my guests.
Perhaps an adult happy hour inside while the kids are using the nightskiing
lift which runs until 7pm,” Tennille adds. Her vision also includes a sunset
Pop Up bar in <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> village
and ice bars and picnics on the piste. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mostly from Australia but they've also hosted a group of Texans in the past. “We’re
getting an increasing amount of UK traffic to the website,” adds Tennille. As a
skiing family themselves, they are promoting snowsports as the best way to wean
kids off the digital and into the downhill. “There’s nothing better than a
family ski holiday,” she contends. “Everyone has to talk, play together on the
slopes, have dinners together later, and then the whole family is equally enthused
- and tired - at the end of the day.” Her mountain modus operandi has been for
her own family to try out all the activities on offer at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> in order to be able to
promote the right things to her guests. “I tried the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/winter-activities/ski-biking">ski
bikes</a> with my girls and it was a real success,” she says. “I wasn’t that
sure about doing it </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">but I did it for the
girls who were very keen to try it. And I actually loved it!” After various descents
down runs like Cahilty and Rambler, they even progressed off-piste into the
trees. This could be added to their guests’ </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">après ski menu.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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guests from Sydney, they are expanding their </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">Australian
marketing to Brisbane, Melbourne and beyond in the future. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">We attend the Shanghai Expat Expo. It’s
something we do every year for our container business but it’s also an
opportunity to promote </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.snowlifetours.com/">Snowlife Tours</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"> among Australian, British, and
American expats,” says Tennille. “These are expat workers who are living in
Shanghai with their families and who currently go to Niseko or to the USA for
skiing as they are earning American dollars.” The Expo includes tourism, food,
beauty and every other product or service that expats need. “I’m also working
on being the New Zealand contact for </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">,” she adds.</span></div>
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insurance system. “It’s even more difficult when you do tours that include both
BC and AB because of the different insurance and healthcare systems in each –
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though, as she sees </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"> as an ideal environment for
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helping a friend who owns a lodge in <a href="https://www.thredbo.com.au/">Thredbo</a>
and was theming the guest rooms after different ski resorts. There’s a </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><a href="https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/">Whistler</a>
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</style>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-7540539522207278642022-03-06T17:23:00.001-08:002022-03-13T17:15:57.358-07:00Spring Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgepuKMX_YrttyIMFX9kwPMQ0H7diQW6pwppfpIwRvQsftBUd8KxVP0UoNHlZXAY71-_wYHoXf7Cyz2TgseIXR7ToWbRolOr2WikTDAlcJgFTIii2-myzDQdZZFP-c7BB3ARTeqeY3BJXkGDxdpoEc6cA2LRmG6PGGo_VyuwDOmw9YiALQJiZZ1t9dYtA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgepuKMX_YrttyIMFX9kwPMQ0H7diQW6pwppfpIwRvQsftBUd8KxVP0UoNHlZXAY71-_wYHoXf7Cyz2TgseIXR7ToWbRolOr2WikTDAlcJgFTIii2-myzDQdZZFP-c7BB3ARTeqeY3BJXkGDxdpoEc6cA2LRmG6PGGo_VyuwDOmw9YiALQJiZZ1t9dYtA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring Skiing at Sunburst Lodge <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Put on your </span><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA" style="font-family: helvetica;">SMITH</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> snow-centric sunnies and get into the après - it’s spring time here in Sun Peaks with thoughts turning to piste picnics and patio parties.
Unless you actually like a goggle tan, it’s time to ski in lighter-weight eye gear and </span><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA" style="font-family: helvetica;">SMITH Optics</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> has introduced two new snow-centric sunglass models among its 2022 collection of sport performance eyewear. And they cross over to summer sports such as golf, tennis, padel (my new obsession) and all watersports. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXAqiy_JLQy03YdREsCcPdFe2nvpZn4U7UUruQcL4FTsIbHh36MRfMloY9SbijColUWM4rRfy8WfXlAyufJbfW7khtbrWH-ua5b_vitd-_z96oZP6oaYWqOw3PTSY2Eyw2lcKO7lVnoZSHYar5xrh7xuHMkQlANEZGp61QUU8epwlqEHod44In-6OwQw=s825" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="825" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXAqiy_JLQy03YdREsCcPdFe2nvpZn4U7UUruQcL4FTsIbHh36MRfMloY9SbijColUWM4rRfy8WfXlAyufJbfW7khtbrWH-ua5b_vitd-_z96oZP6oaYWqOw3PTSY2Eyw2lcKO7lVnoZSHYar5xrh7xuHMkQlANEZGp61QUU8epwlqEHod44In-6OwQw=w640-h242" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bobcat on left, Embark on right by <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">SMITH Optics</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The new <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/collections-tnf/EMBARK-SUNGLASSES-TNF-MATTE-BLACK-MATTE-GARDENIA-WHITE">Embark</a> is Smith's first glacier-style sunglass complete with ventilated and flexible TPU side shields for peripheral light coverage that are removable to convert the performance piece into everyday lifestyle sunglasses without compromising best-in-class innovations and design.
Pairing goggle-like performance with the airflow and comfort of a sunglass, the new <a href="html https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/sunglasses-sport/BOBCAT-SUNGLASSES.html?dwvar_BOBCAT-SUNGLASSES_color=matteMerlot">Bobcat</a> provides the features and innovations of Smith's best-selling counterpart, the Wildcat, in a smaller face fit and lightweight feel with the option to buy different lenses. Both models have versatile crossover to support a vast range of winter adventures that can carry over into spring biking, hiking and more.
Both models are available now on <a href="http://smithoptics.com">smithoptics.com</a> or </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA">https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA</a> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and at select specialty retailers worldwide. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGbsMgGOxqTXyQ4bfvs23WjGaRFJnN3q0kqcFJnWXC7T5QdYMuAcigGwzxa47ki7AstkyS2qyB6vnKZRpt9t1SFyBFvZJ_rVYpl2ND2LyslzXRVgbO--SmenjeJ_Uhct42VNdhhLvT4W1O4eXp45jFVxiWl416WvYFLt_EDwYj4EI4Mg1VOyVPZBM5YA=s640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGbsMgGOxqTXyQ4bfvs23WjGaRFJnN3q0kqcFJnWXC7T5QdYMuAcigGwzxa47ki7AstkyS2qyB6vnKZRpt9t1SFyBFvZJ_rVYpl2ND2LyslzXRVgbO--SmenjeJ_Uhct42VNdhhLvT4W1O4eXp45jFVxiWl416WvYFLt_EDwYj4EI4Mg1VOyVPZBM5YA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>A few tips for optimal Spring Skiing: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Don’t rush out (unless it’s a powder day) – wait until the snow softens in the sunshine. Figure out which are the sunny slopes and which are in the shade – follow the sun. Finish early if the afternoons are slushy – or, at Sun Peaks, ski over to Morrisey Mountain which stays in the shade most of the day. If skiing off piste, wait until it starts to thaw on the top to form spring snow otherwise known as corn. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It’s very unpredictable in a Canadian spring - each day might start a bit chilly, well below zero, but by lunchtime and mid pm could be into the plus temperatures. March is a pretty snowy month, too, so it’s not all pure sunshine and bluebird skies. Heated layers, boot heaters, heated gloves or mitts can all help as they can be switched on and off at will, adapting to the conditions to keep you cosy rather than having bulky layers that can become too hot. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkpPnDBr_cmfY0NJ6da6ky8Hv9cvc3VzYETHTaW9WudE6bq7e6PLuCDpQJMkDmH6jK-OAvzTL15xvdmfUA57JBNboiGbe55zc5Mfuts-R8X5CCiftpdsYJcqOOLERMLEq_q2kH4aoim9DEm3Y4kxS3e0BRZ4X-Hyla7ubUW6pAKYbdEWD23vKdXVw8mg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkpPnDBr_cmfY0NJ6da6ky8Hv9cvc3VzYETHTaW9WudE6bq7e6PLuCDpQJMkDmH6jK-OAvzTL15xvdmfUA57JBNboiGbe55zc5Mfuts-R8X5CCiftpdsYJcqOOLERMLEq_q2kH4aoim9DEm3Y4kxS3e0BRZ4X-Hyla7ubUW6pAKYbdEWD23vKdXVw8mg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Ororo</a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/products/buffalo-heated-gloves" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">heated gloves</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My latest trials on the trails have been with <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/">Ororo</a> and their range of <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/products/buffalo-heated-gloves">heated gloves</a> are great for those who like the flexibility of fingers - and they also make heated mitts. <a href=" https://www.ororowear.ca/products/heated-socks">Ororo’s heated socks</a> are exceptionally good and also affordable – especially right now as there’s 30% discount on all their products. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And these are useful, too, for al fresco après, keeping you balmy when quaffing cocktails as sun goes down. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqQRNL2YVVwPe_tI5db8GREuzKisyTCpjgp1PkuVWN4e74giBhWfTuT02iPtHsl9NKXh4oolwEf3rD6n_CqBp8v40um59vcG3Xy9nfap1amXtL29hQQ1F_DvVRUjVP5o5ZgjBXmRJOVIE-kRylaw6hK8NwD0FLdaKX8YzPT_X-ciMweQ1bkBl-ed6mvQ=s1024" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqQRNL2YVVwPe_tI5db8GREuzKisyTCpjgp1PkuVWN4e74giBhWfTuT02iPtHsl9NKXh4oolwEf3rD6n_CqBp8v40um59vcG3Xy9nfap1amXtL29hQQ1F_DvVRUjVP5o5ZgjBXmRJOVIE-kRylaw6hK8NwD0FLdaKX8YzPT_X-ciMweQ1bkBl-ed6mvQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://www.ororowear.ca/products/heated-socks" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Ororo’s heated socks</a> with tiny battery pack that goes in a pocket above the top of the boot</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Because of the risk of overnight freeze of the previous afternoon’s sun-melted slush, morning and evening walks can be slippery in spring. That’s where spikes come in – for example, <a href="https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/ ">MICROspikes by Kahtoola</a>. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">These can be easily slipped onto any outdoor hiking shoe or boot and have twelve hardened stainless steel spikes per foot linked by welded chains to a stretchy rubbery band which goes around the toe, sides, and heel of the footwear. Great, too, for early morning or late night walks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bIb2xmhDb10A0Oq8UrVANlI5XTl2P-vHVbyZ4gkJzmeWjVKcqQgZsFoqie_4lEQFa9wsgDa48Qdzb2lTLX7EW-rF6DAQP48DQvZfsb-R5xUNf5U-anRrL5_B83DtoMDnTxBFv_5m53zb_lEBif4nBy6q2d8h8108nE4BaQyY0pwwI8lwpyUBauIEsA=s1000" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1000" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bIb2xmhDb10A0Oq8UrVANlI5XTl2P-vHVbyZ4gkJzmeWjVKcqQgZsFoqie_4lEQFa9wsgDa48Qdzb2lTLX7EW-rF6DAQP48DQvZfsb-R5xUNf5U-anRrL5_B83DtoMDnTxBFv_5m53zb_lEBif4nBy6q2d8h8108nE4BaQyY0pwwI8lwpyUBauIEsA=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/ " style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">MICROspikes by Kahtoola</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhum4ptNxmBWpHY9xrHZAtoYRvgT-KvW6DDcXae7HaB7aHA5LBGKR3VxkYhJ7TJgLTk5vEMx7o4Q_Rrxr_8vPwdrkj-kU85gPNA3SL6E_wJV5NE9gIZSJF-JRbi1mzXhA3ziF3fdYGfw7jo9PPxJzfsnBx0zgvuEZtTWBo8EGZd87K1ZTTE27UwG46Iwg=s4032" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhum4ptNxmBWpHY9xrHZAtoYRvgT-KvW6DDcXae7HaB7aHA5LBGKR3VxkYhJ7TJgLTk5vEMx7o4Q_Rrxr_8vPwdrkj-kU85gPNA3SL6E_wJV5NE9gIZSJF-JRbi1mzXhA3ziF3fdYGfw7jo9PPxJzfsnBx0zgvuEZtTWBo8EGZd87K1ZTTE27UwG46Iwg=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><b>Other Spring Skiing Staples:</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- Wear a helmet with good vents for example the <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/helmets-women/VIDA-HELMET.html?dwvar_VIDA-HELMET_color=matteSatinWhite">SMITH Vida</a> in white </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- Bring your sunscreen and SPF lipbalm in order to reapply regularly </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- Hone your spring skiing skills with lessons, camps and programs with the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/sports-school-rentals/lessons-camps-programs">Sun Peaks Sports School</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">- Free skiing with the Sun Hosts to find out the best spring strategy for the slopes </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Patio Posing: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Patio at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/dining/morriseys-public-house/ ">Morrisey’s Pub</a> can sit 56 people, warmed by four fire pits, three heat lamps and blankets on demand. “We have one of the best patios in the village in my opinion,” says manager, Scotty Craig. “The vibe is 'relax with friends with great cocktails and amazing food'. We have the best wings on the mountain and the fish tacos are unreal!” He particularly recommends the Chocolate Avalanche Martini and the range of 10 beers on tap. Open from 3pm Wednesday-Sunday, you can ski in following the village signs and ski out through main street. There’s a full outdoor menu, with highlights like the Saturday Supper beef roast. Thursday is $5 Neighborhood Beer and, starting at 7:30 inside the pub, it’s Open Mic Night. There’s also $5 Fridays and more live music on Saturday nights starting at 8pm with beer and cocktail features. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzFxI-S57LCURVWvx4vgg7XCSSA8-IGUYs6pZHF8TwlireG5GCrJAvQNjssAcmW6LIZLI86gCiD6ROOgxEl5X-GMq31og6XrhdLDdro8dhBpx0eEd0jHr6aPpsucHQnMndcOcsDSPdQHHoTfkcZdyVl8u-ax49PPH18ZKWsH6m-vrUH_-UBpUNIPuUJA=s1264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzFxI-S57LCURVWvx4vgg7XCSSA8-IGUYs6pZHF8TwlireG5GCrJAvQNjssAcmW6LIZLI86gCiD6ROOgxEl5X-GMq31og6XrhdLDdro8dhBpx0eEd0jHr6aPpsucHQnMndcOcsDSPdQHHoTfkcZdyVl8u-ax49PPH18ZKWsH6m-vrUH_-UBpUNIPuUJA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">The Patio at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/dining/morriseys-public-house/ " style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Morrisey’s Pub</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A great addition to the Spring Ski Resort wardrobe is this </span><a href="https://asportuguesas.shoes/collections/women-footwear/products/black-multi-chelsea-ankle-boots-caia_l-asportuguesas?variant=41487508701369" style="font-family: helvetica;">Chelsea Boot by Asportuguesas</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. It's fab for both indoor and outdoor wear with its comfy upper and thick corrugated sole, 3cm above the snow. Made in Portugal, the top is wool and the sole is waterproof cork, one of Portugal’s major exports. You can order online and there's 10 % off for signing up to their newsletter. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR9DQRhE6hCQ0KhHWorZ723rZH-ern4eRF-KYtlxzXS8mqGddIUnq4g_RNpdJFAnrmMsgIMNuWT_tL5_XCOePR10Xr-gllNwhNdaqIltG43D_PVm05wI669PsH-yVHtY-cICqzcUo76E127gArDfbwl8Thiv0m97u72780VIFtevO9cL4xFmGb4fOMSQ=s1200" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR9DQRhE6hCQ0KhHWorZ723rZH-ern4eRF-KYtlxzXS8mqGddIUnq4g_RNpdJFAnrmMsgIMNuWT_tL5_XCOePR10Xr-gllNwhNdaqIltG43D_PVm05wI669PsH-yVHtY-cICqzcUo76E127gArDfbwl8Thiv0m97u72780VIFtevO9cL4xFmGb4fOMSQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://asportuguesas.shoes/collections/women-footwear/products/black-multi-chelsea-ankle-boots-caia_l-asportuguesas?variant=41487508701369" style="text-align: left;">Chelsea Boot by Asportuguesas</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other hillside hotspot hang outs around Sun Peaks village include </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/masas-bar-grill" style="font-family: helvetica;">Masa’s</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> and </span><a href="https://www.bottomssunpeaks.com/menus" style="font-family: helvetica;">Bottoms Bar & Grill</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> right at the foot of the ski slopes and the gorgeous Garden Patio at </span><a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;">Vertical Café</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> with its perfect sunset views. Check out my article on "The Little Café That Could" at: </span><a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/the-little-cafe-that-could-vertical-cafe-crew-overcome-unprecedented-times-with-a-smile/ " style="font-family: helvetica;">https://sunpeaksnews.com/the-little-cafe-that-could-vertical-cafe-crew-overcome-unprecedented-times-with-a-smile/ </a></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1ak2J_tUZYGNOwfg3WHRcE0vly9HBDwhbgsNn88Y1aXYWj953y8B4c7yjlMyJMxdra4hkFdQFWZwLKvhklv7Waq7asDJDSWUsptxIR0k6OpbJOxMkbr04rKuUOd43AVF6TS1PHAaik2dfwt4-hUTPcVQeyud2yLLs_iceoaELr_swYCM5sT-Z_C41Rg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1ak2J_tUZYGNOwfg3WHRcE0vly9HBDwhbgsNn88Y1aXYWj953y8B4c7yjlMyJMxdra4hkFdQFWZwLKvhklv7Waq7asDJDSWUsptxIR0k6OpbJOxMkbr04rKuUOd43AVF6TS1PHAaik2dfwt4-hUTPcVQeyud2yLLs_iceoaELr_swYCM5sT-Z_C41Rg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/masas-bar-grill" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Masa’s</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bordering the Gentle Giant run is the patio at </span><a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;">Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> where events such as last weekend’s Cider Saturday take place. The Pop-Up Cider Tasting was courtesy of </span><a href="https://www.woodwardciderco.ca/" style="font-family: helvetica;">WoodWard Cider Co.</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> from Kamloops. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7k8gLOrOVlpF6UL0gJ6xze0GO6tSaeWTjUGHjhsuFssNMA5jcnRYF1XlYd7lPpPKzN-udoJ9qwnbGTX0RnvR97Uivl4GhlPYDfSmmQiZ4mDemRo7OeW31IpKYlCswvQ6fOWWPXU5MoLzxNIpEa2g4dVNQHnI_VO2Y6r2l4D3hr5vGwQWsCb3e9X3cKA=s1080" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7k8gLOrOVlpF6UL0gJ6xze0GO6tSaeWTjUGHjhsuFssNMA5jcnRYF1XlYd7lPpPKzN-udoJ9qwnbGTX0RnvR97Uivl4GhlPYDfSmmQiZ4mDemRo7OeW31IpKYlCswvQ6fOWWPXU5MoLzxNIpEa2g4dVNQHnI_VO2Y6r2l4D3hr5vGwQWsCb3e9X3cKA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">The Pop-Up Cider Tasting on the patio at</span> <a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Spring Events at Sun Peaks: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/art-exhibitions-presented-by-artzone-sun-peaks-6 ">Art exhibits courtesy of ArtZone</a> at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre, Vertical Café, Tourism Sun Peaks, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, and Guest Services. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/free-family-activity-nights-7">Free Family Activities</a> Fridays and Saturdays 5-8pm at the Sun Peaks Centre Great Hall. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgThapdXQK06-mmcMOzqGrP6xGSDLYSP5AgKd_Ke76VFRtLwmo7B6n2HIBIhdXSMdz1FulajlIpwkNs8JyhgdX4cv_DEe9tYW1qJXRL8cSuI5wOz4ofB7f7cmVlA1WR_h4CWBWGBLxwaD6iYzwJftDwJSYypH6hmaAkslymK2AU_DytT1zr3f8ig7g__g=s1224" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="792" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgThapdXQK06-mmcMOzqGrP6xGSDLYSP5AgKd_Ke76VFRtLwmo7B6n2HIBIhdXSMdz1FulajlIpwkNs8JyhgdX4cv_DEe9tYW1qJXRL8cSuI5wOz4ofB7f7cmVlA1WR_h4CWBWGBLxwaD6iYzwJftDwJSYypH6hmaAkslymK2AU_DytT1zr3f8ig7g__g=w414-h640" width="414" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artzone-presents-the-vimff-and-more ">Film Festival</a> March 10-12: ArtZone hosts the 2022 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, with two extra Sun Peaks’ contributions. Kicking it off is local photographer Roger Mirka’s film recounting his volunteer work with Game Rangers International at the Kafue Elephant Release Facility in Zambia. Followed by McSporties, which is sponsoring the Sun Peaks premiere of “Tales from Cascadia”. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQlIseuVzU-m03R_dLqeDbajU1kESjb33HCWzWyROzj5Zgt6nI7BdxotiqOyxcyDgV_MfrwAZx76z1LTPZgSHeZ72P7QfYvcaKs_U2r06L5KJl36I_6VpSlaCMBWeRrYL5ipJMZuuI61P8ctFtYYK6VHkyVaSptHlWgYxgBEetC13xljcrOl7J4UF8eA=s1800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQlIseuVzU-m03R_dLqeDbajU1kESjb33HCWzWyROzj5Zgt6nI7BdxotiqOyxcyDgV_MfrwAZx76z1LTPZgSHeZ72P7QfYvcaKs_U2r06L5KJl36I_6VpSlaCMBWeRrYL5ipJMZuuI61P8ctFtYYK6VHkyVaSptHlWgYxgBEetC13xljcrOl7J4UF8eA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/telus-nancy-greene-alpine-classic" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">The Telus Nancy Greene 3 Mountain Tour</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/telus-nancy-greene-alpine-classic">The Telus Nancy Greene 3 Mountain Tour</a> on March 12: a self-guided mountain tour with photo opps for costumed teams, barbecue at Masa's Bar + Grill outdoor patio, and a silent auction that night. Money raised goes to the Sun Peaks Education Society (SPES) and the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtedHCFjvONNlqr3TT1kw_gLiLhDqLXSOIVReUh2cQ4fNI6pjboJxg-6A5X2CbaGSPqcbPfzXj4xRswX9u_JID04lnfYKjwp4pPLzaLMW-pj2HSBuzAoeCWn-J29skCemJlHDGHvhaZTgVPKqRdM41Uf6qAjWGXyW8lT0sfLPfE84KPx-nm8lFltWd1Q=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtedHCFjvONNlqr3TT1kw_gLiLhDqLXSOIVReUh2cQ4fNI6pjboJxg-6A5X2CbaGSPqcbPfzXj4xRswX9u_JID04lnfYKjwp4pPLzaLMW-pj2HSBuzAoeCWn-J29skCemJlHDGHvhaZTgVPKqRdM41Uf6qAjWGXyW8lT0sfLPfE84KPx-nm8lFltWd1Q=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/hub-international-nancy-greene-festival" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">The Hub International Nancy Greene Festival</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/hub-international-nancy-greene-festival">The Hub International Nancy Greene Festival</a> March 25-26: the 17th annual gathering of the Nancy Greene Ski League and the biggest in Canada. As well as 600 kids competing, it brings around 2000 guests to the resort to spectate, celebrate and enjoy all the festival fun. Race events include a speed trap, dual GS, jump contest, skier X style kombi course, and moguls, with Nancy Greene herself on hand to cheer the racers, sign helmets, and hand out awards at the 4pm ceremony by the Village Clock Tower each day. For more information, please contact the Sun Peaks Alpine Club at hubngfestival@gmail.com or visit Sun Peaks Racers. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFHawuwZ2unP1mSjCPyVN-CH2dTytCFlz0G72h7UKCWuqdGa0BhogoylI_h-8dnkNFgWPp0OAD4idrw47B8-aD22gtz4XG15a2LbSfZfxXoRNZchbvr3s8R3etDU799Zqd-G0tyMw5raRRHFACxiKZHslo1NsxvhmuExet14TqhPIqjGgd58cupVoYuA=s3264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFHawuwZ2unP1mSjCPyVN-CH2dTytCFlz0G72h7UKCWuqdGa0BhogoylI_h-8dnkNFgWPp0OAD4idrw47B8-aD22gtz4XG15a2LbSfZfxXoRNZchbvr3s8R3etDU799Zqd-G0tyMw5raRRHFACxiKZHslo1NsxvhmuExet14TqhPIqjGgd58cupVoYuA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Alchemy of RIDE</a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"> Pop Up Tent</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a> Pop Up Tent Event March 26 and 27 noon-6pm at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Ballroom Foyer. This is the second AOR visit to Sun Peaks this winter – see my SPIN article: <a href="https://sunpeaksnews.com/paint-the-pistes-alchemy-of-ride-returns-this-month/ ">https://sunpeaksnews.com/paint-the-pistes-alchemy-of-ride-returns-this-month/ </a>This time around, artist and designer Lynne Harrison will be bringing her full collection of bike gear for men and women, as well as other sports lines suitable for gym, running, golf, surfing – and, of course, her sensational winter wear for ski, snowboard, Nordic. For Spring, y</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ou’ll need a windproof, waterproof outer, so consider a technical Alchemy of RIDE jacket. A riot of spring colours, they have zippered side vents which provide ventilation. You can also get base layers and neck buffs to match, all of which continue into other spring and early summer sports. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7IcA3n7dW8xK0DgyNIbyfeDdaKOTTFYnV2cq9Dsazfcqt2KvZLDEEGrgSuhdVWy9osnmGYVQcS6JQZ4dscEmHkd68UXqlIPfHOAwbAbQp0kij-etngCipuyyNm2CSb81s68_CZORDjFUFaBSeIHGffJ_45CPd36MpAd00ctf04QZVJH3QBHBwUfA6yg=s1116" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="904" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7IcA3n7dW8xK0DgyNIbyfeDdaKOTTFYnV2cq9Dsazfcqt2KvZLDEEGrgSuhdVWy9osnmGYVQcS6JQZ4dscEmHkd68UXqlIPfHOAwbAbQp0kij-etngCipuyyNm2CSb81s68_CZORDjFUFaBSeIHGffJ_45CPd36MpAd00ctf04QZVJH3QBHBwUfA6yg=w518-h640" width="518" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alchemyofride.org/" style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Alchemy of RIDE</a><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/cads-annual-ski-and-snowboard-festival">The Canadian Adaptive Snowsports' (CADS) Annual Ski & Snowboard Festival</a> March 28-April 1: students, instructors, friends, and family from across Canada gather for a week of adaptive skiing and snowboarding improvement lessons for all levels; race training; instructor certification; camaraderie, games, on-snow activities and après. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For more details on these events and others, go to:
<a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events#05-03-2022--05-06-2022">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events#05-03-2022--05-06-2022</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8NRECYfbwOaDs3tRhXf3M_JsKaGsy5Y1NAGteCYSMDr1aewpy6T3RuuTPUEaWPBVx-9Py5yTnoCiZ2yKL4KjNMq65rzVqZmOlla5-p6bbqyfafA9_ZT2X8r7CcTC25bIrVIcBIxsYjDucI_cgp-2EHCH_BkTA4gxbvpnIJpD5qCpQUPFSMJ4rmhq-tw=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8NRECYfbwOaDs3tRhXf3M_JsKaGsy5Y1NAGteCYSMDr1aewpy6T3RuuTPUEaWPBVx-9Py5yTnoCiZ2yKL4KjNMq65rzVqZmOlla5-p6bbqyfafA9_ZT2X8r7CcTC25bIrVIcBIxsYjDucI_cgp-2EHCH_BkTA4gxbvpnIJpD5qCpQUPFSMJ4rmhq-tw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-16640476944984762562022-02-11T16:56:00.003-08:002022-02-11T17:03:31.767-08:00Millionaire Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjsxtlj-YTJhEFa2WhR99YUJ7vNNpTVmRI_-lQoJi6H98tqQAcOU7gOvnwEPYJK4_XObL8VCKVJRu-cW_nq_gYraeAv3Ne1Cyz0rZDceAv-koPceRRiSpVZVfyWwQihJ3VVv0bBvllS4Omc_VXuwU7VA-HwbxrTIONtrBb2IJnbZ9H2OV1-3aoKoV5OA=s1024" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjsxtlj-YTJhEFa2WhR99YUJ7vNNpTVmRI_-lQoJi6H98tqQAcOU7gOvnwEPYJK4_XObL8VCKVJRu-cW_nq_gYraeAv3Ne1Cyz0rZDceAv-koPceRRiSpVZVfyWwQihJ3VVv0bBvllS4Omc_VXuwU7VA-HwbxrTIONtrBb2IJnbZ9H2OV1-3aoKoV5OA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Wrights (right) and Hudsons (left) at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="text-align: left;">Sun Peaks</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">It’s a small and subtle change, but just lately British, Australian and American accents are tentatively multiplying at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="text-align: left;">Sun Peaks</a><span style="text-align: left;">. Pent-up potential skiers are slowly appearing for vacations and longer stays and there’s a feeling that post-pandemic partying on the pistes and enhanced après action may not be all that far off. </span></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The domestic ski market - from across Canada - has been flourishing this season, particularly at weekends, but up until recently it was only the ultra ‘crisis resistant tourist’ who turned up from overseas. Craving a Canadian adventure, two Brits braved the travel tribulations to spend a week at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> last month, </span><span>skiing daily and sampling the culinary cornucopia of the pretty Tyrolean-themed town. “We came to </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> because the shutdown for Brits in France meant that all the other resorts in Italy, Austria etc would be crammed with British skiers,” says Bill Wright. “We decided on Canada because my wife, Deb had never been, we had friends living in Sun Peaks for the winter, and, by coincidence, our son’s girlfriend comes from Vancouver and her parents used to own a condo in the resort.” Stars aligned! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCLU_BdkT9FBGFg4vIq_NfIx15Z6QL6NZKxUSIu4_5SbUp1IkJubdBRovu9MGokGhKRx4KbhaAhukvNIehXHWIHw6o9NUA0zAaUqFZ3twYP6clCxl7ftxpPAA919SM-ZIMZkuzDmmn8iGR6hw6zWWwQlDSJcaV-f1xh4x9uO-tl8YNqZVJ_K100OQKUA=s1800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCLU_BdkT9FBGFg4vIq_NfIx15Z6QL6NZKxUSIu4_5SbUp1IkJubdBRovu9MGokGhKRx4KbhaAhukvNIehXHWIHw6o9NUA0zAaUqFZ3twYP6clCxl7ftxpPAA919SM-ZIMZkuzDmmn8iGR6hw6zWWwQlDSJcaV-f1xh4x9uO-tl8YNqZVJ_K100OQKUA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="text-align: left;">Sun Peaks</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Plane Privileges </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Choosing <a href="https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/inflight/business-cabin">WestJet Business Class</a> flights into Kamloops made the lengthy journey with a six hour layover in Calgary less arduous. “The comfortable Westjet lounge really helped, we were able to take turns having naps, and have plenty to eat and drink,” said Bill. “But really I think the flights should be better timed to arrive in the resort for dinner if they want to attract more Brits in future.” There were also beds on the plane, making the Atlantic crossing cushy.
Due to Bill’s global oil business career, the Wrights have lived in many different countries, skiing their way around the world. “We skied a lot in the US while we were based in Texas, especially Colorado, and we absolutely love <a href="https://www.vail.com/">Vail</a>,” says Deb. A stint in Paris led to many French and Italian ski resort forays. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh_mpBu80Gmy38tjfI1YKFAmnTqKTeDJbGijZRIhkYWlSjeh25cvABRj6nW4Di5UzhGKOMvTp-60apvWE7Hydv69rfh3nWfg-Y_nh4WDx1dKDxq7AM_gxkqmS2UtEwScNcE68YvGlZ2Ht8VaQnnVzYbtYNAOu2eOeFQkplELG_bZxVEYDmfNkJsGFfcw=s960" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh_mpBu80Gmy38tjfI1YKFAmnTqKTeDJbGijZRIhkYWlSjeh25cvABRj6nW4Di5UzhGKOMvTp-60apvWE7Hydv69rfh3nWfg-Y_nh4WDx1dKDxq7AM_gxkqmS2UtEwScNcE68YvGlZ2Ht8VaQnnVzYbtYNAOu2eOeFQkplELG_bZxVEYDmfNkJsGFfcw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great grooming and empty slopes - Photo by Kelly Brown</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Millionaire Skiing </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>So, how does </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> compare with ritzy resorts elsewhere in the eyes of these cosmopolitan connoisseurs? “It is millionaire skiing!” Deb exclaimed on her first day, when she saw how few people there were on perfectly groomed slopes swathed in sunshine. It was a Wednesday in late January – weekdays at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> are sparsely populated compared to weekends. “Also, although it has been sunny all day, the snow hasn’t melted and gone slushy by the afternoon like it would in the European resorts that we’re used to,” said Bill. “It’s amazing how the temperatures are low enough for the snow to stay crisp all day but not too cold to make it uncomfortable for us.” </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGI_unayEbRTkX4rRCPYzT5grL5KMfMPsYPZr98TgHgFlKk4SCYqbKxxsTksf9_ygAqtSnq6GYjCYnCn38H0sTN5yzHRF_GupreBsVPDXs34KUqJ23C5-SquPUZE19C8BkDk439k12tKYHn91lAjKR_XAcc88oASffUn1CVKt2IAwDfJ-8pdIo7OxJ9Q=s537" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="537" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGI_unayEbRTkX4rRCPYzT5grL5KMfMPsYPZr98TgHgFlKk4SCYqbKxxsTksf9_ygAqtSnq6GYjCYnCn38H0sTN5yzHRF_GupreBsVPDXs34KUqJ23C5-SquPUZE19C8BkDk439k12tKYHn91lAjKR_XAcc88oASffUn1CVKt2IAwDfJ-8pdIo7OxJ9Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On Top of the World</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The panoramic views across the Okanagan to the <a href="https://www.bigwhite.com/">Big White</a> and <a href="https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/">Revelstoke</a> ranges were a major hit. “We’re also really enchanted by the pretty town and the fact that everything is a stone’s throw from the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Sun Peaks Grand</a> where we’re staying,” he added. “We chose that hotel because of the pool and hot tubs – we are ‘Polar’ swimmers in the UK, going in the sea daily throughout the winter.” In fact he was caught on camera on Christmas Day 2021 after a swim on Brighton Beach, England with <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1456425/">TV presenter Jeff Brazier</a> and ended up in the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10345295/Jeff-Brazier-42-strips-Christmas-Day-dip-beloved-sons-Bobby-18-Freddie-17.html">Daily Mail newspaper</a> - (Bill's on the right of the photo). </span></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGwzK8EbrDf1chZx_PUYDFhloKSm2RVsEQ4gilNeNmr6y__lSIgRCzU_Y3GAWOrr1BrZcH-LMyM2cZGUxjQTW9lMrU__e6c-r_efPEfrXTzgLD6kzgw-W-QJhEhJ59Ku8-hty7F4zQo6Rj_Ny0HANz8T4nse_vzpJdMb0GyxYx9zi5A0B_WTM1rWInOg=s1800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGwzK8EbrDf1chZx_PUYDFhloKSm2RVsEQ4gilNeNmr6y__lSIgRCzU_Y3GAWOrr1BrZcH-LMyM2cZGUxjQTW9lMrU__e6c-r_efPEfrXTzgLD6kzgw-W-QJhEhJ59Ku8-hty7F4zQo6Rj_Ny0HANz8T4nse_vzpJdMb0GyxYx9zi5A0B_WTM1rWInOg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hot tub at the </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/" style="text-align: left;">Grand</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Hot Tub Heaven</b><span> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The couple’s hot tub hilarity was a daily feature. The first day, anxious to regenerate aching muscles and recover from jet lag, Bill was hoping for a restful soak with the occasional plunge into the surrounding snow – “I like to do polar bear rolls in the snow in between hot tub hopping,” he describes. But a group of garrulous guests meant that conversation was inevitable. Once used to this, both the Wrights really enjoyed their hot tub experiences, fascinated by the different lifestyles and culture of their fellow hardy travellers (Canadians, Brits, Austrians, Germans, Americans and Australians) as well as everyone's shared </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span>’ stories. “It’s like the Cantina bar in Star Wars,” quipped Bill. “It’s great that the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Grand</a> has three hot tubs which are outdoors overlooking the pistes as well as the spectacular sunset views down the valley.”</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDAnLaJKYPcwqBhRBOnqAeZV2OqBFy4qTDC5OIWK53h2rmuJ3m45O_e4-eKWqcm-AQKfhh5tTMDWa0QFoyF_wt5VyEq6KMQ5DzoV3pnwsSiceAR82W1IkTxZAahweRAutpw-9JxGQT3PVH2zaMwlfmmvLwNj5K-PsksIQqYibkFplkxW9ZqUKOEOiE_A=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDAnLaJKYPcwqBhRBOnqAeZV2OqBFy4qTDC5OIWK53h2rmuJ3m45O_e4-eKWqcm-AQKfhh5tTMDWa0QFoyF_wt5VyEq6KMQ5DzoV3pnwsSiceAR82W1IkTxZAahweRAutpw-9JxGQT3PVH2zaMwlfmmvLwNj5K-PsksIQqYibkFplkxW9ZqUKOEOiE_A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heated Patio at <a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/" style="text-align: left;">Vertical Café</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: large;">Vertical Vittles </span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgecif162WFsAC7oxbSjxp3KA-ZdUyzvDRENYbfpc_Tx21i5l31eFeERmNaueOBPiyEGx9dzC2OUCtgHwljjfNhwPeykSsK_O2oculh3DhIQ8VIhtl_JCmvlblaemMxOqOXY1FtnoANGTE1oKMVz5HE5fSsMOH4ceC_ByvtR70uNkdfpNV9Ng4zckqNtw=s7954" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5303" data-original-width="7954" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgecif162WFsAC7oxbSjxp3KA-ZdUyzvDRENYbfpc_Tx21i5l31eFeERmNaueOBPiyEGx9dzC2OUCtgHwljjfNhwPeykSsK_O2oculh3DhIQ8VIhtl_JCmvlblaemMxOqOXY1FtnoANGTE1oKMVz5HE5fSsMOH4ceC_ByvtR70uNkdfpNV9Ng4zckqNtw=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Their first day, the Wrights headed to <a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/">Vertical Café</a> for mid-morning coffee, on a mission suggested by their son and his girlfriend who had highly recommended it for </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span>’ healthiest food options as well as several decadent treats. They had rented skis from the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Grand</a>’s ski shop and were meeting their ‘ski guides’ (yours truly and hubby Simon) at 11 for an introduction to the piste map. As it turned out, they were so enchanted by the <a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/">Vertical</a> vittles that they returned there on several occasions, sampling a good portion of the menu including drinks, vegetable soups, healthy locally-farmed salads, creative vegan wraps - and, notably, their iced cinnamon buns. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjocrziB9zKUpGj_CmS9b-YhP8MQrsSxhDLz25XTt582caFJPDnxvbnGm029laOEDvPYuGFioJynI-rEWUWmh730O0sflNGsHcWUVk1Tri6Q2zL_A6lQiH6BSOAo7C4LAX9uaXq49mdZSwXlM1Xlp0YxwHsUbrUJKTGahYjRK7X8i9ss-syIC5KwR5FQw=s537" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="537" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjocrziB9zKUpGj_CmS9b-YhP8MQrsSxhDLz25XTt582caFJPDnxvbnGm029laOEDvPYuGFioJynI-rEWUWmh730O0sflNGsHcWUVk1Tri6Q2zL_A6lQiH6BSOAo7C4LAX9uaXq49mdZSwXlM1Xlp0YxwHsUbrUJKTGahYjRK7X8i9ss-syIC5KwR5FQw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/" style="text-align: left;">Vertical Café</a><span style="text-align: left;"> cinnamon sensation</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sharing the Love</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Showing the Wrights around the lift system, which spans three mountains and 4270 acres of <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/the-mountain/trail-maps-stats">skiable terrain</a>, was a positive pleasure for Simon and I. We ski almost every day with a goal of clocking up 100 days by the end of the season. Often in groups with locals, we have great fun in every weather and diverse snow conditions, trying out different runs and routes all the time, and enjoying all the chairlift chatter. However, it’s not until you are showing off </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> to newcomers that you recreate that first-time fervour. Just like the nightly après scene, it’s intoxicating!
The Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all qualified as ‘millionaire’s skiing’ for the Wrights as the slopes were blissfully quiet with no sign of a lift line. We spent the weekend successfully avoiding queues by timing our slope choices against the typical flow, skiing over the lunch period, and going slightly off the beaten track. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSKR5JxPkM3VJlt2dDCSK28nh7lOau7CbOAWEKsKg6nveH6-05woROb6g9Gqy2Yjk5JPN3JiShnn4paUAnb65UCEuOiFVuwRkmOpNfYr0FN_QNsc61lDNhfUqCRHE7xEtDVHjuUanMiqeS-WlhXH5Dex9_bX7eo1ELDQvgFYmGk6zNNatp71IQQMhTIg=s2016" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSKR5JxPkM3VJlt2dDCSK28nh7lOau7CbOAWEKsKg6nveH6-05woROb6g9Gqy2Yjk5JPN3JiShnn4paUAnb65UCEuOiFVuwRkmOpNfYr0FN_QNsc61lDNhfUqCRHE7xEtDVHjuUanMiqeS-WlhXH5Dex9_bX7eo1ELDQvgFYmGk6zNNatp71IQQMhTIg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dipping into West Bowl</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Powder Paradise</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Both Monday and Tuesday were powder days – slightly stodgier on the first day (if you’re being powder picky!) but pure light-as-a-feather Okanagan Champagne Pow on their last day. “This is just what I was expecting in Canada,” said Bill as we took him on a hike into West Bowl, putting in fresh tracks in the hero snow. We returned to the area a second time to find the wind had sifted snow back into our tracks, clearing the slate for a second sensational virgin powder plunge! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz3BfethShUF13Z9ExrJ8NTWkZvUhnMfTR3qMeWLinzcke8sJABei_EL-qEzFVaro8-H9GGE5PncivqvT6isw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Wine Wednesday </span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Their first dinner out was at <a href="https://www.bottomssunpeaks.com/">Bottoms Bar & Grill</a> which offers half priced bottles of wine on Wednesdays. This is a great deal, with quaffs such as The Show, a Californian cabernet sauvignon around $20. Several local beers and Okanagan wines were also sampled that night in the jolly atmosphere at this intrinsic après ski bar, right on the foot of the slopes, which has a more intimate vibe now that tables are partitioned with screens sporting gorgeous mountainscapes by local artists and photographers. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6FZD7by0sVeN-8d7POw6wmSqvdQ8m-qGNUM5MXV6tgw1sGBmyd0dz0gw1zBKac0in_aq8BFEKELhJ30rRgzHAV0PtCDlfg1KJ6mmbo_zC5yZO9lLwJGacqIQRKM9Q15PP3g7TVqYUeRuf1lZIBX18U2nauNfj17VPDY3iwykWHxEuIfPTij3yMVwzA=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6FZD7by0sVeN-8d7POw6wmSqvdQ8m-qGNUM5MXV6tgw1sGBmyd0dz0gw1zBKac0in_aq8BFEKELhJ30rRgzHAV0PtCDlfg1KJ6mmbo_zC5yZO9lLwJGacqIQRKM9Q15PP3g7TVqYUeRuf1lZIBX18U2nauNfj17VPDY3iwykWHxEuIfPTij3yMVwzA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The conservatory at <a href="https://www.bottomssunpeaks.com/" style="text-align: left;">Bottoms Bar & Grill</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div><span><br /></span></div>For sharing, get the nachos, the Thai Laksa curry is always good, as well as the burgers, halloumi, beef dip, and anything with their signature curly fries. If you hashtag Bottoms on your </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span>’ snaps on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bottomsbar/">Instagram</a>, you could see your holiday handiwork featured on their Instagram screen during dinner. </span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhno0tqKrTw0NQUe6zguJD0NKz-ZSI56weo1n9floTRux8zDhQs_RBG0-7dlj7E4v31kT-rCVQiSbfn2CgGQNBcg4vl1GaiIPdCtHqwBpqj3zUaaak9ze_D7yq5RAcy60HQn2gfqyeNglKSd3CbnX-ieKOMA2RAItTWPkKrme1GXeVqZJOCO-WhXAS4fg=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhno0tqKrTw0NQUe6zguJD0NKz-ZSI56weo1n9floTRux8zDhQs_RBG0-7dlj7E4v31kT-rCVQiSbfn2CgGQNBcg4vl1GaiIPdCtHqwBpqj3zUaaak9ze_D7yq5RAcy60HQn2gfqyeNglKSd3CbnX-ieKOMA2RAItTWPkKrme1GXeVqZJOCO-WhXAS4fg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://voyageurbistro.ca/" style="text-align: left;">Voyageur Bistro</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Jaegermeister Moment </span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Our ‘Friday Night Out’ was at vibrant <a href="http://voyageurbistro.ca/">Voyageur Bistro</a> which specializes in ancient recipes and locally-sourced Canadian cuisine. A dinner delay meant that, after our starters which included bannock, brie and berry compote, we over-imbibed somewhat. But who could resist the Hester Creek followed by the wine list’s most expensive offering, The Judge? Well, we lost all judgement that’s for sure and ended up downing two trays of Jaegermeister shots as well. Our last bottle was called Moon something – chosen merely because we liked the name. Poutine was the biggest hit – “it’s something I just have to try,” said Deb who again had been schooled in Canadian ski resort staples in advance by her son. <a href="http://voyageurbistro.ca/">Voyageur</a> excels in this downhill delicacy, mixing sweet potato and normal fries in with the homemade gravy and Armstrong cheese curds. And the bison burgers and ribs all went down very well, helping to counteract the incipient hangovers. Another feature there is the Tortière, a French-Canadian puff pastry meat pie for which I have even witnessed vegetarians breaking their resolve. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFknDSmbc6SvNZYzM1wdVMsWtICRwmqgOWWEttsnX1TMWedPo4Q-jT9QCNdzRxE9_W7iOuSo66kaX59f6ZctNkWaepSSz8oOJnw3GxQac0LGUS6PWUayAJCON8zd84GA8OiPcfmUWAw0pDEgW2mNc67CYs5jsCnxhkuk5GQSVxlvZ7zzIsiITAQxFcA=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsFknDSmbc6SvNZYzM1wdVMsWtICRwmqgOWWEttsnX1TMWedPo4Q-jT9QCNdzRxE9_W7iOuSo66kaX59f6ZctNkWaepSSz8oOJnw3GxQac0LGUS6PWUayAJCON8zd84GA8OiPcfmUWAw0pDEgW2mNc67CYs5jsCnxhkuk5GQSVxlvZ7zzIsiITAQxFcA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/" style="text-align: left;">Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Culinary Capers </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/">Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom</a> was a big hit with the Wrights. They sauntered there from the </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Grand</a><span> which is right next door, dining on kale and Brussel sprout salads, flat iron steak and chips, with roasted fresh veg. “It was just what we needed after a day on the slopes, really good food, very good service and a jolly atmosphere,” said Deb. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>They were also impressed by <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/dining/mantles-restaurant/">Mantles</a>, securing tables by the cosy romantic fireplace, and served by the highly professional bar manager. “He is so well informed,” enthused Bill who has a bit of a reputation as a wine buff himself. “We had a great conversation about Canadian wine from the Okanagan and ended up with a Hunter Hill, a winery that the bar manager had actually visited.” </span><span>Craving more healthy produce, they loved the chili pecan salad and traditional Caesar. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi29Q8oUF8Wlb5tkaKLhtHGWuMsUV3CLsM3jnpEdtOx2JR0_1m9aI_n5S_NFWoYSpZJmcyaDAgo7GcZPkGSkdpXWUqdHZ2fvq26WCe1SloQQzB8BhAEvmHIF5ZQ0QT7jTbjkLoeK22kH2I3KfaOexD1byLEaHzbYhaix7Bi0-U7AwJsyIZ7sb0poZNP_g=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi29Q8oUF8Wlb5tkaKLhtHGWuMsUV3CLsM3jnpEdtOx2JR0_1m9aI_n5S_NFWoYSpZJmcyaDAgo7GcZPkGSkdpXWUqdHZ2fvq26WCe1SloQQzB8BhAEvmHIF5ZQ0QT7jTbjkLoeK22kH2I3KfaOexD1byLEaHzbYhaix7Bi0-U7AwJsyIZ7sb0poZNP_g=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/masas-bar-grill" style="text-align: left;">Masa’s</a> Happy Hour</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>It’s possible that Deb overdid the merlot at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/masas-bar-grill">Masa’s</a><span> where we had pre-dinner drinks one night, but she recovered over the sizzling schnitzel cordon bleu afterwards at </span><a href="https://www.powderhoundssunpeaks.com/">Powder Hounds</a><span>. This is one of our faves – we’re going there for Valentine’s Day dinner – and other features that night were the schnitzel Oscar, the stroganoff and the linguine bolognaise. </span><span>Such great décor – what could have been just a squarish dining room in a modern building has been transformed by the creative ceiling décor, glass table separators and the sociable bar area. Then there's the accomplished wait staff who manage to be both real and polished at the same time. Opening back in 1998, </span><a href="https://www.powderhoundssunpeaks.com/">Powder Hounds</a><span> is</span><span> Sun Peaks' oldest privately-owned restaurant. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPe5Q5vGbgnlx2rz1X0OG6gGmkumly0Fhnu9vkTpiwEuTOAyBfhw5h9Ozo0WqXzsKMEW-8F5yeSKSTHqkteDtYe3OqnqSRjg4sPBUQw-9zElmd9TCcAhcuTEZk0FiEPRmk01VYZOjOmu7kPWPurd3hTHahpOkR9o_i8I4QyT_WmSk-H7lP2ZgGk8nkoQ=s6150" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4050" data-original-width="6150" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPe5Q5vGbgnlx2rz1X0OG6gGmkumly0Fhnu9vkTpiwEuTOAyBfhw5h9Ozo0WqXzsKMEW-8F5yeSKSTHqkteDtYe3OqnqSRjg4sPBUQw-9zElmd9TCcAhcuTEZk0FiEPRmk01VYZOjOmu7kPWPurd3hTHahpOkR9o_i8I4QyT_WmSk-H7lP2ZgGk8nkoQ=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow Ghosts at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/" style="text-align: left;">Sun Peaks</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Conclusions from our Canadian Converts </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>“I think the skiing at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> is fabulous, so well-groomed, with lots of meandering tree-line trails making for beautiful picturesque vistas around every corner,” said Deb. This impression was echoed by Bill who also loved skiing in and out of - and around - the village: “</span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> is truly ski in/ski out and everything is so accessible, taking out all the hassles out of skiing. I would come back for that very reason because things work here.”</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGJKaSIHZCp6gA7SRT0SpN36pW8KMeXaGfSTtgDtP4kEx4IMWlBE6vEo9R7cCpSWgE3hqunQZWE7KcJuML6PgBUGqPwm3O50h-5GHLlSCL4CA5ANYkGApIkkX50qK2zBf1zu9Ek0P8NNf2OQpYDZQi9Mt9UwE_0tUqKYJ1sCzA9kqgyUjxOtPuAj-hbg=s1536" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGJKaSIHZCp6gA7SRT0SpN36pW8KMeXaGfSTtgDtP4kEx4IMWlBE6vEo9R7cCpSWgE3hqunQZWE7KcJuML6PgBUGqPwm3O50h-5GHLlSCL4CA5ANYkGApIkkX50qK2zBf1zu9Ek0P8NNf2OQpYDZQi9Mt9UwE_0tUqKYJ1sCzA9kqgyUjxOtPuAj-hbg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautifully decorated rooms at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/" style="text-align: left;">Sun Peaks Grand</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Walking around the resort from the centrally positioned <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Grand</a> was also sheer pleasure and the Wrights were interested to learn that the celebrated resort planner, Paul Mathews of <a href="http://www.ecosign.com/">Ecosign</a> had purposely designed </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> with a ski-through groomed Main Street and avoided putting in stairs that, at other resorts, make for difficult negotiation in slippery ski boots. With slopeside eateries dotted everywhere at European ski resorts, Deb concluded that this wasn’t a loss at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span>. “We had the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst Lodge</a> which was pivotally positioned for rests, loo stops and lunches,” she said. “And it doesn’t matter that there are not many places up the mountain to eat because all the village restaurant and cafés are so easy to access as part of the ski day.” Skiing to the grocery shop or ski boutiques was also a plus. “And the ski valet at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Sun Peaks Grand</a> is spectacular,” Bill enthused. “You simply hand your skis in and they are gone! And you can wear your ski boots back through the hotel to your room which is a real bonus as a lot of places don’t allow that.” </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcWXVfF25ZFayxZwbf-MNkMt8_WkH4bBj75z_nEeoVqpkKAEmU9NFxg1HVg-fW_XBhYxvE_ZmeC1wTdlla_Gnr-wy614v2LxQk6qluloOYvSqKTb8jBWV3rd11sDnahhIPFk9jYRBuFFVA6gmjCNmTaq-sKF4YX1pYEf3_p_vxcc5nptZS01uIaOrsdw=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcWXVfF25ZFayxZwbf-MNkMt8_WkH4bBj75z_nEeoVqpkKAEmU9NFxg1HVg-fW_XBhYxvE_ZmeC1wTdlla_Gnr-wy614v2LxQk6qluloOYvSqKTb8jBWV3rd11sDnahhIPFk9jYRBuFFVA6gmjCNmTaq-sKF4YX1pYEf3_p_vxcc5nptZS01uIaOrsdw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Search for Cinnamon</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>One other thing that might bring them back next season was the hunt for the elusive <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst</a> cinnamon bun. By Day 7 Deb was desperate to try the fabled </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a><span> pastry that arrives daily at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst Bar & Eatery</a>, the redolent baking smell preceding its appearance. Again son and girlfriend had rhapsodized about this local tradition. A 10:45 coffee break was sure to result in cinnamon success, or so the staff at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com/">Grand</a> had told her that morning. Instead of the usual ‘Sold Out’ sign, there were actually two of the huge buns at the counter and just one person in front of Deb in the queue. Result! Or was it? Turned out the lady ahead bagged both to share among her party of four and Deb’s hopes were dismally dashed. A later lunch stop at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/annex-food-drink">The Annex</a> daylodge also failed on the cinnamon front. Oh well, there’s always next time!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKFpAwUW0K3cAceQw6n9TOZnKjZTEbgT2y6nNTMN5EoqTVcm90DrY3XQq3-lImyGIDbUk_v0T4thV1Y5TkWFJ1ep4p0E1A1kdQjeuKVYlYPojLF-B_hWvo0gHg9s72D9aB5D2bdY6beCu2OY3vjP1883iDGqHGKZ--Oyk6kyOPBrrNgNKdWaYJgzh2NA=s3264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKFpAwUW0K3cAceQw6n9TOZnKjZTEbgT2y6nNTMN5EoqTVcm90DrY3XQq3-lImyGIDbUk_v0T4thV1Y5TkWFJ1ep4p0E1A1kdQjeuKVYlYPojLF-B_hWvo0gHg9s72D9aB5D2bdY6beCu2OY3vjP1883iDGqHGKZ--Oyk6kyOPBrrNgNKdWaYJgzh2NA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easy button temperature adjustment on <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/" style="text-align: left;">Ororo heated gloves</a></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Handy Heaters</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The 'Wright Advice' for other wannabee visitors to Canadian ski resorts - invest in <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-gloves">heated gloves,</a> <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-socks">socks</a> or boots. "Everyone seems to have them here," says Deb. "I actually have the fixture in my boots already, I just need the batteries. And I really would like a pair of <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/">Ororo heated gloves</a>. I've seen how cushy it is to be able to switch them on and off depending on the temperature and use the various levels." Ororo also make <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-fleece">heated fleeces</a>, <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-vest">heated vests</a>, <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-jacket">heated jackets</a>, <a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-hoodie">heated hoodies</a>, all suitable for wintersports, golf, hunting, biking, winter dog walking and hiking. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIKpwvShFy25ZOVmQHXmctTFVTNcS8pDPez042f2-BkC-79oLrFAvA8PL17vxVdeOsZCmwuy0YJkM0mwlARdyB0iLS0Xz9kpAo2CJka_SfkF6t5Bf_wp6xP2fGHNsS4_DDt1-4goSCuok7peW0Q4DccRf__dZAx1ddU0zFHmgiuVkuvSuRJMO-0W7_iA=s1024" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIKpwvShFy25ZOVmQHXmctTFVTNcS8pDPez042f2-BkC-79oLrFAvA8PL17vxVdeOsZCmwuy0YJkM0mwlARdyB0iLS0Xz9kpAo2CJka_SfkF6t5Bf_wp6xP2fGHNsS4_DDt1-4goSCuok7peW0Q4DccRf__dZAx1ddU0zFHmgiuVkuvSuRJMO-0W7_iA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ororowear.ca/collections/heated-socks">Ororo Heated Socks</a> with a small battery pack that tucks into a pocket just above the ski boots</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sun Peaks Resort Links</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Website - </span><span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunPeaksResort">https://www.facebook.com/SunPeaksResort</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunpeaksresort/">https://www.instagram.com/sunpeaksresort/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPeaksResort">https://twitter.com/SunPeaksResort</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SunPeaksResortTV">https://www.youtube.com/user/SunPeaksResortTV</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">TripAdvisor - <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g499150-Sun_Peaks_British_Columbia-Vacations.html">https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g499150-Sun_Peaks_British_Columbia-Vacations.html</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Email - guestservices@sunpeaksresort.com </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Phone - 250.578.5474</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPQNFG_jM5-n7-7Rrbev_x_ywSIfmfgUBXm5lDcpXv7U6purqf595G7BQgTG41v4m7Bzj2A-DZ5ChYtekiRSEArXX30bG1afQ8INk8JxizAqrEsHyt9Oa0Fhtp0XR_2ATaWJBEKkR-HPMSFDzLWNpY7-rheswUfzMfckTNYUg5rK6k45rE8059h30p4g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPQNFG_jM5-n7-7Rrbev_x_ywSIfmfgUBXm5lDcpXv7U6purqf595G7BQgTG41v4m7Bzj2A-DZ5ChYtekiRSEArXX30bG1afQ8INk8JxizAqrEsHyt9Oa0Fhtp0XR_2ATaWJBEKkR-HPMSFDzLWNpY7-rheswUfzMfckTNYUg5rK6k45rE8059h30p4g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Dog at Sun Peaks Resort - photo by Dawn Boddington</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So I’ve been skiing since 1973, had instruction over the decades in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, USA and Canada, can tackle most runs at most resorts albeit it with my own particular hybrid habits and varying measures of confidence, and I’m now skiing daily at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a> for the season. Why would I take a <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/sports-school-rentals/lessons-camps-programs">lesson</a> at this point and – I’ll say it before you do - at this advanced age? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Because you can always learn something new with skiing! It is an ever-changing domain of different snow conditions, whimsical weather, evolving equipment, and shifting tuition trends - not to mention the flagging fitness and diminishing muscle of older age.
With a Sun Peaks season’s pass comes a free lesson among many other benefits. Just three skiers get paired with an instructor of your chosen level, a wonderful boost to your everyday skiing enjoyment and progression. </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaFLF2-icjFJ5OoQYXNxE8eGScB1ibLMzoWgOUj3KtKCHoU_m6_aA0F_eB5zBzVQbG1CeHS_T4AfuCBlcpR-8m3tfl39CF_QgBBP4N7FhgjcdY9VmRYKWhPQzj6o7kIEFAkgyqZaJ6l3oN_U7VQaIk8yiFYDwPYy2Qch3ub5SqxyOFwuy5oWOkuUrITA=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaFLF2-icjFJ5OoQYXNxE8eGScB1ibLMzoWgOUj3KtKCHoU_m6_aA0F_eB5zBzVQbG1CeHS_T4AfuCBlcpR-8m3tfl39CF_QgBBP4N7FhgjcdY9VmRYKWhPQzj6o7kIEFAkgyqZaJ6l3oN_U7VQaIk8yiFYDwPYy2Qch3ub5SqxyOFwuy5oWOkuUrITA=w640-h480" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Choosing ‘All Mountain Performance’, my husband Simon Hudson and I were joined by Ryan Mussio, a part-time resident who has been coming to Sun Peaks for nine years all the way from Brisbane, Australia.
Our Level 3 instructor was Jordan Henry, a former hockey player who started skiing at Tod Mountain in 1992. “I took my Level 1 within a month of starting to ski and I have worked for <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> ever since,” says Jordan. “I also spent some years as a coach with the Nancy Greene Ski Program.” And he is a Level 2 Snowboard Instructor and a Level 1 Race Coach, to boot. He also told us that, in 1995, he and his wife had a romantic winter wedding on Valentine’s Day in Reno, NV, after skiing <a href="https://www.sugarbowl.com/home">Sugar Bowl</a> that day. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Having asked us what we wanted to gain from the two-hour lesson, he put together our requests and first took us to Sting, a beautifully groomed single black diamond run, for our ‘warm up’. “During the class we discussed the <a href="https://www.snowpro.com/en/">CSIA</a> skills and introduced how they work together on different terrain, conditions and type of turns a person would like to make,” says Jordan.
Over the course of the first hour or so, we did a variety of drills designed to change our attitude to turning. I particularly liked the Falling Leaf or Chicken Drill. “We did drills that were intended to have the class members experience another approach to skiing – i.e. what and where a sliding turn works versus a steered turn and a carved turn - as well as tactics that will increase your chances of success,” Jordan explains.
This led to a skiing style that was much slower and more controlled than our usual efforts, with plenty of time to get ready and steady for the next turn. We also did shoulder/torso angulation drills and, particularly important for me for the tough stuff to come, honed our gliding skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUi5z01OPn_K6bHzJkkHRjCGm43aHO72un7XrssAM29_EQFKk9Z6BMZtIPqPXoCbYJxBkXXUVJbjvNm7u7WTapJ7syjiofa7KkY74U8IAioR9xDKAYKV1YkSnR53M3EgPgGUMcWxkgJGSenoYlKRB3VMpeYqV8D_Pq44Zwn-FzxXl8mZ1WX1Ux4Rkhvg=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUi5z01OPn_K6bHzJkkHRjCGm43aHO72un7XrssAM29_EQFKk9Z6BMZtIPqPXoCbYJxBkXXUVJbjvNm7u7WTapJ7syjiofa7KkY74U8IAioR9xDKAYKV1YkSnR53M3EgPgGUMcWxkgJGSenoYlKRB3VMpeYqV8D_Pq44Zwn-FzxXl8mZ1WX1Ux4Rkhvg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Next run was the equally immaculately groomed single black diamond Exhibition where we followed exactly – or near enough - in Jordan’s tracks trying to emulate his smooth, serene and apparently effortless swirls. I always find drills a bit awkward – I can see what I am supposed to do but have no idea if I’m actually doing it and it all feels very unnatural. When asked by Jordan how I felt about the exercises, my comment was “I understand it all but I think I need more practice!” He graciously agreed. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, our goal: Intimidator, another single black diamond but with a steep pitch at the top more worthy of double diamond status and ungroomed – think bumps. I hate this run! At the top, between big and irregular bumps, it has icy segments which always upset my equilibrium and, once I get nervous, my legs never seem quite as reliable as I would like. However, following an instructor always gives me confidence and I was very happy to turn exactly where Jordan turned, using his purposefully-picked line. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Immediately, my new gliding prowess came in handy – a new survival skill!
I had learnt on a <a href="https://onetwoski.blogspot.com/2015/01/from-apple-to-aspen.html ">Bumps for Boomers course in Aspen</a> a few years ago how to use mogul topography to slow down every turn: banking up the softer slower snow of the bump itself rather than building up speed in the slippery trough. Adding Jordan’s new glide and his reminders about slope-craft, I found I could choose my line exactly rather than having to endure bumps of the wrong shape. I could impose my rhythm on the mountain rather than be a victim of the terrain. Bliss! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now I’m not saying it was pretty – but a lot of what I did on that run was preventative and proactive rather than reactive and I felt so much more in control than usual. I know that some people love to fly down the bumps, knees bouncing around, but my desire is to tame them and make the descent look – and feel – slow, easy and effortless. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxWGzOd3xOyDLfXYp33lzQkyQTaazq9IFIueLSUQffbO6jd2vxp9X6eyNNYR86OZK4GP6pQ4IK_YqAoKSLJ8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Simon was very motivated to learn something new despite many years of skiing prowess in powder, bumps and anything you could throw at him. He was a <a href="https://www.skiclub.co.uk/">Ski Club of Great Britain</a> guide for about a decade, leading club members around the off-piste skiing of a variety of different European resorts. I used to ‘sweep up’ for him (tail guide). “I am always keen to work on my skiing technique - and so much has changed since I learned to ski 40 years ago - particularly the style and equipment,” Simon acknowledges. “I was taught in Italy, where the fashion was to lock your knees together and somehow steer your two-metre plus skis around the mountain. Today's skis are much shorter and, probably, more forgiving - but you still need to know how to manoeuvre them for the best results - and today Jordan gave me a few extra tips on how to do just that, especially on steeper slopes.” </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPPgwfSBcvOE1AO7W3vKm1omFfPyEPFqZmWGCBVDr70ClPmTHk7wINaWnuLbuI38ToaKsK9r2EchmFXCDZxDOhQcAnZvgpN_M-Cs3fakgW5hrXCqm4cEMjFXcL0KUbX6zfeJQ1PauU0d3SSxBbNQOAdIYClcq7C97HpTcxdHjB8BE8Qs75kPXbxFe6gw=s1440" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="1440" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPPgwfSBcvOE1AO7W3vKm1omFfPyEPFqZmWGCBVDr70ClPmTHk7wINaWnuLbuI38ToaKsK9r2EchmFXCDZxDOhQcAnZvgpN_M-Cs3fakgW5hrXCqm4cEMjFXcL0KUbX6zfeJQ1PauU0d3SSxBbNQOAdIYClcq7C97HpTcxdHjB8BE8Qs75kPXbxFe6gw=w640-h394" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/vertical-cafe" style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Vertical Café</a> at Sun Peaks Resort, currently featuring local art by <a href="https://editpalart.com/">Edit Pal </a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the lesson – which sped by far too quickly – I felt I had several new tactics for my tough terrain toolbox. And, after a refueling latte at </span><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/vertical-cafe" style="font-size: large;">Vertical Café</a><span style="font-size: large;">, I went back voluntarily and tackled Intimidator twice more. Still much to learn but I’ll never be quite so intimidated by this run.
“The best thing about the time we spent together was that I got to ski with a group with the interest in trying new ways to ski down the hill,” Jordan concluded. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are a <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/tickets-passes/season-passes">Sun Peaks season passholder</a>, you still have time – the free lessons can be taken up to March 31 2022 with some blackout dates for peak periods. This applies to skiing, snowboarding and Nordic, and you can also save 20 percent on various other programs throughout the season. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">By the way, many people fail to use their <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/tickets-passes/season-passes">season pass perks</a>. I was standing in line at the bar at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst</a> the other day and talking to a friend about using my season pass for coffee discount. As if hearing this information for the first time, at least three people behind me went back to their tables to retrieve their own passes. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Check out the following perks: </span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">-Nordic season pass included in your alpine season pass as well as Fat Bike Trail access.
-Save 10% on equipment rentals at Sun Peaks Rentals and Elevation Bike, Ski & Board. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">-Five Buddy Passes:25 percent discount each time for a friend. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">-Retail: 10 percent off regular priced goods (excluding Arc'teryx) at Southside Board Shop, Three Peaks, John Tod Trading Company, Sun Peaks Sports, The North Face Mountain Outfitters, and Elevation Bike, Ski & Board. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> -Food and Beverage: Save 10 percent on select food and beverage at the Sunburst Bar + Eatery, The Annex Food + Drink, and Café Soleil*. Includes regular menu items (from food stations), fountain drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages from the Starbucks® coffee kiosk.
-Equipment Repairs and Maintenance: 10 percent off all repairs and tuning at Fall Line, located in the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
-</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Reciprocal discounts with a wide variety of resorts: <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/tickets-passes/season-passes/sun-peaks-resort-alpine-reciprocal-program#StandardReciprocal">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/tickets-passes/season-passes/sun-peaks-resort-alpine-reciprocal-program#StandardReciprocal</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtjCn278ybZKPWBCm8UvsNvKhSge3Qk_2b9KzI_y6o3E0d6RQqR5zNRV2WnMHhmD7KJvZUsZFre99AuznhO0B4kjLCBTX6FjK66_N98ysWiDq3oFudnMDA5SoxdGC8turgARR144gMYxR3RfV_7fm_NmuNY5w8Unva18Y6zIlypqXFdgxu0WGk9yRMGw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtjCn278ybZKPWBCm8UvsNvKhSge3Qk_2b9KzI_y6o3E0d6RQqR5zNRV2WnMHhmD7KJvZUsZFre99AuznhO0B4kjLCBTX6FjK66_N98ysWiDq3oFudnMDA5SoxdGC8turgARR144gMYxR3RfV_7fm_NmuNY5w8Unva18Y6zIlypqXFdgxu0WGk9yRMGw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow Ghosts off the Crystal Chair at Sun Peaks Resort - by Dawn Boddington</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-27882434763855786362021-12-30T17:53:00.005-08:002021-12-30T17:53:46.003-08:00When Eyelashes Become Eye-cicles! Extreme Cold Weather Gear Guide @Sun Peaks Resort<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtt-WqttRK8YwD1Eko8i0wpwG6lu7Tk6_QRDGU47ErmFqszmshuMITAaHFNsH-nBIPLxy5vCD-no8PHLr0NSut5t_wUIuHmLekEw_85kFh46Rj9HnyMFtvE0Gtzw45AYvuhq2wIZuIEp1Oh90NN_OO9pPoxhNnydLUS1-zWlmLK-LD98ps8lOvLs-4Wg=s2040" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2040" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtt-WqttRK8YwD1Eko8i0wpwG6lu7Tk6_QRDGU47ErmFqszmshuMITAaHFNsH-nBIPLxy5vCD-no8PHLr0NSut5t_wUIuHmLekEw_85kFh46Rj9HnyMFtvE0Gtzw45AYvuhq2wIZuIEp1Oh90NN_OO9pPoxhNnydLUS1-zWlmLK-LD98ps8lOvLs-4Wg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Time to put the cold weather wearables to the terrible-temperature test! Although the hot tub is winning over skiing at the moment, we had to get out on the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> slopes this week if only to try out our new gear gadgets. A whole week of minus 25 - minus 35 C in the Christmas Day forecast! </p><p>For the first time ever, Simon skied in a <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-mid-layers/products/tactical-7v-heated-base-layer">heated baselayer made by Volt Heat</a>:</p><p><i>"It kept me cosy from the minute I put it on in the house. It warmed up my whole back instantly. Then outside it was like having my own private heated chairlift all the time. It made a big difference as I would normally have been focusing on my frozen extremities but I think that because my torso kept so warm my hands and feet didn't lose circulation even though it was minus 22."</i></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXihi3rzax5MtmgC2dbwstkaTIrS5h1taQIUNO7SUZplKXWzfZfYPIqyU4l5Sc5kEvwXaFlUyCKMIbMvejaS3Xx6Ucv0c9n90cZ5qqy8F_KnZ_J2FfEavrT4q81RUKX8_3dToQyXwaQ9k7bwEPjgXEujlJImZRgmFXoJVAh4x1LQVggzzW2HTbXzRcWA=s3264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXihi3rzax5MtmgC2dbwstkaTIrS5h1taQIUNO7SUZplKXWzfZfYPIqyU4l5Sc5kEvwXaFlUyCKMIbMvejaS3Xx6Ucv0c9n90cZ5qqy8F_KnZ_J2FfEavrT4q81RUKX8_3dToQyXwaQ9k7bwEPjgXEujlJImZRgmFXoJVAh4x1LQVggzzW2HTbXzRcWA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simon wearing the <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-mid-layers/products/tactical-7v-heated-base-layer">Volt Heat Tactical 7-V Heated Baselayer</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><i>"It's idiot-proof, too, as I managed to switch it on and off without trouble. And I didn't even need it on full, just the third level, so it didn't run out of charge. It's really comfortable - you wouldn't even know you had a battery in your pocket. And it's simple to re-charge when you get home. One thing I would point out is that I had to stretch the neck a bit to get it over my head but maybe it's purposely snug to keep the heat in!"</i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBKHkHp2FKwTx4GVi6qz5g1RzvxM-xG-f2Z-7Kj2Ev6_lslw-7FHzOVRC5-_yqrrVHpQ1VLt1HQxEiZJ22GsUg9Krk1matX_HGPADScOBGtwH45qznl4K8hYSFTBn-L2mENeaJFFKlwBX8XPNAHp14Wu_3SGnxwxhaZrAJUE2Pb1G_YgXU1WyJ4ElRLw=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBKHkHp2FKwTx4GVi6qz5g1RzvxM-xG-f2Z-7Kj2Ev6_lslw-7FHzOVRC5-_yqrrVHpQ1VLt1HQxEiZJ22GsUg9Krk1matX_HGPADScOBGtwH45qznl4K8hYSFTBn-L2mENeaJFFKlwBX8XPNAHp14Wu_3SGnxwxhaZrAJUE2Pb1G_YgXU1WyJ4ElRLw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter warmer weapon - <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/products/puffer-jacket?_pos=9&_sid=ba7409629&_ss=r">Heat Holders Packaway Puffer Jacket</a> - thin enough to wear underneath any ski jacket</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Simon was also wearing brand new <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/">Heat Holders</a> <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/mens-baselayer/products/mens-alberto-original-thermal-pants">leggings</a> made from the softest fleecy fabric. These are the <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/mens-baselayer/products/mens-alberto-original-thermal-pants">Men's Alberto ORIGINAL Thermal Pants</a> made for extreme cold. The lightweight supersoft Heatweaver yarn is brushed both sides for maximum warmth and softness, with multi-directional stretch. Non-chafing flat seams enable easy layering. The fabric feels as velvety soft as baby clothes. </div><p><i>"They're really cosy, I no longer have a cold butt on the chairlifts. It's like wearing another pair of ski pants underneath but without the volume. They are thick but not bulky and very stretchy and soft. The sort of pants you would like to lounge around the house in, too."</i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW4mvW4UbJo_2oR6OBhjkMBxyb9I3oWJP4Yeebqr-84pBpojVJobculwVVCEwifUsN91EHnuBTwy_JBQ_EjaxK8nYrU9IFG13W62kRxKDvc_tu1ZPHpFL5vBgheB2prPIJ5b8P-QrZKtTaLcTfJ0jpbZTtpjNXg19npXLBuJgL0kHkqyB1mGNEXsc0kA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW4mvW4UbJo_2oR6OBhjkMBxyb9I3oWJP4Yeebqr-84pBpojVJobculwVVCEwifUsN91EHnuBTwy_JBQ_EjaxK8nYrU9IFG13W62kRxKDvc_tu1ZPHpFL5vBgheB2prPIJ5b8P-QrZKtTaLcTfJ0jpbZTtpjNXg19npXLBuJgL0kHkqyB1mGNEXsc0kA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rupert lounging around in his Heat Holders <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/mens-baselayer">Alberto ORIGINAL Thermal Top and Pants</a> and quintessentially cosy <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/mens-original-socks">Heat Holders socks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Decidedly unenthused when initially unwrapping his thermal pants and longsleeved top on Christmas morning, our son Rupert soon changed his tune when he tried them on:<div><br /></div><div><i>"When I go back home to Vancouver I am leaving my ski gear in Sun Peaks for my next visit. Everything that is except for my Heat Holders gear."</i></div><div><br /></div><div>"So, why is that?" asked his somewhat smug mother, concealing a knowing smirk. </div><div><br /></div><div>Rupert: <i>"Because they are the comfiest clothes I have ever had. It's like wearing a blanket all the time. I am going to wear them at home indoors and also for my landscaping job when I go back to work while it's still cold. Even to my Improv group because they are so comfortable and warm but thin enough to wear under normal clothes." </i></div><div><br /></div><div>And how were they out on the slopes?</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"It was amazing, I wasn't cold at all today. I literally didn't feel at all upset about being outside in this cold weather which is unusual as last time when I skied during the cold spells it was really unpleasant. Today I wanted to go back out again after lunch, it was no problem with the cold and it was a beautiful sunny day and not too many people out there even though it was holiday time."</i></div><div><br /></div><div>He actually wore two pairs of Heat Holders socks for skiing (his boots are old enough and worn out enough to fit them in!) as well as his HH baselayers. Apart from that, he wore <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/avalanche-extreme-heated-gloves-best-heated-gloves">Volt Heat heated gloves</a> and a <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/wolf-mens-down-vest">down vest made by Alchemy of RIDE</a> underneath his <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/products/rhapsody-mens-fit-technical-snowsports-jacket">AOR technical jacket</a>. </div><div><br /></div>Another winter winner this Christmas Day: Heat Holders spa robes, again velvety soft. The best garb for going out to the hot tub or chatting with family on early morning Zooms, they are made from the supersoft Heatweaver fabric. They are also made for cuddling! <div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipxTQJ180IDfuMP7lebPocIaAnS2RshKgH1gABoaCcJS2nc-4SLeTb3XkJ6H6XxTzGrsSgxkimzxaluxHrDz7SSdy6ucFJ2mAgQ-KhU7dbSAEGmDQc7lD5CO-WWycFrsCesLUIQ7UXzNASCB2yswsppdFHxbN5AXYxIgGkvrI8Ah2VFt9gUBMJuRjFDQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipxTQJ180IDfuMP7lebPocIaAnS2RshKgH1gABoaCcJS2nc-4SLeTb3XkJ6H6XxTzGrsSgxkimzxaluxHrDz7SSdy6ucFJ2mAgQ-KhU7dbSAEGmDQc7lD5CO-WWycFrsCesLUIQ7UXzNASCB2yswsppdFHxbN5AXYxIgGkvrI8Ah2VFt9gUBMJuRjFDQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heat Holders <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/apparel/products/mens-spa-robe">His</a> and <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/apparel/products/womens-spa-robe">Hers</a> spa robes paired with <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/all-socks">vibrant ski socks</a><br />and the <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/products/womens-roll-up-pom-pom-hats?_pos=15&_sid=c2ba3ab0a&_ss=r">cable-knit roll up pom pom hat lined with supersoft fleece</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><div><i>"These socks are lifesavers,"</i> said our younger son, Fergus. <i>"We wear them all the time. I work from home for <a href="http://www.vailresorts.com/Corp/index.aspx">Vail Resorts</a>, so I wear the thicker ones while I'm sitting at my desk working. If I'm trying to get really toasty, I wear the thick ones with the tacky soles over my normal socks as they double up as comfy slipper socks. A</i><i>lso when I go up to <a href="https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/">Whistler</a> to ski I wear the thinner ones as my boots are a tight fit.</i><i>" </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Alicia couldn't believe how warm the pom pom hat was when traveling to and from Sun Peaks in minus 30:<i> "I couldn't believe the lovely soft fluffy lining material under the cable knit! This toque kept me really warm during -30 temperatures at the resort and also on the journey home - and it looks cute too." </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsl_-25A5kn5b_K3GCf8PR6fFdshJN5yzxcaE4NwwUkV5YW-QsiF4cPRBkhN0BbbVUdNXBM4QUgL0huUwCvYzWnC5Y_oEKFd2qxiTg_zYQ9zzBtPtU9RzgVrTTuP21nZ1BqNcir6QJ8WOf6H1tAHINSFCVhZfZTbm9kLb0xG4CFATrKFYuvMgU7cWeoQ=s1242" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsl_-25A5kn5b_K3GCf8PR6fFdshJN5yzxcaE4NwwUkV5YW-QsiF4cPRBkhN0BbbVUdNXBM4QUgL0huUwCvYzWnC5Y_oEKFd2qxiTg_zYQ9zzBtPtU9RzgVrTTuP21nZ1BqNcir6QJ8WOf6H1tAHINSFCVhZfZTbm9kLb0xG4CFATrKFYuvMgU7cWeoQ=w516-h640" width="516" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-vests/products/radiant-womens-5v-heated-vest-with-bluetooth-therm-controller">Volt's new Radiant 5-V Heated Vest for women with Bluetooth controller</a> - I know I've posted this image before but I have seen a lot of heated vests lately and this is definitely the prettiest one out there!! I have their older model - just plain black (below) - which is wonderfully warm but I want this silver one next!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMl1168J3a5P8L6-HwxrZEGAwIfleD-TEifTH-Vo-uDzHXGmtuuVKWCIMkrke37ehdU-5JCldM6NrG5cIqwlSfWjII7q_HWWHboKcIg8zyNpQZzL8tkDCkozgKjvMlAYLYhhSSlj4SvKDToEhMAaqGeVJ7Sd0yPKJkwa7RdpIeohvr5jFKLl20zzRmdg=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMl1168J3a5P8L6-HwxrZEGAwIfleD-TEifTH-Vo-uDzHXGmtuuVKWCIMkrke37ehdU-5JCldM6NrG5cIqwlSfWjII7q_HWWHboKcIg8zyNpQZzL8tkDCkozgKjvMlAYLYhhSSlj4SvKDToEhMAaqGeVJ7Sd0yPKJkwa7RdpIeohvr5jFKLl20zzRmdg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cranking up the heat on my <a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf?_pos=1&_sid=388c17e0f&_ss=r" style="text-align: left;">Volt heated scarf</a><span style="text-align: left;"> paired with the slimline black </span><a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women/products/radiant-womens-5v-heated-vest-with-bluetooth-therm-controller" style="text-align: left;">Volt Heat heated vest</a><br />over my cosy <a href="https://www.karitraa.com/en/apparel/view-all/rose-wool-hoodie---100-merino-wool/622690.html">Kari Traa hoodie</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>My first -30 ski day of the season, I was wearing a lot of layers but none were too bulky or restrictive. I had a <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/collections/womens-baselayer">Heat Holders baselayer</a> under my trusty <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women/products/radiant-womens-5v-heated-vest-with-bluetooth-therm-controller">Volt Heat heated vest</a>. My extra item, new this year, was my <a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf?_pos=1&_sid=388c17e0f&_ss=r">Volt heated scarf</a> - an amazing way to keep the back of your neck warm. It fitted over my face mask easily and tucked inside my jacket. On the lowest level, it stayed warm for the four hours we were out and still had plenty of charge left. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbolYEjDpC8C_zdcYyvyyFvs1ow-TzuQBeIG2vEVaYGvWCjoSwNnOjN5By4FWzhTnXJ_a72HTmu0ijjRil-N-wTL_80BPCJ5FehpzWb5qad7IfzHM39gvK5hlxhrO-rRq3mEsAA5gk9svKiMHGZy6eOP3PYItO_XH4QXurm-q0RIWtRgQpytw9HUZVzA=s2087" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbolYEjDpC8C_zdcYyvyyFvs1ow-TzuQBeIG2vEVaYGvWCjoSwNnOjN5By4FWzhTnXJ_a72HTmu0ijjRil-N-wTL_80BPCJ5FehpzWb5qad7IfzHM39gvK5hlxhrO-rRq3mEsAA5gk9svKiMHGZy6eOP3PYItO_XH4QXurm-q0RIWtRgQpytw9HUZVzA=w230-h400" width="230" /></a></div>My other layers included an old <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-baselayers">Patagonia</a> onesey which I always wear on cold days (sorry, they don't make them any more so no direct link) and a stretchy thin Under Armour shirt, making four layers under my Alchemy of RIDE ski suit. </div><div><br />My hands were toasty in my <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/mens-avalanche-x-heated-mittens">Volt Avalanche X heated mitts</a> which I highly recommend as the fingers are able to transmit body heat too as there's no separation between them and, unusually for heated handwear, the thumbs are heated too. <b>At under $250, these are definitely the best heated gloves on the market for price and for warmth. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>My boots are heated by a <a href="https://www.therm-ic.ca/">Therm-ic heating system</a> which I have had for many years. This was one of those rare days when I needed it cranked up to the top setting and by the time we got home the batteries needed recharging. On a minus 15 to minus 20 C day, I would only have them on level 2 and they would last all day. </div><div><br /></div><div>My second day, skiing at minus 28 C, I put on DryGuy Boot Gloves (for the first time ever) as well as having my boot heaters on level 2. I was skeptical to tell the truth. How could a layer of neoprene really make any difference in the low minus 20s? But this combination miraculously worked perfectly so I am now convinced that Boot Gloves work well at keeping heat in. I presume they stop snow getting in too on powder days. I was able to ski the same length of time as the day before without any frozen toes and I never needed to put the heaters on to the top setting so they lasted all day. Result! </div><div><span style="background-color: #e4e6eb; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigZ2hNVG4MPbhclpmFtSdOVCJqJD_8Z54-wj91CHjPo7wbXhDz9iQOHxaUpIYuctIG-Ee0mex52ZrZpvE6GarFOMTsjLZad65uVBQ5LZ2t0NdGt7uHTIA22fNMJ9ePgvF_gFY1iQ2V-2Vc4lb4qZ3juc77go4SJaEBu0OjUglc0GQNRBbvo49KScjw_A=s803" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigZ2hNVG4MPbhclpmFtSdOVCJqJD_8Z54-wj91CHjPo7wbXhDz9iQOHxaUpIYuctIG-Ee0mex52ZrZpvE6GarFOMTsjLZad65uVBQ5LZ2t0NdGt7uHTIA22fNMJ9ePgvF_gFY1iQ2V-2Vc4lb4qZ3juc77go4SJaEBu0OjUglc0GQNRBbvo49KScjw_A=w598-h640" width="598" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://transpack.net/heatedbootpro">Transpack's Heated Boot Pro</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Tip for Toasty Toes:</b></div><div>Heat your ski boots up by a fireplace or other heat source before skiing so they are thoroughly dry inside and warm. <a href="http://transpack.net/heatedbootpro">Transpack</a> make a heated boot bag which is perfect if you are driving to the ski slopes or for use in your hall cupboard. Never keep ski boots in a vehicle overnight and, when you are driving, have them in the front of the car so the car heater keeps them warm. Even a cold closet can lead to damp liners and stiff shell the next morning, so make sure you treat your ski boots like your own feet! Don't put your ski socks on too early - they can make your feet sweat which later will result in moisture inside the boots which could then freeze. Also, turn boot heaters and sock heaters down in the lodge for the same reason. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5jkSN59IkQM1ZwjUVbIOp53nkOPb73Jx4eyhTfOgYMrPyFNuRemP9kfGNouhKw4tjntbbDsiRUOYeqFoRACGGp_IOoQlVemzSyYxp_DUdkKnLH3lJqCFLANFd5pqDEYEA7kV1Mf4OPaCocycWIL945y0SL2IgC2kbNqtfIF_FkHGP_ocnYXN8o8493g=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5jkSN59IkQM1ZwjUVbIOp53nkOPb73Jx4eyhTfOgYMrPyFNuRemP9kfGNouhKw4tjntbbDsiRUOYeqFoRACGGp_IOoQlVemzSyYxp_DUdkKnLH3lJqCFLANFd5pqDEYEA7kV1Mf4OPaCocycWIL945y0SL2IgC2kbNqtfIF_FkHGP_ocnYXN8o8493g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost ready for action - cranking up the <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/mens-avalanche-x-heated-mittens" style="text-align: left;">Volt Avalanche X heated mitts</a>, attached my<a href="https://www.instagram.com/helmethuggers/?hl=en"> Helmet Hugger</a> to my <a href="https://www.giro.com/">Giro Helmet</a> with <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles/products/magflight-goggle">Glade magnetic goggles</a> - these are great in the cold as they pop off easily so you can clear the lenses of steam or snow without taking off your gloves. And of course wearing The Sky The Sky <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/t/winter-women">Alchemy of RIDE ski suit</a> - the easiest way for friends to find you on the slopes! </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Other Optimum Options:</b></div><div><a href="https://www.smartwool.com/">Smartwool</a> is great for warmth as all their products are made of merino wool - I always wear <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/best-socks-finder.html">Smartwool socks</a> for skiing (I keep my Heat Holders for home and après). The only thing that was notably cold for me that first day was my head so the next day I tried merino. I wore my <a href="https://www.karitraa.com/en/apparel/view-all/rose-wool-hoodie---100-merino-wool/622690.html?dwvar_622690_color=SAIL&cgid=">Kari Traa merino hooded sweater</a> on top of my Heat Holders baselayer so that I could have the merino hood up under my helmet. I wore a merino <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/merino-250-neck-gaiter-sw0sc953?variationId=D12">Smartwool neck gaiter</a> pulled right up under my goggles so that no skin was exposed, and, to cap it all, put on a <a href="https://www.helmethuggers.net/">faux fur trimmed Helmet Hugger</a> to try to trap warmth inside the helmet. I also wore my <a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf">Volt heated scarf</a> for neck warmth. This combo was definitely better although I still felt the need to have further heat within my helmet, especially when skiing fast and creating more windchill. Brain freeze is not conducive to good skiing! Perhaps the DryGuy Boot Glove company could focus next on a Helmet Glove? </div><div><br /></div><div>Bumping into two equally hardy friends in the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/dining-apres/sunburst-bar-eatery">Sunburst Lodge</a>, I discovered that Melissa, a fervent fan of heated products, also craves more head heat. Her idea was to attach a hand warmer pack to the outside of her balaclava on the top of her head inside the helmet. Innovative! I may have to resort to this if the cold snap drags on much longer! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Cold Weather Warmers:</b></div></div><div>Ski hard not fast - the windchill factor of speeding along easy groomers adds even more cold to the equation and if your goggles have any gaps, it can bring tears to your eyes that can turn into eye-cicles. Focus on turning and technique!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ski the bumps on an ungroomed run where the difficulty level will help you generate body heat. Or, if you're up to it, do as Rupert suggests: <i>"Hike <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ski-ride/sports-school-rentals/lessons-camps-programs/guided-gils-backcountry-private-tour">the Gils at Sun Peaks</a> and ski the side-country snow up there to gain some internal heat."</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Whatever you do, listen to your body. </b>If you start to get slow reactions, if your feet, face, hands or any part of your body start to go numb, it's time to go indoors. White skin means frostbite so cover your entire face. If you steam up your goggles when your nose is covered, try mouth-breathing. It works for me. And, big bonus for getting out skiing in cold weather, you'll burn calories just keeping warm so you'll have definitely earned your après! </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxmUMwkOdFHUPxTecXL4x4AKqK-43mekcaMRElFSl1bp5D08ck0wxW7Sxf5WPv8lwCU-R8jK-VwfxQmcaEoQI02YUMC1AV_CMFVnqidlk5AIw6klm1cHuF97abrz0tS-_P0RZnzD9PIPVGjXH8Y44YtED0g9n8ZFg1cMgH0HYLcJkoytga11fmVLOsdw=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxmUMwkOdFHUPxTecXL4x4AKqK-43mekcaMRElFSl1bp5D08ck0wxW7Sxf5WPv8lwCU-R8jK-VwfxQmcaEoQI02YUMC1AV_CMFVnqidlk5AIw6klm1cHuF97abrz0tS-_P0RZnzD9PIPVGjXH8Y44YtED0g9n8ZFg1cMgH0HYLcJkoytga11fmVLOsdw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://voltheat.com/products/5v-heated-scarf" style="text-align: left;">Volt heated scarf</a><span style="text-align: left;"> tucks in easily inside suit. I tested the battery by wearing it on the lowest setting all day and then continued wearing it at home. It lasted around 8 hours! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><i>If you have any tried and tested tips or recommended garments for combatting the cold, please let me know at: louise.hudson2011@gmail.com. </i></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 16px;">Louise Hudson</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 16px;">Content: </span></span><a href="https://louisehudson.contently.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://louisehudson.contently.com/</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; outline: 0px;"><span style="outline: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Ski Blog:</span><span style="outline: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://goog_1027311492/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://</a></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.onetwoski.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">www.onetwoski.blogspot.c</span></span>om</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Amazon Author:</b> </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Louise-Hudson/e/B00IFDPW20" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Louise-Hudson/e/B00IFDPW20</a></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> </span></div></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-34770008572576597282021-12-22T15:15:00.001-08:002021-12-22T15:18:21.474-08:00Ski Canada Magazine First 50 Years<p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you enjoy the holidays and, above all, wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year! </span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihDZ-R4bMfneMSEkLuTuQDjbMndtxRXUTeTB7lhK7yGEPoMgRKcS5o-exmVPspoSpTVZhdc0ewOCiEGiZ1F-7M6Irl8G1WsNrPfopsBmtkws18-Ffvf3Kp5WU1djUSz_iCl9uZXUn2f_X2U2LyNEan-0fuF-CZ6hlgFpELlJp4PKU5VLD0V0q6LNYYLA=s857" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="709" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihDZ-R4bMfneMSEkLuTuQDjbMndtxRXUTeTB7lhK7yGEPoMgRKcS5o-exmVPspoSpTVZhdc0ewOCiEGiZ1F-7M6Irl8G1WsNrPfopsBmtkws18-Ffvf3Kp5WU1djUSz_iCl9uZXUn2f_X2U2LyNEan-0fuF-CZ6hlgFpELlJp4PKU5VLD0V0q6LNYYLA=w530-h640" width="530" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">December Edition of Ski Canada mag</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you can't get out on the snow this Christmas, then reading <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/">Ski Canada magazine</a> will definitely cheer you up. Also, the retrospective over 50 years will spark magical mountain memories of your own and the photos will definitely make you chuckle!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj71Tjj4TI9AHvkYArRg4gugk8bPYKFIBM5Ay8jqgvi0WhaklrKCBXg_AEzfcRqXJV5RR6ws2Zjt1o_GpIpCalLOid7-WS6OnSxwQtAoRAc8MbaXUZR3LdBVMHmSqM25ww6GRUByhYzXrZejjgM42SFbJZFeWuXf7gmrvPze4kuvNiFwmDZKsBPTTBrBA=s1100" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1100" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj71Tjj4TI9AHvkYArRg4gugk8bPYKFIBM5Ay8jqgvi0WhaklrKCBXg_AEzfcRqXJV5RR6ws2Zjt1o_GpIpCalLOid7-WS6OnSxwQtAoRAc8MbaXUZR3LdBVMHmSqM25ww6GRUByhYzXrZejjgM42SFbJZFeWuXf7gmrvPze4kuvNiFwmDZKsBPTTBrBA=w640-h388" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://skicanadamag.com/50-years-of-fun/">Ski Canada goes back in time</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It's made me think of the assignments I have had for this iconic magazine that, as the market leader in Canada, has managed to survive and to thrive during digitalization, the decline of the print industry and, more recently, the pandemic. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">First there was <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/british-invasion/">The British Invasion</a>, an article about the Banff <a href="https://www.skibig3.com/">SkiBig 3</a> area in Alberta - an appropriate assignment since I'm a Brit myself and had moved over to Canada in 1999 in order to ski more and bring the kids up in the mountains. The next ten years were spent skiing from my Canmore base at <a href="https://www.skibanff.com/">Sunshine</a>, <a href="https://banffnorquay.com/">Mt Norquay</a> and <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</a> every weekend and holiday from November through May. During that decade I worked for the Calgary Sun as writer for their Snowscene section for three years and freelanced for the Calgary Herald, Globe & Mail, and many other publications, writing hundreds of stories about skiing, ski tourism, and general travel. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqWST9__gryV4i0gLFG9-Lhg4GedtG0h_vVNACHmhXCzXdFH7lQCRd2JDCSZxCgImHCBgKfmP6ZqfjV54tERN1kExVx3CA4rImj0KOsYZ41XRayWG3RxgmoiAugFFz5tnuMPqRQsMmPekwVGatqt9gHnoJc0ulGBJIlDEEqRW-H5TM0ECZtBok606HNQ=s540" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="540" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqWST9__gryV4i0gLFG9-Lhg4GedtG0h_vVNACHmhXCzXdFH7lQCRd2JDCSZxCgImHCBgKfmP6ZqfjV54tERN1kExVx3CA4rImj0KOsYZ41XRayWG3RxgmoiAugFFz5tnuMPqRQsMmPekwVGatqt9gHnoJc0ulGBJIlDEEqRW-H5TM0ECZtBok606HNQ=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://skicanadamag.com/british-invasion/">The British Invasion 2014</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>The funny part about this Ski Canada mag assignment was that I had sent in the pitch a few years before while still living in Alberta and heard nothing back until one day in summer 2013 I was sunbathing by my swimming pool in South Carolina and I got a call from the Ski Canada editor, Iain MacMillan. I almost leapt out of my bikini when I heard who it was. After talking skiing, incongruously in the plus 30 temp, I had a deadline of just a week to research and write the article. Putting down the phone, I danced in delight for a while and then started work using almost all of the 168 hours to the deadline. You can read the results here: </span><span><a href="https://skicanadamag.com/british-invasion/">https://skicanadamag.com/british-invasion/ </a></span></span><p></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS06c4nig1QIL0PVmXt3L86xIbelv7Qi9mTD7W2fEX_1Op0twfGsCMgbT5o9PibTCny1UfjCVBsd9RVAkvxaH3U8wT3hD2LRMWQ6nMFgx7a3fHP-GeVsCf2sVnrB0nCzLpVWq-GAJZFesLDf0gSBOYVmu05Kmf2YDR6lKY340oFoABIR6gizuHG7lJNw=s1164" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1164" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS06c4nig1QIL0PVmXt3L86xIbelv7Qi9mTD7W2fEX_1Op0twfGsCMgbT5o9PibTCny1UfjCVBsd9RVAkvxaH3U8wT3hD2LRMWQ6nMFgx7a3fHP-GeVsCf2sVnrB0nCzLpVWq-GAJZFesLDf0gSBOYVmu05Kmf2YDR6lKY340oFoABIR6gizuHG7lJNw=w640-h446" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://skicanadamag.com/bright-idea-skiwear/ ">Alchemy of Ride - article in Ski Canada magazine</a><span> </span>in Fall 2018 issue<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>As a firm advocate of Lynne Harrison's art - especially emblazoned head-to-toe on a ski suit - I was delighted to be able to write about <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/bright-idea-skiwear/ " style="text-align: left;">her ski wear for Ski Canada</a><span style="text-align: left;">. Having discovered Lynne was showcasing her new ski brand, <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of Ride</a>, in her Canmore studio the previous Boxing Day, I had been pitching the article to all the top ski mags for months. I only went in to her studio shop to buy birthday cards and I came out with a full ski suit and a determination to get her gear on the mountain map. Since then, wherever I ski I have people come up to me and ask where I got my ski suit - and, at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> where I am currently living for the winter, I cannot ski without dozens of people greeting me. Wearing <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">AOR</a> is a calling card, an invitation to socialize - you will make many new friends in the liftline, on the slopes and in the </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span>après</span></span><span> ski bar. </span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid6BA2JX9dRo-M1UdCzLVw-12CugdYaC2jDBwst6GHAMCYm_76zmUJsRuF9d4otbr3TOlSTZ-JWEoenAPokksEmsxd9m4N5_h0qJgboTcMqp7xme14MraG6IsKyiF_iFNXFWPoQNq-RJ5Wc044eKA9RzZ74NOYiZqwLe_4PL1xBBhY8DBeOFnVDTe5pw=s720" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="720" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid6BA2JX9dRo-M1UdCzLVw-12CugdYaC2jDBwst6GHAMCYm_76zmUJsRuF9d4otbr3TOlSTZ-JWEoenAPokksEmsxd9m4N5_h0qJgboTcMqp7xme14MraG6IsKyiF_iFNXFWPoQNq-RJ5Wc044eKA9RzZ74NOYiZqwLe_4PL1xBBhY8DBeOFnVDTe5pw=w640-h390" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://skicanadamag.com/which-multi-resort-pass-is-right-for-you/">Article about Epic Pass and Ikon Pass in 2019 Buyer's Guide edition of Ski Canada Mag</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Because of my double life skiing both the US and Canada - and my insane persistence in sending in pitches to Iain MacMillan - I finally got another plum assignment for Ski Canada mag: writing about <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/which-multi-resort-pass-is-right-for-you/">the perplexing pass permutations of both Epic and Ikon</a>. This might also have taken me 168 hours to finesse since the situation was changing on a weekly basis with the titans of the North American ski industry vying to outdo each other with better deals. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqAOee238_1cgboa227eRnaODl7c92H8AYGvGTQqbHHkLAvC2m_QtILCZF4u8avN6gMfRB97qeNH4yW_aGI7kVfKPHxScYyV7VqIb5XFaJTNprn3AN74Jfhx1xNIpzbjASO15Ps0e6988JnY4JczApqC4JWaV_sbXcUy1KK3UHoChMqoS-li8F6GU9Dw=s1755" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqAOee238_1cgboa227eRnaODl7c92H8AYGvGTQqbHHkLAvC2m_QtILCZF4u8avN6gMfRB97qeNH4yW_aGI7kVfKPHxScYyV7VqIb5XFaJTNprn3AN74Jfhx1xNIpzbjASO15Ps0e6988JnY4JczApqC4JWaV_sbXcUy1KK3UHoChMqoS-li8F6GU9Dw=w319-h400" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">My next assignment for Ski Canada mag was to write a Short Turn about <a href="https://skicanadamag.com/kicking-horse-purcell-heli/">Kicking Horse and Purcell Heliskiing</a> for the 2020 Buyers Guide issue. Just a shortie, but a coup to get another article in what is to me the pinnacle of ski journalism in Canada.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>I was, of course, all this time still skiing in Canada regularly (as well as the US where I was based), writing freelance for a wide range of magazines, newspaper ski sections, websites and my own ski blog. </span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://kickinghorseresort.com/">Kicking Horse</a> was always on my ski safari schedule when I would combine skiing at the SkiBig 3 resorts in Alberta with a trek around British Columbia, also visiting <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>, <a href="https://www.skisilverstar.com/">Silver Star</a>, <a href="https://www.bigwhite.com/">Big White</a>, <a href="https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/">Whistler</a>, <a href="https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/">Revelstoke</a>, <a href="https://skikimberley.com/">Kimberley</a>, <a href="https://skifernie.com/">Fernie</a>, and <a href="https://www.panoramaresort.com/">Panorama</a>. </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTwT-mpAfCtFmjvoyL4J3d6bw-DiKbQ0tMTUdupyqTvxMFwjzz3TYWEz5m3saA4ERDkHSC9L7ptOX7rJmPBlkBDZOnt6zFYKH8VbjsiLyWVpx0tKL2zHgSkOkthVZhZP1cOAYLI8_b6KiOP5zswFMSl3TLhnNE2vlO0_8xsKi7GNG3YFOqP2BPftEPrg=s1590" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1590" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTwT-mpAfCtFmjvoyL4J3d6bw-DiKbQ0tMTUdupyqTvxMFwjzz3TYWEz5m3saA4ERDkHSC9L7ptOX7rJmPBlkBDZOnt6zFYKH8VbjsiLyWVpx0tKL2zHgSkOkthVZhZP1cOAYLI8_b6KiOP5zswFMSl3TLhnNE2vlO0_8xsKi7GNG3YFOqP2BPftEPrg=w640-h586" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Most recent article in current December 2021 issue (I hope!)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Pitching Iain MacMillan from Portugal (where I now live for two-thirds of the year) this summer, I was desperate to get back to <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> after a COVID absence the previous season. And just as desperate to get another story in Ski Canada mag!! I got both my wishes - for which I am eternally grateful - and I believe this article entitled <i>The Expat Diaries</i> is in the current issue. Trouble is I haven't been able to lay my hand on a copy so I haven't seen whether it made the cut!! I also have a Short Turn piece about home swaps in ski resorts going in the February issue. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Here's a video from December 15, skiing first tracks on fresh pow on Grand Return at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwzhdcUAfY46KRv5TWbaT0WgYL_oCn8mPscWYcnUzeAk26jTnSZU5rpVZgBnrSdr1EpkDhZVV_zSHrGCOLINg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I already have my next big assignment for Ski Canada magazine for publication next season but I'm keeping that one under my helmet for a while! </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisd5-rVGeQVxjxdy86DrrU7nbqP3CCwmjoqA0lYPvh-5_8iXfQNPyfT6mNCblP6gn8Y-KRnbXaLum_dVkgLdkIBpN_YPZm0RT7xqXTpeIkLQC5Yo2w13RW1MEIUCxoxvGyGs_ijYOSzH4ZPSEjFazFGNt-uUfs_wq3_nuM7sxgLpa72U2nNYzUpcyANw=s1152" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1152" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisd5-rVGeQVxjxdy86DrrU7nbqP3CCwmjoqA0lYPvh-5_8iXfQNPyfT6mNCblP6gn8Y-KRnbXaLum_dVkgLdkIBpN_YPZm0RT7xqXTpeIkLQC5Yo2w13RW1MEIUCxoxvGyGs_ijYOSzH4ZPSEjFazFGNt-uUfs_wq3_nuM7sxgLpa72U2nNYzUpcyANw=w640-h540" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas from my winter home, <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks Resort</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span>You can find more of my ski journalism here:<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #333333; font-weight: 700; line-height: 16px;"> </span></span><a href="https://louisehudson.contently.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://louisehudson.contently.com/</a> and find out about my published books here: <span style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Louise-Hudson/e/B00IFDPW20" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Louise-Hudson/e/B00IFDPW20</a></span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"> </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-75334315777073815182021-12-09T16:30:00.001-08:002021-12-09T16:30:45.072-08:00<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1anMEkSaH182D6x-oawm2S2C_zQN8JibqoxDCDoQNQW1thxYCUoULeU-j6VIw0g0MMoJn7tiU_AW9mj_WDZ2P9DxkTG3aNn2YkeJzYArz2PxPFAKNmeNqCHQy9iJXDScr8NYHDXV6z2FK/s905/Skiing_w_Santa_GemmaHarris.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="905" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1anMEkSaH182D6x-oawm2S2C_zQN8JibqoxDCDoQNQW1thxYCUoULeU-j6VIw0g0MMoJn7tiU_AW9mj_WDZ2P9DxkTG3aNn2YkeJzYArz2PxPFAKNmeNqCHQy9iJXDScr8NYHDXV6z2FK/w640-h428/Skiing_w_Santa_GemmaHarris.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/holidays-in-sun-peaks">Sun Peaks BC Canada</a> - Photo by Gemma Harris</td></tr></tbody></table><br />‘Twas the run up to Christmas and the Sun Peaks slopes were covered with glistening, white fluffy snow. Time to celebrate!</p><p>With its perfect Christmas card backdrop and quaint Tyrolean-themed village, Sun Peaks really knows how to celebrate the season in style. <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/holidays-in-sun-peaks">Holiday Kick-Off</a> this weekend includes a full schedule of Christmassy activities. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztG7X9zth0JckKZFh-rVPJqJLH3zIibBTGQoqThkcfDQZ6Q_9MCNc84ATJRsJI5fhQ6mtsrUGgjhfQJBzBHCX-FhDfh_MWJeUoNwijW93BboXhP-3Xarerpgo3lvTUtq33LFH83QHS49J/s1800/Xmassy+colours+at+Vertical+Cafe+Sun+Peaks+Resort.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztG7X9zth0JckKZFh-rVPJqJLH3zIibBTGQoqThkcfDQZ6Q_9MCNc84ATJRsJI5fhQ6mtsrUGgjhfQJBzBHCX-FhDfh_MWJeUoNwijW93BboXhP-3Xarerpgo3lvTUtq33LFH83QHS49J/w640-h426/Xmassy+colours+at+Vertical+Cafe+Sun+Peaks+Resort.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View over the Morrisey slopes from <a href="https://www.verticalcafesunpeaks.com/">Vertical Cafe, Sun Peaks</a> - courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Go shopping Saturday and Sunday at the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/events/artisan-market">Artisan Market</a> at the Sun Peaks Centre, a one-stop-shop for sourcing home-grown gifts for family and friends. Take the kids for photos with Santa, arriving by horse drawn sleigh at the Sun Peaks Clock Tower Square from 1-4pm on Saturday. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALFEP_KJsN4Tg8AQCMK6bgRBc3p97apCTxyNfFGeMk4GhIpJK26TeXxvvy7dU0fZl3z2hPawtE97K3RjpgCpr95dAQ9nBlaI2XemaA1x7BcbHTDf3FVQsLVq2D6DTzD4SPLGhs7j_ulKP/s2048/holiday_village_kellyfunk.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALFEP_KJsN4Tg8AQCMK6bgRBc3p97apCTxyNfFGeMk4GhIpJK26TeXxvvy7dU0fZl3z2hPawtE97K3RjpgCpr95dAQ9nBlaI2XemaA1x7BcbHTDf3FVQsLVq2D6DTzD4SPLGhs7j_ulKP/w640-h426/holiday_village_kellyfunk.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas holidays at Sun Peaks - Photo by Kelly Funk, courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Other festive fun this weekend includes the Harry Bear Scavenger Hunt around the village stroll, free hot chocolate, and live holiday-inspired music from the Lindsay May Trio at the Upper Village outdoor stage. Elevated Fishing Adventures has a ‘Fun Fishing Hut’ and Mountain Man Adventures is putting on a Dog Sledding Demo Booth. Free gingerbread cookies from Brynn's Bakery for those fast enough to catch ‘Gingy’. Don't miss EMBERS, Fire Dance Performance by Kinshira Entertainment at 5:30 on the lower slopes. Nightskiing, toboganning, skating, and <a href="https://www.sunpeaksstables.com/sleigh-rides/ ">horse-drawn sleigh rides</a> complete the outdoor Christmassy vibe. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7KqbbkgQ53MjX8Z-uynVe55VH8lIj9SmFNc_7WmdJL7YQRAU5eQbgGmnkGjDWB1JtxbU42AShSdo22-hf2UKVDJoLTa1tIg2i387kYBI-pEzWBxYdLWWQKFHYUH-BiuF0bnKNwbSA9l7/s2048/Caroling_Village_KellyFunk.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7KqbbkgQ53MjX8Z-uynVe55VH8lIj9SmFNc_7WmdJL7YQRAU5eQbgGmnkGjDWB1JtxbU42AShSdo22-hf2UKVDJoLTa1tIg2i387kYBI-pEzWBxYdLWWQKFHYUH-BiuF0bnKNwbSA9l7/w640-h426/Caroling_Village_KellyFunk.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Carolling with Nancy Greene - Photo by Kelly Funk, courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>Lots more festive fun coming over the next few weeks. If you haven't booked your Christmas or New Year visit, check out availability. Many people have had to cancel due to road closures but if you're coming in via Kamloops Airport or driving over from the East, you'll find plenty of 'room at the inn'. Let me know if you want a private chalet or condo as I have lots of contacts I can send your way. </p><p>Accommodation: <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/places-to-stay/winter-deals">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/places-to-stay/winter-deals</a></p>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-57359409218457333632021-11-28T17:35:00.003-08:002021-11-29T14:48:23.840-08:00Christmas 2021 Ski Gift Guide<div class="separator"><b>To Ski or Not to Ski this winter?</b> That’s the burning question with resorts coping with COVID restrictions in North America and looming lockdowns across Europe. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYUKIwc-VKGMLTEtEbCOZnQsdaR3Lw3rqU-RrsEEugqI3UI1vMgfriAp5MaI4XamTq4WtAefJ-mMBoRG62k_69RgLfUSMdXUF_pKDysOpsE-gvT78ZuKWEHk46chaPIWwY9bGsCIA3cE1/s2048/IMG_7277.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYUKIwc-VKGMLTEtEbCOZnQsdaR3Lw3rqU-RrsEEugqI3UI1vMgfriAp5MaI4XamTq4WtAefJ-mMBoRG62k_69RgLfUSMdXUF_pKDysOpsE-gvT78ZuKWEHk46chaPIWwY9bGsCIA3cE1/w640-h480/IMG_7277.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first day of skiing at Sun Peaks Nov 27</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">After missing out last winter, I’m finally back at <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>, British Columbia, Canada where the skiing is open but the road routes to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have all been disrupted and closed by the recent landslides and flooding during the “atmospheric river” weather system. This has meant restricted traffic movement and food and fuel shortages throughout the area, plus doubts about the usual influx of Christmas and New Year visitors to <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ ">Sun Peaks</a>. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Of course, the torrential rain, which represented a whole month’s accumulation in just one 24-hour period, resulted in plenty of snow at upper elevations, bestowing ski resorts like <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ ">Sun Peaks</a> with early coverage. So, how to get there? The route in via Alberta from Calgary Airport is still open although you need to keep an eye on road closures – up to December 1 there have been diversions through Radium adding another two hours to the journey. Also, the town of Kamloops - just an hour away from Sun Peaks by shuttle or taxi - has its own airport with regular Westjet, Air Canada and Pacific Coastal flights from Calgary and Vancouver. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEXVgPHjBXyPfOu6PiGCIE73_wydhPHkmcRm5pWnsMTyHGrVG333crDhr6znAau2ihO286A2N0C0V5-mkPgHoCtd55WdmX_6KKOg-cJrSB5fnDi_VuVP_CbRb0UaHlfiQ7sjhpbEqZLLI/s2048/IMG_7282.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEXVgPHjBXyPfOu6PiGCIE73_wydhPHkmcRm5pWnsMTyHGrVG333crDhr6znAau2ihO286A2N0C0V5-mkPgHoCtd55WdmX_6KKOg-cJrSB5fnDi_VuVP_CbRb0UaHlfiQ7sjhpbEqZLLI/w480-h640/IMG_7282.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simon in Alchemy of Ride, me in Obermeyer</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This is how I got here – first a flight to Calgary, next a 24-hour stay in Canmore to pick up ski gear and visit old friends, and then back to Calgary for the short hop to Kamloops. Finally up to <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/ ">Sun Peaks</a> in a <a href="https://www.tastefullexcursions.ca/">Tastefull Excursions shuttle</a>. Now I’m figuring out how to get my sons here from Vancouver for the holidays – it’s been 20 months since we were last together. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Whether you, your family and your friends will be able to ski this winter or not, ski-themed Xmas gifts will still be very welcome, especially those that cross over to colourful and cosy everyday use. Here’s my round-up of ideas based on some of this winter’s newest products. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtni-g8o_AvDAHIMbch0g0UqAUn7XP6fM_Z_Lqe2N5IqdQ8sQuprlI29dP1hgoliekNB9InUKKKJkGtDjEra71myKDV_W_eFF_cWXCxqS4w5Heww33fnFzwBpjtCUJ2cmcPkE31k_auh2Y/s1050/https-%253A%253Aheatholders.co.uk%253Acollections%253Aladies-hats%253Aproducts%253Aladies-heat-holders-heatweaver-solna-turn-over-pom-pom-hat-5-colours%253Fvariant%253D29960498217069.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1050" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtni-g8o_AvDAHIMbch0g0UqAUn7XP6fM_Z_Lqe2N5IqdQ8sQuprlI29dP1hgoliekNB9InUKKKJkGtDjEra71myKDV_W_eFF_cWXCxqS4w5Heww33fnFzwBpjtCUJ2cmcPkE31k_auh2Y/w640-h426/https-%253A%253Aheatholders.co.uk%253Acollections%253Aladies-hats%253Aproducts%253Aladies-heat-holders-heatweaver-solna-turn-over-pom-pom-hat-5-colours%253Fvariant%253D29960498217069.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Heat Holders®</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>HEAVENLY HEAT HOLDERS</b> </div><div class="separator">A UK company, Heat Holders® has cornered the market in soft, warm winter accessories. With Japanese designed thermal yarn and long loop cushion pile, think wearable Beanie Babies! The yarn provides performance insulation with superior moisture breathing abilities and softness and the thermal loops hold in more warm air, increasing the TOG Rating. TOG (Thermal Over Grade) is an independent laboratory tested standard - the higher the TOG rating, the better the product is at keeping you warm. Heat Holders also use a thermal brushing process which maximises the amount of warm air held in each sock for unbeatable warmth and all-day comfort. And the Heatweaver Insulation is a plush fur-like thermal lining. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"> </div><div class="separator"><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivH8RhG8u9majlr8C0cU-dSAFEQSOnm20Pd7ZK74RHDIYAGbzmrEq8iuvIcHVPPZ7DnqvpimAOoiEmtw0doGGPN2GRmZtL8d-c8ApS8V_4NogVvHSEWo8NDzcdgjfF5wOaVb0gWr8JTS3/s1000/https-%253A%253Aheatholders.co.uk%253Acollections%253Aladies-original%253Aproducts%253Aladies-heat-holders-4-8-uk-37-42-eur-multi-twisted-stripe-bosworth%253Fvariant%253D32725381185645.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivH8RhG8u9majlr8C0cU-dSAFEQSOnm20Pd7ZK74RHDIYAGbzmrEq8iuvIcHVPPZ7DnqvpimAOoiEmtw0doGGPN2GRmZtL8d-c8ApS8V_4NogVvHSEWo8NDzcdgjfF5wOaVb0gWr8JTS3/w280-h400/https-%253A%253Aheatholders.co.uk%253Acollections%253Aladies-original%253Aproducts%253Aladies-heat-holders-4-8-uk-37-42-eur-multi-twisted-stripe-bosworth%253Fvariant%253D32725381185645.jpeg" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Heat Holders®</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Re-usable Xmas Stockings:</b> Make your Xmas Stockings <i>wearable</i> this year - hang up one of Heat Holders’ brightly coloured socks and stuff it full of other gifts and goodies. As well as the Heat Holders’ Original socks, the brand now includes Lites and Ultra Lite, Reflective, Reinforced, Non-Slip (perfect if you have wooden floors), Merino, Mix & Match items for coordinated outfits, Turn Over Cuffs to add style to the top of boots, and Touch Screen technology for gloves.
For Heat Holders Head-to-Toe, the latest collection includes thermal tops and leggings for men, women and kids, zippered fleeces, water-resistant and thermal puffer jackets-in-a-bag, hats, neckwarmers, gloves, slippers, deluxe spa robes, and soft blankets in a multitude of hues. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">If you want to hear more about Heat Holders History, check out their video on: <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/pages/our-story">https://www.heatholders.ca/pages/our-story</a>. Since 2006, when the socks were first invented and manufactured in the founder, David Doughty’s garage, the company has produced over 20 million pairs of Heat Holders®. More than two years of hard work and experimentation led to socks with the best thermal properties available and a TOG rating of 2.34. That’s far warmer than heavy walking socks, nearly three times as warm as standard thermal socks and seven times warmer than basic cotton socks. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBmiqs_SXqsbhPGTxT3mm0pSkpCHsFU36zTlrbiSYerkpl5fSWKlObHSv11HPQi6-ZnEaavPE1U047evtXX5Ta56SXxHB8zytmbLd1nVO-mMfER1yMqcRXFZuv9kLAd3ZL5BJFNeSNYRf/s900/puffer-jackets-packaway-puffer-jackets-5_600x.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBmiqs_SXqsbhPGTxT3mm0pSkpCHsFU36zTlrbiSYerkpl5fSWKlObHSv11HPQi6-ZnEaavPE1U047evtXX5Ta56SXxHB8zytmbLd1nVO-mMfER1yMqcRXFZuv9kLAd3ZL5BJFNeSNYRf/w426-h640/puffer-jackets-packaway-puffer-jackets-5_600x.jpeg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Heat Holders®</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatholdersworld/">https://www.instagram.com/heatholdersworld/</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatholders">https://www.facebook.com/heatholders</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>UK and Europe</b> - <a href="https://heatholders.co.uk/">https://heatholders.co.uk/</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>Canada</b> - <a href="https://www.heatholders.ca/">https://www.heatholders.ca/</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>USA</b> - <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/">https://www.heatholders.com/</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>SMITH SUNNIES</b> </div><div class="separator">Whether it’s for golf, skiing, tennis or any outdoor sport, wrap-around sunglasses are vital. My latest pair is <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/sunglasses-lifestyle/LONGFIN-SUNGLASSES.html ">SMITH’s Longfin</a> - ultra glare-resistant, tried and tested! I’ve been playing outdoor padel tennis in Portugal’s Algarve since things opened up in April after last winter’s lockdown. Padel, BTW, is a tennis/squash hybrid, played as doubles on a smaller court, glass-backed for bouncing balls off like squash, using a stocky carbon fibre racket and a slightly slower-bounce ball – currently on a fast trending trajectory throughout Europe and the first padel centre for Canada was just opened in Calgary. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBbDlbUUxdHyBNW47oKgxrDN-BGcoS4W7Y7YLQnDw4EDkkLJci7xJ1s_ZU4xOl-8JBTYpSyc0la04AiPshAvPjLAi2NCBPiWg3MuSIiQw7PuINTIfRu78xh_87kxoMu4vKT3SlSvE3eGV/s663/SMITH+Longfin+Screen+Shot+2021-05-17+at+1.57.02+PM+%25281%2529+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="532" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBbDlbUUxdHyBNW47oKgxrDN-BGcoS4W7Y7YLQnDw4EDkkLJci7xJ1s_ZU4xOl-8JBTYpSyc0la04AiPshAvPjLAi2NCBPiWg3MuSIiQw7PuINTIfRu78xh_87kxoMu4vKT3SlSvE3eGV/w514-h640/SMITH+Longfin+Screen+Shot+2021-05-17+at+1.57.02+PM+%25281%2529+copy.jpg" width="514" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smith Longfins</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">My Longfins have been invaluable in the Algarve sun, cutting out punishing sunlight without restricting my vision. They were the first thing I packed in my ski luggage as I know they will be equally effective in the snow on bluebird days. The Longfins have a 6-base curve, giving a semi wrap-around design, and the extended side pieces stop peripheral light reaching the lenses. Retailing at around CAN$200, they are also very light weight. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLqo9wjqyHbuOQn_2fRmj36iFs3bQmymUbp5psKLw7A6YEAdAZouejcFfPnoNj0CWmGJQw9sv-QzzfZ4y8j6S6YVcQMNpiX9v32FBnZjUkngydM6VvVOGUZIDH6-ksejSzcrt2sP2Im25/s827/SMITH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="827" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLqo9wjqyHbuOQn_2fRmj36iFs3bQmymUbp5psKLw7A6YEAdAZouejcFfPnoNj0CWmGJQw9sv-QzzfZ4y8j6S6YVcQMNpiX9v32FBnZjUkngydM6VvVOGUZIDH6-ksejSzcrt2sP2Im25/w640-h320/SMITH.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"> <b>WHEN ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL!</b>
All skiers will have seen <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/goggles-snow/">Smith’s ski goggles</a> which have been made with the same attention to detail as their sunnies. Continuing its legacy of disrupting design and innovation for the past 56 years, Smith recently launched the first 3D printed, custom crafted <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/goggles/IO-MAG-IMPRINT-3D-GOGGLES.html">I/O MAG Imprint 3D goggle</a> to address the vast range of face shapes and features while eliminating the one-size fits all approach to gear. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Utilizing Smith’s Imprint 3D Technology, the bespoke experience includes a personalized facial scan through Smith’s custom app that automatically generates an individualized frame with a face flange tailored to the exact features and contours of the user’s face. The customized frame is 3D printed - using HP’s industrial Multi Jet Fusion platform - then hand assembled into the best-selling Smith I/O MAG goggle in the company’s USA-based production facility and delivered within 14 days.
The <a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_CA/goggles/IO-MAG-IMPRINT-3D-GOGGLES.html">I/O MAG Imprint 3D goggle</a> is available now exclusively on smithoptics.com within North America for US$450 (CAN$510) and delivered ahead of the holidays, making it a great gift. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">For online purchases, Smith has dedicated sites for US, Canada, Austria, France, Germany, Italy and the UK. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBAjJRYdoLJzWra8ezXJGWITl554ySURqMV6V-h1VAnBFbd31z9wz1i9a-xf1btkQQGt7QGljVgAiB73QrQBWQicI2Q7al6wdb5XN08FQs2zNFUVrZw-_0cjPv_WV3FHYwXpB0cSr_Zzq/s723/Glade+2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="723" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBAjJRYdoLJzWra8ezXJGWITl554ySURqMV6V-h1VAnBFbd31z9wz1i9a-xf1btkQQGt7QGljVgAiB73QrQBWQicI2Q7al6wdb5XN08FQs2zNFUVrZw-_0cjPv_WV3FHYwXpB0cSr_Zzq/w640-h512/Glade+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glade Goggles</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>GLADE’S MAGNETIC GOGGLE LENSES </b></div><div class="separator">The latest trend in lenses is magnetic and <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade</a> has been finessing this for the past two seasons. “We developed them because as you might imagine, when you are changing lenses on a cold chairlift you want to be in and out as fast as possible,” says company founder, Curt Nichols. “Our magnetic system is really robust, meaning they won't pop off if/when you faceplant, but they are built in a way that makes them easy to swap in and out in seconds. It's really the best of both worlds.” </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUrFwfhTDGA3TU-AzuD-cBCAceUGrTlB5ZHAv04Q9uC_k750WApPEEAfxuJorAUbmDyJf7lm3t2wBvkbS7TGiOKoFFrVi9KVdrFOWaJjN8RPMsGodJ8iqmbcDwfrVFeYb1GFW49kBPXzm/s1080/CopyofMagFlightSet_1080x.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1080" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUrFwfhTDGA3TU-AzuD-cBCAceUGrTlB5ZHAv04Q9uC_k750WApPEEAfxuJorAUbmDyJf7lm3t2wBvkbS7TGiOKoFFrVi9KVdrFOWaJjN8RPMsGodJ8iqmbcDwfrVFeYb1GFW49kBPXzm/w640-h512/CopyofMagFlightSet_1080x.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shopglade.com/products/magflight-goggle?_pos=1&_sid=47192ebec&_ss=r&variant=36080149856419" style="text-align: left;">The MagFlight Goggle Set</a><span style="text-align: left;"> by Glade</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.shopglade.com/products/magflight-goggle?_pos=1&_sid=47192ebec&_ss=r&variant=36080149856419">The MagFlight Goggle Set</a> ($159) - the winner of Blister Gear Review's "Best Of" 2022 – has been flying off the shelves. Designed for those who want multiple, highly specialized lenses which take seconds to swap, demand is such that, even with a second re-order, <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade</a> anticipates running out by mid-winter. “Our bombproof magnetic system locks the lens in place quickly and securely,” says Nichols. “When we say secure, we mean it. It’s yard sale-tested. Trust us.” </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zp2uR5-KaOiOIMwaEjUGr_PJ3UfuPT02D_eqQC_G3OyvLX-7cHrCfOrpV5vnIIx2JiFaT4svP8yAxjMvexQtjAjDt5DoO9vaTQvnA8qjSYn_SM_AOxyEVbbg84EdrLpdNSVzx9N0vCdA/s1080/Glade+Snowbrains+x+Glade+Adapt+Goggle+CopyofDSC_3180_1_1080x.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1080" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zp2uR5-KaOiOIMwaEjUGr_PJ3UfuPT02D_eqQC_G3OyvLX-7cHrCfOrpV5vnIIx2JiFaT4svP8yAxjMvexQtjAjDt5DoO9vaTQvnA8qjSYn_SM_AOxyEVbbg84EdrLpdNSVzx9N0vCdA/w640-h512/Glade+Snowbrains+x+Glade+Adapt+Goggle+CopyofDSC_3180_1_1080x.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glade Snowbrains Goggles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">Based from Breckenridge, CO, <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade</a> has been going from strength to strength for around four years, creating a brand with premium products at good value prices and in tune with the grassroots nature of skiing and snowboarding. “It was my belief that the major brands in this category had become more and more removed from their customer as they were acquired and moved overseas, and there wasn't a brand that was speaking to the ski experience that I was familiar with,” reflects Nichols. “In other words, less backflips and powder shots, more chairlift rides with friends and après beers.” </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Lucky guy lives and works within walking distance of the Quicksilver lift at <a href="https://www.breckenridge.com/">Breckenridge</a>: “So I am often sneaking out for lunch laps or taking the morning off on a powder day.” On busy weekends, he ventures into the backcountry, averaging around 30 days there on top of his 50 resort ski days. Brought up skiing <a href="https://www.sugarbush.com/">Sugarbush Mountain, VT</a>, he likes to explore Colorado occasionally, notching up tracks in places like <a href="https://wolfcreekski.com/">Wolf Creek</a>, <a href="https://silvertonmountain.com/">Silverton</a>, and <a href="https://www.skicb.com/">Crested Butte</a> - all for research, of course!</div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGcjIOsDoox4D0C_32fq0pjou1OGRDxmEVpds5haE2jAAD-67_d7rvvTG8p8Nu_BkXwcg9rKn4bAIj__BqiFWRajy8xkgeuzCpN30gqUN6jHJl4yilTLGRJYGzfGaL86331ekOO3uSv4x/s3000/Glade.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="3000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGcjIOsDoox4D0C_32fq0pjou1OGRDxmEVpds5haE2jAAD-67_d7rvvTG8p8Nu_BkXwcg9rKn4bAIj__BqiFWRajy8xkgeuzCpN30gqUN6jHJl4yilTLGRJYGzfGaL86331ekOO3uSv4x/w640-h220/Glade.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glade Goggles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">Customer feedback is another important aspect of <a href="https://www.shopglade.com/collections/goggles">Glade</a>’s modus operandi: “Our customers are the main pipeline through which we gather information to inform product updates and new product development,” says Nichols. “One of the reasons we have been able to grow so quickly is that we are fanatical about talking to our customers and getting feedback from them. I have talked on the phone with literally hundreds of our customers, and we send out surveys regularly. I also get to ski with our customers all over Summit County.” </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Coming soon is a new helmet built from the ground up. “MIPS certified, a dual-vent system, and designed around the shape of our goggles,” Nichols explains. “We are super excited about this new helmet and we think it will change the game for our customers who are looking for a helmet that has all the bells and whistles. We are also releasing a huge new sunglasses line this spring. We'll have sunglasses built specifically for mountain biking, trail running, fishing, hiking, and more. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsT-7HwqLGcEnOI59uVOUaNeMeUeFBkso9n646uw7EPMYmOgqS4Imi1d1xg_xajFd55-I-s49rnYJh5nx-F5lEyjrpZZr2_n2vSkpJRzgACnYXg-Ra1-iH8ulItITUDvIPxsr_6NsHoU7/s1080/MAGFLIGHTsilver_1080x.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1080" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsT-7HwqLGcEnOI59uVOUaNeMeUeFBkso9n646uw7EPMYmOgqS4Imi1d1xg_xajFd55-I-s49rnYJh5nx-F5lEyjrpZZr2_n2vSkpJRzgACnYXg-Ra1-iH8ulItITUDvIPxsr_6NsHoU7/w640-h512/MAGFLIGHTsilver_1080x.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glade's MAGflight with silver lens<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><b>Top tips for longevity of goggles</b>: “Keep them out of your ski bag and cover them with a lens cover or hard case,” Nichols advises. “Ski bags are hot, steamy, damp places that tend to ruin the anti-fog properties of goggles, and items like covers and cases are great for protecting your goggles while you are on the go. That said, it's important to remember that your goggles are tools, not jewels!” </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymc3YemVwiTG7DFioyH7xRrm6tqZDrSZoIpXAR1Cs1GhhAsnr94JGjelwkCxK5DfN-1bvgwIQ1f3WB_D4eaPCQ-u3U5a1WhaIHywDcxvntmVBQXkLwKOchrI8n0B4xDUSh2nOYQJqVkIn/s1080/VOLT+award.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymc3YemVwiTG7DFioyH7xRrm6tqZDrSZoIpXAR1Cs1GhhAsnr94JGjelwkCxK5DfN-1bvgwIQ1f3WB_D4eaPCQ-u3U5a1WhaIHywDcxvntmVBQXkLwKOchrI8n0B4xDUSh2nOYQJqVkIn/w640-h640/VOLT+award.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>VOLT-age </b></div><div class="separator">Heated ski gloves or mitts are a must, especially when cold weather starts to cut off the circulation in the extremities. “Our <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/avalanche-extreme-heated-gloves-best-heated-gloves">Avalanche X gloves</a> were picked by SKI magazine last year as one of the best heated ski gloves, “ says Volt’s Chris Haffly. At $269.95, these leather-palmed gloves are an investment in winter warmth and you’ll find yourself wearing them for snow shoveling, taking the dog for a frosty frolic, or watching the hockey, too. “They are the flagship of our extreme line of heated gloves,” says Haffly.</div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPekT8rtKssTsbikXeh-pwBYCDz6wU-MWXqFvZrQA60RpwpcLWlIcxCFCsVLyymke5piJYjqhJuLIkPUse26tpvpYVKBlWWBw3m4Zu8nNrj-yIGjyLHaXM2q5MkHqJZNE7bv5yQJ23KmIS/s523/avalanchexglovespairtransparent500_2048x.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPekT8rtKssTsbikXeh-pwBYCDz6wU-MWXqFvZrQA60RpwpcLWlIcxCFCsVLyymke5piJYjqhJuLIkPUse26tpvpYVKBlWWBw3m4Zu8nNrj-yIGjyLHaXM2q5MkHqJZNE7bv5yQJ23KmIS/w612-h640/avalanchexglovespairtransparent500_2048x.png" width="612" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Volt Heat <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-gloves/products/avalanche-extreme-heated-gloves-best-heated-gloves" style="text-align: left;">Avalanche X gloves</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator">Award-winning features include extra heat coverage, extra insulation, a built-in external controller and three power settings for variable heat output. Fingers and thumbs are heated on both sides with additional high retention insulation trapping heat in and keeping cold air out. The toggle cinch gauntlet also prevents snow leaking in on powder days. And a ski leash means you can keep them dangling from your wrist if you take them off to take a call or a photo.</div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz56H0XSEq3c7ah5G9KOnVu6jeXknVK5C6169hcfjB8VnlV2ZTyPRDgXIYT8DeDfj_1EnMJ5ihgNCRVaYHrJ7ZSKRMtEIb1H2x7UB63XFG1Km0M-jZsmcTvk6dTwQJdHvfbqVa6FtxDgNs/s1242/women_sradiantvestfront1000_2048x.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz56H0XSEq3c7ah5G9KOnVu6jeXknVK5C6169hcfjB8VnlV2ZTyPRDgXIYT8DeDfj_1EnMJ5ihgNCRVaYHrJ7ZSKRMtEIb1H2x7UB63XFG1Km0M-jZsmcTvk6dTwQJdHvfbqVa6FtxDgNs/w516-h640/women_sradiantvestfront1000_2048x.png" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUrPKOZGAAkNLpg47YThcNqfVXaIiUSOBWNR3s-6RMfhlWZJNfAafhXtInJTZmQG9Xto9-xHolcRFhwUS0w3Keacl89eIo2KlIrS9VO5Dlv87bte6SU69hCKa4-yfCEG89U9cE-VsARg7/s1172/VOLTheated+scarf+infrared+transparent+smaller+%25281%2529+copy.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUrPKOZGAAkNLpg47YThcNqfVXaIiUSOBWNR3s-6RMfhlWZJNfAafhXtInJTZmQG9Xto9-xHolcRFhwUS0w3Keacl89eIo2KlIrS9VO5Dlv87bte6SU69hCKa4-yfCEG89U9cE-VsARg7/w171-h400/VOLTheated+scarf+infrared+transparent+smaller+%25281%2529+copy.jpg" width="171" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Volt Heat<br />Heated Scarf</td></tr></tbody></table><br />But Volt Heat doesn’t stop with the hands. They make <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women">heated scarves for cosy necks</a> ($99.95), <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women/products/volt-3v-heated-socks ">heated socks</a> ($159.95), <a href=" https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-vests">heated vests</a> ($199.95), heated pants, heated baselayers, <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-mid-layers">heated mid-layers</a> ($149.95), and <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-jackets">heated jackets</a> ($399.95). I’ve never seen anyone skiing with all of these items on at once (although I would like to try!) but I have skied a lot in Canada wearing a heated Volt vest, Volt heated mitts, and their heated socks – and you can be sure I am on the only one not complaining about the cold! If you don’t have heated boots, then Volt’s heated socks are a must. And, if you want to get your value out of a ski pass – and day ticket prices have reached an all-time high – then keeping warm is essential to maximize your onhill time. Other heated luxuries in the latest Volt range include a <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women/products/heated-travel-pillow-by-volt">heated travel pillow</a>, <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/heated-clothing-for-women/products/copy-of-gen-iv-indoor-outdoor-3v-heated-slippers">heated outdoor/indoor slippers</a> and the <a href="https://voltheat.com/products/new-volt-indoor-outdoor-heated-boots?_pos=1&_sid=43337d3bc&_ss=r">new Lava Boots</a> ($199.95) which keep warm for seven to 14 hours from one charge. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">To make things simpler – and techie – there’s the Volt Heated Clothing app which allows you to regulate your desired power level setting using your phone. You can remotely operate the Lava Boots’ heating system without even bending over. And another really useful heated product: the <a href="https://voltheat.com/collections/all-products/products/portable-rechargeable-heated-seat-cushion">heated seat cushion</a> ($89.95), ideal for COVID-safe outdoor socializing. If only there was some way of taking this on every chairlift!! </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBKp7uERQC51L_rNIEY9FaNDRx6qoPCZuFdea_ao5leSoTWTt9Skrl57tav-2BvhSgYluXg9PtjjGbGgAZlbyBhrSbWyLDublDrLQoGFP8_UmkqwlYuMSYYn_qYXIrl0HevYNVWvsi9qD/s600/jackets-thz-men-5v-heated-thermal-half-zip-pullover-3_1200x.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBKp7uERQC51L_rNIEY9FaNDRx6qoPCZuFdea_ao5leSoTWTt9Skrl57tav-2BvhSgYluXg9PtjjGbGgAZlbyBhrSbWyLDublDrLQoGFP8_UmkqwlYuMSYYn_qYXIrl0HevYNVWvsi9qD/w640-h640/jackets-thz-men-5v-heated-thermal-half-zip-pullover-3_1200x.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Volt Heat Men's heated midlayer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>BOS & CO BOOTS</b> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEBJjphdOenUY3zCwWviK9pjX3Za5eiucNSzRTyoXGd57bLn5Bwr2XnR2LMfCmkPtQUlbk7d9jgevXOcsXveXNVlZihwQ5E-RcyCYMhQqE1YObYOHusPmDOdL7soyi8iqLVhVecDqo-as/s1390/Untitled+copy+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1076" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEBJjphdOenUY3zCwWviK9pjX3Za5eiucNSzRTyoXGd57bLn5Bwr2XnR2LMfCmkPtQUlbk7d9jgevXOcsXveXNVlZihwQ5E-RcyCYMhQqE1YObYOHusPmDOdL7soyi8iqLVhVecDqo-as/w496-h640/Untitled+copy+3.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bos & Co</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">If you’ve read my ski blogs before, you’ll already know I’m a Bos & Co footwear fan. This year, yet again they have brought out fab new styles which combine the best of non-slip, insulated, and waterproof utility with sizzling style. My fave is the wintry <a href="https://bosandco.com/products/white-black-zip-up-ankle-boots-gator-prima-bos-co?variant=40670383702181">white Gator Prima zip up ankle boot</a> with black trim ($275) followed closely by the <a href="https://bosandco.com/products/white-black-zip-up-ankle-boots-axel-bos-co?variant=40669829726373">white/black Axel boot</a> ($260) which pairs luxe leather and patent with tweed. Bonus this year is that this type of chunky combat boot is trending for street wear, too, and not just with trousers/pants – also paired with skirts and dresses. <a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/collections/men-fw21">The men’s range</a> also offers a fusion of functionality, fashion and flair with leather, wool, and trendy tweed. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGu2TZw1bPPncPMUKg83PviktsKfX3Z7RS0dmBV_hBOzHcR6wmZEtBZ_Yd8O-qHwdwto5dSgrFhu0s1T8Lgv08OxaFckgeQl-W8lc5C7DFsa60cvJvHo0_EW5rnbmwzJbgavo7mz_lAWX/s1168/Untitled+copy+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1168" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGu2TZw1bPPncPMUKg83PviktsKfX3Z7RS0dmBV_hBOzHcR6wmZEtBZ_Yd8O-qHwdwto5dSgrFhu0s1T8Lgv08OxaFckgeQl-W8lc5C7DFsa60cvJvHo0_EW5rnbmwzJbgavo7mz_lAWX/w640-h480/Untitled+copy+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bos & Co Gator Prima</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>What’s more, these boots are made in Portugal not too far from where I now live for two-thirds of the year! I first discovered this company when I was living in the US and it intrigued me even then to wear Portuguese footwear. Now I realize how important that background of manufacturing expertise is – this footwear is made so well you’ll wear yourself out before you wear out the boots! </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOzPA5j9xGvth5kUsA4YISfjj__jSygsaIpADGxODB5_OBGSaKbWGTLYyAg4QakiAzrRjqhJAv9q-yagqAdFZSMScjUshktfW8o6xCW3ROaXJXBNzvJ701IhdRW0MiRURN1yz_JY688mB/s1370/Untitled+copy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOzPA5j9xGvth5kUsA4YISfjj__jSygsaIpADGxODB5_OBGSaKbWGTLYyAg4QakiAzrRjqhJAv9q-yagqAdFZSMScjUshktfW8o6xCW3ROaXJXBNzvJ701IhdRW0MiRURN1yz_JY688mB/w524-h640/Untitled+copy+2.jpg" width="524" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Asportuguesas from Bos & Co</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">Check out <a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/collections/all-asportuguesas">Bos & Co’s Asportuguesas range</a>, too – for men and women. Funky and fashionable, these fuzzy felt slides and slip-ons are just what you need after a day in ski boots, cozy for indoor après ski and, with their chunky corrugated soles, also quite functional for short trips on packed snow. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DP5Vcz_5Yo9KgSTNYHtj8_j2LSdE_OWa4JJEh681ePFqIqKwhkoFA74012ot1I7fB2OypZ_fFbfhAzk5HBQTbc32amWMKx7TT7mSkIjyrrSjtu-S0Cz-CBjCffSNb6aNTwjoSNR2V1_d/s1636/Untitled+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1636" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DP5Vcz_5Yo9KgSTNYHtj8_j2LSdE_OWa4JJEh681ePFqIqKwhkoFA74012ot1I7fB2OypZ_fFbfhAzk5HBQTbc32amWMKx7TT7mSkIjyrrSjtu-S0Cz-CBjCffSNb6aNTwjoSNR2V1_d/w400-h349/Untitled+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Canada:</b> <a href="https://ca.bosandco.com/">https://ca.bosandco.com/</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>USA:</b> <a href="https://us.bosandco.com/">https://us.bosandco.com/</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bosandcoshoes">https://www.facebook.com/bosandcoshoes</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bos.and.co.shoes/">https://www.instagram.com/bos.and.co.shoes/</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzm4B65a5KkytMIyMS_Ivj46LvV3sSCvK-qlqJRdqd-6j7SvPnEI9RBVcC2FxabOAuItV0f8PZP6QnjJYBFKQjZoXvC6w8EEsQVS6F497ToffC85jgFpJf79SWIHZIuBklY1NNWpOGnXj/s2048/210322_DanCampbell_0682+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzm4B65a5KkytMIyMS_Ivj46LvV3sSCvK-qlqJRdqd-6j7SvPnEI9RBVcC2FxabOAuItV0f8PZP6QnjJYBFKQjZoXvC6w8EEsQVS6F497ToffC85jgFpJf79SWIHZIuBklY1NNWpOGnXj/w640-h426/210322_DanCampbell_0682+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Dan Campbell - Lindsey Vonn and HEAD's new Legacy Line</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator"><b>Lindsey Vonn, the new face of HEAD </b></div><div class="separator">When it comes to skiwear, who would you trust to guide you to the right gear? Lindsey Vonn knows a thing about the utility side of ski apparel having spent countless hours battling the cold, the snow, blizzards, damp, (the vagaries of weather) while training for her three Olympics and 82 World Cup wins (18 of which she won at Lake Louise). And, with her supermodel figure and face, she’s always had a flair for flamboyant fashion. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0B5pSqHQXlPwWZX5HV5F8oqjRYoHOmZ-C9ARBnUypAXl_coBJwOzZ8BpoSeqs3vbnlgCWY_66dIjx1ogkLy_AqbUogsYGy-wRjLz7DOB6FrlgKuon4SG5IJ_F7pY7OpqG5vaKDXlwyBK/s2048/210322_DanCampbell_3728+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0B5pSqHQXlPwWZX5HV5F8oqjRYoHOmZ-C9ARBnUypAXl_coBJwOzZ8BpoSeqs3vbnlgCWY_66dIjx1ogkLy_AqbUogsYGy-wRjLz7DOB6FrlgKuon4SG5IJ_F7pY7OpqG5vaKDXlwyBK/w640-h426/210322_DanCampbell_3728+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Dan Campbell - Lindsey Vonn and HEAD's new Legacy Line</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Every season HEAD Sportswear creates unique ski wear collections that harmoniously combine innovative materials and fashionable design. With various lines offering ski outfits ranging from classic to extroverted, the Austrian-based brand demonstrates its decades-old design expertise. The latest coup is the collaboration with the most successful ski athlete of all time, Lindsey Vonn. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhIpnF4JFMzf8WVicrY7311d_ul8t2Mq2QBsrNNUlxjs5vND1E6wsXoKqnS3-QGHHjEZIFEQ-l_96fuGvsOkOY4lbVIGJDRdFgbhvEPYi04s8E1V4Caior_Tg4xLdqltKJ1r9jV-hUQmq/s2048/210324_DanCampbell_0168+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhIpnF4JFMzf8WVicrY7311d_ul8t2Mq2QBsrNNUlxjs5vND1E6wsXoKqnS3-QGHHjEZIFEQ-l_96fuGvsOkOY4lbVIGJDRdFgbhvEPYi04s8E1V4Caior_Tg4xLdqltKJ1r9jV-hUQmq/w640-h426/210324_DanCampbell_0168+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Dan Campbell - Lindsey Vonn and HEAD's new Legacy Line</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">Together with skiing’s golden girl, HEAD Sportswear is developing the Legacy Line, a collection that creates a completely new look in the history of the brand with a new, modern design language.
Lindsey worked hand-in-hand with HEAD Sportswear for this exclusive line with flattering silhouettes, high-tech/eco fabrics, and just the right splash of colour and pizzazz. Now, anyone can embody Lindsey’s winning ethos and look good and feel good, both on and off the slopes. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLJ8Ya9DoSLHDeXX2nPB_JXwkVG5PeJXAqWJDl1p8nGTYIWiH5K6qUwXPYUOXg6Rfu1bAgAzOjCQKCc-hlghx7ripI3Xb9oCK2lIBXk0ohIXlsUApKUCdCZPr9Xr29pm6TB25lHfYndlN/s2048/210322_DanCampbell_4240+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLJ8Ya9DoSLHDeXX2nPB_JXwkVG5PeJXAqWJDl1p8nGTYIWiH5K6qUwXPYUOXg6Rfu1bAgAzOjCQKCc-hlghx7ripI3Xb9oCK2lIBXk0ohIXlsUApKUCdCZPr9Xr29pm6TB25lHfYndlN/w640-h426/210322_DanCampbell_4240+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Dan Campbell - Lindsey Vonn and HEAD's new Legacy Line</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator">Some of the collection’s eco choices: </div><div class="separator">-All the clothes have water-repellent fabric that is durable but does not contain harmful polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). </div><div class="separator">-HEAD Sportswear created their own “Fair Down Commitment” to only use goose down from food industry waste geese that were never force-fed or plucked alive (admittedly, hard details and images to conjure but so incredibly important). </div><div class="separator">-Additionally, all the clothes have moisture wick away fabric to keep you cool as you heat up and Primaloft to warm you up as you cool down. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Giving a gift of Lindsey’s Legacy Line this Christmas will hopefully get you a gold medal from the recipient! </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b>Lindsey Vonn Legacy Line:</b><a href=" https://www.head.com/en/sports/sportswear/winter/legacy-collection"> https://www.head.com/en/sports/sportswear/winter/legacy-collection</a>
<b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/head_ski/">https://www.instagram.com/head_ski/</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/headski">https://www.facebook.com/headski</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>YouTube:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/headski">https://www.youtube.com/headski</a> </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOo0YStTyKiygZf47Uv5xEdWA_PgNDkVrgpSh4lZISlEgu-m1-t3fGbdtBZ-2fkqhxeoSPDU_wsDOBMY9PYE6lPY3qlS4CnNxvmf_a27YBnP4LE_hXaBFiEJeYQ83X7C_qTM0hzVCSZo-/s1152/MOUNTAIN+HARDWAREScreen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+2.57.39+PM+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="1152" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOo0YStTyKiygZf47Uv5xEdWA_PgNDkVrgpSh4lZISlEgu-m1-t3fGbdtBZ-2fkqhxeoSPDU_wsDOBMY9PYE6lPY3qlS4CnNxvmf_a27YBnP4LE_hXaBFiEJeYQ83X7C_qTM0hzVCSZo-/w640-h252/MOUNTAIN+HARDWAREScreen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+2.57.39+PM+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR </b></div><div class="separator"><b><a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-stretchdown-light-pullover-1942971.html?dwvar_1942971_color=425">Stretchdown™ Light Pullover</a> </b></div><div class="separator">The collection’s lightest and most packable option, with loft and warmth level for more active pursuits. As with the other members of the Stretchdown family, the durable stretch woven fabric consists of 87% nylon and 13% elastane. A durable material blend comes together with the highest quality goose down insulation in an ultra-engineered construction to combine warmth and movement for the full range of winter activities. From trailhead to summit, over bases or under a waterproof shell: this layer is made to mobilize. MSRP $325 CAD. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/womens-stretchdown-parka-1943311.html?dwvar_1943311_color=010">Stretchdown™ Parka</a></b> </div><div class="separator">Warmer, but without the bulk, the Stretchdown Parka is designed to be worn on the road or while belaying. Constructed out of the same durable material blend, the Stretchdown Parka remains agile enough for a mix of outdoor activities while packing in 700-fill RDS-certified down insulation for greater loft and the most protective silhouette. The Stretchdown Parka weighs in at 23.5-25.6 ounces (665-744.5 grams), and has an MSRP of $420 CAD. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-stretchdown-pant-1957551.html?dwvar_1957551_color=010">Stretchdown™ Pant</a> </b></div><div class="separator">Designed to be worn over base layers, under a waterproof shell and around the campsite, the Stretchdown Pant features the same bluesign® approved, 700-fill RDS-certified down insulation and weighs in at 12 oz (340 grams). An integrated webbed belt allows for a comfortable fit coupled with the single stretch fabric for full range of movement. MSRP: $325 CAD. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/powabunga-32-pack-1945791.html">Powabunga 32 Pack</a> </b></div><div class="separator">The Powabunga 32 is all about comfort and versatility for in-and-out of bounds adventuring. Utilizing the patent-pending hoverbelt technology, this innovative design allows for increased mobility over traditional ski pack designs. Weight: 3 lbs 3.4 oz. MSRP $260 CAD. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/snoskiwoski-40-pack-1945771.html">Snoskiwoski 40 Pack</a></b> </div><div class="separator">The Snoskiwoski 40 is a stripped down, lightweight pack for ski mountaineers or those in pursuit of a quick up and down effort. Drawing on the lightest and strongest materials to help withstand the rigour of high alpine action, combined with efficient organizational structure, this pack is built to carry all the essentials: climbing tools, avalanche safety equipment, etc. without adding unnecessary weight. Weight 2 lbs 8 oz. MSRP $ 290 CAD. </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDw6j80lLFNm5gnOF1hLnySLU8TJ8UQV1dYkzpr07vZ-Foi1tzAMU2c8O9d0XCN_GOqPU-EU8Sds6OcaGHRXz-Wgr9ox-4BQlIVoXMO9Sog_MVZ0C_drrqVSt4FZWtUFNsUTcivIzXSOS/s2048/cbezamat-0243+copy+MOUNTAIN+HARDWARE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDw6j80lLFNm5gnOF1hLnySLU8TJ8UQV1dYkzpr07vZ-Foi1tzAMU2c8O9d0XCN_GOqPU-EU8Sds6OcaGHRXz-Wgr9ox-4BQlIVoXMO9Sog_MVZ0C_drrqVSt4FZWtUFNsUTcivIzXSOS/w640-h426/cbezamat-0243+copy+MOUNTAIN+HARDWARE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBg7wTyl9X7S27c1zp3-8p7e5YlguY7YwrE9NAZAHbIHPDLWJUls8lewkxDLrVrKLEErWuox_g6is8IObn5lZTfXh261cy52cSMd1SR9EI1gGfD-rAktLVwm-iXCE7Nkq3GEt0LmPeKsdu/s806/Women%2527s+Boundary+Ridge+Gore-Tex+Bib+CAD450.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBg7wTyl9X7S27c1zp3-8p7e5YlguY7YwrE9NAZAHbIHPDLWJUls8lewkxDLrVrKLEErWuox_g6is8IObn5lZTfXh261cy52cSMd1SR9EI1gGfD-rAktLVwm-iXCE7Nkq3GEt0LmPeKsdu/w381-h400/Women%2527s+Boundary+Ridge+Gore-Tex+Bib+CAD450.jpeg" width="381" /></a></div><br />Boundary Ridge <a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/womens-boundary-ridge-gore-tex-jacket-1943021.html?dwvar_1943021_color=365&pos=3">Jacket</a> and <a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/womens-boundary-ridge-gore-tex-bib-1943031.html?dwvar_1943031_color=239&pos=6 ">Bibs</a></b> </div><div class="separator">Inspired by in- and out-of-bounds ski runs, the new Boundary Ridge Gore-Tex Jacket and Bib feature waterproof, breathable 3L Gore-Tex shell fabric for durability and wet weather protection. The kits are Mountain Hardwear’s toughest, fully featured snowsports shells that include all the features you need (and the ones you didn’t know you wanted), like: </div><div class="separator">• Helmet-compatible hood with three-way drawcord adjustment </div><div class="separator">• Underarm vents (Jacket) and stretch woven mesh panel across lower back (Bib) </div><div class="separator">• Pockets galore - Great for gloves, skins, radios, or a mashed PB&J </div><div class="separator">• Recco® reflectors and a lot more.
MSRP is $650 CAD (Jacket) and $600 CAD (Bib), respectively.</div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mountainhardwear">https://www.facebook.com/mountainhardwear</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountainhardwear/">https://www.instagram.com/mountainhardwear/</a> </div><div class="separator"><b>YouTube:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/mountainhardwear">https://www.youtube.com/mountainhardwear</a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8c9WY_HT4z1t0NoP_ZuPNzYABJdrRHEzIbHvnl9QMoeGvHMcir-r2t9m-xz8pNUzC2HW4w4XT3RfpxFXmQK0Jy_g8Xy569LttXOxSvYmIJi0Ns5V3XpOjgQvVWe6FLDe02h5x3pf1DrO/s2048/MHW+Boundary+Ridge_ski+copyMOUNTAIN+HARDWARE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8c9WY_HT4z1t0NoP_ZuPNzYABJdrRHEzIbHvnl9QMoeGvHMcir-r2t9m-xz8pNUzC2HW4w4XT3RfpxFXmQK0Jy_g8Xy569LttXOxSvYmIJi0Ns5V3XpOjgQvVWe6FLDe02h5x3pf1DrO/w426-h640/MHW+Boundary+Ridge_ski+copyMOUNTAIN+HARDWARE.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain Hardware</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><br /></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-67947536359983191632021-03-03T01:46:00.001-08:002021-03-03T01:46:14.022-08:00<div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>A Canadian Update</b></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div>Here’s the link to my brand new Style Altitude article about Canadian skiing this winter: <a href="https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-resorts-canada-coronavirus.html">https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-resorts-canada-coronavirus.html</a> </span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKNCscaf3PgvtBqbWhpKVPLkbeu-ByEIj4LV5DKtH3I7JCNhyphenhyphenMs8k0uXdg73BmW5jD9faiUKXg1ZKBfyuzJzsw44QDBZ71kkA0-wimc-4EvZuhh1pvVs85MsKIKvr2RATJJI3o8YEVgbX/s950/Marmot-basin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="950" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKNCscaf3PgvtBqbWhpKVPLkbeu-ByEIj4LV5DKtH3I7JCNhyphenhyphenMs8k0uXdg73BmW5jD9faiUKXg1ZKBfyuzJzsw44QDBZ71kkA0-wimc-4EvZuhh1pvVs85MsKIKvr2RATJJI3o8YEVgbX/w640-h428/Marmot-basin.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marmot Basin</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And here’s an indepth Q & A with <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</a>’s Robin Locke about how COVID-19 has impacted operations this season: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EEH0pRbRfzlI5DKkcxnf2vve0cijco84XoA6v8OhN2SysObnKjGEMy3SNx5Sefmb3LkbrcJjlklRAZZqGcPkPXaZ9cQoYiQGO4kN0EQxFEKyAkh6rfx3JoV5E8CQxh3WnNPwCZRFWg90/s1920/Philip+Forsey+Powder+Day+Feb+23+2021+LL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EEH0pRbRfzlI5DKkcxnf2vve0cijco84XoA6v8OhN2SysObnKjGEMy3SNx5Sefmb3LkbrcJjlklRAZZqGcPkPXaZ9cQoYiQGO4kN0EQxFEKyAkh6rfx3JoV5E8CQxh3WnNPwCZRFWg90/w640-h426/Philip+Forsey+Powder+Day+Feb+23+2021+LL.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Philip Forsey - Powder Day Feb 23 2021 at Lake Louise</td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When you were prepping for this winter, did you expect to open - and then stay open - this season? </span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin:</b> “In any given year, predictions regarding the outcome of a season are merely best guesses supported by the best data available, but in the middle of a global pandemic it is impossible to forecast what the circumstances will be even one week to the next. All we can do is prepare and operate as best as possible with an eye to ensuring we have absolutely stringent procedures and protocols in place with regards to health and safety, while recognizing that government regulations and business decisions must adapt according to evolving science and circumstances.” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">How much time and money has it cost you to create COVID-safe codes and infrastructure at Lake Louise? </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin: </b>“Since spring 2020, we have been working with industry partners and governments to ensure there is a suite of best practices to help keep our teams, communities and guests as safe as possible. We were able to practice our health and safety procedures over the summer when we were less busy, which helped us open smoothly this winter. It certainly requires significant capital in an already capital-intensive business to operate in a COVID world. Additional staff, changes to the layout of the resort indoors and outdoors, modifications to employee housing and expenditures relating to new equipment, testing and contact tracing, are all extremely expensive. This along with significant loss of revenue from a lack of international visitors and impacts to such traditional key revenue streams, such as food and beverage, ski school and rentals, impact the bottom line negatively and significantly.” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaIjumbMXJPejmoJfFa82lDWAks29caPqZTrrB8uuygYiHu55ezXiH1E7raUzvqvzaMMw9JIIHBPIQMT47kG5GA6AU86-ezTxCpaUeS7qhg2oc2HUTild5cDC9uVlb-1PeOSvzvBBmhZG/s1920/SMAGYAR_FEB3_DSC09160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaIjumbMXJPejmoJfFa82lDWAks29caPqZTrrB8uuygYiHu55ezXiH1E7raUzvqvzaMMw9JIIHBPIQMT47kG5GA6AU86-ezTxCpaUeS7qhg2oc2HUTild5cDC9uVlb-1PeOSvzvBBmhZG/w640-h426/SMAGYAR_FEB3_DSC09160.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Lake Louise by Sarah Magyar</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Do you think you are safe now to stay open until the typical end of season? On what does this depend?</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin: </b>“See question 1. As new COVID variants are emerging, it is impossible to predict when life will get back to normal and whether we will see a regression or a progression towards same in the coming months. A lot of people in the industry (and generally) are banking on vaccines as the key to restoring our ability to travel and recreate the way that we used to, and we are certainly hopeful, as well, that vaccines can be rolled out as quickly as possible and prove to be potent and effective against new and emerging variants. At the same time, we must all continue to be diligent with regards to health and safety protocols to help contain the spread and guard against potential outbreaks.” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnX3_np1YIBL0ez5IToiPBCzZGq4PNksr9T7MyzKrZufQu5hh6tV908uU3m2w_KqLhySmiFNIjrsAz-A-bSWOYil3dmoIWFYIYxdjCkqImUNCXOFUodDRkUS9lxVc9sbbY4YUIjthQSJT_/s1644/9I1A9760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnX3_np1YIBL0ez5IToiPBCzZGq4PNksr9T7MyzKrZufQu5hh6tV908uU3m2w_KqLhySmiFNIjrsAz-A-bSWOYil3dmoIWFYIYxdjCkqImUNCXOFUodDRkUS9lxVc9sbbY4YUIjthQSJT_/w532-h640/9I1A9760.jpg" width="532" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Summit Chairlift at Lake Louise by Philip Forsey</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Has Lake Louise village had many COVID cases? How well have you done compared to other ski towns? Have the cases derived from the ski hill or from activities outside of winter sports? </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin:</b> “What we hear from infectious disease experts is that skiing and snowboarding are relatively low risk activities for COVID-19 transmission and outdoor settings are far safer than indoors. The sport is a naturally spaced out activity that provides room to roam on the slopes safely at most resorts (this is certainly the case at Lake Louise). These sports also support significant mental and physical well-being, generally.
<a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">The Lake Louise Ski Resort</a> has an enormous amount of terrain and is able to handle thousands of skiers a day. Our challenge is getting guests dispersed during the 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. rush on weekends, so for that reason, we have implemented a reservation system to help keep visitors safe, which is working quite effectively. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While skiers will generally be safe, experts advise, those who wish to hit the slopes still need to be mindful of safety precautions; the threat is never zero during a global pandemic. Spread is more likely to happen before or after people are enjoying the mountains, such as when they are gearing up or warming up in a crowded indoor area; masks should be worn and physical distancing must be maintained. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are fortunate at <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">the Lake Louise Ski Resort</a> to have more indoor space than some of our neighbours do, but we have nevertheless reduced capacity in our lodges, on our lifts, and erected additional tents to ensure visitors have room to spread out safely.
Staff members at ski resorts are more likely than visitors to become infected and this is usually due to staff living in close quarters and activities that occur in the evenings outside of the ski areas. In November, six cases were identified over four different staff accommodations at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Pro-active testing was the most effective way to contain the transmission. Positive cases eventually grew to less than 20, but fortunately no one became seriously ill or hospitalized. About 85 to 90 per cent of resort staff were swiftly tested after the initial cases were identified, in part to try to catch all asymptomatic cases, and this was likely one of the best measures that could have been taken to help curtail the spread. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgYskX7cb__0AZiHppiUTwCDEFKXYRBu1A2At8BFz2EwM6kx1xsyChlJpQiVFVeIaoz_dzLKvStIUD23U9nk9xGCxdYo1W2x7TV7oOPcBKCQY5Ontyws52q9G_XzArLsmzKA6EOb9HZWX/s1729/152355918_10157468402036082_4923774128800766249_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1729" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgYskX7cb__0AZiHppiUTwCDEFKXYRBu1A2At8BFz2EwM6kx1xsyChlJpQiVFVeIaoz_dzLKvStIUD23U9nk9xGCxdYo1W2x7TV7oOPcBKCQY5Ontyws52q9G_XzArLsmzKA6EOb9HZWX/w640-h426/152355918_10157468402036082_4923774128800766249_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the lake at the Lake Louise Ski Resort</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also fortunately, staff accommodations at </span><a href="https://www.skilouise.com/" style="font-family: helvetica;">the Lake Louise Ski Resort</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> are not overcrowded. In the past, almost half of our staff were international young people from Australia, New Zealand and other countries. But since the pandemic shut down international borders, most staff this season are university students who are choosing not to go back to school, as well as seniors who aren’t travelling – as such, most of them are staying at their own homes in the area. Additionally, we built two new staff housing complexes this summer which has helped create more room. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Europe and the U.S. have seen more COVID cases than ski towns in Canada, though there have been outbreaks in ski towns in B.C. as well as smaller clusters in Alberta. As of February 17th, 2021, there are zero active cases in Lake Louise.
<a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</a>, because of its location in the heart of a World Heritage Site and in the middle of a group of National Parks as large as Switzerland, has features that are unique in the world. For example, our comfortable carrying capacity is designed around a National Park sense of place which means nature and wilderness take centre stage, and the facilities and terrain are purposely designed and built such that there is room to spread out more than virtually any other resort on the planet. On a busy day, one can often ski many of our runs without seeing another skier. Because of the above, the threat of catching COVID from another skier is remote.” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rjybeCod-QPatnlV2ZiFkS8YNWRC8nHDEkW_W99Wp_fbBjWRy7VqvzY9PpRwZLFczpA1aiDrAZWSd9UCr7WHwXKEWHc-lsIQHKoVPhkQvLmkKQg7-q1ZOfSrZahwR622tnEbKRqMmm-b/s2016/153037566_10157474091146082_369413675803609874_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rjybeCod-QPatnlV2ZiFkS8YNWRC8nHDEkW_W99Wp_fbBjWRy7VqvzY9PpRwZLFczpA1aiDrAZWSd9UCr7WHwXKEWHc-lsIQHKoVPhkQvLmkKQg7-q1ZOfSrZahwR622tnEbKRqMmm-b/w480-h640/153037566_10157474091146082_369413675803609874_o.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh Tracks in West Bowl Lake Louise</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Can you tell us about your new territory - it's been compared to Revelstoke. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin:</b> “West Bowl is a vast area (480 acres of new terrain) capped by the summit of Whitehorn Mountain, on the front face of the resort. It offers breathtaking views of the majestic Canadian Rockies, overlooking the Bow Valley and the scenic backdrop of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. Located west of the ski resort’s base, this new area of wilderness ski and snowboard terrain will carry on the reputation of Lake Louise’s back bowls, but in this case on the front side. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To facilitate this grand opening, a two-kilometer long ski-out has been constructed from the bottom of the various chutes, gullies and bowls comprising West Bowl, to the junction of Men’s Downhill and Juniper Jungle.
A new quad chairlift has also been installed, which starts from the saddle below the top station of the Top of the World chairlift. In just four minutes, the new Summit Chair can whisk skiers and riders up the ridge of Whitehorn Mountain, giving easy access to the new West Bowl terrain as well as the back bowls, and the existing runs previously accessed by the Summit Platter. </span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwP_dybYApHLh7D0bm6605Pi_z3ALu4UG4nezIwK85fN9Xi2A2o-EwJLQ7b4LCZDFdbngx2Hn9QPphAieXhHTkmVXdZLBM8ulnbM3nZuizF1SD9pjdV9DRAqShYeqfFD4EWQ0mUPCzNXY/s1268/West+bowl+LL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1268" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwP_dybYApHLh7D0bm6605Pi_z3ALu4UG4nezIwK85fN9Xi2A2o-EwJLQ7b4LCZDFdbngx2Hn9QPphAieXhHTkmVXdZLBM8ulnbM3nZuizF1SD9pjdV9DRAqShYeqfFD4EWQ0mUPCzNXY/w640-h442/West+bowl+LL.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake Louise West Bowl</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The natural landscape of <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/explore-winter/winter-ski-ride/lift-runs-parks-status/west-bowl/">West Bowl</a> lends itself well to some of the best advanced-intermediate through expert terrain in Canada. Many would consider the newly opened terrain as “side-country,” with naturally gladed ski routes giving endless options of fall lines. Sections of West Bowl are divided into zones, with no precise runs, letting skiers and snowboarders chart their course and explore the bowl and newly gladed terrain in their own way. This authentic wilderness skiing and snowboarding experience is enhanced with natural snow conditions and no machine grooming. However, since West Bowl is now in-bounds terrain, this allows us to provide snow control, avalanche safety and ski patrol services. This is wilderness skiing at its best, and areas will open in stages throughout the season as Mother Nature allows. Skiers and boarders are advised to carry avalanche safety gear and know how to use it.” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">No-one has a crystal ball, but what are your hopes for the summer season and then next winter? Do you expect to host Winterstart World Cup again? </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Robin:</b> “The ability to operate in four seasons is absolutely imperative from a profitability standpoint, so we certainly hope that we will be able to run our popular <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/explore-summer/sightseeing-gondola/">Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola</a> from May to October, where guests often get a rare chance to see Grizzly Bears from the safety of the lift, that we can to continue to offer our interpretive programs, which educate and inspire about Banff National Park wilderness, wildlife and values, and that we can host guests who wish to dine amid our spectacular alpine setting this summer and fall.
Last summer, our visitor numbers - and thus profitability - were significantly reduced, due to not being able to welcome international visitors, so we are hoping the borders open as soon as possible (though there is no indication as yet as to when borders will open to international visitors). We will regardless operate as long as we are able to. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGXWNslfwyiaXWMlCNKpCUZMjv2G6Gr5jRVjDhCRnjvRny81iSqsYHPIyPCtH4kmxUaGAlrYzXqChGjSOQcjxOtTLuRMv4K3tDrQ9A0mC9uLhCQUDtjPxxHftH2bXl3TvLvPZP7UJk-T3/s1920/10-JUL-2014-Chris-Moseley-3s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGXWNslfwyiaXWMlCNKpCUZMjv2G6Gr5jRVjDhCRnjvRny81iSqsYHPIyPCtH4kmxUaGAlrYzXqChGjSOQcjxOtTLuRMv4K3tDrQ9A0mC9uLhCQUDtjPxxHftH2bXl3TvLvPZP7UJk-T3/w640-h426/10-JUL-2014-Chris-Moseley-3s-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola - Photo by Chris Moseley</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://lakelouiseworldcup.com/en/home/">The Lake Louise World Cup Winterstart</a> is traditionally held in November and December. The races began at the resort in 1980 and ran consecutively from 1993 to 2020, with over 100 races having been successfully held here. While the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 races to be cancelled, we certainly hope that they can return in 2021.
The race is one of the select few that hold both the men’s and ladies speed events on the World Cup circuit. It is Canada's premiere alpine ski race, inviting the world's best skiers to the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains each year to start the World Cup speed season; the only Canadian stop on the FIS world cup tour.
Usually, the world’s best alpine racers, hundreds of volunteers, media and support staff descend on Lake Louise to ensure a successful event and at the same time stimulate the local and provincial economy during what would ordinarily be a relatively slow period. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwesetxosSlohPV3D0NFwc9f8xQENkKqQO8k3TgHA4ppfqhET-rmJw74ELCejpZfem9KK5OmpyQn29sDr6RCwBWkXWuwLDPf_MhSg-vbmW2ipW8Jr6os6hcto_7vdXKihn_BQ9niTHidrb/s2000/lake_louise_world_cupalpine_canada_alpin_must_credit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwesetxosSlohPV3D0NFwc9f8xQENkKqQO8k3TgHA4ppfqhET-rmJw74ELCejpZfem9KK5OmpyQn29sDr6RCwBWkXWuwLDPf_MhSg-vbmW2ipW8Jr6os6hcto_7vdXKihn_BQ9niTHidrb/w640-h426/lake_louise_world_cupalpine_canada_alpin_must_credit.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup - Photo by Alpin Canada courtesy of Banff Lake Louise </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The races have historical, cultural, athletic and economic importance, so we will be extremely disappointed if the pandemic continues so as to preclude the hosting of the event for another year.
For next winter, providing we are able to open and operate safely, we are very excited about a new chairlift we are planning to install this summer and the opening of new ski terrain to dramatically improve the experience for novice skiers. The new Juniper chairlift will be installed at the West Side of the base area and meet a need that has existed for many years to provide an area that is more advanced than the Sunny Side learning area, yet less daunting than the green runs which are accessed from the existing chairlifts at the resort.”</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And don't forget to check out this article:</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><a href="https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-resorts-canada-coronavirus.html" style="font-family: helvetica;">https://www.stylealtitude.com/ski-resorts-canada-coronavirus.html</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-10714667689089295322021-01-25T08:57:00.001-08:002021-01-25T09:34:54.518-08:00Grouse Mountain, BC, Canada<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_LjhwkyPK2sAPzCzhbXciib6PzeGrFxizerjmBTR5FsXeIYF6z78Fxhf7dSJJBID6ySVUlnF8vIjGwKKH3qDYPI7FkimiHhH-zV7ikObGfEHog2QeEiamliGPV5fostXjjpN2MVp1KKb/s2048/Rupert+at+Grouse2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_LjhwkyPK2sAPzCzhbXciib6PzeGrFxizerjmBTR5FsXeIYF6z78Fxhf7dSJJBID6ySVUlnF8vIjGwKKH3qDYPI7FkimiHhH-zV7ikObGfEHog2QeEiamliGPV5fostXjjpN2MVp1KKb/w640-h480/Rupert+at+Grouse2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rupert at <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/">Grouse Mountain</a>, sporting his <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of Ride</a> ski jacket</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: large;">Knocking on 100 years old, </span><a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ " style="font-size: large;">Grouse Mountain</a><span style="font-size: large;"> is a locals’ ski area in North Vancouver. With British Columbia’s lockdown logic that you should visit the ski resort nearest to where you live, my son Rupert tried it out recently. Having grown up skiing in the Alps and the Rockies in Alberta and BC, he’s now studying (online) at the University of British Columbia, earning credits towards doing a Masters in Counseling Psychology. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm2kIX4OHuRL18L8YJl8YVqPJu4mznex7JpgDvlbxjz2FiKL8ausr857ctJF4CwsF2llGj1It6RenoecwwcRvJA-_Sz4GBX-_SocMUL4SGCWd6rY7aA6b0Rnq8KHvzPVjVB6hSheKsQWu/s1200/grouse5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm2kIX4OHuRL18L8YJl8YVqPJu4mznex7JpgDvlbxjz2FiKL8ausr857ctJF4CwsF2llGj1It6RenoecwwcRvJA-_Sz4GBX-_SocMUL4SGCWd6rY7aA6b0Rnq8KHvzPVjVB6hSheKsQWu/w640-h480/grouse5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Here’s his report:</b>
“On Friday of last week, I was fortunate enough to get a reprieve from a busy first week of classes and head up to <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ ">Grouse Mountain</a> with a close friend of mine. The drive to <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ ">Grouse</a> was just about 30 minutes from East Vancouver, and parking was easy to find upon arrival. I had no knowledge whatsoever of <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ ">Grouse Mountain</a> skiing and had created an image in my head that it was going to be a tiny ski hill, similar to Canada Olympic Park in Calgary with somewhat limited options. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQnC26XrYI_ofRpJ19r9ToYdsHneVG4LyJxpXGbBw4iOsO4jyOqp-9ydyk-bHZAyOFyA9u4jlRjnawlYfIfitzs3nDGsxSyNkm3SkAWc45_yhOL1z0bvuRtMmQo3DQSeZP7B2n1FlKSSC/s759/grouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="759" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQnC26XrYI_ofRpJ19r9ToYdsHneVG4LyJxpXGbBw4iOsO4jyOqp-9ydyk-bHZAyOFyA9u4jlRjnawlYfIfitzs3nDGsxSyNkm3SkAWc45_yhOL1z0bvuRtMmQo3DQSeZP7B2n1FlKSSC/w640-h436/grouse.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was pleasantly surprised from the outset, therefore, when I found that we were going to have to begin by taking a lovely panoramic gondola up to the base of the hill, which allowed lush views of the surrounding area, especially as the sun was beginning to peek out of the blanket of clouds that had smothered Vancouver for most of the week. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpG9F5QwkXkQNT2vLv1Ae-GDjrGazoe0L-2zuksEJa3M9Kc1Kz1aUW3NHN6G9vd-uyDJMgyB8wnQyzUY-IiFGNiDuAT6YWj4fcRrJxuptzpbPKoaBfmJhk9tKI9S20qitIePwa4XiTsMf/s1080/grouse3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpG9F5QwkXkQNT2vLv1Ae-GDjrGazoe0L-2zuksEJa3M9Kc1Kz1aUW3NHN6G9vd-uyDJMgyB8wnQyzUY-IiFGNiDuAT6YWj4fcRrJxuptzpbPKoaBfmJhk9tKI9S20qitIePwa4XiTsMf/w640-h640/grouse3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My friend Ma had purchased a Y2Play pass, which not only allows him to ski on <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ ">Grouse</a> for the entire season, but also offers him a free ski waxing, three lift tickets to <a href="https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/">Revelstoke</a> (one of my favourite resorts), and one complimentary lift pass for a friend. He graciously allowed me to join him on that lift ticket and we made our way up to the top of the mountain. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlmRJ4J9WGfHCL5kW0Tki6_irmiYPJ0u9XOOdatbK8DbZDiaJqFo_dJmxmeZxW1o1_mJ1fi7R_ckKy1yPjnO_iz2GTRiNKg6Jb4q0Lvgx3c9UEfvx5a5E1H4cv75Wz3HhFm5GyDLh89kNf/s960/grouse7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlmRJ4J9WGfHCL5kW0Tki6_irmiYPJ0u9XOOdatbK8DbZDiaJqFo_dJmxmeZxW1o1_mJ1fi7R_ckKy1yPjnO_iz2GTRiNKg6Jb4q0Lvgx3c9UEfvx5a5E1H4cv75Wz3HhFm5GyDLh89kNf/w640-h640/grouse7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The sun was shining and my spirits were high when I got to the top, especially since I knew this was most likely the only ski day that I would have this season. The hill was bigger than I expected, with four chairlifts and at least 20 or more runs, and we spent our time exploring all that it had to offer. Ma had just taught himself skiing last year and, while I thought he was already an excellent skier, he told me that he wanted to spend some of the time working on ski drills that he had learnt from YouTube, giving me time to explore on my own. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKK_qV7nKv-fzTelf-fAlESTJgaz9qv7MyTDaxHSuDC40KBDxpX30m-F5Ry3jSBDCI1vQ3H3fgfVt5ejbwY875cymbrLmUembQpslH-kiigQjaiWePCB46hcwB4VIN-wJlhfjMlP8NxTM/s960/grouse6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKK_qV7nKv-fzTelf-fAlESTJgaz9qv7MyTDaxHSuDC40KBDxpX30m-F5Ry3jSBDCI1vQ3H3fgfVt5ejbwY875cymbrLmUembQpslH-kiigQjaiWePCB46hcwB4VIN-wJlhfjMlP8NxTM/w640-h640/grouse6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p>I ripped down the slopes quickly although cautious of icy patches or ground that showed up from beneath the snow due to the warm winter that we have been having here in Vancouver. The weather was probably around seven degrees and, with the sun shining, I had to strip down to just a t-shirt and jacket. I attempted to wear a balaclava, due to the fact that it is mandatory to wear a mask in all the lift lines and on the chairlifts, but found myself too warm, so I just settled for a regular mask. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsizJ5hIsykhhCDSLaGHSMP2jSZd7j4naGEXFpRbehXUo983QmLM1spfLjz9aVNjn6pXUVDs3m9XrHB3iUsn9oc8meXuoY9UrfYgHvQ25wJFwd_AFd5fo1kn0VrI1wqjCEGSYbdWlaotf/s1080/grouse4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsizJ5hIsykhhCDSLaGHSMP2jSZd7j4naGEXFpRbehXUo983QmLM1spfLjz9aVNjn6pXUVDs3m9XrHB3iUsn9oc8meXuoY9UrfYgHvQ25wJFwd_AFd5fo1kn0VrI1wqjCEGSYbdWlaotf/w640-h640/grouse4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Later, as we continued our ski together, the clouds began to part even more, allowing us a magnificent view of Vancouver and the surrounding ocean from the summit. Accustomed to inland vistas of large mountain ranges, valleys, and rivers, I have never seen such a contrasting view while skiing, so the image of a snowless ocean and cityscape juxtaposed to the snowy ski hill was ever more impressive. </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3MyMtb9jP7PGnC9ej6GkQP_cUon9E5Cb4A6nOymp78NIvU83Rks_0en3pjVbbQZviBsq961_TaiVtg3s1OQyT8TCbejD74QrselhA4JVklQCCL6q-enPvjoEdUAULRVQ0gRUSegNYECR/s960/about-aerial-winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="960" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3MyMtb9jP7PGnC9ej6GkQP_cUon9E5Cb4A6nOymp78NIvU83Rks_0en3pjVbbQZviBsq961_TaiVtg3s1OQyT8TCbejD74QrselhA4JVklQCCL6q-enPvjoEdUAULRVQ0gRUSegNYECR/w640-h314/about-aerial-winter.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All in all, I had a wonderful experience up at <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/ ">Grouse</a>, and I would definitely consider getting a season's pass there another year, as it would allow a completely unique experience right on my doorstep.” </span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj713mTpbilCFsVnly5d7jcnq_i0lFNXIsy-k5LAmd4nr6kKd8xJuqjE4Teriw90JXrSU2M_h6qe4K4Mihp1g_e6HexlX_X2YJ-R87iinJZDx6RyrMSkV6AVXFzL1fRF16HzBX3yXEkXVdR/s1920/winter-homepage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj713mTpbilCFsVnly5d7jcnq_i0lFNXIsy-k5LAmd4nr6kKd8xJuqjE4Teriw90JXrSU2M_h6qe4K4Mihp1g_e6HexlX_X2YJ-R87iinJZDx6RyrMSkV6AVXFzL1fRF16HzBX3yXEkXVdR/w640-h180/winter-homepage.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Photography courtesy of Grouse Mountain</span></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Grouse’s first official ski season was way back in 1926 – although the mountain was named and famed by hikers in 1894 - and it actually has 33 runs, six terrain parks, 15 night skiing runs, 9km of snowshoe trails and the North Shore’s most extensive snowmaking system. One of its runs – The Cut – was ranked in the top 100 in the world by CNN Travel. As well as a comprehensive winter menu of activities, Grouse also runs a summer activities’ program and is a popular wedding venue. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Links: </span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Website:</b> <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/">https://www.grousemountain.com/</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Environment and Sustainability:</b> <a href="https://www.grousemountain.com/blue-grouse-sustainability">https://www.grousemountain.com/blue-grouse-sustainability</a>
</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grousemountain/">https://www.facebook.com/grousemountain/</a>
</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/grousemountain">https://twitter.com/grousemountain</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Instagram: </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grousemountain/">https://www.instagram.com/grousemountain/</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Pinterest:</b> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/grousemountain/">https://www.pinterest.com/grousemountain/</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tripadvisor:</b> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g181717-d156264-Reviews-Grouse_Mountain-North_Vancouver_British_Columbia.html">https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g181717-d156264-Reviews-Grouse_Mountain-North_Vancouver_British_Columbia.html</a></span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-L_o40E_OX8R1GOvng2Usdlr4XIuV-QZSNNU-R3ipYnYe2nreyO8XSX8lsqGJuhhKO8Lkf3ao4240XV7A_T4Uijvpk2JLerzKJuX3RsH64uaOKBc335shGHcYa4zAAUsmem0HroG8DWHY/s2048/Rupes+%2526+Ferg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-L_o40E_OX8R1GOvng2Usdlr4XIuV-QZSNNU-R3ipYnYe2nreyO8XSX8lsqGJuhhKO8Lkf3ao4240XV7A_T4Uijvpk2JLerzKJuX3RsH64uaOKBc335shGHcYa4zAAUsmem0HroG8DWHY/w640-h480/Rupes+%2526+Ferg.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rupert (left) with his brother Fergus (right) - both wearing <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of Ride</a> in <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a>, BC <br />where they both spent the majority of the ski season last winter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
If you are interested, Rupert wrote a fascinating blog this summer about his solo job manning a firetower in the far north of Alberta for three months or so: <a href="https://thebearandthetower.blogspot.com/">https://thebearandthetower.blogspot.com/</a>
While there, he also wrote his first novel. Here's a summary: "Martin is stuck in an endless, burdensome loop, spending his days adhering to a strict schedule of monotonous tasks that his off-the-grid lifestyle requires. He is entirely ignorant of his own dissatisfaction with life, due to a stubborn mental blockage which has repressed his feelings and memories. He continues to plod onwards in misery until a fateful day when, after a challenging morning involving greedy rabbits and a disappointing bucket bath, he ends up meeting a bespectacled bear in the forest. Thus begins a self-exploration that opens up both the past and the true beauty of nature - both within and without."
If you would like to read "Spruced Up" by Rupert Hudson, please let me know at louise.hudson2011@gmail.com. Currently looking for a publisher - any ideas?onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-88304408723617817682021-01-06T02:13:00.006-08:002021-01-06T02:13:58.523-08:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">No More No-Skiing Self Pity!</span></b>
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The initial desperate disappointment of a cancelled ski season ….. over; wrenching Christmas without the kids ….. over; 2020’s year of Gloom, Doom - and Zoom ….. over (although I think the regular Zooming is here to stay).
Like many other people around the world, it is now time for me, a travel and ski journalist who can neither travel nor ski, to suck it up and start to think about the lost ski season in a different way. I cannot just expunge it from my mind, although I am trying as hard as I can to skim past all those scintillating ski images posted daily on my social media by all my still-skiing friends from <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> where I should be right now. Instead, I have to re-invent my attitude to a winter of non-skiing and no snow without denying my addiction to wintersports. Although it will be the only season I have missed since my first ski trip ever in 1973, there are far more weighty issues beleaguering the world right now.
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So, keen on lists of pros and cons, I’m going to start by listing the “pros” of a ski-less winter:
</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">1-No ski injuries, no wear and tear on ski-essential joints – thus hopefully giving an extra year of ski longevity in the long run. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">2-Time to get a full scale ski plan organized for next winter. Consider: what do you really want to get out of your season, which resorts are on your radar, do you want to try cat or heli-skiing while you still have the energy? Priority: get more skiing next winter to make up for the gap!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">3-Opportunity to get ski fit over an entire year rather than the usual last minute rush between Sept and Dec. Methods I’m trying: a more plant-based eating plan launched optimistically this Jan (even if I only do “vegan ’til 6” it’ll be an improvement); ski-focused gym workouts four days per week (while it’s still open and continued at home during the next lockdown); several two-hour-plus nature walks per week (irritatingly intersected by perfunctory golf swings since I’m in the Algarve); occasional games of padel tennis (combo of outdoor squash and tennis wielding a smaller chunky racket); more dance either at home alone or a weekly Zumba class. Lots of help online too. Check out these free ski fitness classes with <a href="https://www.bumpsforboomers.com/basic-ski-fitness/">Bumps for Boomers</a> for example. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">4-Hone your skills with <a href="https://www.dropin-snow.com/ski-video-tutorials-online-ski-school/">online ski tuition</a>; or try the <a href="http://www.skischoolapp.com/">Ski School App</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">5-Opportunity to create a new winter wardrobe hopefully from all the mega sales that will be going on for ski equipment and clothing! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">6-Immense gratitude next season when you finally get your heart’s desire.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The “Vacation Vaccine”</b> </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I won’t labour the “cons” of a winter without travel or skiing but instead focus on the
COVID-19 vaccine which I hope to get by autumn 2021 (apparently the 60+ age group is not a priority in Portugal where I’m living). If vaccination vacations start up somewhere soon, I’ll be on the first plane to try to jump the queue! After all, the vaccine is going to be the new passport.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Virtual Skiing</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The other day, I tried lying down with my eyes closed and going through skiing moves down a powder run in my mind to see whether it made me happier or sadder. A kind of meditative virtual reality. The rhythm was easy to recreate mentally, the sinuous side to side motions synchronized with pole planting pleasure emerged, and I found myself in a world of white underfoot and dazzling blue skies above with a huge smile on my face – I could even sense the exhilarating cold even though it was 14 degrees Celsius where I was. It was actually a positive experience just as dreams about skiing make us smile rather than sob. So, I’m going to day dream skiing more often especially if further lockdowns commit us to the couch. BTW – what happened to all those VR ski innovations? Just when we really need it, the techy industry has let us down! This winter’s top Xmas gift should have been VR headsets in which to lose ourselves in perfect snow in ski resorts around the world. Or, better still, a ski machine like the Zwift and Peleton bike equivalents, where we could mimic the moves we miss so much in synch with a screen.
One question that has been haunting me in the past few months is “Do we really want to read about travel and skiing when we can’t do either?” Also, are videos of downhill delights just like plunging a knife into the wound? Or do we get something out of vicarious enjoyment? Thinking about it more, I realize that we are happy to watch this sort of stuff during the summer off season when no-one – except those in the Southern hemisphere – can ski. So, why not now when so many of us are denied our winterly fix?
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Downhill Discounts</b> </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">With extra time on our hands for many of us, gear is something we can all while away hours researching and bargain hunting. Check out <a href="https://www.rossignol.com/uk/Rossignol-outlet.html">the Rossignol Outlet</a> for example or the <a href="https://www.snowandrock.com/c/sale.html">Warehouse Clearance at Snow+Rock</a>. <a href="https://obermeyer.com/">Obermeyer</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.peterglenn.com/sale?filters=im_vid_6%3A26">Peter Glenn</a> and <a href="https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-sale">North Face has end of season bargains</a> already. Peak Performance fans will like the <a href="https://www.peakperformance.com/gb/junior/featured/sale-1/">January prices</a> and <a href="https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/promotions/sale/clothing.html">Salomon’s promo price points</a> are looking pretty attractive, too.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Double Duty</b> </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">This winter, those already in possession of a comprehensive skier’s wardrobe are in prime position to enjoy the enforced al fresco socializing that is a big part of the pandemic. Everywhere around the world whole populations are being forced outdoors for any kind of recreation, fitness and socializing and, for many of us, it is winter and therefore pretty chilly. Who better equipped to deal with this than skiers with their warm wardrobe of upliftingly colourful clothing?
<b>Heated Gear: The New Winter Staple</b>
If like me you are a <a href="https://voltheat.com/">heated garment fan</a>, you can help spread the word to the non-initiated and non-skiers that battery heated clothing is the new winter staple. I cannot labour this enough – if you have to socialize in the frosty back garden, on the parky (English slang for chilly) park bench, on the cold stones or sand of a winter beach, on a windswept patio, under a gusty gazebo, on a tailgate, outside what would in former times have been a cosy ski lodge, or huddled around a campfire, you NEED a heated vest or heated mitts, a heated scarf or heated socks, or - perhaps better still – your own heated seat pad. And, why not all of the above? The winter is by no means over and lockdowns are proliferating. These heated garments are no longer namby-pamby accessories but necessities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. And people are realizing this – <a href="https://voltheat.com/">Volt Heat</a> has been literally deluged in an avalanche of buyers this winter, emptying its stocks of heated seat pads which are being bought by forward-thinking restauranteurs and bar owners as well as the general public. Thankfully, Volt has geared up its manufacturing potential to produce more stock and there are several other companies who make heated gear.
</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">When weighing up the cost, you know you’ll use these items regularly from now until around April for all of your outdoor socializing and exercise and then, of course, you’ll be all set for optimizing your skiing next winter. There won’t be a day when you have to give up early because you are too cold. When you are on a chairlift wearing your heated vest, your back will be so cosy as the heated shoulder-blade pads press against the frigid bars of the chair and your chest will be infused with the torso-toasting effects of the front pads. A warm torso, BTW, is what keeps our fingers and toes from shutting down their circulation. If you opt for heated socks, you’ll never feel the pain of frozen toes and it won’t be you taking off your boots and defrosting your feet over heating vents. Heated mitts are the ultimate luxury and you can turn them up and down in concert with internal and external temperature fluctuations. You can even volunteer to be group photographer as a couple of seconds without gloves on will mean nothing to you when you can plunge them back into battery-heated warmth straight afterwards. I haven’t tried the heated scarves yet but I wish I had one on right now when the spotty heating in my stone-walled tile-floored house hasn’t quite kicked in and there’s no sun coming through the windows to warm me up.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Heat Holders Warm Winter Wardrobe</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you can’t justify the cost of heated gear, then at least indulge in some <a href="https://www.heatholders.com/">Heat Holders</a> – I can guarantee that your normal socks will be jealous that you never choose them. Heat Holders thermal socks are rated seven times warmer than regular socks. Although not battery heated, I think they are the warmest socks in the world – apparently due to the Japanese-designed, cashmere-like thermal yarn, looped cushion pile, and intense brushing on the inside. Putting them on feels like plunging your feet into the softest Beanie Babies. For coping with a Portuguese winter, I chose the slipper socks so that I can pad around my icy tiled floors in sublime warmth and comfort (I hate it when they are in the wash – should have bought two pairs!) but they also do regular socks, lite socks, bed socks, and ski socks. And there’s an array of gloves, hats and thermals for men, women and kids if you are interested in an entire Heat Holders winter wardrobe.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Links:</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sun Peaks Resort, BC, Canada <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Bumps for Boomers https://www.bumpsforboomers.com/basic-ski-fitness/; </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Drop In Snow https://www.dropin-snow.com/ski-video-tutorials-online-ski-school/ </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ski School App http://www.skischoolapp.com/ </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Rossignol https://www.rossignol.com/uk/Rossignol-outlet.html </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Snow+Rock https://www.snowandrock.com/c/sale.html </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Obermeyer https://obermeyer.com/ </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Obermeyer at Peter Glenn https://www.peterglenn.com/sale?filters=im_vid_6%3A26 </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">North Face https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-sale. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Peak Performance https://www.peakperformance.com/gb/junior/featured/sale-1/ </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Salomon https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/promotions/sale/clothing.html. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Volt Heat https://voltheat.com/ </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Heat Holders https://www.heatholders.com/
and https://www.heatholders.com/pages/why-heat-holders-are-so-warm</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Photos:</b>
</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Special thanks to Kathy and Harold Richins, Roger Mirka and Chris Wilson
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</div></div></div></div></div></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-39722962591961146482020-12-10T02:11:00.004-08:002020-12-18T01:54:55.001-08:00Thoughtful Gifts for a cosy COVID ChristmasThis may be a disappointing season for many skiers with its COVID limitations and pandemic unpredictability. But, despite the doubt of downhill delights, a ski-related Christmas gift is still bound to go down well. After all, those who maybe won’t get any skiing this season will be planning to double it down next winter. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWUEMnd9l1HT3ELXFoGYAT4M8GGwx5NS4YzLsZCdEx0y6J6s7SuI4E-kyTaOUGT_zbnm_d0b9fVpLnYCIyeJStwl_4Dnol9n6SAM5CnrSQ-x8TrPZRgWRvXt3IfXNiSSw0yKUjnb3HliH/s1218/Volt+heated+scarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1218" height="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWUEMnd9l1HT3ELXFoGYAT4M8GGwx5NS4YzLsZCdEx0y6J6s7SuI4E-kyTaOUGT_zbnm_d0b9fVpLnYCIyeJStwl_4Dnol9n6SAM5CnrSQ-x8TrPZRgWRvXt3IfXNiSSw0yKUjnb3HliH/w640-h635/Volt+heated+scarf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Heated Hedonism for Hill and Home </span></b></div><div>Perhaps the most relevant and multi-purpose gift this year is anything and everything heated. Whether it’s a heated vest, heated socks, boot or glove heaters, this gift will do double duty for hill and home. From many years of experimenting, I’ve discovered that battery heated gear extends the enjoyment of picnics on the piste and outdoor après, makes time on chairlifts and Pomas much more comfortable, keeps the body loose and agile, and extends the time you can comfortably stay outside. But, more importantly this winter, heated garments and accessories are trending at home since COVID has driven us all to al fresco socializing and exercising. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>BYO Warmth</b></span></div><div><a href="Volt Heat">Volt Heat</a> has recorded an unprecedented upsurge in demand for its <a href="heated seat pads">heated seat pads</a> – the new BYO when going out to an outdoor bar or restaurant patio! Just what we all need for our outdoor entertaining. Imagine being cossetted by their <a href="heated scarf ">heated scarf</a> this winter while luxuriating on or off the slopes, dog walking, social distancing outside your local pub, bar or restaurant, strolling around the park, fatbiking, skating, or dogsledding. <a href="Heated gloves or mitts">Heated gloves or mitts</a> are an obvious fave on the pistes – once tried, always required. And either <a href="heated socks">heated socks</a> or the heating elements that you can get installed in your ski boots are without doubt the best invention to give you longevity on the slopes. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXhObjuw8yUISIfW0pBq6eTaHYiyAKgNF_s54UoQqb5v1vokKNjqCm_edCbP9QkFlBVmVRvoqJXkglgnXV4JCivIoqfgDuRfXWC2F_s4FFmlOwAgJix_-_sLbg6AhFRJSAXoxpSWgWB0b/s1000/VOLT+Seat-Cushion-heating+1000+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="1000" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXhObjuw8yUISIfW0pBq6eTaHYiyAKgNF_s54UoQqb5v1vokKNjqCm_edCbP9QkFlBVmVRvoqJXkglgnXV4JCivIoqfgDuRfXWC2F_s4FFmlOwAgJix_-_sLbg6AhFRJSAXoxpSWgWB0b/w640-h530/VOLT+Seat-Cushion-heating+1000+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Balmy Boots</span></b></div><div><a href="Volt Heat">Volt Heat</a> also does nifty <a href="heated indoor/outdoor booties">heated indoor/outdoor booties</a> which would be lovely on a cold but sunny winter’s day/evening in your garden or on a restaurant patio – and, of course, for ambient al fresco après if you keep them in your backpack for later. There are now also <a href="heated jackets, heated thermal mid-layer tops, and heated base layers">heated jackets, heated thermal mid-layer tops, and heated base layers</a>. Of course, all of these items are rechargeable, just plug in for a few hours – and, after several years of wear, you can buy replacement <a href="batteries, chargers, splitter cables, and other gizmos">batteries, chargers, splitter cables, and other gizmos</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Toasty Torsos</span></b></div><div>Chris Haffly has been promoting <a href="Volt Heat">Volt Heat</a> for many years. “We have seen an uptick for certain products because of COVID,” he told me recently. “One product in particular has been our heated seat cushion which really has been popular. We learned from these customers that they were using them to be able to have gatherings outside at their homes to help guests be comfortable while safely social distancing. We also have had schools and outdoor cafés make purchases because of things moving outside. Other products like our scarf and vests have been popular as well but the seat cushion was a real surprise this year so far.” (BTW – the vests are sublime! The heat pads are across your chest and back ensuring torso toastiness. And when you ride a chairlift, just leaning against the back of the seat intensifies the heat across your shoulders. The battery pack is in a front pocket and has several levels of heat so you can adapt it to the changing conditions throughout the day. I recharge mine as soon as I get home so that I can take it out with me again in the evening.) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM7A0rlf-7nweYvmB6cpiAJNRB3jDJ_UOpbX7rFjbCFUQG5pu67sXe0FFnNwC7PZ5HeXVzcx_3hx7j7r88pv4v8BfzUOcYo5r0A6FQJCdFhihc6TUBXhqxFIFwVmhweLHSNsIrP6PPboQ/s1632/1+Louise+in+Volt+Heated+Vest+at+Deer+Valley+Utah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM7A0rlf-7nweYvmB6cpiAJNRB3jDJ_UOpbX7rFjbCFUQG5pu67sXe0FFnNwC7PZ5HeXVzcx_3hx7j7r88pv4v8BfzUOcYo5r0A6FQJCdFhihc6TUBXhqxFIFwVmhweLHSNsIrP6PPboQ/w300-h400/1+Louise+in+Volt+Heated+Vest+at+Deer+Valley+Utah.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div>Stocks of the seat pads have now sold out and the company is awaiting its next batch. “Heading into fall/winter months we really didn’t know what to expect of this season because of the pandemic,” notes Haffly. “That uncertainty has been diminished due to the overwhelming amount of sales we have had early on due to social distancing measures. More and more people are doing outside activities, socializing outside and even dining outside. We get weekly calls from restaurant owners inquiring about providing our heated seat cushion to their customers to help them stay warm while dining al fresco. We have had to ramp up production just to be able to keep up with the demand.”
This demand has compounded since ski hills started opening cautiously across North America: “As the temperature has started to drop across the USA and Canada we are getting a lot of new customers who we have polled. They state the reason for their purchase was they needed a solution to stay warm while safely practicing social distancing outdoors.” Haffly concludes that people are avidly embracing the whole concept of heated clothing more than ever before for multiple purposes and hopes that this a trend that will outlive the COVID pandemic. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="Volt Heat">Volt Heat</a>’s latest ski-related products are the <a href="Women’s Impulse Heated Gloves">Women’s Impulse Heated Gloves</a> and the <a href="Men’s & Women’s Heated Vests, ">Men’s & Women’s Heated Vests</a>, all featuring Bluetooth control. “You no longer have to access the battery to control the battery, just download the simple-to-use Volt app and you can use your phone as your wireless remote,” Haffly explains. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC74mMR3J16UaVpnVC4RpyQXkZtKETtquheAaFj3h5MaJh5wtUAberT_9Wly50ZM0a1Lja3-w23jAfYgk-kd4YiXCZDvKtOXcQKZpCE_Nwf3s_ruNbahHuf9fhNW6YMVnu4bJdyXk45-T/s560/liner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="560" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC74mMR3J16UaVpnVC4RpyQXkZtKETtquheAaFj3h5MaJh5wtUAberT_9Wly50ZM0a1Lja3-w23jAfYgk-kd4YiXCZDvKtOXcQKZpCE_Nwf3s_ruNbahHuf9fhNW6YMVnu4bJdyXk45-T/w640-h640/liner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Powerliners</span></b></div><div>Other battery-heated goods’ specialists have been innovating this year, too. <a href="Therm-ic are ‘powerliners’">New from Therm-ic are ‘powerliners’</a> – heated inners that fit in most ski boot shells with three different settings yielding up to 19 hours of warmth. I’ve always skied with Therm-ic’s battery heat system – the type that has the battery pack attached to the outside of the boots and is wired inside under the soles of the feet. But the new Powerliner will top my Christmas wishlist this year, especially as my liners are falling to pieces after 12 seasons of wear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQrTy_PNd9eIzfpLyFjzkFpsaPFvdS10zESb0gkY9dPWJSvFI2N_dRO7gRF2YSRUwGVXWKkmx2BtlCaEiU5oZYNs3TpldHau074qonLJKWLVgy8gEsRIWkbd-mIJXU8vWFJazDxOXj4UI/s1440/3-Pack-Thermal-Socks1-copy-scaled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQrTy_PNd9eIzfpLyFjzkFpsaPFvdS10zESb0gkY9dPWJSvFI2N_dRO7gRF2YSRUwGVXWKkmx2BtlCaEiU5oZYNs3TpldHau074qonLJKWLVgy8gEsRIWkbd-mIJXU8vWFJazDxOXj4UI/w640-h480/3-Pack-Thermal-Socks1-copy-scaled.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b style="font-size: large;">Affordable Alternatives</b></div><div>Obviously battery-heated ski products come with quite a high price tag which not everyone can afford. In that case, <a href="Heat Holders">Heat Holders</a> socks are another, very affordable option for frigid feet – retailing from just $10. They have been lauded in the media for the past six years as the best socks for bed, for gardening, for winter activities, for travel, for back-to-school, for watching kids’ sports, and for all age groups. The UK-based company, which ships worldwide, also makes equally cozy leggings, tights, base layers, slippers, hats, gloves and blankets. I wrote about their socks myself in <a href="my 2015 blog ">my 2015 blog</a> and also in <a href="article about skiing Lake Louise published in the Dallas Morning News">an article about skiing Lake Louise published in the <i>Dallas Morning News</i> </a>recommending them for combatting Canadian cold. Since then, my son and his girlfriend, who both live full time in British Columbia, have reported back to me that they love these socks more than any other and that after five years theirs are now worn to threads. A great idea for stocking stuffers for them this year! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HPkFBfTMybGc8mmcoB0IoWxisJwA8mrcFYzI8OghOzTW60lKviMtyKVAAi5t-EgczaheFniIMIa3NU47hqc2AlUVsBpKEd5E9pzDZPo6PUUptV15pc2S82DVzpiCmXh8N7xDK9x5HG4l/s2048/Vertical+cafe+Sun+Peaks+infrared+patio+heaters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HPkFBfTMybGc8mmcoB0IoWxisJwA8mrcFYzI8OghOzTW60lKviMtyKVAAi5t-EgczaheFniIMIa3NU47hqc2AlUVsBpKEd5E9pzDZPo6PUUptV15pc2S82DVzpiCmXh8N7xDK9x5HG4l/w480-h640/Vertical+cafe+Sun+Peaks+infrared+patio+heaters.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Savvy cafes and restaurants in ski towns are installing outdoor heaters to encourage skiers to linger. For example, <a href="Vertical Café">Vertical Café</a> in <a href=" Sun Peaks">Sun Peaks</a>, BC, Canada is an early adopter of this thoughtful trend, heating their outdoor space for cosy breakfasts, lunches and après snacking. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Here are some other gift ideas sure to give the skiers in your bubble a much-needed lift:</i> </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IQwhrdOBdoI_HPssNnf-uN7IBC1aynh4oI7wRwWN6w00CkXs4Pg8fxuiTvZMbmkWVW927cYjndg9s_N0z4zQ20JcubYZTCu4b1H2BG-RocJPYaTX7oJbsIs9LGw121kbxzru9xxkpIFX/s960/COVID+BOOk+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="737" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IQwhrdOBdoI_HPssNnf-uN7IBC1aynh4oI7wRwWN6w00CkXs4Pg8fxuiTvZMbmkWVW927cYjndg9s_N0z4zQ20JcubYZTCu4b1H2BG-RocJPYaTX7oJbsIs9LGw121kbxzru9xxkpIFX/w307-h400/COVID+BOOk+pic.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><br />The Pandemic’s Book of Genesis:</span></b> <a href="COVID-19 & Travel ">COVID-19 & Travel</a> - a timely book published in July by Goodfellow UK and <a href=" published in July by Goodfellow UK and written by my husband Dr Simon Hudson ">written by my husband Dr Simon Hudson while in lockdown in Canmore</a>, Canada this spring. So far it has received dozens of amazing reviews, notably in <a href="Travel Weekly ">Travel Weekly</a> in which Arnie Weissmann dubbed it ‘The Pandemic’s Book of Genesis’ because of its depth, scope and predictions that all came true for the tourism, travel, events and hospitality industry. Another insightful review was written in the prestigious International Journal of Tourism Policy, and Simon has been asked to comment on the book in over two dozen media interviews worldwide. He has also been asked to speak at 10 ‘virtual’ global conferences hosted by organizations in the US, India, Canada, Ecuador, and Thailand – so far. “I have just been awarded a $53,586 US Department of Commerce grant to study how organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry are adapting in order to survive COVID-19,” Simon adds. “So if you have any ‘best practices’ examples of what I call ‘COVID-aptability’, do send them my way!” You can see some of Simon's research<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"> at: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://covid19andtravel.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1607680641937000&usg=AFQjCNEiDDT0oASs0Ot1kLX-pC3omEEAvg" href="https://covid19andtravel.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">https://covid19andtravel.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a><u style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"></u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUvHnpdOFNI-0a5hpBcUAGyYVEpaPEjJpsm2pEdhgNv8CxoCUq_-hl0r5BJKd5nRt-v62lZ3yWWePsv1mh7-nnihuNgU3p5f9bJfiWbFSkZ5c8CVXBVdZ23sUBbFhr3GxIOmxZY6rUvQH/s359/Spiro+Lyon+Glass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="359" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUvHnpdOFNI-0a5hpBcUAGyYVEpaPEjJpsm2pEdhgNv8CxoCUq_-hl0r5BJKd5nRt-v62lZ3yWWePsv1mh7-nnihuNgU3p5f9bJfiWbFSkZ5c8CVXBVdZ23sUBbFhr3GxIOmxZY6rUvQH/w640-h483/Spiro+Lyon+Glass.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Gift of Art & Home Décor:</span> </b>Handblown glass gifts made near Aspen in the Roaring Fork Valley. <a href="Aspen Leaf Blown Glass Series">Aspen Leaf Blown Glass Series</a> includes wine glasses, vases, candle holders in custom designs, size, shape and colour. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3M4Hkuq79MlEoV-iUdaK-7LdYFjFGB4yz_O7D-wdKrh1-pOzjDeoC4ahDB4mj6lx-78ucTgDBOVf-_asrIngBwKcaKab8mKZmCl_oJWJpjdkn45TCLKK9PVZYfp5ZWXQJnhnF2TzSKLR/s371/Aspen+Center+for+Environmental+Studies++BioBlitz+Book+Launch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="371" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3M4Hkuq79MlEoV-iUdaK-7LdYFjFGB4yz_O7D-wdKrh1-pOzjDeoC4ahDB4mj6lx-78ucTgDBOVf-_asrIngBwKcaKab8mKZmCl_oJWJpjdkn45TCLKK9PVZYfp5ZWXQJnhnF2TzSKLR/w640-h402/Aspen+Center+for+Environmental+Studies++BioBlitz+Book+Launch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Gift of Nature & Education:</span> </b>With original and artful photography and illustrations, <a href="The Hidden Life Around Us">The Hidden Life Around Us</a> includes a foreword by Bruce Finley, environmental writer for The Denver Post. There’s also an essay by acclaimed NatGeo nature photographer and filmmaker, Pete McBride as well as contributions by ACES’ Adam McCurdy and Chris Lane. This is beyond just a gorgeous hardback coffee table book – it is a project that has potential to bring people together locally and globally through interactive nature education. This book grew out of a BioBlitz to survey the species at Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, ACES's campus in the heart of Aspen. On this twenty-five-acre tract of wetland with a five-acre lake, 422 species have been identified. Eighty-one of those species are showcased in the book through striking color photographs and brief, fascinating descriptions. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF6L6Bvby1IAc2zEHzs7v-4eBg98EH-xqrcgbbtysrdX7Px1Gy44FZgXXRGqdE5l1sEo78lHo-6Q91IC8uh0GdKST_UoE6oOkhBiqszYCrixxluB6lfWIhcG7kRL3m1TTxNIZ6KPkCi7h/s620/Obermeyer+Tuscany+II+Jacket+in+Boom+Blooms.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="507" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF6L6Bvby1IAc2zEHzs7v-4eBg98EH-xqrcgbbtysrdX7Px1Gy44FZgXXRGqdE5l1sEo78lHo-6Q91IC8uh0GdKST_UoE6oOkhBiqszYCrixxluB6lfWIhcG7kRL3m1TTxNIZ6KPkCi7h/w328-h400/Obermeyer+Tuscany+II+Jacket+in+Boom+Blooms.png" width="328" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Affordable Style:</b> </span>Klaus Obermeyer continues to combine European roots with his Aspen lifestyle in <a href="https://obermeyer.com/">Obermeyer</a>’s latest range of stylish but technical skiwear. Affordable enough for most people, it features everything from simple plain-coloured jackets, pants, fleeces, thermals, and accessories to fancy, fur-trimmed or flowery designs – for men, women and kids. Pictured is the Tuscany II in Boom Bloom.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Functional but Fabulous Footwear:</b> </span>Another gift that crosses over from hill to home is a good pair of boots. Non-slip, waterproof and really warm are the major prerequisites and <a href="Bos & Co ">Bos & Co</a> provides all of this plus Portuguese panache. This year’s top picks feature new Ice Pick Technology as well as Asportuguesas’ cork-based sustainability. Owned by Jim Bosco, the company specializes in Portuguese design, materials and technology for men and women. Focusing on winter and après ski wear, boots like the brand new Astrid are lined with merino wool with extra Primaloft insulation and cold rated to 32 C/25 F and soles are made with superior G2 Ice Grip.
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What insight does this book give into the lessons the travel industry can learn from this crisis? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"First of all, the crisis has highlighted how the tourism and hospitality sector is particularly vulnerable to ‘uncontrollable’ events, and for some destinations or sectors that were over-dependent on tourism, the pandemic has been a wake-up call. We have already seen some destinations recognizing the need for a more diversified economy in order to weather the ups and downs of tourism – Barbados and Portugal, for example, targeting long-stay digital nomads to replace tourists. This could also extend to ski areas once travel restrictions are relaxed as already there has been an uptick in demand to move to the mountains from the domestic market. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Secondly, what the crisis has also shown is that businesses in the travel sector must be willing to adapt and change their business models in order to survive. I call this ‘COVID-aptability’, and it will be a crucial management skill moving forward. Many organizations did pivot successfully during lockdown: restaurants focused on takeout and delivery for income; commercial airlines flew critical medical supplies and other cargo around the world; and hotels supported the pandemic by providing overflow capacity for hospitals, or by offering people a facility to self-isolate and protect their families. Now many hotels are offering business space for those who are stir-crazy from working in the tight – or noisy – confines of home. However, as travel restrictions ease, organizations will have to consider how they can adapt to the next stage of the pandemic – one characterized by an emphasis on health and safety, technology, lower numbers, and a low-touch economy. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Related to this, it is important to recognize that we are not going back to normal. The pandemic has changed us all, and the traveler of the future will be more cautious than before, and the public health conditions and hygiene standards of destinations and tourist sites will become a top priority. Travelers will be booking last-minute, taking more staycations, and exploring opportunities for domestic rather than foreign adventures – so target markets may have to change. We may also see an increased demand for health and wellness travel, wilderness trips, private accommodation, and visiting national parks and wilderness areas. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Another insight is that destinations and organizations that have kept open lines of communication during the crisis are likely to recover faster than others (most cut their communications budget), having communicated to consumers the image of corporate stability during challenging times, and maintained or even increased ‘share of mind’. One excellent example was Zermatt in Switzerland, whose tourism authority took a creative but relevant approach to keep their destination top of mind by projecting one by one the flags of different countries on to the iconic Matterhorn mountain every night during lockdown as a display of solidarity with others. The campaign generated a considerable amount of media and social media worldwide, reaching over 700 million people. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Finally - some destinations might benefit from a ‘halo effect’ resulting from the positive media they have received in dealing the crisis and for being perceived as relatively ‘COVID-free’ after taking a predominantly health rather than wealth stance in combatting the spread of the virus. New Zealand, the South Pacific, Vietnam, Portugal and Iceland, for example, may move to the top of the list of ‘desired destinations’ for many travelers (and places to live). They may have prioritized the pandemic over short-term profit but there may be a positive long-term economic impact of this strategy if they are able to bounce back quicker than other countries. And from a PR point of view, they have all enjoyed largely positive media coverage since last spring. Those countries which have closed their borders for most of 2020 (and continuing possibly into 2021) may also benefit from pent-up tourism when they are eventually open to all" - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Hudson/e/B0034NP9S8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">Dr Simon Hudson</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Also, check out this signature Travel Weekly review of COVID-19 & Travel:
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/The-pandemics-Book-of-Genesis">https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/The-pandemics-Book-of-Genesis</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you would like to read more of Dr Hudson's insightful, timely tome, here’s a special 20% discount just for you on the eBook, e-chapters and the printed version: <a href="https://www.goodfellowpublishers.com/academic-publishing.php?promoCode=&partnerID=&content=story&storyID=443">https://www.goodfellowpublishers.com/academic-publishing.php?promoCode=&partnerID=&content=story&storyID=443</a> - You just need to enter the code covid19disc at checkout for the discount to be deducted.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My latest article published in <a href="https://skiluxemagazine.com/">Ski Luxe Magazine</a>:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://skiluxemagazine.com/content/heli-ski-canada-cmh-heli-skiing-review/">https://skiluxemagazine.com/content/heli-ski-canada-cmh-heli-skiing-review/</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVc0kZwArs2VYAj8DkTwnLBHgniPyYRFWkuPV5_xZJATRBWTWeiOMC6OrzauyU3ovXe7fcBHMJb0BfukxXkMJyrOjrONr8bozVuWGaAS2Tnh2w3gwb0MomAxnlnHxOmoWGZyoreVjjG8q/s1920/Adamants+Lodge+courtesy+of+CMH+Heli-Skiing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVc0kZwArs2VYAj8DkTwnLBHgniPyYRFWkuPV5_xZJATRBWTWeiOMC6OrzauyU3ovXe7fcBHMJb0BfukxXkMJyrOjrONr8bozVuWGaAS2Tnh2w3gwb0MomAxnlnHxOmoWGZyoreVjjG8q/w556-h308/Adamants+Lodge+courtesy+of+CMH+Heli-Skiing.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cmhheli.com/our-lodges/adamants/">The Adamants Lodge, Courtesy of CMH Heli-skiing</a></div><br /><br /></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-66923062122476983072020-09-30T04:38:00.000-07:002020-10-30T10:05:08.831-07:00Ski Luxe Magazine<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_-6126851862333615056templateContainer" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="m_-6126851862333615056templateHeader" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin: 0px;" valign="top"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXOJ6SvWjzikEU8ex-jNVZmCJG_otDYYQlOG9wDhpewv_-Lb_1NPoiC3_wQYiHhyphenhyphenqegcKEmhDKayDs5zIAyWzATyVPrgCkWLQ42KsirzjfJiWWxu0mG9lPUlIexSAMBxAHgjyXuxDA4INI/s829/Sun+Peaks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="829" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXOJ6SvWjzikEU8ex-jNVZmCJG_otDYYQlOG9wDhpewv_-Lb_1NPoiC3_wQYiHhyphenhyphenqegcKEmhDKayDs5zIAyWzATyVPrgCkWLQ42KsirzjfJiWWxu0mG9lPUlIexSAMBxAHgjyXuxDA4INI/w640-h324/Sun+Peaks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="margin: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="m_-6126851862333615056templateBody" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="margin: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_-6126851862333615056mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="m_-6126851862333615056mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Autumn’s in the air and snow is even on the ground in a few places! Time to get planning for the ski season. I'm one of the editors for the brand new glitzy and glam SKI LUXE magazine so here are a few articles to whet your winter appetite:<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3Dda5e0bc2a1%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNF2v7aJK6-wNhgVBSzfwAS2rOUa1Q" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=da5e0bc2a1&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/canadas-sun-peaks-<wbr></wbr>resort-review/</a> (pictured above)<br /> <br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3D6c1cfbd0eb%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNFKcp87lF40Qy0oE-IpdKsgouNutA" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=6c1cfbd0eb&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/ski-ambassadors-and-<wbr></wbr>influencers/</a><br /> <br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3D449f39fbb8%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNGkuKVzlREeIljfh5K-bGrjIZX9uw" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=449f39fbb8&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/winters-wish-list-the-<wbr></wbr>affluent-authenticity-in-<wbr></wbr>aspen/</a><br /> <br />Reviews: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3D3b3c5da65f%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNH2T4WrxI6r-aZPcFZ6e_A4Rbwwdw" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=3b3c5da65f&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/streamboat-springs-<wbr></wbr>three-forks-ranch-wellness-<wbr></wbr>retreat-review/</a><br /> <br />Europe: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3Da3c7b6609a%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNGOnb6BOVOs5hOkzgkIouRBCxIB0g" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=a3c7b6609a&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/the-cradle-of-alpine-<wbr></wbr>skiing-st-anton-am-arlberg-<wbr></wbr>austria/</a><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdBx5zR4d9s3ncMnb9TnQojupq_sQwRiWpq593OifER24UM2BDF1fyNN5G6l-CBj3jXU5H0Up0jm4G1tdD16RAztA9ExqnfecO5P0JLzpg81yVfKPwmsP_ULuhTZfOf4EmlQVoXOdCPfQ/s829/Lake+Louise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="829" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdBx5zR4d9s3ncMnb9TnQojupq_sQwRiWpq593OifER24UM2BDF1fyNN5G6l-CBj3jXU5H0Up0jm4G1tdD16RAztA9ExqnfecO5P0JLzpg81yVfKPwmsP_ULuhTZfOf4EmlQVoXOdCPfQ/w640-h324/Lake+Louise.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Canada - Alberta: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3D19071c86df%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371468000&usg=AFQjCNGWBHNv1Ds1qMZ9GUdJvOC6urUE_Q" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=19071c86df&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/lake-louise-ski-<wbr></wbr>resort-feature-review/</a><br /> <br />My pick for must-read article: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D15581689301d12838db0af3a1%26id%3Da621b2a898%26e%3D2da2c2b3f0&source=gmail&ust=1601550371469000&usg=AFQjCNGQJf5pVLCOkNxXUNSm2UFoF9zryA" href="https://blogspot.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15581689301d12838db0af3a1&id=a621b2a898&e=2da2c2b3f0" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://skiluxemagazine.com/<wbr></wbr>content/a-skiers-solace-in-<wbr></wbr>colorados-san-juan-mountains/</a><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Stories can focus on resorts, industry icons, signature experiences, deluxe accommodation, festivals, après-ski, and gear – all with a topnotch slant.<br /> <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>onetwoski.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08575426508669194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968528742499754345.post-2671515819647861352020-03-16T15:31:00.001-07:002020-03-27T12:05:46.227-07:00Longevity on the Lifts<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">School groups,
university ski clubs, corporate confabs, <a href="http://www.nbs.org/">National
Brotherhood of Skiers</a>, family and friendship groups, racing and freestyle clubs,
Pride piste parties, festival frequenters – group activities of every kind
abound at most resorts. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">At <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/"><span style="color: #954f72;">Sun Peaks</span></a>,
BC, for example, over 35 race teams from all over Canada, Japan and the USA
train at the </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">Nancy
Greene International Race Centre in November and December each season.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"> Other groups come from afar too – for example,
</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.rustybindings.com/">Rusty Bindings</a> from California, dubbed
‘East Bay’s most active singles’ club’; <a href="https://www.snojoke.org/">S’no-Joke
Ski Club</a> from Seattle; and <a href="https://www.ski-nyc.com/home">Diamond
Dogs Ski and Snowboard Club</a> from NYC. A new company, <a href="https://snowlifetours.com/">Snowlife Tours</a> is bringing Australian
groups to the resort January-March. And every season corporate groups such as
the National Electrical Contractors Association and SkiBEEM (Best Evidence in
Emergency Medicine) organize jaunts to Sun Peaks. During school breaks, you’ll
see student groups from all over, including UBC Kinesiology and TRU Law
departments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">While advertising
stereotyping typically focuses on glamourous young people posing on the pistes,
it’s not always the young who dominate the downhill. Granted, many people drop
off the radical and ripping radar as they get injured, unfit or encumbered with
expensive overheads. But there are still plenty who ski on into their 70s and
beyond. There are many different ski clubs world over to accommodate this
generation, proving that seniors and skiing do go together! And, according to
JoAnn Grand, President of </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://seniorsski.com/">Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club</a>, this kind
of outdoors sporty socialization is helping seniors live longer. “</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">It’s an extended family really - as you get older
socialization is so important,” says Grand. “I think our members live longer
because of skiing and our tours make the winter fly by.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">The <a href="https://seniorsski.com/Skiing">RMSSC</a> January schedule focuses on <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> where this over-55s club
has been coming for more than 15 years. Due to large numbers – membership has
now exceeded 700 – the club divides into three groups, each staying in the <a href="https://www.cahiltyhotel.com/">Nancy Greene Cahilty Creek Hotel</a> during
consecutive weeks. “Over the years, it went from one week, to two, to three as
numbers increased,” Grand recounts. “The <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> tour just got more and
more popular, becoming our members’ favourite hill – it’s just a love affair.”
And, in fact, some members do actually fall in love with each other. In
Sunburst Eatery where members munch every morning on freshly-baked cinnamon
buns, I met Lang and Alan who both hooked up with romantic partners through the
club. “I had lost my wife to cancer a few years before, and I met someone in
the hot tub on one of our trips,” Lang told me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">This year their oldest <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> participant, at 84, was Edmonton
ice sculpturer Fran Cuyler. “She is an unbelievable skier,” says Grand. “She’ll
take Crystal chairlift and ski the trees and say ‘come on JoAnn, let’s hit the
powder’.” With around 75 octogenarians on their books, the club’s oldest member
is 94-year-old Muriel </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">Watterworth
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">On every tour, club volunteers
organize the group into smaller, likeminded segments. “They might split people
up into greens and blues or blacks etc and arrange for newcomers to get to know
the right people,” explains Grand. “But by now most of us know each other and
we all wear badges and encourage everyone to have a ski buddy.” Many of the
group know the hill really well and their five day visits have encouraged some
to stay longer. “One member rents here for a whole month and another one came
for the whole season once,” says Grand. During the visit there is a group
reception and a private dinner party in the <a href="https://cahiltycreek.com/">Cahilty
Creek Kitchen</a>. Other social activities are set up ad hoc by participants. “They
are all so fun, so lighthearted,” says Grand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">With <a href="https://www.snowvalley.ca/">Snow Valley</a> as their home hill, the club
also arranges group tours to <a href="https://www.skibanff.com/">Sunshine
Village</a>, <a href="https://www.skimarmot.com/">Marmot Basin</a>, </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.skisilverstar.com/">Silver Star</a>, <a href="http://www.bigwhite.com/geo/bc">Big White</a>, <a href="https://skiwhitefish.com/">Whitefish</a>, <a href="https://www.panoramaresort.com/">Panorama</a>, <a href="https://www.skilouise.com/">Lake Louise</a> and, more recently, <a href="https://www.redresort.com/">Red Mountain</a>. Towards the end of the
season, the </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://seniorsski.com/Skiing">RMSSC</a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"> descends on Jasper for a costume race. “</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">It’s a ski improvement trip with lessons and, as
we take a lot of members, we get a really good deal,” says Grand. “We get hilarious,
excellent costumes, all homemade – there was a guy in a pink leotard and tutu last
year even though it was freezing.” </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">Over the years, club members have developed some novel ways to
overcome physical issues. For example, baby powder is used on socks to make
putting on and taking off ski boots easier. And one member uses a tampon to cushion
the tongue of her boots against her shins. “</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">She was putting on her boots at Sunshine once and another elderly guy
saw what she was using and was horrified,” laughs Grand. “She used to ski with
Hans Gmoser and she’d been using this method for years.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">In the
summer, activities focus around cycling, golfing and hiking as well as a </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">pre-ski
conditioning program</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">. “</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">It is phenomenal how the club has grown and how
everyone supports each other,” says Grand. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">It just shows what a
need there is out there that this fulfills. We seem to get new members every
day just through word of mouth. I tell people ‘you have to stop saying what a
great thing it is or we’ll get too many’!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">The <a href="https://seniorsski.com/Skiing">RMSSC</a> attracts members from all over
Alberta but there’s also another ski club based in Calgary – the <a href="https://www.seniorsalpineskiclub.com/members/tours/tours.php">Seniors Alpine Club</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Skiing weekly at <a href="https://www.skibanff.com/">Sunshine
Village</a>, the club also includes <a href="https://www.skimarmot.com/">Marmot
Basin</a> and <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> on its regular
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I bumped into a few of the members on the Sundance chairlift during
their recent visit. “</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";">Our
club has been visiting </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";"> for over 25 years,”
says club publicity director,</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "helvetica";">Marilyn</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Fedderson.</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";"> “We typically have one or two trips a year,
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">“We
stay at a somewhat modest hotel which we love because it is right on the hill
and we can ski to and from the door.” I asked Fedderson what the 400-plus
members liked best about </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">: “The natural snow,
beautiful snow ghosts at the top of the Crystal chair, the exceptionally well
done grooming of the hills, the variety of runs for all levels of skiers, the
history and legacy of <a href="http://www.nancygreene.com/">Nancy Greene</a>
and skiing with her and Al Raine,” she replied. “Nancy is a member of our
club and makes a point of welcoming our groups and skiing with the members.” Based from the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/places-to-stay/hotels-lodging/cahilty-hotel-suites">Cahilty Hotel & Suites</a>, wandering around </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun
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Village is also a highlight for the group – “all the lights, charming buildings
and snow-filled, skiable streets and interesting cafés, restaurants and shops
to pop in and out of,” Fedderson enthused. Among the members’ top skiing spots,
she rates the variety of runs on Mt. Morrisey, the Three Bears glades, the long
and cruisy Five Mile run, and anywhere with fresh powder.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And it’s not just about the skiing. “<span style="background: white;">Many
members participate in other activities while at </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun
Peaks</a></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";">
and some partners who are not downhill skiers will join the group and enjoy the
beautiful groomed snowshoe and cross country trails,” she explains.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “<span style="background: white;">A
number have enjoyed the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/events-things-to-do/winter-activities/alpine-fondue-starlight-descent">torchlight fondue night</a>. And most frequent the
lovely variety of good restaurants and pubs in the village.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background: white;">With ages ranging from 56 to 92, everyone is
attracted by the sense of belonging and joining in. As well as the camaraderie
of making likeminded friends in a similar age-group, Fedderson cites the <a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/groups-weddings/general-groups">affordable
group rates</a> as incentives. Using buses for the away trips takes away the
burden of driving long distances on winter roads. “It is fun to ski with others
and to try new runs and techniques encouraged by others,” she says. “It is an
opportunity to connect with others who are still skiing after many of our
friends have given it up.” She adds that it is personally inspirational to see
people much older than herself, many with injuries and joint replacements,
still skiing, keeping fit, enjoying great conversation and having fun. Outside
of the ski season, the group organizes</span> <span style="background: white;">social
activities including a Christmas dinner dance, pub nights, potluck dinners and
parties, and a summer golf tournament.</span> “<span style="background: white;">The
club has become a highlight of my retirement years,” Fedderson concludes. “And
keeps me active during the winter months.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: large;">Thinking of skiing with your own piste posse next winter?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica";">So, what actually constitutes a Ski/Ride
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<a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/groups-weddings/general-groups">Sun
Peaks</a> as few as <i>15 people</i> counts as a group which then requires one person
to act as coordinating liaison responsible for a single payment via the <a href="https://sunpeaksresort.ltibooking.com/products/sun-peaks-resort-1-day-group-lift-ticket-15-40-people?type=1&start_date=2020-03-09">online
store</a> for lift tickets. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">For </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">groups
with over 41 people, email </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="mailto:sales@sunpeaksresort.com" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); box-sizing: inherit; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0.52, 0.33, 0.99) 0s;"><span style="background: white; color: #0070c0;">sales@sunpeaksresort.com</span></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">. And for
accommodation and other info, contact </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="mailto:info@sunpeakstourism.com"><span style="background: white; color: #0070c0;">info@sunpeakstourism.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">There are blackout
dates for peak periods - </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12pt;">December 2; December 21 - January 5;
February 15 – 23; and March 14 – 29 for 2019/20 season. Savings are best for Monday-Thursday
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/">Sun Peaks</a> joie de vivre! (Wearing <a href="https://alchemyofride.org/">Alchemy of RIDE</a> jacket and <a href="https://obermeyer.com/catalog/womens/straight-line-pant-0?v=24941">Obermeyer pants</a>)</td></tr>
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