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The ski season is in full swing and we'll fill you in on some of the events taking place at the Canadian resorts. We'll take a look at popular Banff in the Canadian Rockies and the three great ski areas just a shuttle bus ride away. We'll also tell you about our special deal for a week's vacation at Lake Louise.

Destination Snow: Banff/Lake Louise/Sunshine Village

Banff’s life began quietly when several Canadian Pacific Railway workers came upon hot springs enclosed in a cave in 1883. It didn’t take long, though, to figure out that this area could be a haven for tourists. Banff National Park was founded in this glorious setting that includes pristine forests, rivers, mountains, glaciers, and an abundance of wildlife ... more >

Featured Deal: Scenic Lake Louise, Alberta

This issue's featured deal takes you to Lake Louise, Alberta. Scenic Lake Louise is situated in Canada's Banff National Park, the backdrop for some of the most spectacular winter sports in North America. In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the ski area lies across the valley from the village of Lake Louise ... more >

Record Snow and Plenty of Fun on the Slopes in British Columbia

The records are falling - snowfall records, that is. Post Christmas, the skies have opened and fresh powder has been the order of the day at virtually every ski area in the province. Whistler Blackcomb set a record for its snowiest month ever ... more >

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Whistler Blackcomb Opens run with 5,020 feet of Continuous Vertical

The long awaited west side of Whistler Mountain recently opened with Peak to Creek, a seven-kilometer (four-mile) groomed, intermediate run. The Peak to Creek zone also features three other named runs, 400 acres, and hundreds of lines to choose from ... more >

The FIS Develops Injury Surveillance System to Reduce Injuries

The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center announced that they have agreed to develop an Injury Surveillance System (ISS) for the FIS disciplines of alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, freestyle skiing and snowboarding ... more >

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