{"id":9988,"date":"2018-10-26T17:09:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T21:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinglifeblog.ca\/?p=9988"},"modified":"2024-02-23T09:36:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:36:00","slug":"ski-season-primer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/ski-season-primer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Season Primer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know what that chilly air\u2019s first kiss means. Now is the perfect time to click into that winter escape since early winter has hit the Canadian Rockies.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to try new turns, guaranteed to make you smile \u2013 so don\u2019t miss your fresh tracks with these powder pleasing tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9998\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED.jpg 1000w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED-300x142.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED-768x364.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED-370x175.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED-570x270.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SHRED-770x365.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t fret \u2013 powder is your friend when you hang with pros. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Resort powder? Yes \u2013 you can \u2013 challenge yourself to leave the groomers. Get your powder turns rocking with professional coaches in programs like Fernie Alpine Resort\u2019s Steep &amp; Deep All Mountain Camps, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort\u2019s Big Mountain Camps and Whistler Blackcomb\u2019s Camp, to get your skills fired up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Multi-resort passes are all the rage. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why not go <u><a href=\"https:\/\/skircr.com\/about-resorts-of-the-canadian-rockies\/frequently-asked-questions\/epic-pass\/\">Epic Pass<\/a><\/u> this winter? Ski Canada\u2019s great regions known for snow \u2013 coast mountains, the Powder Highway, the Canadian Rockies and Quebec City \u2013 are all on one pass this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get powder-friendly gear. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get some sticks that thrive in soft snow. Check out the re-designed <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rossignol.com\/us\/\">Rossignol<\/a><\/u> Soul 7 HD, skis that eat up soft snow, charge through mixed conditions and still rock front side groomers. Snowboard envy? Get in deep with Burton\u2019s powder boards or one of the best \u2013 Lib Tech\u2019s T.Rice Pro \u2013 both lines are available at Sporting Life.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9988 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/ski-season-primer\/lib-tech\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10006\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-370x370.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-570x570.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH-580x580.jpg 580w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/LIB-TECH.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10006'>\n\t\t\t\t Lib Tech TRS HP 162 Snowboard [2019] \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/ski-season-primer\/ski-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10004\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-370x370.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-570x570.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski-580x580.jpg 580w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ski.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10004'>\n\t\t\t\tRossignol Soul 7 HD Ski [2019] \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/ski-season-primer\/burton\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10005\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-370x370.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-570x570.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton-580x580.jpg 580w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Burton.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10005'>\n\t\t\t\t Burton Custom Flying V&#x2122; 156 Snowboard [2019] \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>Places for powder.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Powder value.<\/em> Try a lesser-known ski area that can be deep and offers a cheap sleep. <u>Castle Mountain Resort<\/u>, on the Southern Alberta end of the Canadian Rockies, delivers long vertical, big storms and low-cost lodging options located in the base area and surrounding communities of Beaver Mines, Pincher Creek and Waterton National Park.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hit the famed Powder Highway for some of the world\u2019s best snow<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10010 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe.jpg 1000w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe-300x142.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe-768x364.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe-370x175.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe-570x270.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shhehe-770x365.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No powder chasing tradition is complete without a visit to the famed Powder Highway region of southeastern British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p>Try a powder challenge by hitting <u><a href=\"https:\/\/kickinghorseresort.com\/\">Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,<\/a><\/u> also known as The Champagne Powder Capital of Canada. This winter Kicking Horse will unveil the largest terrain expansion in Canada, kicking it up to 5th biggest vertical in North America.<\/p>\n<p><em>Gladed powder<\/em>. <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skikimberley.com\">Kimberley Alpine Resort<\/a><\/u> offers the largest gladed tree skiing experience in Canada with a full-front side area, trimmed and ready for you to explore. This is the place to learn how to ski powder in the trees.<\/p>\n<p><em>The legend<\/em>. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/skifernie.com\/\">Fernie Alpine Resort<\/a><\/u>, is in so deep that even it\u2019s mascot, The Griz, is all about snow. The Griz shoots a musket high in the sky and brings down copious amounts of powder \u2013 in fact, over 30 feet each winter! Three stories of snow should provide more than enough snow eating for ya!<\/p>\n<p><em>Go coastal<\/em>. Whistler Blackcomb, is a vast area, full of powder pleasing terrain, ready for you and your crew to explore. Get the most out of your powder day here by booking a private lesson on storm days, so you can skip to the front of the line and maximize your fun factor.<\/p>\n<p><em>Powder east<\/em>. Only 30 minutes from historic Quebec City, a snowy world awaits at Mont-Sainte-Anne, the East\u2019s big mountain experience. Known for a massive variety of terrain, Mont-Sainte-Anne is also one of the biggest cross-country ski areas in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9992\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER.jpg 1000w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER-300x142.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER-768x364.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER-370x175.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER-570x270.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/POWDER-770x365.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Go Heli here. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Day Heli goodness<\/em>. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/purcellheliskiing.com\/\">Purcell Heli Skiing<\/a><\/u> is one of the longest running operations in North America, where experienced guides take you to dreamy places for some of the best day heli skiing experience in Canada.<\/p>\n<p><em>Multi-Day Powder Heli<\/em>. Small groups and unlimited vertical, just a few of the many reasons to go for off-the-charts deep with <u><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianheli-skiing.com\">Great Canadian Heli Skiing<\/a><\/u>, in the Purcell Mountains of Golden, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cat Ski here. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/chattercreek.ca\/\">Chatter Creek<\/a><\/u>, North of Golden, British Columbia, has big terrain, a wicked lodge and plenty of snow to take you to the next level of powder.<\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferniewildernessadventures.com\/\">Fernie Wilderness Adventures<\/a><\/u> has a rustic charm for your day ski in the powder laden region of Fernie, British Columbia.<\/li>\n<li>Nothing beats going to one of the best. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/islandlakecatskiing.com\/\">Island Lake Cat Skiing<\/a><\/u> has that reputation and it deserves it. Uber cool lodges and top drawer food to match your deep adventures outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Stay tuned in. Check out <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.snowseekers.ca\/\">Snow Seekers<\/a><\/u> to be in the loop when the big flakes are falling, as they have a team of snow lovers throughout the core ski and snowboard regions of Western Canada to keep you updated on where to ski and ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9154 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-150x150.png 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-300x300.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-768x770.png 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-370x371.png 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-570x572.png 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-770x772.png 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile-578x580.png 578w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/matt-mosteller-profile.png 943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About Author:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/ambassadors\/matt-mosteller\/\"><strong>Matt Mosteller<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">@powdermatt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">One year, while his friends were busy getting jobs and settling down, a young Matt Mosteller spent 63 days living in his car so he could ski every day. Now, 20 years later, Mosteller has settled down a bit, but he\u2019s still seeking outdoor adventure and his stories can be seen regularly in the Calgary Herald, Vancouver Sun, Explore Magazine and many others. His first book, described by The Calgary Herald as \u201ca kind of handbook for living life to the fullest,\u201d <em>The Adventurer\u2019s Guide to Living a Happy Life<\/em> offers 63 daily meditations to help you broaden your horizons and achieve the &#8216;goosebump&#8217; moments in life (sleeping in the car is optional). Mosteller is a crusader, constantly trying to find ways to fight childhood obesity, and a hybrid of corporate marketing know-how and freelance media<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know what that chilly air\u2019s first kiss means. 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