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WATCH: Amazing Skiing Stunts Filmed In Calgary Alley

The Huffington Post Alberta | Posted 03.18.2013 | Canada Alberta

A group of filmmakers renowned the world over for their artistic and stunning portrayal of snow sports and the environmental concern that permeates th...

Which of These 5 Travelling Personalities Are You?

Brian Simpson | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Travel
Brian Simpson

To get the best March break experience for you and your family, I encourage you to plan your trip with your family members' individual interests and personalities in mind. To get you started, I've put together a few personalities to consider as March break approaches.

How I Overcame My Fear of Skiing in One Hour

Adrian Brijbassi | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Travel
Adrian Brijbassi

For decades, I avoided skis, until last month when I figured I'd go for it, believing I had matured enough to avoid any reckless danger. Worst-case scenario? I'd fall a few times on a bunny hill and have a silly, self-deprecating travel article to share with you. Instead, this story is about the thrill of victory.

Love Skiing And Snowboarding? Try These Exercises

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 02.07.2013 | Canada Living

The next time you're going down a ski hill, play close attention to your legs. Or, for your overall health, the better question might be, how do yo...

SavvyMom Roundup: Kid President, Valentine's Day Cards, Conrad Black and More

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 04.05.2013 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

It was a busy week. We learned some lessons about text messages in my family, watched an eight year old give a great pep talk that would inspire anyone, learned that Conrad Black is back, contemplated the make-versus-buy Valentine's Day card dilemma and we read in horror about babies getting tattoos.

What I Learned This Week: Always Talk to Strangers

Andy Nulman | Posted 03.09.2013 | Canada Business
Andy Nulman

The ominous four-word warning is a familiar one to anybody who ever had a mother. "Don't talk to strangers." But the problem with strangers is not that they are strangers; the problem is if they remain strangers. Sorry, mom.

Olympian Wants To Ski Against Men In Lake Louise

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 12.19.2012 | Canada Alberta

SOELDEN, Austria - Lindsey Vonn reiterated her ambition to race against men, revealing she wants to compete on the challenging and dangerous Kitzbuehe...

Welcome To Vancouver: 'More Fun City'

Nikolas Badminton | Posted 12.13.2012 | Canada British Columbia
Nikolas Badminton

I'm bored in hearing the 'No Fun City' moniker. In fact I think that Vancouver is 'More Fun City' and so do many people here. I guess it's a question of working out what is fun for each of us and address this opinion. My friends and I find this city to be a lot of fun so let's look at the evidence.

Facing Fears: Girl's First Ski Jump Is Inspiring And Terrifying

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 03.20.2012 | Canada Living

When was the last time you did something absolutely terrifying? If you, like most people, can't quite remember, it's time to live vicariously though f...

Over 5000 Canadians Hurt In Snow Sports

CP | Sheryl Ubelacker, Health Reporter, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.18.2012 | Canada Living

TORONTO - Canadians may be a winter-hardy lot overall, but thousands end up in hospital each year after breaking bones on the ski slope or snowboard r...

Second Avalanche Death In B.C.

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 03.01.2012 | Canada

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A holiday adventure turned into a tragedy for a group of heli-skiers in the British Columbia backcountry after one person was kill...