Tag: Slopes

Eastern Canada is in the shadow of the Canadian rockies. We may not have the same dramatic landscapes but we do have a ski culture just as rich and a history just as proud. The densely populated cities near the ski hills of Quebec and Ontario have given rise to some of the world’s most…

Skiing has come a long way from its primal roots of snow-laden terrains in Finland and Russia around 6000 BCE. Tracing each evolutionary step of skiing through history is possible, but I am not a historian. I am however a tech junkie, and would prefer to show you what’s available in the ski world today…

I’ve been skiing since the age of four, which I share in common with many advanced and professional skiers. However, my journey on the slopes has taken a unique path. Despite my many years of skiing, there are facets of my technique that may never reach a certain proficiency. My parents, refugees from Iran, were…

When I physically can’t ski, whether it’s because of summer or any other reason, a solid pastime for me is to sit on the couch with a hot cup of joe and catch up on my favourite ski content creators. In no particular order, here they are. Cody Townsend is a former professional free skier…

I don’t know about you, but for my home mountain, Mont Tremblant, opening day is exactly one month away. You should have been doing this the whole summer, but if you have your reasons (or excuses) like I do, better late than never! Aside from giving you a healthy rush of dopamine, ski conditioning is…

Life, much like skiing, is filled with unexpected twists and turns. As the slopes get steeper in my personal life, I am setting on the ambitious journey of conquering five major mountains in Eastern Canada. Thankfully, my treatment allows for rest periods, during which, I can ski! I’m setting my sights on Le Massif, Mont…

March 2019 stands out as one of the most exhilarating months of my life. Fresh out of university while working my first new grad job, I had managed to stash away enough savings for the no-frills ski adventure I had always dreamed of. My journey began in Ottawa, from where I flew to Yellowknife with…