The Winter Guide

Our picks of 50 awesome adventures, trips and toys that will guarantee you a very cool season ahead.
By Ryan Stuart

Stan’s The Man

Ten years after being dumped by Canada’s national ski team, Stan Hayer has made his way back and is primed for the ultimate redemption: Olympic gold.
By Ian Merringer

Do It Like An Olympian

Take your winter games to a whole new level with our tips from some of Canada’s medal hopefuls.
By Ryan Stuart

Out of Bounds

Last winter, a couple skied beyond the boundaries of a B.C. resort into a life-and-death ordeal. And though their SOS signals were reported, no searchers came looking. What went wrong?
By Andrew Findlay

Columns

An Original Departs

Celebrating the life of a real adventurer.
By Will Gadd

Upward Bound

At long last, it was time to make our attempt on El Capitan.
By J.B. MacKinnon

No Ordinary Dog

One way or another, Vince would always make it to the top.
By Bruce Grierson

Departments

Explorata

Hitting the cross-country trails in Whistler; a preview of Canada’s Olympic contenders; making a mountain (of sorts) in Winnipeg; four recommended reads; why women shouldn’t be ski jumping at the Olympics.

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