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Feb. 22, 2012 / 853: Folkways

FALL LINES: Crashes, Powder 8’s

Crashing into the snow zone Well, there aren't any skis or snowboards involved, but with its high-energy blend of hockey, downhill skating and boardercross, Red Bull Crashed Ice… Read more »

Feb. 15, 2012 / 852: The Coffee Issue

FALL LINES: Jasper deals, Slopeside parties

Deals to be had in Jasper Jasper in January is a distant memory but the hoteliers in Jasper are in the mood to continue rolling out some amazing… Read more »

Feb. 08, 2012 / 851: Jon Mick

FALL LINES: About Edmonton, Season in style

All about Edmonton The Canadian Birkebeiner weekend is here! On Saturday February 11, the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreational Area will be abuzz with cross-country skiers. Check out our… Read more »

Feb. 01, 2012 / 850: Godot

FALL LINES: Amazing Snow, Lots of Events

Amazing snow conditions Jasper in January may be over, but incredible snow conditions at all the resorts should keep you primed for more winter fun. Recently, the weather… Read more »

Jan. 25, 2012 / 849: Blind Date

FALL LINES: after tragedy and local hills

Canadian Freestyle Team back on form after tragedy Only one week after the tragic death of her friend and teammate Sarah Burke, Canadian freestyle skier Kaya Turski paid… Read more »

Jan. 18, 2012 / 848: City of champions

FALL LINES: Canadian Freestylers and Rocky Mountain Terrain

Canadian freestylers crank up the heat One of Canada's freestyle stars, Mikael Kingsbury, continues to dominate the World Cup mogul circuit with his third win in a row… Read more »

Jan. 11, 2012 / 847: The great indoors

Marmot and Jasper in January

Snowball fiiiiiiiiight!

Master plan working at Marmot Last weekend I was up at Marmot Basin checking out the fabulous snow. An additional 28 centimetres had dumped just days before, making… Read more »

Jan. 04, 2012 / 846: Year in review

FALL LINES: Jasper in January and Repair Shop Woes

Jasper in January  kicking off This year the Jasper in January Festival takes place from January 13 – 29. Just to ensure a loud and raucous start, on… Read more »

Dec. 07, 2011 / 842: Hroses

Great deals at local ski hills

Plus: Snatch up some resort card savings

Two of our local hills are offering up some great deals for the winter season if you want to get out and carve some turns with your friends… Read more »

Dec. 05, 2011 / 841: Merry movie night

Avalanches and BC resorts

Avalanche risk at a high Three skiers had the ride of their lives last Thursday, after triggering an avalanche on the slopes at Lake Louise. After receiving a… Read more »