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Skiers, beach goers face similar sun dangers

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean the sun can't cook your skin, hints a new study of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and people's behaviour at mountain ski resorts.

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A skier carves the massive slopes at Sunshine Village in Banff.

Video: Opening day at Sunshine

Over 50 centimetres of snow this week has let Alberta's six month ski season take flight with Sunshine...

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Nakiska open for weekend skiing

Resorts - Nakiska Ski Resort has let us know that it opened for weekend skiing last weekend, suggesting...

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Real Life: Outside

New ski club evolves

Joint Venture - There's a new ski club in the Calgary area for people who want to try ski and snowboard...

Before the slopes, winterize your workout

For much of the northern hemisphere, it's time to put away summer things. If the chilly autumn air turns...

Hoping for a La Nina Year

Forget Old Man Winter. This year, skiers and snowboarders have their hopes pinned on a little girl...

Return to the resort by the lake

Lake Louise Mountain Resort is covered in white again.

'Tis the season to unpack the snow

Stored summer snow at Canmore Nordic Centre starts cross-country season early for national cross-country...

Photos: Snow-covered slopes of Whistler-Blackcomb

It's expected to be a bumper year for snow on the mountains this season. Check out these latest photos...

Fitness Photo Gallery: Get ready to ski the Rockies

Jump, Pump and Crunch program to help you get ready for the ski season with lots of core and floor time...

New Fortress Mountain owner plots ski resort's revival

Skiers who miss swooshing down the slopes of Fortress Mountain may have reason to hope the resort ...

Whistler gondola collapse caused by expanding ice, report finds

The collapse of a gondola tower at Whistler in December 2008 was caused by water that slowly entered...

Medal winners highlight Para-alpine team

Canada’s 2011 IPC Para-alpine ski team won’t lack experience.

Aim high with your hiking hopes

Although Sutton is better known for its ski hill that celebrated its 50th birthday this year, hiking...

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Riml takes new post with Alpine Canada

Patrick Riml is stepping away from the managing ranks of Canada's national women's ski team, to take...

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Sunshine Village

For 80 years Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort has been serving up what is usually only found ...

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Lake Louise Mountain Resort

With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout...

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Mt. Norquay

Mt. Norquay says it is widely considered to be Banff's best family ski resort. Norquay has been a family...

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Ski Nakiska

A real mountain, real close to Calgary undergoes major enhancements for this year and is picked to be...

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Kimberley

Over 1,800 acres of terrain, 80 named runs and glades, and a variety of ski-in/ski-out accommodations...

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Fernie Alpine Resort

Fernie offers 29 feet of annual snowfall and impeccable grooming along with improved trails.

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Castle Mountain Resort

Castle Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort in Southern Alberta offers the longest continuous fall line...

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Canada Olympic Park

From the beginner to the high performance athlete, Canada Olympic Park offers the best winter training...

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Marmot Basin

Located in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a ski destination that...

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Kicking Horse bills itself as the champagne pwder capitol of Canada

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Calgary Ski Club: The highs (and lows) of spring skiing

The weekend had it all for downhill skiers: lots of snow, sun, cloud, fog, scattered flurries, and best of all, great snow coverage - everywhere!

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We know you looked good shredding and carving on the slopes, not to mention the apres-ski festivities, so prove it. Send us your pictures of high country fun and we'll share them with everyone.

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