10th January 2007
Ask yourself, “Am I looking for a smaller, cozy resort that offers excellent ski-in ski-out accommodation, swift lift lineups, and great value for my money?
For the answer, look no further than Panorama Mountain Village, nestled just two hours driv...
28th December 2006
If you’ve never heard of Kicking Horse Ski Resort in British Columbia, it’s not surprising.
That’s because Kicking Horse Ski Resort (previously known as Whitetooth Ski Area) is the first, four season mountain resort to open in the Rockies region...
06th December 2006
Curious about Silver Star ski resort? Uncomfortable navigating the net for the avalanche of information likely to come crashing down on your head?
Don’t worry. There’s no shame in cutting through the clutter to get your bearings before settling...
06th December 2006
Everyone knows ski vacations are expensive.
Yet if you’ve chosen to visit Silver Star Mountain in British Columbia, Canada, you've already made the most important decision guaranteed to saving money. Unlike it’s big sister Whistler Blackcomb, wh...
30th November 2006
You’ve been to Whistler for three incredible ski vacations. You’ve browsed real estate websites and chatted with agents. You’ve toured multiple condos, chalets and townhouses. Finally, you’ve found your dream Whistler vacation home and you’ve wr...
30th November 2006
Owning a Whistler rental property: it’s about realizing a dream. But it’s also about sustaining yourself long enough to enjoy the dream. While some relish the idea of relinquishing control of their real estate investment and letting someone else do t...
30th November 2006
Every year, hundreds of excited buyers become property owners in the resort town of Whistler, BC. Whether they buy to bring family together, hit the slopes on a regular basis, or augment their real estate holdings, all are faced with one intimidating fact...
22nd November 2006
Nestled deep in the wilderness of Quebec, Mont Tremblant has been dubbed #1 Ski Resort in Eastern North America for 8 consecutive years. Once you learn more about the resort, it's easy to see why.
The ski resort offers over 600 acres of ski and snowboa...
22nd November 2006
Officially inaugurated in 1938, Mont Tremblant is a unique gem among Canada’s eastern ski resorts. For many people though, “unique” also means expensive.
It’s true, there may be some truth in this instance. Mont Tremblant actually translates ...
17th November 2006
If an alien dictionary on human activities existed, it would be an interesting read. Flipping through its hyper-advanced pages (likely written in their alien script, but for this thought experiment, let's pretend it's English). Under Hockey it would say...
17th November 2006
Let's face it. A ski vacation to the world-renowned Whistler resort in BC, Canada is expensive. The stunning mountain vistas, unique restaurants, and various types of accomodation will have you wondering what happened to your money.
Yet, like all p...
17th November 2006
Warning: the following habit can be dangerous to your health, your family life, and your bank account. It can lead to prolonged periods of dissatisfaction with regular day-to-day existence, where the skies are bland shades of grey and everyone you meet i...
05th October 2006
"Okay, we'll stop here and pull out our ice axes and crampons," announces Jeff, our guide for the afternoon. He slides off his backpack and dumps it in the snow at his feet. I shrug my pack off and marvel at how I can be so warm while standing at the fo...
03rd September 2006
The first Whistler BC ski trip of the season is a sacred moment, especially for the infrequent skier who is able to hit the slopes only a handful of times a year. The date is likely circled on the kitchen calendar, and your neck is probably programmed to...
03rd September 2006
The earliest incarnation of snowmobiles date back to 1923, when Carl Eliason of Sayner, Wisconsin hand-built the first model. His invention consisted of a modified Model T Ford, stripped of its tires, and the undercarriage replaced with tracks and skis....
