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Deer Valley, The Gold Standard in Skiing

By Andrew McLean

There's a lot to learn about how to get the most out of skiing in Park City, Utah. Come along as GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean explores his own back yard (yes, he lives there) and in this comprehensive three part story gives us the lowdown on the different sides to this unique ski town. In this, Part II of Andrew McLean's Look at his own backyard: Deer Valley

Skiing Utah's Park City

By Andrew McLean

There's a lot to learn about how to get the most out of skiing in Park City, Utah. Come along as GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean explores his own back yard (yes, he lives there) and in this comprehensive three part story gives us the lowdown on the different sides to this unique ski town.

A Ski Trip to Antarctica

By Andrew McLean

GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean ventures south to Antarctica for a fantasy trip: to ski new lines on the most remote continent on earth. With dual roles of ski talent and ski guide for the Warren Miller crew, Andrew sees it all and writes a riveting account of good weather, great skiing, luxury touring and and even medical emergencies on this once in a lifetime adventure.

Kick and Glide in the Canadian Rockies

Join us for a cross-country ski expedition to sample the premier terrain and best lodges of Alberta’s Candaian Rockies, from the Lake Louise area and Bow Lake to the mountains of Canmore’s Kananaskis Country

 

Four Seasons Resort at Whistler

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Peak 2 Peak Gondola Opens at Whistler

By GreatOutdoors.com Staff

Jubilant crowds celebrated the opening of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the highest and longest in the world, creating a new thrill ride that makes for an easy trip from Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Mountain and back again in just 11 minutes

 

Race Day Photogallery

A collection of photos from the 2008 U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle by GreatOutdoors.com Staff and friends.

Ed Viesturs and John Stetson Head for the Arctic

June 5 update: Check out the new and final dispatch below from Ed Viesturs, documenting his journey across the ice with John Stetson, and see the final batch of photos from his recently completed Arctic journey near Baffin Islanld. Viesturs, the first U.S. mountaineer to climb all of the world's 8,000 meter peaks without oxygen, and renowned Arctic explorer and dog musher John Stetson, covered 150 miles on Northern Baffin Island to prepare for an upcoming polar journey. The pair reported in live every day to GreatOutdoors.com. Listen to their latest sat phone dispatches right now, and see the images from their bold adventure!

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Heli-Skiing in the North Cascades

By Aaron Talbot

Deep powder, blue skies and 3,500 foot runs await skiers on the edges of North Cascades National Park, where a  heli-ski operation will save your legs for the ski down.

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Video: Revelstoke Catskiing

GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean captures on video a run accessed by snowcat at the southern British Columbia resort of Fernie.

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Video: Griz Bar

Andrew McLean captures the action at the Griz Bar in Fernie, British Columbia.

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Video: Kicking Horse Powder

GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean captures on video a powder run at Kicking Horse resort in British Columbia.

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Video: Fernie Groomers

GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean captures on video a run at the British Columbia resort of Fernie.

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Video: Shot Ski

GreatOutdoors.com ski correspondent Andrew McLean captures a bizarre team drinking game in the British Columbia resort of Revelstoke.

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