Fresh Posts
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The Fortress Still Stands
Some older skiers will remember the funky little hill with playful terrain, a cool lodge, a solid freestyle program, impressive views and a soulful vibe all its own.
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January conditions... Are GOOD!
All the nearby resorts are in fantastic shape, and the temperatures have warmed back up to seasonal. Even better than the mellowing temperatures, the snow is good. Actually, it's historically...
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The Calgary Origin Story
Sherpas Cinema has a new release, La Liste: Everything or Nothing, so we wanted to look back at the filmmakers’ formative years in Calgary. We had no idea how impactful those...
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The 21/22 Season Has Begun
It’s snowing! Ski areas have started to open, and we’ve been out sampling the early season conditions.
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Opening Days
Would you want to relive opening day over and over again for two months? What if it ended with the best opening day ever?
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It’s FRESHtival Season!
Ahead of our 2nd pandemic edition, friends look back at Freshtivals past.
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Flashback to the First FRESHtival
The Hoser Issue of SBC Skier back in 2004 was iconic mostly for its jaw-dropping cover shot of Eric Hjorleifson upside down high above the Sundance Range in Banff, but...
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20 Years!
The Original Freeski Shop opened two decades ago. It has been a hub of Western Canadain ski culture ever since.
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The Strange Season That Was
The strange season that was: A thank you to the 2020/21 ski season.
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Legends: Guy Mowbray
For over a decade, Guy Mowbray was an icon in the Bow Valley ski scene. In lift lines at Lake Louise, his blonde ponytail would identify him, and skiers would whisper to...
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Hoji on Mt. Victoria
May is prime time for skiing steep lines in the Rockies. So, to get everyone in the mood, here’s a local tale from Fresh athlete Eric Hjorleifson about his descent...
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Springtime in the Rockies
Springtime is magic in the Rockies. Don’t let the weather in the city fool you either; there’s still plenty of skiing to be done.