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 each other, “that’s the guy I told you about.”
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 of Mt. Victoria back in May 2012.
The ski area, and town, have changed in the 13 years, but do any of the old criticisms still apply? The great skiing near Golden, BC thankfully hasn’t changed.
It’s time to start researching the future, so Fresh sent this reporter into the Esplanade Range of Central BC to follow pro athletes and check out the brand new new.
