Everyone Say SKI LOUISE!

Nine in '09 — woo-hoo!


Kim and Denise swap stories and glean wisdom from an inspirational 92-year-old skier Trapper Jerry at Sunshine.


One of many WOW photo moments in Louise's back bowls.


Terry finds the perfect ensemble, and at 30% off. Loud is in.


Après-ski drinks at elegant Banff Springs Hotel.







Becca demonstrates the importance of layers. She later realizes minus-5 Celsius isn't really that cold.


The Ski Holiday ladies avec Susan! (no longer malade)

Few Ski Videos

Mark Auclair off Redemption Ridge at Kicking Horse Resort

Terry Jennings and Mark Auclair off New Glading, Kicking Horse Resort

Robyn Avery off New Glading, Kicking Horse Resort

Terry Jennings on Lower Mountain at Kicking Horse Resort

Marc Oettinger in Back Bowls at Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Mark Auclair and Terry Jennings off Back Bowls, Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Terry Jennings in the Back Bowls, Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Final Night in Calgary

This was supposed to be a night of packing and recovery. Far from it.


A city of just over a million, Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta.


Ski gear explosion — the unhappy chore or unpacking and repacking.


The ladies wining and dining it up in downtown Calgary.


Bison? Buffalo? Something from the Bovidae family.


Inspector Clouseau was spotted during Ski Holiday festivities in Calgary.


The ladies karaoking Love Shack at Ducky's Pub.


Susan knows Marc has been watching Dancing With the Stars.


This is why Elliot Reed rules karaoke, and now everyone in Calgary knows it. Europe's Final Countdown.


The crowd approves the Love Shack performance.

Last Snow Stop: Sunshine Village in Banff

More incredible views, great snow, no injuries ... Oooo Canada, we'll miss you!


Chasing powdery chair shadows.


Marc O finds a scenic sunny spot to lounge on.


The happy couple Mark and Becca — the leis were out in full force!


Terry bombs the glades off Tee Pee Town Chair.


Few clouds rolling in, making the stunning view even more stunnier.


Susan Brockway finds a nice patch near Tee Pee Town boundary snow fence.


Robyn Avery finds time to make angels avec skis, off Lookout Mountain.


Ski to St. John's!? You cahn't get thee-ah from hee-ah.

Bluebird Powder @ Lake Louise Resort

Our great first and only day at Lake Louise Mountain Resort — everyone was smiling.


The sign says it all.


Elliot Reed shows the group how to carve on one edge — first run!


Mark executes a tele-tail grab while Robyn spots the landing.


Becca Lamb finds the fresh stuff in the back bowls.


Robyn Avery and her photo-worthy powder turn.


Terry Jennings shuffles through the trees with ease on the front side.


Susan Brockway recovered from illness just in time!


Marc finds some late afternoon frontside freshies.


Mark "Air" Auclair debuts his new powdery "T stands for The Tragically Hip" jump.


Elliot finds some soft turns while wearing his bandito balaclava.


Kim Lamb lovin' the sunny back bowl powdah.


Mark and Terry find the rope-line a little too constrictive off Eagle Ridge.


This picture barely does the scenery justice — that's Lake Louise in the middle distance.

Third Day at Kicking Horse Resort: POWDER

A great way to finish out 3-day stint at KH in BC, with many cms of powder and countless smiles from all around. Next stop: Banff!


A few of the Ski Holiday ladies on the Stairway lift.


Denise Abdoo carves a tele-turn in the powdah.


Mark and Marc admiring each other's outfits.


Robyn Avery finds the soft stuff.


This picture only took like 23 minutes to set up for. Terry and Marc horsing around on the lower mountain.


Susan Brockway debuts her telemark abilities with ease.


Terry pointing to his next powdery schuss.


Kim, Becca, Susan and Robyn taking a breather in the glades.


Denise stepping through the white stuff with ease.


Faraway peaks peeking through the clouds late in the day.


Susan and Marc O plan their next move in giant Jenga.