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World Cup Snowboarder Cross At Blue Mountain

Posted on February 7, 2012 by cfield

After hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Ski Cross event Feb. 1-3 at Blue Mountain Resort, skiers stepped aside as the 2012 LG Snowboardcross FIS World Cup makes its first… Read More

Bra Tree Revisited: Calling Out the Toronto Star

Posted on January 17, 2012 by cfield

The Toronto Star recently did an article on Blue Mountain‘s infamous Bra Tree. And I’m pretty sure they copied our video, used our research and stole our idea. But imitation… Read More

Mountain Life at Jay Peak, Vermont

Posted on January 10, 2012 by cfield

While Jay Peak is suffering as much as any eastern resort during this winter of our discontent, the resort is making the best of it. Though we weren’t getting faceshots… Read More

Occupy Talisman

Posted on January 6, 2012 by cfield

Let’s turn Talisman into Ontario’s first backcountry park. Talismans – amulets or other objects believed to possess supernatural or magical powers – are generally thought to bring good luck. If… Read More

Winter Issue Is Available Now

Posted on January 2, 2012 by cfield

That’s right, the 2012 winter issue is available now! Most of the local retailers will have them and the village should be full of em. This issue is packed with… Read More

Are You Praying For Snow?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by cfield

I’m gonna go ahead and say it: so far, this year’s ski season has SUCKED. Seriously. It’s freaking 5 degrees out there right now. The featured image for this post… Read More

First Footy From the Season

Posted on December 16, 2011 by cfield

So far it’s been a depressing start to the 2011/2012 winter. This time last year, I had 7 days in already and two videos to prove it. Horseshoe opened earlier… Read More

Remember Joyride 150?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cfield

Remember when Mountain Life got a sneak peak at Joyride 150? That was December 2009. Which means Joyride has been running for two years now. A serious milestone in the… Read More

Opening Day At Blue Mountain

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cfield

Unfortunately (except for those of us with 5X7′s), Blue Mountain has postponed their opening date from this Saturday until Thursday, December 15th. The snowblowers are cranked and although man made… Read More

Leslie Timms on Climbing in Ontario

Posted on November 22, 2011 by cfield

Leslie Timms is one of our favourite athletes here in the Collingwood area. Along with her hubby Kyle Thomas, they are living the dream: spending half the year on the… Read More