Snow Show

Each year after Thanksgiving weekend, I turn my attention to the long, cold winter ahead of us. If you’re anything like me, you must be excited about that crisp chill sneaking into the air, and probably can’t wait to start wearing mitts again! No, I’m not crazy – it’s just that ski season is right around the corner, and as most enthusiastic snow bunnies know, the Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show is in town to signal the unofficial start of the 2008-2009 winter season. Besides being the ultimate place to get your gear in order for the first powder day, this year’s show is your chance to get a sneak peek of the incredible Peak 2 Peak gondola debuting at Whistler Blackcomb in December. Twenty-eight monstrous “sky cabins” (including two with glass floors – not for the faint of heart!) will be shuttling skiers and boarders across 4.4 scenic kilometres between the resort’s two peaks. Maximizing slope time just got a whole lot easier! Even if you’re not planning to head out west, drop by the show this weekend and see what over 100 resorts from all around the world have to offer. It’s time to get stoked for your winter vacation!
- Jasmine Li, Online Editorial Assistant

Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show, Oct. 16-19, 2008, $15 for adult admission, Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto.

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