Friday Flick: Ski Patrol at 11,166 Feet

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Though it can be a gruelling job, Rachael Efta loves being a ski patroller. For her, training alongside her team creates trust in herself, her teammates, and her gear, enabling her to truly stay and feel alive in the mountains.

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Friday Flick: Life of a Ski Patroller

Hannah Baybutt is a Ski Patroller in Sun Valley, Idaho. For her, living and working in the mountains means being part of something bigger, feeling connected with the people around…

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Night Crawlers: The Late Shift in a Whistler Blackcomb Snowcat

The night wind gusts 40 to 70 kilometres an hour while the hammering snow plasters itself to the windshield faster than the wipers can keep up. Constantly watching for the…

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Laying the Foundation for Success: Blackcomb Ski Patrol

Words :: Wayne Flann. On December 6, 1980, Blackcomb opened for business. The first few years of operation were lean — conditions were difficult and it wasn’t easy being the…

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