Information and "true" advice on Canada skiing

Seems this part of the site is "short".

Let us change that.

I have some " skiing experience" in this country and will offer some "insight" of some skiing there.This is not to promote tourism since I do not work for this industry, rather it is to get some ideas of what is offered for skiers and what to expect.

I will ask my friends in Nova Scotia to prepare a short "exposé" of this area!

Nova Scotia???? Never heard of it!
Well you are going to have quite an education if Mike Edwards accepts to present this wonderful province and its skiing potential.

Meanwhile take out your atlas or Google maps and educate yourself on where this province is. Mike will provide all the "secrets" of this place.

Presenting Mike and his province........

:D ... ok, first let me reveal what most Brits know about Nova Scotia; it has a very scenic coastline, and people catch lobsters there. Oh, and it's about the closest bit of Canada to the UK, no? Er... :roll:

Skiing??? :shock:

Look forward to reading more...

Powderhound

Powderhound,

There is no doubt that educated Brits know where Nova Scotia is and its primary appeal, seafood , seacoast,,and oh,,its great people.

I have confirmation that Mike Edwards , a fanatic skier and also a graduate from the Ski Tuning class will prepare a regional report.

The goal of these reports is to offer a "real skier" outlook on the region with no "selling" of a ski center or hotel.

Of course no one expects you to come to Nova Scotia just to ski, but your company might just one day sent you on a conference, a work project and you might be tempted to bring your skis and meet Mike on the slopes.

I have found in my travels that getting "advice" from locals about ski slopes, bars, customs has made my stay more profitable. That is the goal of these reports.

You will also have another from Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia by November 2007.

You will be better "informed" on your choices.

Hope this helps fellow skiers.
Pavel

I think that's a great idea. There are many places where people wouldn't think to check out the skiing when passing through. There are about eighteen places to downhill ski in Minnesota. There are even ski hills in Iowa (the prairie).

Trencher

Hi

New to this site by inviation I might ad. I ski in Alberta and the eastern parts of BC. I have skied boarded and now telemarked here for almost 30 years so if my posts seem a bit stodgy so be it.

I have raised my daughter to the sport and have a lot of experience in training the young ones to ski. I have held a level two ski instructor's certificate but have not taught skiing for some time as life got in the way.

I am fortunate enough to have spare time enough to sky upwards of 30 days in any season and get great ideas from time to time about our sport.

I'm hard core amateur who has raced, taught, and met the best...name dropping here Nancy Green (her brother build my house!) Dave Irwin, Ken Read, and Steve Podborski (he did some promo work for a ski shop I worked for) - these folks are old school but stil carry some cred.

I will drop from time to time to answer any questions about the West of Canada with pleasure.

Cheers Jim

I had an email from Pavel suggesting I look at this site and this thread. I'm glad he sent me the message. As I have looked around this great site I see Pavel is fairly well known to you. Therefore you know him to be as kind as he is knowledgable. The kind words he had to say of me are exaggerated - but appreciated.

I will assemble some information on the ski hills in Nova Scotia - yes, all three of them - in the near future. Basicly the season runs from early January to mid March. And this has been with man made snow for the past few years. The skiing can be lots of fun but don't expect powder - rather expect well groomed surfaces with a few icy patches - just to keep you humble! More soon,

Mike