Digital Editions

♦ 2011-12 Season

S-Magazine: Issue 3: The People Issue

Initially planned as our second annual Fashion Issue, this magazine morphed into a new theme and it was our cover girl Ashleigh McIvor who indirectly altered our course toward S-Mag’s first People Issue. We explore innovative people who have made a profound impact on the ski industry in Game Changers, starting on page 34. Brian Stemmle jumps in with some great commentary on his pick for a game changer: Rob Boyd. Girls Gone Wild, on page 26, is a lighthearted travel feature about three European women who explored the Mount Baker, Washington, region, just south of Vancouver, B.C., for the first time. Kevin Stevens talks to a true alpine racing great, Lasse Kjus, about his ski-apparel company. Josh Foster gives us his technical advice, this time on how to carve the perfect turn (see page 44), and Michael Mastarciyan talks about fresh looks, this time on the resurgence of safari-inspired apparel that is gracing the fashion-forward ski folks. READ THE ISSUE














S-Competition Magazine: Issue 3
This issue of S-Competition touches on five women who serve as role models for the younger generation. In “Crawford back in contention” on page 11, Tom McCarthy chronicles Chandra Crawford’s comeback from injury. No woman is dominating her peers as much as American Lindsey Vonn, whose sweep of the Lake Louise speed races is spotlighted in “Vonn elevates the bar, again” on page 8. Canadian alpiner Larisa Yurkiw’s gritty journey back to the start gate is the focus of “For Larisa Yurkiw, racing is a brave new world,” page 9. This issue of S-Comp went to press just before an unfortunate season-ending injury for ski cross champ Kelsey Serwa. Expect Serwa back in medal contention in 2013. Read about her approach to the sport  in “Born for ski cross” on page 10. READ THE ISSUE

S-Magazine: Issue 2: The Luxury Issue
This magazine’s cover feature —“Lure of Luxury” by Steven Threndyle on page 20 — recognizes the elite ski resort hotels in North America. These are the best-of-the-best resort stays that offer luxurious comfort at the highest standard. The Four Seasons Resort in Whistler topped our list and graces our cover, offering the extra touches that elevate its status as the premier elegant ski hotel on the continent. ALSO: Ski fashion writer Michael Mastarciyan profiles the most unlikely of luxury fashion trends — plaid — in “Forever Plaid” on page 44. Hall of fame skier Steve Podborski takes us on a journey into his adventures at luxury resorts in “Chillin’ in the Luxe Life” (page 54), and Edith Rozsa takes us into the heart of luxurious Switzerland in “Swiss Bliss” on page 28. READ THE ISSUE



















S-Competition Magazine: Issue 2
In S-Competition Issue 2, we examine the rift between FIS and athletes over alpine ski specifications. Mike Mastarciyan profiles slalom ace Julien Cousineau. We check in with ski cross athlete Nik Zoricic, who is aiming for his first World Cup win this winter. The mag touches base with national ski slopestyle coaches Toben Sutherland and JF Cusson as they steer the program toward the 2014 WInter Games. And Tom McCarthy spotlights cross-county athlete Perianne Jones. READ THE ISSUE






















S-Magazine: Issue 1: Global Getaway
The world is a big, blue — and many times white — place. The globe is sprinkled with thousands of ski resorts in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. So where do you choose to spend your hard-earned ski-travel money and chase those powder-filled dreams? We made a list of the best-of-the-best spectacular snow adventure locations, from Aspen to Zermatt, with a mix of off-the-beaten-path destinations like Dubai, Oukaimeden and Hakuba. Read on and get ready to embark on some crazy vertical and cultural expeditions. READ THE ISSUE






















S-Competition Magazine: Issue 1
In this debut issue of S-Competition, Mike Mastarciyan delves into the origins of the Canadian Cowboys nickname. We check in with Kelly VanderBeek, one of the rehabbing alpine veterans looking to make one last push for international hardware. And S-Comp sits down with moguls standouts Justine and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe, two of the young guns on the Canadian freestyle team. READ THE ISSUE

♦ 2010-11 Season

S-Magazine: Issue 6: The Adventure Issue
Take an amazing journey to South America with writer Leslie Anthony and lensman Paul Morrison in High and Dry in the Andes. Our crystal ball of 2012 winter gear features skis, boots and goggles for that extra edge, plus on- and off-slope fashion statements. Road to Sochi spotlights Canadian young gun Mikael Kingsbury, a moguls podium contender for the 2014 Games. In Tips Up, Josh Foster makes his recommendations for off-season camp options, and Michael Mastarciyan gives his two cents, in Slope Style, on how to stay relevant style-wise with vintage '70s eyewear. READ THE ISSUE

S-Magazine: Issue 5: The World Champs Issue
Celebrate Canada’s stellar performance at the 2011 World Championships, where our guys and gals amassed an incredible 17 medals in the snowsports disciplines less than one year after becoming a dominant force on a global scale. Check out our World Championships photo gallery. Dial in to life on the tour with downhill king Erik Guay, on the heels of his stellar gold from Garmisch. Experience a quintessential family ski vacation in Postcard from Sun Peaks. And learn how to train like a champion, refine your edge and dress for success. READ THE ISSUE


S-Magazine: Issue 4: The Digital Issue
We are in warp speed, folks, and the ski industry is along for the ride. In our main feature for this issue, we explore some of these digital developments  that are changing our snowsports experience. We also serve up the incredible story and accomplishment of Greg Hill, who connected 70 mountain peaks (up and down) and 2 million vertical feet over 365 days in 2010. And our S-Media crew connected to their inner-self with a remarkable video shoot at the legendary Mike Wiegele heli-ski resort. In this feature, we give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Ski Television show. READ THE ISSUE


S-Magazine: Issue 3: The Fashion Issue
For our first attempt at a magazine dedicated to ski fashion, we're showcasing the sport in its purely sassy yet practical form. Catch up with Lindsey Vonn, one of the most marketable snowsports figures of all time. Not only is Vonn stylish, charismatic and sexy, but she also kicks ass on the race hill. Big time. And take in some prime-time terrain at Revelstoke, which has reached world-class status while keeping it real. READ THE ISSUE



S-Magazine: Issue 2: The West Issue
In this second issue of S-Magazine - we've titled it Go West, Young Man (Woman and Child, Too) - we've tapped into those dreams that we all have of adventurous opportunities that lie west of the Prairies. In "Bucket List" on Page 28, we've short-listed a few of these adventures that could be put to good use by you this season, including exclusive videos from Ski Television. READ THE ISSUE



S-Magazine: Issue 1: Winter Gear Guide
The S-Magazine Winter Gear Guide is a special kickoff to the 2010-11 season, featuring more than 150 products and 30 pages of what's new, and what's awesome, in snowsports gear. This special digital edition includes exclusive product and brand video reviews. READ THE ISSUE