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Everybody talksabout theweather
but nobodydoesanythingabout
it."MarkTwain,who is creditedwith this truismdefinitelyhadwiseopinionsabout the
weatherandclimate, (although it appearshis collaboratoronTheGildedAge,Charles
DudleyWarner, actuallywrote thisoften repeated statement). Regardlessofwhomade
theobservation, it’sneverbeen truer than in thebeginningweeksof thisWinter.
Wherewas thecold?Wherewas the snow?Whatwerewegoing todowithourselves?
Warmdoesn’twork for usat this timeof year.Weneed snow.Wewant snow.We relyon
snow.And, if naturedoesn’t provide it—well then,wehaveexpertswhocanmake it.
Weknowwhat todowith snowandmost of it is fun. Even thewordsweuse todescribe
itmakeme smile. Pow. Elephant snot.Corduroy.Mashedpotatoes.Champagne. You
probablyhavea fewvividadjectivesof yourown (censoredperhaps).
Whoamongus isn’t affectedby the sight of a fresh snowfall?A torrent of emotions
flood to the surfaceaswe’re instantly transportedback tobeingakidagain.And, if
you’re luckyenough tobe in themidst of kids—well then, youknow.
This issue isdedicated tohowwe spend timeenjoying the snow—playing, exploring
andcompeting. Thousandswill flock toour slopes, trailsand fieldsallWinter longwith
one focus, onepurpose—toenjoy the snow—skiingand ridingourgently-slopedgroomers
orattackingmoreaggressive terrain.Acardioworkout snowshoeingor cross-country
skiingalong thematrixof ourwooded trailsor taking in spectacular sceneryona thrilling
snowmobile ride. Theoptionsareas variedas the
participants.And, it doesn’t stop there.
We’vegot everythingyouneed toensureyourdays
andnightsarepleasantlyactive—great restaurants for
refuellingand regaling friendswith talesabout your
day, trendy shopswhereyou’ll learn todress for
Après likea local andworld-class spa facilities that
will easeaway the legburnyouearnedwhile
pushingbeyondyour comfort zone.Good for you.
I’m sogladyou’rehere. Think snow.
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