In conjunction with Smith Optics, we’re pumped to drop the second episode of our latest video series, Natural Habitat, which delves into the legendary Mark Abma’s introspective look at his history, home, and love of life and skiing. Filmed by: Aaron Leyland Edited by: Clayton Larsen

12 years after the iconic original (https://youtu.be/vAqVu8HtsHc), one of our go-to contributing photographers and producers, Bryan “Ralphie” Ralph, has released the sequel to Sled Sick, which offers satirically informative instructions on how to properly maintain your snow pony over the summer and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take in the teaser for the second episode of our latest video series in conjunction with Toyota Canada, Familiar Frontier, which features Noah Morrison showing Chris Rubens the dry power and legendary park that his home ski hill of SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon, B.C. has to offer. Skiing by: Chris Rubens & Noah Morrison Executive Produced by: Ryan Stutt Produced by: Jeff Schmuck Directed by: Jeff Schmuck, Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Edited by: Clayton Larsen Cinematography by: Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Photography by: Bryan Ralph Colour & Sound Design by: Clayton Larsen Graphic Design by: Jesse Williams Presented by: Toyota Canada

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Dynastar M-Free 99 W Reviewer: Dylan Strelioff Location: Red Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Dylan's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People’s Ski Test Ski: Scott Pure Mission 98 Ti Category: Freeride Length Tested: 184 Lengths: 170, 177, 184 Dimensions: 133/98/119 @ 177 Radius: 19m @ 177 CAD MSRP: $959.95 More Info: https://www.scott-sports.com/ca/en/product/scott-pure-mission-98ti-ski?article=2919259992170 Inspired by the game-changing big mountain skier Jeremie Heitz, the Scott Pure Mission 98 Ti is a brand-new freeride all mountain ski that’s designed to plow through whatever terrain and conditions are in front of it, and comes with titanal and sandwich construction for stability and performance, and a paulownia and beech core complemented by carbon fibres for added manoeuvrability. Reviewer: Dylan Strelioff Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C. To read the written review on this ski, and for all videos from The People’s Ski Test, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People’s Ski Test Ski: Nordica Santa Ana 93 Unlimited Category: Women’s Touring Length Tested: 172 Lengths: 151, 158, 165, 172 Dimensions: 125.5/93/112.5 @ 165 Radius: 15.5m @ 165 CAD MSRP: $849.95 More Info: https://www.nordica.com/canada/en/women/skis/all-mountain-tour/santa-ana-unlimited/santa-ana-93-unlimited-flat The Nordica Santa Ana 93 Unlimited is a female-specific, all-mountain touring ski that infuses Nordica’s heralded Santa Ana design with uphill advantages and a lightweight construction that aims to provide a playful ride with maximum efficiency. As the widest offering in the Santa Ana Unlimited collection, it’s designed to excel in mixed conditions and softer snow, and comes with a shorter turning radius for increased control while navigating challenging terrain. And while it loves to tour, it’s built to be equally at home while lapping the lifts Reviewer: Katie Spittlehouse Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C. To read the written review on this ski, and for all videos from The People’s Ski Test, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Drop in on the first episode of our latest video series in conjunction with Toyota Canada, Familiar Frontier, which follows world-class freestyle skier Noah Morrison as he embarks on the short journey from his hometown of Vernon, British Columbia to the outdoor mecca next door that is Revelstoke, where he meets up with one of the most accomplished big mountain skiers on the planet: Chris Rubens. While there, Rubens opens Morrison’s eyes to skiing in bigger terrain by showing him around his longtime stomping grounds—Revelstoke Mountain Resort and its surrounding backcountry—along with delving into the history of the area, what prompted him to call it home, and why Revelstoke has become one of Canada’s most desirable ski destinations. Skiing by: Chris Rubens & Noah Morrison Executive Produced by: Ryan Stutt Produced by: Jeff Schmuck Directed by: Jeff Schmuck, Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Edited by: Clayton Larsen Cinematography by: Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Photography by: Bryan Ralph Colour & Sound Design by: Clayton Larsen Graphic Design by: Jesse Williams Presented by: Toyota Canada

This past March, we saddled up with Rob Heule for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming to corral with Aaron Blunck, Luke Miele and Max Martin for some spring skiing shenanigans, but were met with a wintertime bounty during Heule’s first pilgrimage to The Cowboy State. Skiing by: Rob Heule, Aaron Blunck, Luke Miele, Max Martin Shot on Location at: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort & Jackson, Wyoming Produced by: Jeff Schmuck Cinematography by: Graeme Meiklejohn Additional Cinematography by: Jeff Thomas Edited by: Clayton Larsen Photography by: John Bowers Special Thanks to: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Mountain Modern Motel, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, Il Villaggio Osteria, The Bistro, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: K2 Mindbender 106C W Alliance Reviewer: Kate Verhagen Location: Red Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Kate's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Nordica Enforcer 104 Reviewer: Kent Christensen Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Kent's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

In February 2019, we embarked on the short jaunt from The Great White North to Jackson, Wyoming for Stan Rey and Riley Leboe‘s first time at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, where they teamed up with Hadley Hammer to take advantage of the four feet of snow that had fallen in just three days. Enjoy this edit on our time there above, and be sure to check out the feature article on the trip in Issue 5.1 of Forecast. Skiing by: Stan Rey, Riley Leboe, Hadley Hammer, Dave Van Ham Shot on location at: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort & Jackson, Wyoming Produced by: Jeff Schmuck & Jeff Thomas Filmed & Edited by: Jeff Thomas Photography by: Guy Fattal Special Thanks: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hole Airport, Mountain Modern Motel, Amangani Jackson Hole, Roadhouse Brewing Co, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Head Kore 105 Reviewer: Kent Christensen Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Kent's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Faction Agent 3.0 Reviewer: Darryl Hunt Location: Red Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Darryl's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Here's a preview of the second episode of True North BC in conjunction with Toyota Canada, which follows Anna Segal, Riley Leboe and Simon d’Artois as they journey from Smithers to Terrace, British Columbia to pay an eye-opening and unforgettable visit to Shames Mountain and the Skeena River House. Skiing by: Anna Segal, Riley Leboe, Simon d’Artois Executive Produced by: Ryan Stutt, Jamie Reekie Produced by: Jeff Schmuck, Jeff Thomas Directed & Edited by: Jeff Thomas Cinematography by: Jeff Thomas, Ross Reid, Blair Richmond Additional Cinematography by: Jan Schuster, Jordie Lepage, Justin Hare, Jeff Schmuck Photography by: Bryan Ralph Sound Design by: Clayton Larsen Colour Grading by: Jeff Thomas Graphic Design by: Tyler Quarles Presented by: Toyota Canada Special Thanks: Shames Mountain, Skeena River House, Westcoast Fishing Adventures

Drop in on the second entertaining episode of our latest video series, Facing 40: A Ski-Life Crisis, in which Forecast Ski Magazine's contributor editor Matt Coté, at the age of 40, continues his quest for the fountain of youth by striving to ski the same lines he frequented in his 20s at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia. Presented by: Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Tourism Golden Featuring: Matt Coté Shot on Location at: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Golden, B.C. Executive Produced by: Jeff Schmuck Produced by: Matt Coté Cinematography by: Matt Coté Edited by: Clayton Larsen Special Thanks to: Destination BC, Head Skis, Scott Sports, Matt Mosteller, Tom Rosner, Aaron McCartney, Toby Barrett, Andy Brown, Leigh Ratcliff, Chris Vanderknokke, Andrew Sealey, John Cattie, Mike Cattie, Brian Coles, Brent Firminger, Josh Parry

Following the success of Beyond The Powder Highway and True North BC, we’re excited to announce our third video series in conjunction with Toyota Canada, Familiar Frontier, which showcases the eclectic duo of Chris Rubens and Noah Morrison tour guiding each other around their home ski hills of Revelstoke Mountain Resort and SilverStar Mountain Resort. Skiing by: Chris Rubens & Noah Morrison Executive Produced by: Ryan Stutt Produced by: Jeff Schmuck Directed by: Jeff Schmuck, Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Edited by: Clayton Larsen Cinematography by: Mike Douglas, Ross Reid Photography by: Bryan Ralph Colour & Sound Design by: Clayton Larsen Graphic Design by: Jesse Williams Presented by: Toyota Canada

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Nordica Enforcer 94 Reviewer: Gord Kerslake Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Gord's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People's Ski Test Ski: Faction Prodigy 2.0X Reviewer: Kate Verhagen Location: Red Mountain Resort For more info on this ski, and to read Kate's full review and bio, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People’s Ski Test Ski: Salomon QST Stella 106 Category: Women’s Freeride Length Tested: 173 Lengths: 157, 165, 173 Dimensions: 137/106/124 Radius: 17m @ 165 CAD MSRP: $799.95 More Info: https://www.salomon.com/en-ca/shop/product/qst-stella-106-li3299.html#color=71671 A female-specific, freeride-focused ski, the Salomon QST Stella 106 has been updated this year with a slightly more tapered design, with the widest points of the tip and tail closer to the centre, which is designed for agility, quick pivots and playful turns. The ski also comes with a generous amount of rocker in the tip and tail for easy navigation, and a woven carbon and flax fibre layer and double sidewalls for added edge hold. Reviewer: Kate Verhagen Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C. To read the written review on this ski, and for all videos from The People’s Ski Test, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.

Forecast Ski Magazine presents: The People’s Ski Test Ski: Head Kore 105 Category: Freeride Length Tested: 184 Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 Dimensions: 135/105/125 Radius: 17.8m @ 184 CAD MSRP: $849 More Info: https://www.head.com/en_CA/kore-105-315422-set.html The Head Kore 105 is a freeride-focused ski that comes with a karuba and poplar wood core that aims to provide the perfect balance of light weight and power, and boasts all of the same updated features as its big brother the Kore 111, which are designed to help make this year’s Kore collection the lightest, most durable and most playful version yet. Reviewer: Patrick Kinghorn Location: Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C. To read the written review on this ski, and for all videos from The People’s Ski Test, visit http://www.forecastski.com/gear.