Speed is a central tenet of skiing. We live to feel the air rushing past as we descend a manicured groomer or an untouched powder field. The faster the pace, the better the natural high generally is.

The Grouse Mountain ski resort in North Vancouver turns 100 years old in 2026 and celebrations are kicking off with a big New Year's Eve party at the summit. Kirsten Heal, a veteran employee who has ...