SLOPE DO PE: WHAT' S UP DOWN ON THE GROUND

Panorama Mountain Resort near the Alberta border has a new 13-seater snowcat that replaces a half-hour hike with a 10-minute ride. The Monster X takes skiers from Never Never Land up to the Goldie Plateau, where they can access the in-bounds backcountrystyle Taynton Bowl.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden has acquired 660 acres from Purcell Heli-skiing. The new terrain includes the Ozone south face– Canadian venue for last year's Freeride World Tour event–and Middle Ridge. Revelstoke Mountain Resort's Ripper Zone has fewer trees and a new warmer hut. An overhauled Downtowner run makes it easier for beginner skiers to access the front side of the mountain, and there are two new gladed areas: Blow Down and Simmer Down. •