Summer is so dead. It's snowing everywhere, and everyone who cares the least bit about skiing or boarding is getting pumped. Here's a report from RCR, and stay tuned for a first hand account of some Whistler backcountry pow.

With just 35 days to go until the start of the ski season in the Canadian Rockies, winter storms are turning the mountains white. Fernie Alpine Resort was recently named one of the Top 5 Ski Resorts in North America by readers of Skiing Magazine.

Snow at Fernie Alpine Resort – Taken October 5, 2007

Photo by: Robin Siggers

Lake Louise Mountain Resort was also one the top reader picks by Skiing Magazine, and was once again named one of the Top 50 Resorts in North America by SKI Magazine.

Kimberley Alpine Resort was named one of Canada’s Best Winter Resorts in 2006.

Looking Like Winter at Kimberley Alpine Resort – Taken October 3, 2007

Photo by: Chris Elder

Don’t Delay - Plan your getaway to the Canadian Rockies early and save! Book by November 30^th and receive up to 25% off your getaway. Visit www.skircr.com/vacations or call 1-800-258-7669.

Get your turns in on both sides of the Rockies this season with a four resort RCR Super Pass, providing a season of skiing at Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska. Midweek RCR Adult Super Passes are currently fall sale priced at $779 until October 13^th. Call 1-800-258-SNOW (7669) or buy your pass online at www.skircr.com/membership.

The world is coming! Join the excitement and watch the world’s best skiers live at Lake Louise Mountain Resort. The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup runs November 24-25, 2007 and December 1 and 2, 2007. Lake Louise Mountain Resort is expected to be one of the first North American resorts open for skiing this winter, with a scheduled November 9^th opening day.