Our friend Ryan Flett of Baldface Lodge in Nelson, BC shot and edited this look at the transition from fall to winter in the Kootenays. We're not quite sure how Flett put together the incredible 3D imagery herein, but it's got us longing for the slopes more than the average video. 

With reports of record level snowfall hitting the Tetons and 2011 approaching, what better time than a trip to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to ring in the New Year.  An amazing celebration at The Rendezvous Bistro with chef Joel Tate brought NYE in with a bang and pow laps off the tram on the first day of the year, confirmed that 2011 is going to be good one.  From The Ski Journal staff, Happy New Year. 

Photo: Niall Bouzon

The journey took 364 days, but Greg Hill conquered the seemingly impossible goal of climbing, and skiing, 2 million vertical feet in one year. This video takes a look at the motivation behind Hill's personal challenge, and the dedication and conditioning required to manage the grueling task of ascending an average of 5,500 feet every day for full calendar year. 

Red Mountai is a fun hill--judging by this video of Mike Hopkins and friends, they had a good opener...

Ski photographer Blake Jorgenson gives a tour of his home base, Whistler Blackcomb, and provides an insightful and visually stunning account of what makes the mountain's early season a skier's favorite time of the year. 

My houseguests are still sleeping, and although I want to grind the coffee right next to their heads, I‘ve decided to refrain, as they did arrive at 3 am...

Salomon's Freeski TV series continues to deliver quality free footage, and we're not complaining. The latest installment follows Dane Tudor, Sammy Carlson and Mike Henitiuk to Niseko, Japan as they seek out the country's finest powder, pillows and gas station fare--including Tudor's pillow line aptly dubbed "The Stairway to Hell."