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November/December 2007
Table of Contents

Features

Winter on the Cheap
Not really prepared to take out a second mortgage just to afford a ski getaway? We talked to dozens of resorts and got the skinny on where to skimp and how to save—without sleeping in the back of your truck. By Evelyn Spence >>>read more

The Diamond Princess
She rips on big-mountain terrain and in the park and the pipe. When she’s not doing that, she’s a full-time student studying sports law. Oh, and she can sing in Mandarin. Who is this wunderkind? Professional freeskier Grete Eliassen. Get used to her name because chances are you’ll be hearing it a lot. By Megan Michelson >>>read more

The Heat Is On
And it’s not all from global warming. The presidential candidates are as diverse and opinionated as ever. By Bryn Fox >>read more

Departments

The Dirt
People, Places, and Things from Our Outdoor World
Alison Gannett on her Global Cooling Tour, tax incentives for going green, snowboarding, heli-sledding, Project Athena, shoulder pain, airline passenger rights, and more.

It's Personal
Ski Lessons
Sometimes no matter how hard you try to love them, snow sports aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. >>>read more

Letters from the Divide
Ode to Winter
The cold is on its way (if it hasn’t already arrived) and, as Pam Houston points out, there is a lot to look forward to. >>>read more

Whole Health
What You Should Know About Autoimmune Disease
Women are 75 percent more likely than men to contract one of the 80 autoimmune diseases out there. There’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the illnesses, but knowing what to look for and what preventive steps to take can make a big difference. >>>read more

Yes, You Can
A step-by-step guide to waxing your own skis and snowboards so you’ll be ready and waiting for that first powder day. >>>read more

Full
Got a sweet tooth? Just in time for the holiday season, here are some suggestions on how to curb it without reaching for the not-so-virtuous white stuff. >>read more

We Want
Inside the Snow Globe
You’ve waited long enough—the powder is finally flying. And we’ve got the goods that will get you down the mountain and through the season in comfort and style. >>read more

Editorial
For What It’s Worth
Michelle Theall contemplates the value of the dollar. >>>read more

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