A clan, by definition, is a group of people linked by a common ancestor or by a common affinity or interest. The Goodmans, whom I write about this month, are…

Michel Normandeau Over the years, the subjects of my columns have fluctuated between my long-ago memories and the more recent ones, but I recognize the richness of contemporary individuals in…

Born in Sainte-Adèle in the Lower Laurentians, Louis Dufour quickly became an excellent skier and it was through ski competition that our friendship began. At the time, the Lower Laurentians…

I am a member of that generation lucky enough to learn from our parents, but also from the extended family made up of uncles, aunts and friends. The advice, the…

The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame & Museum (CSHFM) recently announced its 2023 inductees. Among the ten individuals honoured are three persons well known within the Tremblant ski community: Conrad…

When I became part of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team in the winter of 60/61, I naively believed that we would be a key factor on the international scene. Our…

Tom Clagett and Nancy Leiter Clagett came to Mont-Tremblant for the first time in the winter of ’41-’42; they had just married that fall. Their childhood friend Joe Ryan —…

Baglio di Grisi Aria 2021 The Sicilian Di Lorenzo family brings us its brand new assemblage — mixture — of grillo/chardonnay harvested on the high hills of the municipality of…

If your New Year’s resolution includes getting outside your comfort zone, step onto the jiujitsu mat. The term “jiu-jitsu” is derived from the Japanese “Ju” meaning “gentle” and “Jutsu” meaning…

It’s only natural to be interested in the people around us. Nowadays, communications are easy and sometimes even overwhelming. But it’s worth remembering that not so long ago, having a…