Jasper National Park is located four hours from Edmonton and is known for its Alpine bowls and its attractive gladed areas. Marmot Basin resort features an assortment of terrains: 35 percent of its runs are novice; 35 percent are intermediate, and 30 percent are expert. Want a ski experience like no other? Try heliskiing in Alberta or British Co- lumbia in the Canadian Rockies. "It is a total immersion into the sport of wilderness skiing: says one skier. Very exciting and very vigorous, it is not for the meek, the weak or the fair weather skier. Selkirk-Tangiers Helicopter Skiing offers heliskiing in remote areas of Revelstoke, B.C., which is about a five- hour drive from Calgary, Alberta. Every day of your trip, you will be picked up near your hotel at 8:30 a.m. and helicoptered to the day's skiing area. "Our area covers 3,000 square kilo- meters of skiable terrain with over 200 major runs," says Susan Neme- cek of Selkirk-Tangiers. "The area is limited only by the range of the helicopter and the skiers' abilities." Groups of 11, plus a guide, are helicoptered to the top of the Go West Continued from Page 33 beginner. Its ski school is ranked number one in the country. There is a ski program for children ages 3 to 6, as well as a day care program. Canadian Rockies North, beyond the United States borders, lie the Canadian Rockies. Alberta features four ski resorts, all of which get more powder than wet snow. Banff National Park, a one-and-a- half hour drive from Calgary, is in the heart of the Rockies, and houses the resorts of Lake Louise and Banff. Banff is a picturesque Alpine town that offers charming boutiques, fine restaurants, and outstanding skiing. Less than an hour's drive from Banff is the Lake Louise resort area. Lake Louise, named for one of Queen Victoria's daughters, provides a majestic setting for winter skiing or summer hiking. Sunshine Village Ski Resort is located in the Banff National Park, and has the longest ski season, from November to June. BEAD WORKS, inc. 'Nostilft . I r t M •• ■ 1111111iVill .‘ ■ /IIL. • v. •• • MIMINNAO Looking for the perfect accessory - something unusual or Come in and browse at BEAD one-of-a-kind? WORKS...string your own beads or you do the design & we'll string them for you. BEAD WORKS - designer accessories but not at designer prices. Beads & semi-precious stones African • Ethnic • Wood • Glass • Plastic Rhinestones • Pearls • Faux Gems • Crystal CREATE A MASTERPIECE... We'll help you 32751 FRANKLIN ROAD • FRANKLIN, MI 48025 855-5230 • HOURS: TUES-SAT 10-5 60 STYLE mountain or run, which range from 2,600 to 7,200 feet. The helicopter picks you up at the bottom. A typical day will feature three to four runs, often in different spots. Resort Information For more information, or for reservations, here are the numbers for the resorts mentioned. Please note that all seasonal dates are based upon snow conditions and are subject to change. AspenlSnowmass Aspen Chamber Resort Associa- tion, 1-800-262-7736. The 1991-1992 season will run from December 14, 1991, to April 5, 1992. Lift tickets will start at $32/day for adults. Deer Valley Utah Deer Valley Resort, 1-801-649-1000. The 1991-1992 season will run from December 7, 1991, to April 5, 1992. Lift tickets will be $41/day for adults. Taos/Santa Fe Ski New Mexico, 1-800-446-3898. The 1991-1992 season will run from November 28, 1991, to April 5, 1992. Lift tickets will be $34/day.