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Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, originally uploaded by amber turnau.

With views like this one at the 8th Hole, I almost forgot how bad my golf is.

When visiting a mountain town, why not check out the only true mountain golf course? The world class Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course set against the backdrop of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Well known for challenging even the most seasoned golfer, this course, built into the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain with beautiful natural surroundings, has been named one of North America’s Top 15 courses by Condé Naste Traveler. The Fairmont Golf Club is also well known for black bear sightings and local bear tours have even bought their groups to the course for guaranteed sightings.

My golf skills consist of swinging wildly, flailing, losing control of my golf club, and hitting balls into bushes and creeks. But it’s experiences like these that make me want to keep coming back to this sport.

One of the tastiest golfing experiences you’ll find in Whistler is at the Fairmont Golf Club by upgrading your Twilight Tee Time to include a three course dinner in the Clubhouse. Twilight prices range from $69-$129 depending on the time of season and for only $10 you can add dinner. That’s a heck of a deal! I highly recommend the decadent ice cream sandwich for dessert.

All in all, I’m so inspired to improve my golfing technique. For now, I’ll settle for the occasional swing and miss.

In your face and totally cutting edge, one of my favourite new snow mags is King Snow. A new sister publication of skate-focused King Shit, which hit Canada earlier this year, this brand new snow mag brings you a multi-media buffet of what’s hot in the industry of shred. From Camp of Champions video updates to a series on the history of influential board company Westbeach, King Snow is tuned in and I’m turned on.

One of the unique aspects of the mag is that it goes above and beyond the snow candy we all know and love. King Snow stories bring a new perspective to the industry with creative flare and quality writing. Among the mash-up of freshly penned athlete profiles, drool-inducing movie teasers, witty interviews and array of action photography (chosen by photo editor and innovative pro shooter, Crispin Cannon) , you’ll even find quality columns, artist profiles and more. By the way, I highly recommend reading Eric Greene’s column about How to Stay Alive in the Woods.

While King Snow is currently available online only, the plan is to publish hard copies this fall. Like the print version of King Shit, which is totally pimp, King Snow will also be free. Watch for both mags at skate and snowboard shops, and other locations where coolness reigns – pardon the pun.

You’ll find a great interview with Managing Editor, Natalie Langmann on Push.ca..