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Glen Harris investigates. 34 Viewings 36 Tripper 70 Blue Colours 40 Travel What’s funnier than looking back at the ridiculous ski fashions of the ’80s? Not much. So that’s exactly what we’re doing in this retro feature. Enjoy. 46 Mountain Homes 54 Food 76 Photo Gallery 80 Gear Guide 84 Artist Profile mountainlifemag.ca 96 Back Page 64 46 40 50 COVER: Classic ‘80s posse-pose. HENRY GEORGI PHOTO 14 mountainlifemag.ca in style since 1941 openopen 77 daysdays aa weekweek locatedlocated inin thethe VillageVillage atat BlueBlue MountainMountain 705.443.5803705.443.5803 www.bluemountain.cawww.bluemountain.ca 10 BMR - Red Devil Ad.indd 1 9/14/2010 3:38:30 PM CONTENTS WATCH: The rubbanoe incident went viral locally last year. Wait until you see the footage. We’re still laughing. GEAR: It’s night riding season. We check out the best options for throwing some lumens on the singletrack. CELEBRATE: Sojourn celebrates its 20th anniversary, MEC opens in Barrie and Collingwood gets into crossfit. 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