As Americans we love skiing and snowboarding in the winter wonderland of our friendly neighbors to the north but have you ever stopped and asked the question why it isn’t just part of America?

Take the 6 minutes to get educated on the interesting history of American Canadian relations and have a better understanding of why you need a passport to cross the 49th parallel.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....