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  • Sun Peaks Local Fills Need for Speed

    The 2007 RE/MAX FIS World Cup of Speed Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort was delayed by Fog and wind last weekend. That is until the weather broke and the fastest skiers in the world busted out the long boards and readied themselves for break-neck speed and World Cup glory. Full Article

    6th March 2007

  • Seriously Sick Conditions at Cypress

    This week may be the best I've ever had Cypress Mountain. "We only get up a few times per year," says a guest named Massot, who took the day off to come up with his son. "I don't think our timing could have been better!" Full Article

    25th February 2007

  • Golf at Big White

    Big White Mountain resort announced today that plans to add a golf course in the region have taken one more step in the right direction. Full Article

    22nd February 2007

  • Fast Flippin' at Big White

    Kelowna's Big White hosted its second RockStar Rail Jam of the season on the weekend with talented field of grinders battling it out for cash and prizes. With the DJ spinning, riders were fast flippin' tricks on the 40-foot flat rail trying to impress judges and the large crowd that gathered to watch the hour-long whirlwind of RockStar shredding. Full Article

    20th February 2007

  • Paradise Up and Running at Red

    Red's Paradise chairlift was temporarily closed because of mechanical difficulties Tuesday but was quickly brought back online and is cranking, according to Red Mountain Resort spokesman Jamie McLean. Riders were out and ripping the 7 cms of fresh which fell on the area overnight. Full Article

    13th February 2007

  • Apex Pulls Off Super G at Dusk

    Despite the radiant sun and seemingly perfect race conditions, Apex Mountain race organizers had to hold their breath as the wind almost blew their chances of getting the final phase of the Mars Super G race off on the weekend. In the end, however, Mother Nature decided to cooperate. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Whistler Whistles Up World-Wide Photogs

    This coming weekend (February 11th) is the deadline for Whistler Blackcomb's 10th annual Pro Photographer Showdown to be held during the 2007 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival on April 13-22. Full Article

    6th February 2007

  • Whistler's Aussies Celebrate

    With its many Aussie imports, Whistler turned into the place to be on Friday afternoon during the country's annual day to celebrate all things Australian. Australia Day in Whistler? Should be more like Whistler in Australia Day. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Silver Star Ripe for Ripping

    Ski Canada recently recognized Vernon, British Columbia's Silver Star resort for such attributes as weather, powder, corduroy and terrain park in its annual awards. It's no wonder as the resort's geography gives it cold, dry weather and long runs with a natural grade ripe for ripping. Full Article

    30th January 2007

  • Speeding in Blind White at Cypress

    When the fog rolled in after 50+ centimetres of snow at Cypress last week I headed for the trees where there were tons of fresh lines still to be had late into the afternoon. Full Article

    23rd January 2007

  • Mount Seymour Snowshoer Safe and Sound

    An injured snowshoer who fell 100M and spent two nights in the cold, wintry weather was rescued from Vancouver's Mount Seymour today - thanks to a brief break in the continuous snow. Full Article

    20th January 2007

  • Big White Local Wins BC Cup Race

    Fourteen-year-old Big White racer Brittney Jones of Kelowna finished first in the 89-person field at the GS MARS BC Cup race last week at Red Mountain. Her combined time was 1 minute 45.15 seconds. Full Article

    16th January 2007

  • Stellar Season for Whistler

    Snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb reached record highs this month and the mountain is already close to beating it's annual snowfall average with 877 centimetres or 345 inches of snow falling in Whistler this season. According to available data, is the most the resort has seen by this time in January ever. The previous record was 827 centimetres by January 31 in 1992. Full Article

    16th January 2007

  • Mt. Washington at Half Price

    The Kokanee Winter Festival runs until January 12 on Vancouver Island's Mount Washigton and to celebrate they're offering half-price lift tickets to those who come to ride the white smoke. Full Article

    9th January 2007

  • Whistler All White

    Whistler Mountain received 72cm of snow on the first day of the year and more is on the way. Heavy precipitation is predicted throughout the rest of the week and if temperatures stay low it will be another serious pow party in what is already a record setting winter. Full Article

    2nd January 2007

  • Cypress Bends in the Wind

    Santa and Rudolf weren't the only ones to roll into town on Christmas Eve in Vancouver. Another gust of wind shut Cypress Mountain's Peak Chair for the entire day and had virtually the whole mountain on standby by early afternoon. Full Article

    26th December 2006

  • Mount Washington at Capacity

    No wonder there isn't any room at the any of the inns on Mount Washington this Christmas. The Vancouver Island resort was at capacity for the holiday after getting blasted by snow between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Full Article

    25th December 2006

  • Sweet Symphony at Whistler

    No wonder word's out it's the best early season ever for Whistler Blackcomb. Not only did they open a new $9 million chair last weekend, to christen it they had 60cm of fresh snow to add to a cumulative total of, oh…19 feet! Full Article

    19th December 2006

  • Free Riding at Red Mountain

    As a sweet way to start the holidays, Red Mountain Resort, one of B.C.'s best alpine resorts, is letting holiday early birds ride for free on Friday, December 22. All you gotta do is show up and slide. Full Article

    19th December 2006

  • Winds Whip Whistler

    It's business at usual at Whistler Mountain after nearly 60cm of snow and winds as high as 150km raced through British Columbia last night. Full Article

    15th December 2006

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