Monthly Archives: July 2009
Pemberton Wildfires 2009
Pemberton Wildfires 2009, originally uploaded by dbsteers. Pemberton wildfires continue. These photos by Dave Steers offer an incredible documentation of what’s happening in the village just north of Whistler. Many of my colleagues and friends live in Pemberton so I’m … Continue reading
Snow Leopard on skis
We’ve all seen the movie Cool Runnings, which tells the story of the Jamaican Bobsleigh team and their quest for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. This winter, the eyes of the world will be on Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, Ghana’s first and only Olympic skier. Continue reading
Filed under Lifestyle, Travel & Adventure
Women’s Night in the Bike Park: Where dirty girls come to play
Staring up into the infamous Boneyard Slopestyle course doesn’t exactly inspire the everywoman to hop on a tank-like full suspension bike and ride off into the sunset. But behind all those wall rides, slalom courses and massive drops lies a variety of trails that will not terrify the average person. And don’t worry, they take it easy on you the first time. Continue reading
Filed under Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Travel & Adventure
