Monthly Archives: August 2009
Jet boating with a skiing legend
When I was asked to go jet boating in Pemberton with extreme skiing legend Eric Pehota, it was sort of a no brainer. The man has done the unthinkable on skis for more than 20 years, so why wouldn’t you … Continue reading
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Streaker at Monster Energy Slopestyle
Streaker at Monster Energy Slopestyle, originally uploaded by amber turnau. “We’re going streaking!” This was one of the highlights of the entire competition! Unfortunately, I got to see a little too much frontal for my liking!
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Gettin’ Crank’d
OK, so it might sound a little cliche, but the dirt really has been flying over the last few days as Kokanee Crankworx hits Whistler, B.C from August 8-16, 2009.Day 1 on August 8 started off with a crowd favourite, the Dual Slalom. Riders faced off on a pristine side-by-side slalom track filled with berms, jumps and rollers. Spectators lined the sidelines of the course, which is located a couple minutes walk from the base of Whistler Mountain. Dust was flying from the wind just as much as t was from the whirlwind of riders charging the course. Continue reading
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