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in this issue:
November/December 2007
4
News from
Out There
9
What's New
on the Hills
13
An Interview
with
Sarah Burke
15
Sports and
Outdoor
Event
Calendar
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Kayaking Accident Claims Two of BC's Greatest
Shock, disbelief, and extreme sadness took the outdoor sports and adventure community hostage as news set in
about the tragic kayaking accident in Howe Sound on Sunday October 7, 2007 that claimed the lives of two well
known and respected adventure athletes, Denis Fontaine, 40, and Richard Juryn, 50.
Both Fo n taine, from Deep Cove, and Juryn, from North Vancouver, we re avid sportsmen who lived their lives with
dedication and love for sports and the outdoors. They touched many lives in this community. Fontaine, and his partner, Cheryl Beatty- who survived the accident - are well-known adventure racers and kayakers who regularly participated in Sea 2 Summit Adventure Races, Mind Over Mountain Adventure Races, Round Bowen Races, trail running races, Yeti snowshoeing events, and many more. Juryn, who ran a company called Shore Events, was extremely
connected in the mountain biking community and was a central figure in the push for more cross-country mountain
bike trails and bringing them up to world-class level.
In dedication to these men who touched so many lives, Get Out There Magazine would like to print some thoughts
and memories of those whose lives they touched. If you have some memories or experiences you would like to
share, please email [email protected].
It's Wet, It's Cold, It's Snowing!
It's Time to Start Running!
Winter is moving in and the skis and boards are coming out. But don't pack those runners away for long. January is
the month to start training for all those spring events such as the Vancouver Sun Run (April 20, 2008) and the
Vancouver International Marathon (May 4, 2008).
Need help getting motivated on those cold, snowy days? Why not join a running clinic? Below are a couple (of many)
companies offering winter running clinics. Check in with your lo cal running shoe store for details on their clinics.
Note: For early season races, check out the Fraser Valley Trail Run Series, four trail runs running January 1 until
the first week of March. www.peninsularunners.com/events/trailseries
InTraining Programs (managed by SportMedBC)
www.sportmedbc.com
604-730-7255
Sun Run InTraining 13 Week Training Clinic
(Learn to Run 10K or Run 10K Faster)
Start: January 19
Cost: $129 plus GST includes entry into the Vancouver
Sun Run on April 20
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5 Peaks Trail Running
www.5peaks.com
604-988-2320
Six week strength and conditioning trail running
winter clinic. Two sessions available on
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Start: Second week of January
Cost: $125 plus GST
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Beware of What you Wear!
women for only $19.95 at select Valhalla Pure Outfitte rs, and Mountain Equipment Coop offers a good range of organic co t ton outdoor clothing including organic co t ton
pants, which they make themselves in Canada, for $62 CAD.
So next time you go shopping for new athletic gear, look for the organic co t ton label.
Because applying your environmentally and health conscious mantra to what goes
onto your body has never been easier, more fashionable or more affordable.
For more information on Organic Cotton visit www.sustainablecotton.org
Note: In addition to organic cotton, consumers can choose other organic fabrics
including colour-grown cotton, hemp, cruelty-free silk and recycled-plastic fleece.
You are an environmentally and health conscious consumer. So you think.
You wake up in the morning; grab a cup of organic coffee and a breakfast of organic
cereal, milk and fruit, before jumping into your athletic wear and heading off to your
morning yoga class. You are conscious about what you are putting into your body; but
are you aware of what you are putting onto your body?
According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), approximately 25 percent of the
world's insecticides and more than 10 percent of the pesticides (including herbicides,
insecticides and defoliants) are used to grow conventional cotton. Seven of the top 15
pesticides used on U.S. cotton crops are listed by the EPA as potential or known
human carcinogens, and these chemicals have the potential to infiltrate the water, soil
and our bodies.
A sensible solution? Organic co t ton clothing. And it seems this solution is
ca tching on.
Production of organic cotton has increased dramatically over the past few years
resulting in more organic clothing choices for the consumer. Statistics from the OTA
s h ow a whopping 76 percent increase in the production of organic cotton from 2005 to
2006, while sales of organic women's clothing during that period grew by 33.6 percent
and organic men's clothing by 21 percent.
Locally, options for organic clothing are now readily available in manufacturing
brands, major outdoors retailers, and online from specialty shops. Among numerous
other choices, you can purchase Bamboo and organic co t ton t-shirts for both men and
A Better Way to Hit the Slopes?
So you and your buddy are heading to the hills for a great day of skiing and boarding.
After cramming your skis, boots, boards, and other equipment into your already
packed vehicle, you fill up at the gas station, and start on the slippery uphill journey to
the mountain. It's snowing. A good thing for your day on the hill but not so good for the
drive. You slip and slide in white-out conditions until you get to the resort parking lot,
only to find you have to park and walk 25 minutes with all your gear to get to the lifts.
There is another option. Take the bus. Let the driver deal with black ice on the road,
and he/she will drop you and your gear where you want to be - right at the lifts! Added
bonus - you get to relax, perhaps even meet some like-minded new people, and hey,
fewer cars on the road are better for the environment.
Most ski resorts offer some sort of bus transportation direct to the hill. Below is a
snapshot of bus options for Vancouver's local mountains and Whistler. Check out the
websites of BC and Alberta's other resorts for times and more information. There are
also companies such as Sigges and Moose Travel Network offering day and multi day
trips and ski packages that include transportation and lift passes.
It just makes sense. Let someone else do the driving. Take the bus.
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Cypress Mountain
www.cypressmountain.com or www.cypresscoachlines.com
604-419-7669
Daily departures from North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay and Park Royal Mall
Cost: $8 one-way
Mount Seymour
www.mountseymour.com
604-986-2261
Daily departures from North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay,
Phibbs Exchange, and Parkgate Village
Cost: $8 one-way
Greyhound Canada
www.whistlerblackcomb.com or www.whistlerbus.com
604-482-8747 or 1-800-661-8747
Departures from Vancouver or Coquitlam
Cost: Vancouver to Whistler one-way $18.80
Perimeters Whistler Express
www.whistlerblackcomb.com or www.perimeterbus.com
1-877-317-7788
Departures from the International Airport, or arrange a pick up from one of the
stops in Vancouver. Discounted lift tickets for Whistler/ Blackcomb are offered if
multi-day (three or more ski days) tickets are purchased.
Cost: Vancouver to Whistler, one-way, up to $67 (price dependant on pick-up/ drop-off)
Sigges Cross-Country Day Trips to Manning Park
www.sigges.com
604-731-8818
Luxury coach departs every Sunday from December 2 to March 30 (except
December 23 and December 30) to Manning Park and 16km of groomed ski trails.
Book in advance!
Cost: Vancouver to Manning park Return $64. Includes GST, trail ticket and light
refreshments.
Moose Travel Network
www.moose-ski-tours.com
604-777-9905 or 1-888-244-6673
Jump-on, jump-off adventure bus offering 2-day to 18-day ski packages
across BC and Alberta.
Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver
Group Fitness, Mind Body and Personal Training Conference
and Trade Show
November 23- 25, 2007
Did you know that Can-Fit-Pro conferences are not only renowned as the world's best
events for fitness professionals, but also as a great event for those who merely have a
passion for health and fitness?
Perhaps you are looking to break into the fitness profession, or just want to and feel
the energy and see the enthusiasm while shopping for fitness equipment, clothing,
music and nutrition andwe l l n e ss items at the trade show. Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver,
November 23- 25, will have something for you.
Here's a snapshot of workshops that cater to both fitness professionals and average
Joes. For a co m p lete conference schedule visit www.canfitpro.com/vancouver.
Do you want to become a yoga instructor?
Fast-Track Yoga Teacher Training
Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (both days)
Instructor: Maureen Rae
Ideal for group fitness and mind body instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists and those wishing to deepen their own yoga practice. Training includes: Two days
training, in-depth manual, learn fundamental yoga postures, consider safety indications, learn effective sequencing for a basic Level One yoga class, delve further into
yoga teacher training and establish whether or not to go further. Yoga Teacher
Certificate provided on completion.
Weight Management Strategies that Work
Friday, November 23
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructor: Kendra Compton
This pre-conference session is designed to teach the essential concepts required to
maintain a healthy bodyweight. This inte ractive lecture teaches participants how to
keep their bodyweight in a safe and healthy range and focuses on enhancing daily life
by making healthy lifestyle choices. Session attendees receive a workbook, which
becomes a resource to use as a reference.
About Can-Fit-Pro
Can-Fit-Pro was established in 1993 to serve as a voice for all Canadian fitness professionals. Since then, Can-Fit-Pro has grown to become the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry with over 13,000 members regularly influencing
over one million Canadians. Can-Fit-Pro offers memberships, educationwo r k s h o p s ,
certification opportunities and continuing education events across Canada.
Photo courtesty of Snowvalley Resort
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SKI RESORTS
What’s
NEWon the
Hills this Season
Cypress Mountain
Nearest Town: North Vancouver
www.cypressmountain.com
604-926-5612
Snow Phone: 604-419-SNOW (7669)
Scheduled Opening Day: December 15
What's New?
· Nine new runs located on Black Mountain
· Lions Express high-speed detachable quad chair
· In-Ground Super pipe
· New sta te of the art snowmaking system
Grouse Mountain Resort
www.grousemountain.com
604-984-0661 or 604-980-9311
Snow Phone: 604-986-6262
Scheduled Opening Day: TBA
What's New?
· Some te r rain has been blasted
to be more beginner-friendly
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SKI RESORTS
What’s
NEWon the
Hills this Season
Manning Park Resort
Nearest town: Hope or Penticton
www.manningpark.com
250-840-8822
Snow Phone: 1-800-330-3321
What's There?
· 24 runs and 4 ski lifts
· Large outdoor night lit skating rink, Loon Lagoon hot
tub, sauna and steam, Polar Coaster tube park
Mt. Seymour
www.mountseymour.com
604-986-2261
What's New?
· New lesson line up - lessons for any age category
and any skill level
· Full Season Rentals Pass
Whistler/ Blackcomb
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
604-932-3434 or 1-800-766-0449
Snow Phone: 604-932-4191 or 604-687-6781
Scheduled Opening Day: November 22
Big White
Nearest town: Kelowna
Mt. Cain
Nearest town: Roughly halfway between
Campbell River and Port McNeill
www.mountcain.com
1-888-668-6622
Snow Phone: 250-949-7669
Scheduled Opening Day: Mid-December
What's There?
· 2 T-Bars, 1 Beginner's Handle Tow, and 18 Trails
· Open on Saturday, Sunday and some Mondays
Mt. Washington
Nearest town: Courtenay/ Comox
www.mtwashington.ca
250-338-1386 or 1-888-231-1499
What's New?
· A significant night expansion
· Additional rails, fun boxes, and wall ride features
in the Stomping Ground
· Extensive glading (tree-skiing) in a zone adjacent
to the Hawk Chair
· Real-esta te opportunities with the multi-phase
Beaufort Heights development
What's New?
· Construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola is well under
way (on track for the December 2008 grand opening)
· FIS World Cup Alpine Ski Races on February 18 to 24
· $480,000 spent on on-mountain improvements
including new water treatment plants
Apex Resort
Nearest town: Penticton
www.apexresort.com
250-292-8222 or 1-877-777-APEX (2739)
Snow Phone: 250-487-4848
What's New?
· One million dollars of improvements in snow
making and grooming
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www.bigwhite.com
250-765-3101 or 1-800-663-2772
What's New?
· Another 11 townhouse style condominiums at Trailside.
· Exca vation at the Ridge area has started for the 250
million dollar Hotel and Convention facility ca l led
C h a teau Blanc
· The Solana Lodge is rebuilding a building that burned
down in 2005. The name of the new lodge will be
“The Phoenix”
Mt. Baldy
Nearest town: Oliver/ Osoyoos
www.skibaldy.com
1-866-ski-baldy (754-2253)
Snow Phone: 250-498-4799
What's New?
· Leitner-Poma Alpha 120 quad chairlift
· Real estate developments
· $2.5 million towards the development of a new water
system, the co m p letion of the Wapiti Subdivision, and
the development of the Sugarlump te r rain
· At full build out, Mt. Baldy could see the addition of
eight new lifts servicing over 2,000 acres of te r rain
with over 2,000 feet of vertical drop
Silverstar Mountain Resort
Nearest town: Vernon
www.skisilverstar.com
250-542-0224 or 1-800-663-4431
What's New?
· This Season Marks Silver Star's 50th Anniversary
· Luxury real estate developments
· Family Fun Race Area on Lower Speculation has been upgraded
· "Great White Shark" golf co u rse is moving forward
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What’s
NEWon the
What's New?
What's New?
· Snowmaking improvements
· Additional heated washroom facilities at the new
mountaintop Lost Boys Café
· Improved cat track and terrain access, added tree skiing
· Dopplemayr CTEC quad chairlift replaces the
current Silverlode chair
· Upgrades to the te r rain park
· Upgraded snowshoe loop
Sun Peaks Resort
Nearest town: Kamloops
Kimberley Alpine Resort
www.sunpeaksresort.com
250-578-5474
Snow Phone: 250-578-7232
www.skikimberley.com
250-427-4881 or 1-877-754-5462
Snow Phone: 403-244-6665
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
**Inaugural Season!!
Hills this Season
www.discoverrevelstoke.com
250-814-0087
Scheduled Opening day: December
What's New?
What's New?
What's New?
· Certified Disabled Skiing Programs ta rgeting
all ability levels
· National Para Alpine Championships on
March 10-14, 2008
· Eco-initiatives employing the three R's Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
· New gladed te r rain.
· The Canadian Rockies International Airport in
Cranbrook - Canada's Clo s e st Skiing Airport
- is nearing completion
· Mountain Real Esta te Development
· $150,000 Community Summit Fund
· Enhanced snowmaking
· Eight-passenger, high-speed gondola
· High-speed quad chairlift
· Over 4,600 vertical feet of lift serviced terrain,
acce ssing more than 1,500 acres
· Expanded Day Lodge
· Certified ski and snowboard school
· Magic Carpet
· Four new snow cats
· Snow cat ski service direct from the resort into the
famous Montana, Kokanee and North Bowls
Red Mountain
Nearest town: Rossland
Fernie Alpine Resort
www.skifernie.com
250-423-4655 or 1-866-6-fernie
www.redresort.com
250-362-7384 or 1-800-663-0105
Snow Phone: 1-800-663-0105 or 250-362-5500
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SKI RESORTS
What’s
NEWon the
Hills this Season
Whitewater
Nearest town: Nelson
www.skiwhitewater.com
250-354-4944 or 1-800-666-9420
Snow Phone: 250-352-7669
What's New?
· Daycare doubled in size
· New hall rope on summit
· Renovations in the lodge
· Grooming on summit
· Kootenay Cold Smoke Festival February 23- 26
Nakiska Resort
Nearest town: Canmore (56 km),
Calgary (83 km)
www.skinakiska.com -258-7669
www.shamesmountain.com
250-635-3773
What's New?
What's There?
· 350 foot long magic carpet
· Rental shop renovation
· Groups room
· Snowcat
· 28 Trails, Double Chair, T - Bar and Handle Tow
· Endless backcountry opportunities
Panorama Mountain Village
Nearest town: Invermere or Radium
Hot Springs, 2 hours from Banff
www.panoramaresort.com
250-342-6941 or 1-800-663-2929
Kicking Horse Resort
Nearest town: Golden
www.kickinghorseresort.com
1-866-SKI-KICK (754-5425)
What's New?
· Horse Play Corral that spans over 10 acres
· Pony Express magic ca r p e t
· Intermediate access into Bowl Over, thus opening up
some of the longest continuous cruising in North America
· Road and bridge improvements along the Trans-Canada
have reduced driving time from points east
Lake Louise
Nearest town: Banff
www.skilouise.com
1-800-258-SNOW (7669)
Snow Phone: 1-403-244-6665
· Winter Interpretive Program
· Kokanee Kabin Upgrades
· Enhanced Snowmaking
· Lodge of the Ten Peaks Redesign
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Ski Smithers
www.skismithers.com
1.866.665.4299
Snow Phone: 250-847-2550
What's New?
· FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on November 24th and 25th
What's There?
Ski Banff @ Norquay
· 34 Runs, Skyline Chair, Panorama T-Bar,
and Prairie T-Bar
· ``Best Freestyle Park in the North``
www.banffnorquay.com
403-762-4421
What's There?
· 5 lifts, 28 Runs
· The area's oldest ski area -- Est. 1926
Sunshine Village
Nearest town: Banff
www.skibanff.com
1-87-SKI-BANFF
Snow Phone: 403-277-SNOW
What's New?
What's New?
Shames Mountain
Nearest town: Terrace, BC
· 80th anniversary
· Food options and retail space in Bourgeau base area
· $35 million over the past few years spent on an
exceptionally fast, efficient lift system
· Renovations at the Sunshine Inn - the only ski-in,
ski-out hotel in the mountain national parks
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Nearest town: Bellingham, WA
www.mtbaker.us
360-734-6771
What's New?
· 2008 Legendary Banked Slalom on February 8 - 10
· Canadian dollar on par!
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BIO
In Burke
We Trust
Former “flatlands” mogul skier
now one of the best freeskiers
in the world
By Ron Johnson
This past year has been a career-defining one for skier Sarah Burke.
Although not a household name, yet,
prior to this season Burke, 26, was
already considered one of the finest
skiers on the planet. Now, after winning a gold medal in the Winter X
Games competition (considered the
Olympics equivalent for action sports
such as freeskiing and snow b o a rding),
and an ESPY award as the year's top
action film star, Burke has solidified
Photo courtesy Roxy/Zacher
her claim on the title. Not bad for a girl
who sta r ted out skiing the flatlands of southern Ontario.
Growing up in Midland, and skiing at Horseshoe Resort, Burke
quickly established herself as a mogul skier, joining the
O n tario ski team before making the jump to the more cre a t i ve
and then-obscure freeskiing arena. One problem: there were
no pipe or air competitions for women. Burke had no problem
entering men's competitions, and thanks in part to her efforts,
competitions for women were soon added. Now Burke is a professional "freeskier," living and working in Whistler, when she's
not tra veling the world for competitions or shooting parts for
films, including her latest work in Roxy's "Labour of Love." We
caught up with Burke to ask her about her career year, and
how she got from the flatlands of Midland to the pinnacle of the
ski world.
First of all congratulations. It's been quite a year for you. To what do
you attribute the phenomenal success you've had this year?
It was a great year, thanks. I am not too sure what I attribute it to.
Being smart with what jumps I hit and don't hit keeps me a little bit
healthier than in ye a rs past. Being ambitious, working out and being strong,
motivation, skiing and working with the right people, making sure to always
be having fun and being happy, practice...
And yo u ' re a fellow flatlander, from the big city of Midland. They should
name a trail or pipe or something after you at Horseshoe, don't ya' think?
I don't think they really know what I am up to these days but for sure a
trail would be nice, a pipe, even better!
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In Burke
We Trust
You've been after the X-Games gold for a while now, how did it feel to
nail your last run and take it home?
One of the best feelings for sure. It was a dream come true. I had been
competing and forerunning at the X Games for so long, winning it was a huge
goal of mine. I could not have been happier with the outcome.
What did you do for that last run, I'm guessing you still remember?
Yes, I still remember! I dropped in with a critical grab to a safety grab
to a 5 mute to mute to 900 to ally oop 5.
What is your next goal, now that you're an X-Games gold medalist,
and ESPY winner?
I still have so many goals. I can't wait for next year's X Games. Hopefully
they will have slope style for ladies skiing. I want to add more tricks to the
bag and become a better big mountain skier. My list could go on and on.
And a second ESPY would be nice . . . g i ve mine a buddy on the shelf!
You grew up in Midland, learning to ski at the local hills, how did you
get from there to here?
Practice makes perfect. I would just ski as much as I could. I went from a
kid going after school to the Ontario Mogul Team to this, Pro Freeskier.
It's so true when they say "never give up", I guess.
Have you been back since you've become the Sarah Burke that some
have called the best female skier on the planet? I'm sure you'd turn a
few heads in the pipe.
Photo courtesty of Roxy/Jorgenson
What would you say to the young skiers in the park at Horseshoe and
other smaller hills that want to follow in your footsteps?
Follow your dreams and believe in yourself! Just because you ski at a small
East Coast mountain doesn't mean you don't rip. Get out there and do
contests, get on a team and practice, practice, practice. Most importantly,
have FUN!
Back then, you were one of only a few women, and had to compete
against the guys. What was that like?
It was a blast most of time. The guys we re supportive and psyched to have a
chick up there with them. Other times it was frustrating of course. Never
having any other girls or a field to compete in and always having to argue
and fight to get a spot was a bit hard. That struggle makes me appreciate how
far our sport has come!
With competitions and ski trips for films, how much skiing
do you do in a year?
A whole lot....let's just leave it at that!
Haha! I do go back for Christmas. I haven't been skiing at Horseshoe much but
more at Blue and Louis. My friend Denise Jaworski and I put on a free camp for
girls called Progression Ski Camp once a year around Christmas time.
You started competing at moguls, what caused the switch
to free skiing?
And you now reside in Whistler, how long have you been there?
I have been there for about 3 years now. I love it. It's a great spot all
year round from biking and skiing to climbing and hiking. Constant fun!
And what do you like to do when you're not skiing?
I always loved being in the air. The jumps in moguls we re my favo u r i te part.
So when big air contests became popular and started popping up at all the
bump events, I got right into it. Free skiing just seemed to be a better fit
for me and I switched to competing the next season.
And how would you describe free skiing, exactly?
Park, Pipe, and Big Mountain all kind of fall into the ca tegory. Just
skiing without all the rules. In free skiing, you set your own style and
form of expression on the mountain and that's what makes you unique
and a good competitor. Whereas in racing and moguls there is more
of a set technique.
I love biking and surfing. Long boarding, painting, watching movies, cooking
and trying to sew clothes. And I have a new house...so I like decorating
and just being in it!
Does life get any better than this, gold medalist, ESPY winner,
living and skiing in Whistler, traveling around the world?
I am pretty excited and appreciate what I have going on and accomplished.
I couldn't be happier or more thankful. It's the perfect life for me!
Is there a place on your life list you haven't been able to ski yet?
Oh yeah...there are a ton. There are places I don't even know of that I
want to ski, I'm sure! I got a lot of life left to shred the world!
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CA L E N DA R
Visit us online at www.getouttheremag.com
for a complete list of events across Canada. Events can be submitted
free-of-charge at www.getouttheremag.com/evententry.php
29-December 1 (Mon-Sun) Banff Mountain Film Festival
Vancouver Presentation. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2007 comes to Vancouver Ridge Theatre this Nov.29, 30 and Dec 1.
Ridge Theatre, Vancouver, BC. www.bmffvancouver.ca
29-December 2 (Mon-Sun) Whistler Film Festival. The Festival
5 (Sat) Avalanche Awareness Course. Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson,
BC. www.skiwhitewater.com
OT H E R
N OV E M B E R
2-9 (Mon-Sun) Top of the World. Live with William Jans. A lively
and others. Wa rren Miller's PLAYGROUND also exposes the most unlikely
winter sports destination, a resort found directly within the Arabian Desert
called Ski Dubai.
kicks off with the Opening Gala, winds up with the Celebrity Challenge,
a free outdoor screening and Tribute, peaks with parties, and winds
down with the Aw a rds Brunch and Closing Film. Whistler, BC.
www.whistlerfilmfestival.com
4 (Sun) Escape Velocity CrossQuitlam. Coquitlam.
N ov. 2 (Fri) Community Theatre, Kelowna, Nov. 2 (Fri) Roxy Theatre,
DECEMBER
7 (We d ) Ski & Snowboard Swap. Terrace, BC.
www.escapevelocity.bc.ca
Revelstoke, Nov. 2-3 (Fri, Sat) Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, Nov. 3
(Sat) Gibaltar Room, Williams Lake, Nov. 4 (Sun) Cowichan Theatre,
Duncan, Nov. 9 (Fri) Vernon Perf o rming Arts Centre, Ve rnon, Nov. 10
(Sat) Fernie, Nov. 16 (Fri) Cleland Theatre, Penticton, Nov. 21 (Wed)
BCIT, Burn a b y, Dec. 1 (Sat) Civic Centre, Golden. www.skitheworld.com
ALBERTA
CYCLING (CYC LO C R O S S )
N OV E M B E R
CYCLING (ROA D )
N OV E M B E R
6 - M a rch 31 (Tue, Sat) Peak / RWR Indoor Racing Series. Join riders
from Ottawa, Montreal, Canmore and Vancouver as they race head to
head in groups of 5-8 on linked CompuTrainers. Peak Centre for Human
Performance, Vancouver. www.peakcentrevancouver.ca
F E S T I VALS / SHOWS / SPECIAL
EVENTS / SEMINARS
N OV E M B E R
Wa rren Miller's Playground. Wa rren Miller's 2007 feature showcases
stunning global destinations from Sweden to Canada, Alaska to Japan,
10 (Sat) Sun Peaks Film Premier. To get the night started off right
we're bringing the terrain park down to Kamloops, and hosting an
invitational rail jam outside of the Sagebrush Theatre. Kamloops, BC.
23 (Fr i ) TGR "Lost and Found". From industry leader TGR comes a
must have cinematic epic. LOST AND FOUND is the story of the extraordinary season of 2007 as seen through the eyes of world-class skiers
and snowboarders. Golden Civic Centre, Golden, BC.
www.kickinghorseresort.com
6-9 (Mon-Sun) CSIA Level 1 Course. Big White, BC.
[email protected], www.bigwhite.com
7-9 (Mon-Sun)
CASI Level 1 Course. Big White, BC.
www.bigwhite.com
22 (Sat) Avalanche Awareness Course. Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson,
26 (We d ) Coca Cola Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display. Mount
Washington Alpine Resort, Courtenay, BC. www.mountwashington.ca
JA N U A R Y
4-6 (Mon-Sun) Canadian Ski Instructor Course. This course is a prerequisite for those interested in becoming a Ski Instructor. We offer two
Level 1 C.S.I.A. courses at Whitewater. Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson,
evening of stories, images, music and sounds from an exotic adventure
though India and the EVEREST region of Nepal. Rio Theatre, Vancouver.
www.wrjphoto.com
www.shamesmountain.com
13 (Tue) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training is the
largest endurance sports training program in North America, benefiting
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Plaza 500 Hotel, Vancouver,
BC. www.teamintraining.ca/bc
15 (Thu) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training is
the largest endurance sports training program in North America, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Cappulattes, Surrey, BC.
www.teamintraining.ca/bc
17 (Sat) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training is the
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver,
BC. www.teamintraining.ca/bc
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21 (We d ) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training is
the largest endurance sports training program in North America, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Plaza 500 Hotel,
Vancouver, BC. www.teamintraining.ca/bc
24 (Sat) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training is the
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sheraton Vancouver Guilford Hotel,
Surrey, BC. www.teamintraining.ca/bc
RUNNING (CROSS COUNTRY)
N OV E M B E R
31 (Mon) 23rd annual Resolution Run and Walk. Mission Creek
10 (Sat) Sechelt Fall Tune-Up. Combination of trail, and gravel roads
JA N U A R Y
in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. 1Km to 6Km distances depending on
age. Sechelt, BC. Teresa Nightgale 1-877-493-5163,
[email protected]
11 (Sun) Remembrance Day Masters Only 8k. Masters X-C Race in
Stanley Park. Start 11:01 A.M. Last Post is played. Vancouver, BC.
604-733-4412, [email protected], www.bcathletics.org
DECEMBER
Greenway, Kelowna, BC. www. runningroom.com
1 (Tue) 23rd annual Resolution Run and Walk. Abbotsford, BC.
1 (Tue) Resolution Run and Walk. Langley, BC. www.runningroom.com
SKI (CROSS COUNTRY)
N OV E M B E R
Mountain, BC. (250) 558-6051, [email protected],
water and a lively post-race function where you
can relive it all. Jericho Park, Vancouver, BC.
[email protected], www.lgrr.com
23-25 (Mon, Sun) Nordic Festival Weekend. Events at Sovereign
RUNNING / WA L K I N G
N OV E M B E R
Lake include Sun-On-Snow Master's camps, Coaching courses, and featuring...Demo Days!!! Events at Silver Star include Ski Expo, Turkey Trot
Loppet, National Team banquet/auction, Atomic Master's Camps. Silver
Star and Sovereign Lake, BC. www.sovereignlake.com
3 (Sat) Haney To Harrison Relay and 100K
Ultra. Maple Ridge to Harrison Hot Springs, BC.
www.bcathletics.org/H2H/
11 (Sun) Bear Creek Classic. 5k and 10K.
Langley, BC.
778-908-4321,
www.tryevents.ca
[email protected],
18 (Sun)
Bear Mountain Resort 10k.
Mountainside Athletic Club at Bear Mountain,
Victoria, BC. westshore @ f ro n t runners.ca,
www.westshore.frontrunners.ca
18 (Sun) New Balance Fall Classic. 5k, 10k
and Half Marathon. UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC.
www.fallclassicrun.com
DECEMBER
1 (Sat) Santa Shuffle. This merry event helps
The Salvation Army to assist families and individuals in need during the Christmas season and
t h roughout the year. Locations across BC.
www.runningroom.com
2 (Sun) Cinnamon Bun Fun Run. Ladysmith,
BC. [email protected].
8 (Sat) Sprint to the Spit 2007. 5K and 10K
run and a 5K walk. Comox Va l l e y, BC.
[email protected].
6 (Thu) Mount Washington Alpine Resort's Opening Mount Washington
Alpine Resort, Courtenay, BC. www.mountwashington.ca
[email protected], www. runningroom.com
10 (Sat) Nordic Opening day. Silver Star Mountain, Silver star
1 (Sat) Gunner Shaw Crosscountry. Hills, mud,
3 (Mon) Kamloops and Area Free Ski/Ride Day. Sun Peaks Resort, BC.
24-December 2 (Mon, Sun) 2007 Annual Nordic Festival. Silver
Star Mountain Resort will be hosting a Ski expo, Turkey Trot Loppet,
Silver Star XC Ski Camps, National Team banquet/auction, Peak
Performance Seminar and meet the athlete's night. Silver Star
Mountain, BC. www.skisilverstar.com
DECEMBER
1-2 (Mon, Sun) XC Nor Am -Canada Cup Series Races. Many of the
best skiers in North America come to Sovereign Lake for an annual weekend of high level races. Sovereign Lake, BC. www.sovereignlake.com
9 (Sun) Omineca Sprint Challenge. Burns Lake, BC. 250-695-6684,
[email protected], www.crosscountrybc.ca
15 (Sat) Coast Cup #1. Sea to Sky Region, BC. 604-942-6410,
15 (Sat) Kootenay Cup #1, BC Winter Games Trials. Kimberley, BC.
250-427-5554, [email protected], www.crosscountrybc.ca
16 (Sun) Kootenay Cup #2. Kimberley, BC. 250-427-5554,
29 (Sat) BC Winter Games Trials. Mt. Washington, BC.
30 (Sun) BC Winter Game Trials. Kamloops, BC. (250) 374-4050,
30 (Sun) BC Winter Games Trials. Callaghan Valley, BC.
JA N U A R Y
5 (Sat) BC Winter Games Trials. Prince George, BC. 250-562-1512,
5-6 (Mon, Sun) BC Cup. Prince George,, BC. 403-678-6791,
[email protected], www.cccski.com
SKI (DOW N H I L L )
N OV E M B E R
22 (Thu) Big White Ski Resort Opening Day. Big White, BC.
www.bigwhite.com
8 (Sat) Opening Day. Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, BC. 250-423-4655,
[email protected], www.skifernie.com
1 3 - M a rch 13 (Thu) Kokanee Valley Race Series. The Kokanee Valley
race Series is held on Thursdays throughout the season and is open to
skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race, so please check
the schedule. Whistler, BC. www.whistlerblackcomb.com
15 (Sat) Fernie Rail Jam. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to compete in the 5th Annual Fernie Rail Jam. Fernie Alpine Resort's Telus
Park, Fernie, BC. www.skifernie.com
16 (Sun) STOREWARS SLOPESTYLE. Free to Enter and for all Skill
Levels! (Open to the Public). Cypress Mountain, North Vancouver, BC.
www.cypressmountain.com
21 (Fr i ) The Santa Suit Pipe Jam. Cypress Mountain, North Vancouver,
BC. www.cypressmountain.com
21-23 (Thu) CAA Avalanche Course (AST 1). Prepare for the winter
season and learn how to be aware of avalanche hazards and stay safe
in the mountains. Friday evening lecture, followed by 2 days of snowcat-assisted ski touring CAA. Red Shutter Inn/Big Red Cats, Rossland,
BC. [email protected], www.bigredcatskiing.com
23-24 (Thu) Skiing with Santa Claus. Sun Peaks Resort, BC.
28 (Fr i ) Village Rail Jam. Big White's popular Village Rail Jam showcase local ski and board talent. Watch riders as they butter up the rails!
Watch the resort's best athletes tweak out gnarly nose presses and clean
super-long flat rails. And you can grab great prizes at the 'product toss!'.
Big White, BC. www.bigwhite.com
28-30 (Thu) Avalanche Skills Training. This is a 3-day course, recognized by the Canadian Avalanche Association. It is highly recommended
for anyone interested in backcountry travel. Whitewater Ski Resort,
Nelson, BC. www.skiwhitewater.com
29 (Sat) Drop In Rail Jam. Some of the best jibbers in the Okanagan
will be competing for cold hard cash and great prizes. Silver Star
Mountain, BC. www.skisilverstar.com
JA N U A R Y
4 (Fr i ) Park Jam. Free to Enter and for all Skill Levels. Cypress
Mountain, North Vancouver, BC. www.cypressmountain.com
4-5 (Thu) Scots Fernie Family Cup. The race is a dual slalom format
(2 runs) and is open to skiers & snowboarders of all ages! Fernie Alpine
Resort, Fernie, BC. www.skifernie.com
4-6 (Thu) BC Series Freestyle Event. Freestyle skiers from across BC
will be competing in Moguls, Dual Mogul, Big Air and Half pipe. Silver
Star Mountain, BC. www.skisilverstar.com
6 (Sun) Discover Backcountry Touring. This full day course is intended
to teach the essentials of backcountry touring in a picturesque and
remarkable environment with one of our Snow Safety Instructors.
Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson, BC. www.skiwhitewater.com
22 (Thu) First Day of Skiing. Silver Star Mountain, BC.
23 (Fri) Lower Mainland Free Ski/Ride Day. Sun Peaks Resort, BC.
24-25 (Sat-Sun) World Cup. On November 24 and 25, 2007,
Panorama Mountain Village and the Columbia Valley will host Ladies
Giant Slalom and Slalom World Cup races. Panorama Mountain Village,
Panorama, BC. www.panoramaresort.com
DECEMBER
1-2 (Sat-Sun) Opening Weekend. Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson,
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S N OW B OA R D
DECEMBER
16 (Sun) STOREWARS SLOPESTYLE. Free to Enter and for all Skill
Levels! Power Park, Vancouver, BC. www.cypressmountain.com
21 (Fr i ) The Santa Suit Park Jam. Free to Enter and for all Skill Levels!
Power Park, West Vancover, BC. www.cypressmountain.com
2 9 - M a rch 8 (Sat) The King of the Rail & Queen of the Rail. The King
of the Rail and Queen of the Rail are a series of rail jam contests which
run on selected Saturday nights under the Magic Chair. King of the Rail
contests are for both guys and girls, while Queen of the Rail contests are
for girls only. Separate categories for snowboarders and skiers, male and
female and adult and youth. Whistler, BC. www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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4 (Fr i ) Park Jam 2. Free to Enter and for all Skill Levels! Power Park,
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17 (Sat) Go Home 20. A challenging, beautiful 20K trail loop.
North Vancouver, BC. [email protected], www.clubfatass.com
West Vancouver, BC. www.cypressmountain.com
4-6 (Fri-Sun) Canadian Snowboard Instructor Course. Two level 1
courses have been scheduled at Whitewater. Whitewater Ski Resort,
Nelson, BC. www.skiwhitewater.com
SPORT & SOCIAL
DECEMBER
15 (Sat) Kinky Rail Jam. Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, BC.
17 (Sat) Phantom Race Trail Race. 12/19/24 km. North Vancouver,
BC. [email protected], www.mountainmadness.ca
24 (Sat) Mike and Melissa's Fun Run. A fun, hilly, rocky run through
the trails of lower and upper Seymour Mountain. One or two loops of
approximately 26 kilometers. Prepare for all the Christmas indulgence.
A potluck finisher brunch - everyone contributes, everyone enjoys!!
North Vancouver, BC. [email protected], www.clubfatass.com
www.skifernie.com
DECEMBER
TRAIL / ULTRA RUNNING
N OV E M B E R
9 (Sun) Pure Satisfaction. Out and back course on the last _ of the
Baden Powell Trail with 3 distances: Ultra (48K), Long (24K) and
Short(12K). 1385m (4545') elevation gain/loss. North Vancouver,
BC. [email protected], www.clubfatass.com
4 (Sun) Kal Park XC Run. 8.9k trail run in beautiful Kal Park. Vernon,
BC. www.kalrats.com
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