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Tubing down the slopes at the Big White Ski Resort

January 10, 2009 | Field Reports > Kelowna, Tubing / Tobogganing

The skiing is great at Big White, but if you need a break or you want to try something a little easier for the whole family then you definitely have to try "tubing". All you have to do is grab an inner tube, get hitched up to the lift for a ride to the top and then hang on as you spin your way back down the hill.  There's even a fire pit with hot chocolate nearby!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 07:57 PM

Checking out the apres ski scene at the Apex Ski Resort

January 10, 2009 | Field Reports > Penticton, Bars, Nightclubs & Lounges

I spent the day skiing up at the Apex Ski Resort and wanted to check out the Apres Ski scene. I was told there were a few different options available but the classic place to go was the Gunbarrel Saloon.  There was a fun crowd, great music, food and drinks! In the restaurant area they were serving these crazy coffee drinks which were set on fire down the barrel of an old shotgun! The staff were great, the atmosphere was fun and there was even this crazy game where you hammer nails into a stump of wood.  Definitely worth checking out!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 07:52 PM

Searching for the classic Apex ski run

January 2, 2009 | Field Reports > Penticton, Skiing (Downhill)
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The Apex Ski Resort is up near Penticton and is a great ski hill.  First, the snow is great, and there are tons of wild runs of every level, but best of all, there are virtually no line-ups for the lifts so you can get in as many runs as you would like.  I asked one of the liftees to recommend a classic Apex run and gave it a try.

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 08:52 PM

Skating the Outdoor Loop at Apex Ski Resort

January 2, 2009 | Field Reports > Penticton, Skating Rink

I arrived at the Apex Ski resort a little too late in the day to get some skiing in so I looked around for another activity to do.  Someone recommended that I try out the outdoor skating loop that goes through the trees, skate rentals were even available.  I gave it a try and it was great! Lots of fun!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 08:46 PM

Apex Ski Resort - What makes it unique?

January 2, 2009 | Field Reports > Penticton, Skiing (Downhill)
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I went up to the Apex Ski Resort to check it out and find out what make it unique.  Turns out that Apex has a great little village area and a really relaxed atmosphere, everyone was really friendly.  There's also tons to do at Apex if you want a break from skiing, or its just too late in the day to get started.

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 04:12 PM