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Sampling the tastes of the Sun Peaks Ice Wine festival

January 29, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Wine Tours

I took a trip up to the Sun Peaks Ski Resort near Kamloops, BC, and just happened to arrive during their annual Ice Wine Festival.. The festival features the best wines and foods of the Okanagan, the chocolate was pretty good as well!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 05:28 PM

Whitewater Winter Resort Rocks!

January 28, 2009 | Field Reports > Nelson, Skiing (Downhill)
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I headed up to ski Whitewater Winter Resort located near the heritage town of Nelson, BC. Before I knew it, the sun came out and I was munching powder with locals. This mountain truly rocks! 

Whitewater Winter Resort is renowned for its epic powder, stupendous fall-line skiing and awesome scenery. This place is a must see!
 

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Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 09:29 AM

Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships at Red Mountain Resort

January 22, 2009 | Field Reports > Rossland, Skiing (Downhill)
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I checked out the 2009 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships at Red Mountain Resort in Rossland. Some of the best freeskiers from around the world ripped down the face of one of freeskiing's most challenging venues...Mt. Roberts!

These guys and gals went huge, dropping cliffs and entertaining us spectators. The athletes were judged on line choice, fluidity, technique, aggression and control. Make sure you visit Red Mountain Resort next year when this event is going on and watch these guys rip!

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Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 03:22 PM

Warming up in Snowshoe Sams at the Big White Ski Resort

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

After a long day on the slopes at the Big White Ski Resort I wanted to find a recommendation for a good place to relax and enjoy the Apres Ski scene. Some locals suggested Snowshoe Sams and they were right.  The food and drink were great and the place filled up quickly. Definitely the place to be for Apres Ski!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 08:33 PM

Snowmobiling at the Big White Ski Resort

January 10, 2009 | Field Reports > Kelowna, Snowmobiling

 This is absolutely the best way to check out the rest of the valley and the incredible views around the Big White Ski Resort.  It takes about 5 minutes to learn how to ride the snowmobiles, and then you're off.  Hang on tight though, its a bumpy ride!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 08:01 PM

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