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Relaxing with a horse drawn sleigh ride at the Sun Peaks Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Horseback Riding

 A great way to relax after a long day of skiing is a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Sun Peaks Ski resort.

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:30 PM

Skiing at the Sun Peaks Ski resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Skiing (Downhill)
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Searching for the best cruising run in the sunshine at the Sun eaks Ski Resort.  I even ran into Nancy Greene!

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:27 PM

Dogsledding at the Sun Peaks Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Dogsledding

If your legs are worn out from skiing, a great alternative is a dog sledding trip at the Sun Peaks Ski Resort, you even get to mush your own sled.

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Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:25 PM

Fort Nelson Heritage Days

February 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Fort Nelson, Festivals & Events

Fort Nelson's Heritage Days are a fantastic way to experience Fort Nelson's History in a beautiful wintery wonderland.

Last year, the museum opened up for FREE, for locals and tourists to wander and experience the high quality displays and enormous collection of the Fort Nelson Museum.  Marl Brown, curator of the museum, is always seen chatting with guests, starting up old engines, and even riding his crazy bike which steers with both wheels.

Visitors experienced fresh baked bannock at the Trapper's Cabin, live music with local musicians playing both historical favorites and some new songs, and the hospitality and vibrancy of small town citizens.

If you are traveling the Alaska Highway this year at the end of February, I would encourage you to come - I'm sure it will be even better than last year!  The Fort Nelson Historical Society are the ones to contact for more info!

Hope to see you there!

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Posted by Tyler, Fort Nelson at 11:13 AM

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Walk Around False Creek

February 17, 2009 | Field Reports > Vancouver, Walking Tours

As part of the celebration of the one-year countdown festivities for Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, I joined Active Communities Vancouver Step Out Walk that explores the changing skyline around Southeast False Creek and the Olympic and Paralympic Village. During the beautiful 3km walk around False Creek, I spoke with Olympic Silver Medalist Karen Magnussen and Olympian Darcy Marquardt and Sabrina Kolker! This is a fantastic family walk and you can feel the Winter Games excitement in the air... so come on out and step it up!

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Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 12:44 PM

Dog Sledding Near Kimberley Mountain Resort

February 17, 2009 | Field Reports > Panorama Mountain Village, Dogsledding

This was the highlight of my trip, dog sledding!

I was picked up from my hotel a driven a short way to meet the team, all thirty-plus Huskies. Located just outside of Kimberley Mountain Resort is Adrenaline Dog Tours. The great thing about this outfit is they teach you how to harness and hook up the dogs. But the best part is, they let you drive!

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Posted by Mark Zealand, Sechelt at 12:19 AM

Revelstoke Aqua Center

February 17, 2009 | Field Reports > Revelstoke, Swimming Pools

 After a long day on Revelstoke Mountain, this is the place to relax those sore muscles.
This is a newly constructed Aqua center with all the features. With a indoor climbing gym and a Jacuzzi lazy river, there is something for everyone at this truly unique place.

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Posted by Mark Zealand, Sechelt at 12:03 AM

Glass Bead Making At Panorama Mountain Resort

February 16, 2009 | Field Reports > Panorama Mountain Village, Activity Zones

 

After a recommendation from one of the locals, I decide to take a lesson on glass bead making.

I had no idea how much fun this would be.  The class is offered right at the base of Panorama Mountain resort and is definitely worth trying.

Once people understand the technique, they are encouraged to rent the torches the following day to hone their newly acquired skills.

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Posted by Mark Zealand, Sechelt at 11:59 PM

Snowmobiling At Panorama Mountain

February 16, 2009 | Field Reports > Panorama Mountain Village, Snowmobiling

 I decided to take a guided snowmobile tour ten minutes outside of Panorama Mountain.

After a brief safety meeting and a short obstacle course, we started the ride up to a bowl full of fresh powder.
If you feel like you have enough energy, ask one of the guides to take you to the completely frozen waterfall. As you will see in the video, it's worth the hike.

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Posted by Mark Zealand, Sechelt at 11:48 PM

Snow Shoe and Sake Tour At Panorama Mountain Resort

February 16, 2009 | Field Reports > Panorama Mountain Village, Snowshoeing
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 After a good day on Panorama Mountain, I decided to go on the Snowshoe Sushi Tour.

 This was my introduction to the new style of snowshoes. A small group of people and I tracked all over the mountain until we reached are final destination, sushi and sake.

If you pay attention, you will notice how some of the women were running in snowshoes!

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Posted by Mark Zealand, Sechelt at 11:36 PM