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Crowning the World Cup Luge Champ at the Whistler Sliding Centre

February 23, 2009 | Field Reports > Whistler, Festivals & Events

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 Italy's Armin Zoeggeler is crowned the 2009 World Cup Luge Champion at the Whistler Sliding Centre.  Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Ivan Hughes was there watching the action on and off the course.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 05:26 PM

World Cup Bobsleigh action at the Whistler Sliding Center

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Whistler, Festivals & Events

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 Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Ivan Hughes checks out the World Cup 4-man Bobsleigh action at the Whistler Sliding Center.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:39 PM

Snowshoeing through the trees at the Silver Star Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Vernon, Snowshoeing
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 A great alternative to a day of skiing at the Silver Star Ski Resort is a trek through the trees, British Columbia Field Reporter Ivan Hughes put on a pair of snowshoes and went for a look.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:37 PM

Skiing a classic run at the Silver Star Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Vernon, Skiing & Snowboarding
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I went to the Silver Star Ski resort to look for great ski runs and find out a bit about the village.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:36 PM

Tubetown at the Silver Star Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Vernon, Winter Activity Tours
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The Silver Star Ski Resort is just outside Vernon, BC and that's where I went to find out what activities the resort offers. I took my camera to Tubetown to discover just how fast the tubes slide.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:34 PM

Searching for the classic run at the Big White Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kelowna, Skiing & Snowboarding
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 I went searching for the classic Big White ski run, i was recommended a run to try out but didn't find it. I still had a great time exploring the resort and looking for my own classic run.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:32 PM

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

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding
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 A great way to relax after a long day of skiing is a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Sun Peaks Ski resort.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:30 PM

Skiing at the Sun Peaks Ski resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Skiing & Snowboarding
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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!

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:27 PM

Dogsledding at the Sun Peaks Ski Resort

February 19, 2009 | Field Reports > Kamloops, Dogsledding
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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.

Posted by Ivan Hughes, Squamish at 03:25 PM