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NV father, daughter killed by falling rock
A North Vancouver father and daughter are dead after a tragic camping incident in Whistler during the weekend.
Cross country skiers cruise
NORTH Vancouver's Katie Weaver led the way as Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club members scored strong results at the Haywood Ski Nationals held last month at the 2010 Olympic site at Callaghan Valley.
Spirit and strength sparkle at cheer competition
At a competition where girls apply bright red lipstick and tightly fasten sequined hair ornaments before throwing down a string of back and front handsprings followed by a summersault seemingly unbound by gravity, the cheerleaders draw their own cheering section.
Canada's young racers reclaim Whistler Cup
TWO skiers with ties to the North Shore helped Canada reclaim the Whistler Cup following a fierce three days of competition for some of the world's best under-16 racers.
Local skier takes on Whistler
Abbotsford skier Megan Kardoes from the Hemlock ski team has been selected to race at the prestigious Whistler Cup this weekend in Whistler.
Manny gets back up to speed
NORTH Vancouver native Manuel Osborne-Paradis won the national downhill title at the Sport Chek Alpine Canadian Championships in Whistler March 23, capping off a season that showed that his racing career is back to full speed after a few slow years.
Exciting new race
Taking a cue from winter sports like ski-cross and snowboard-cross-and, before them, motocross-that see multiple competitors race side-by-side down the same course, the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence (CCE) held its inaugural boater-cross event Saturday at the Tamihi Rapids.
Washington cross-country ski terrain opens for winter biking
Back in November, I wrote about my growing fascination with snow biking and hoped to try out this new (to me) version of one of my favourite activities.
This fat ride will take you everywhere
The November rains are here, drowning out memories of the endless summer that lasted right into October. It's winter cycling season; the long sleeves are back, the fenders are on, and the house is full of wet rain gear drip-drying after a soggy ride home.
Local kids claim gold on slopes
It was a golden weekend for local racers from the Hemlock Nancy Greene ski team who picked up gold medals at the fourth annual Manning - Hemlock Invitational Ski Race recently.
Seger peaks at Can-Am ski race
NORTH Vancouver's Riley Seger sliced down Panorama Mountain earlier this month and landed on top of the podium.
Heavy rains raise avalanche risk
HEAVY rainfall in the North Shore mountains has avalanche experts on edge this weekend.
Whistler rolls out the white carpet
THERE was a time when family après ski at Whistler meant getting back to the hotel for Bunny Pasta and SpongeBob Square Pants.
Seymour closes for a day after snowplow mishap
IT was a quiet Sunday for what should have been a busy day of fresh powder on Mt. Seymour.
Leung's return to slopes nets moguls silver
Coquitlam's Kiera Leung turned slick slopes into a silver medal this week.
Giant killer on slalom course
Megan Kardoes had the race of her young life at Hemlock Valley on Jan. 17.
Whistler Creekside welcomes little rippers
SCHOOL'S out Monday for British Columbia's first Family Day but at Whistler, kids will be playing in the school yard.
Swette skis to Nor-Am gold
NORTH Vancouver's Ford Swette scored his first ever gold and second podium finish on the Nor-Am Cup ski circuit when he took home first place in giant slalom at a race in Vail, Colo., Feb. 1.
