Beer Festival “Tapped” Returns to BC’s Mount Washington
Mount Washington's popular Tapped Beer Festival returns to the scenic Raven Lodge on Friday, July 11 from 6 to 9pm.
Spirit of Sarah (Burke) Scholarship Goes to 12 year old Skier
The 2014 ‘Spirit of Sarah Scholarship’ has been awarded to 12-year-old Elena Gaskell from Vernon, BC.
More Action For Families At Crankworx Whistler
The Crankworx family is growing - new events are being added to the schedule for the August 8-17 festival in Whistler, encouraging participation and competition amongst mountain biking fans of all ages.
Fernie Alpine Resort’s New Mountain-Top Nature Centre
New this summer at British Columbia’s Fernie Alpine Resort: The installation of a nature interpretive centre at the yurt at the top of the Elk Chair.
Red Mountain Expands With Cat-Skiing On Mt. Kirkup
BC’s Red Mountain Resort will expand its in-bounds ski experience for the 2014-2015 season with the addition of nearly 200 acres on Mt. Kirkup. This new cat skiing operation will act as a shuttle from Grey Mountain to the peak of Mt. Kirkup with seats sold on a first come, first served basis for only $10 a run with the purchase of a lift ticket or season pass.
Silver Star First Canadian Resort Accepted into Powder Alliance
The Powder Alliance, a North American multi-resort season pass, has expanded into Canada with the addition of Silver Star Ski Resort in Vernon, B.C.
Banff’s New Climbing Experience at Mt. Norquay: Via Ferrata
With winter over, Banff’s Mt. Norquay has turned its full attention to opening a brand new summer climbing activity for Banff National Park: the Via Ferrata. Italian for ‘Iron Path’, the Via Ferrata climbing experience will take you to the cliffs above the ski area as you’re led by a certified guide and assisted by a fixed anchoring system of cables, ladders and a suspension bridge. The exposure is real, but so is the safety.
Tremblant’s Long List of Summer Vacation Options
June 20 is when daredevils can experience the longest zipline trek in Eastern North America. Three of the five new treetop ziplines approach or exceed 1 km in length and offer unique views of the Laurentians, with short guided hikes between rides doubling as ecotours. Also on this summer’s to-do list are scenic gondola rides, skyline luge, climbing wall, mini-putt, Eurobungee and a Birds of Prey show, to name a few.
Road Trip: Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway
Skirting a glacial fjord before climbing into the Coast Mountains, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, a ribbon of road between Vancouver and Whistler, is one of the world's great road trips. You can drive the route, also known as British Columbia Highway 99, in less than two hours, but why rush it? All along the way are long ocean views, jagged peaks, thick forests, evocative historic sites and some of the best outdoor adventure options on the planet. And that's just for starters. The new Sea to Sky Gondola, opened in May just south of Squamish, can whisk you high into the alpine to see this landscape from a whole new angle.
Ski Wentworth Early Bird Pass Sale Ends June 30
Ski Wentworth’s Super Early Bird Season Pass Sale deadline is fast approaching—the sale ends June 30. The Nova Scotia ski area’s early bird passes are on sale for $269.99+HST - the same low price for the past four years. The rate gets you on the slopes for an entire season.