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Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour where ladies pay just $10 for a lift ticket on Mondays from January 23 – March 27, 2017 benefitting the Bloom Group Community Services Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

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Fun for Everyone at Big White This Season

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I took a non-skiing friend on a girls weekend to Canada’s favourite family ski resort one weekend and we had an amazing time! Between the ice skating on the country’s highest outdoor rink and tubing at sunset, to tapas and wine at one of the 16+ dining establishments, Big White‘s wide array of offerings provide […]

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Ski Baldy and Stay Osoyoos This Winter in Wine Country

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I had only previously been to Osoyoos during this desert destination’s summer months, when jetskis made waves on the lake, ice cream shops had queues of swimsuit-clad customers, and winery tours were on a morning agenda between brunch and beach time. This year, I was in town during the first weekend in December. This means […]

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Win Mt Seymour Lift Passes

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Enter to win a pair of Mt Seymour lift passes, valid for a day of riding in the 2016/2017 season. Mt Seymour is Vancouver’s family owned and operated ski resort offering a relaxed West Coast feel only 35 minutes from Downtown Vancouver. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing and tobogganing.

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Winter in Wine Country With a Twist

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Lights in the vineyard, tasting room open houses, fireworks, and a festival of trees are all a part of Winter in Wine Country but this year the South Okanagan has another offering: Skiing at Baldy Mountain Resort! Baldy First Chair Festival Located on the south side of Mount Baldy in the South Okanagan, Baldy has […]

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SnowSeekers BC Snow Stories for March 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Over at SnowSeekers they are still in ski mode and will be until the last deck party and the last slush cup has been awarded. They love the snow and the culture that surrounds it. SnowSeekers sent their correspondents to the big and the small to discover the history behind many of our beloved resorts. […]

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Shred for the Cause at Mount Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s largest ski and snowboard charity fundraiser is back! Monday night fundraisers return January 25th and for a minimum donation of $10, women can Shred for the Cause at Mount Seymour. Shred for the Cause For the 2016 season, women can ski or snowboard from 6:00pm to 10:00pm every Monday at Mount Seymour for a […]

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Enjoy Manning Park This Winter

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“When it’s ugly and raining in the (Fraser) Valley, and you think there’s no where to go or nothing to do, chances are Manning has snow – and it’s a winter wonderland up here.” Robyn Barker is one of the many friendly faces I met this past weekend at Manning Park — a Provincial Park […]

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Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Card

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Presented by: Photo courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, recently awarded the title of #1 Best Overall Ski Resort in North America by SKI Magazine, is preparing for another amazing season on its 8,171 skiable acres by offering up the 2014/2015 EDGE Card to Canadian and Washington State residents. Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Card We’re so […]

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Local Mountain and BC Ski Resort Apps

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Back in 2009 I made a Social Media Directory for Ski Season but this year apps are the focus. Helpful Twitter and Facebook accounts aside, ski resorts and local mountains are providing maps and condition information through free mobile applications. Local Mountains Cypress Mountain Cost: Free Platform: iPhone Features: Latest news and events as well […]

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