Saturday 23 February 2013

Avalanches, Moving, Mt Baker Banked Slalom

With news of another avalanche death and dangerous S.A.R rescue at Cypress, it's time we all thought a little more about safety. I urge everyone to check with www.avalanche.ca every time you think of venturing out of bounds. Take a course even, participate on discussions online or even help out by donation to a great service. The danger rating is extreme, top to bottom this weekend. Please be careful and don't put S.A.R in danger because you didn't pause to think before stemping under that line.

Check out this video compilation from the 2013 Mt. Baker Banked Slalom. I didn't make it out this year, but it looked like a good one, with B.C's Maelle Ricker claiming it for the ladies snowboarders yet again. For more info http://lbs.mtbaker.us



This is our last weekend in our temporary location. next weekend we will be open in our new large shop on the corner of Lickman Rd and Keith Wilson. Thank you all for your ongoing support and I hope to see you at the new location soon.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

No Excuses


Find a reason to go here this winter. You won't regret it.

After spending 6 years in Powder Paradise, this has so far been my first winter without Fernie since 2004. I still have time, and so do you! Fernie is an amazing all seasons destination, but it's probably best known for winter. Although the town has changed a lot in the last 10 years, much still remains the same. The skiing of course is incredible, the town has a very relaxed vibe and you really notice that no matter what your age or background, you all have at least something in common with one another. There's still time to take a ski vacation in the Kootenays this year, and who knows....you might be like many of the people who currently live there and not come back.

Saturday 2 February 2013

What's happening this month

I'll start with the most exciting news, B.C Family day is Feb 11! Most ski hills in the province will have 50% off lift passes on the holiday Monday, this deal is for B.C residents only. Starting in 2 weeks, we will be re-opening at our renovated shop, tuning specials will be on for the last 2 weeks of the month, stay tuned!

To see what else is happening this month, be sure to check out the events pages below for some of your local mountains.

Hemlock Valley
Whistler
Manning Park
Mt. Baker