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February 2010
White Gold!!
Even during the Olympics, the mountains are about white gold – POWDER! Read more »
Two more Western Canadian hostels join HI-Q Ranks
Earlier this month, the International Youth Hostel Federation announced that HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre and HI-Edmonton have received their HI-Quality certification, ranking them among the best hostels in the world. Read more »
Bobsleigh - 150 kmph is damn fast!
I went along to see the Women's pairs start their Olympic battle on the ice - it was simply amazing to be so close... Read more »
Happy Tuesday in Whistler
It’s possible to pack quite a bit into one day in Whistler!! Read more »
Goodbye Vancouver, Hello Whistler!
On Saturday it was time to move on…and what a first few days and nights it’s been! Read more »
Whistler – Gold medal time!
Having arrived in Whistler I had one thing in mind….. Read more »
Canada vs Switzerland ice hockey
A massive crowd and a big match.... but I wasn't at the ice.... I found a big atmosphere elsewhere! Read more »
Granville Island in the sun
Various people had told me to check out Granville Island and another sunny day seemed perfect… Read more »
My friends sister wins gold for Great Britain!
It was a little odd being the only person cheering for the UK at the Robson street screens, but I had good reason! Read more »
Entertainment on the Streets of Vancouver
What is there to see on those busy Vancouver Streets? Read more »
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