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We Have a Winner! The 2013 SOS Children's Gingerbread Village winner has been voted on and selected... Congratulations to "Patty's Girls" on winning the $1000 grand prize for our SOS Children's Gingerbread Village Challenge! There were so many incredible creations and in the end it came down neck-and-neck, but Patty's Girls pulled out the win.Here is a guest post from Melanie Roy of Patty's Girls

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down a steep and open mountainside. This image bears little resemblance to a typical hiking trail on the North Shore and there lies the problem.To get a snow avalanche, we need three things: a moderately steep slope, the right snow conditions and a trigger. 1) Most frequently, avalanches happen on slopes between 30 and 45 degrees or the equivalent of a blue or black diamond ski run. The beautiful

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with face painters and visits with the Easter Bunny to keep them entertained. Hop to it and book your table by calling Chalet Reception today - 604.998.5045. Prices include Skyride access - Adults $42, Children 5-18 (buffet) $25, Children under 5 are free. See Menu

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Seek the Peak:  Caity's story Learn why this runner travels a great distance to face the challenge 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? This year, I am getting involved in Seek the Peak as a way to celebrate. That is, celebrating the health that I have, and that my mom and aunt have. If I can use my health to raise money in the hopes that it brings health to others, why wouldn't I

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Stay Warm This Boxing Day Save on base layer from Icebreaker and Columbia at Outfitters Because we want you to stay toasty and dry in the New Year, Outfitters will be offering exceptional Boxing Day deals on our favourite base layer brands including Icebreaker and Columbia. Outdoor enthusiasts from skiers to snowshoers know the value of staying warm and dry from the inside out during the winter

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Vega and Me For training this past Wednesday April 17, we met at the Cleveland Dam. This week we met Andrew and Taryn from Vega. They brought along some delicious samples of the Pre-workout Energizer for before our run, and Recovery Accelerator for after the run. Andrew, one of our trainers, discussed with us the importance of pre-workout nutrition. I think this is often neglected by the

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Time to Lace Up Those Skates The Festiva Season is Almost Here! November has arrived and Vancouver's only mountaintop ice skating rink is now open! The ice skating rink will operate daily from 9am to 10pm. Come lace up your skates and glide around our 8,000 square foot pond to your heart’s content. This also means Christmas is around the corner and Grouse Mountain’s holiday wonderland will soon

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24 Hours of Winter Fun! To celebrate 3 years since the Olympics the mountain was open 24 hours!  There was so much to see and do!The entire resort was buzzing with activities around the clock for guests to enjoy including a torch relay, kid’s hockey tournament, skiing, riding, snowshoeing, shopping and dining. Christian (left) and Nathan (right) came all the way from Port Coquitlam to enjoy all

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Winter Olympics anniversary. The entire resort will be open for guests to enjoy activities including a torch relay, kid’s hockey tournament, skiing, riding, snowshoeing, shopping and dining round-the-clock. Twelve teams represented by nearly 100 hockey players will also take to the skate pond at the Peak of Vancouver for one-day mini-hockey tournament mirroring the men’s Olympic tournament in team

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The Eye of the Wind Revolution Fast Facts Tower Overall height: 65 metres/215 feet Made of structural steel in three sections Weight: 133,946 kg/285,300 lbs (145 tons)viewPOD™ Diameter: 7 metres/23 feet Elevation: 57 metres/187 feet Weight: 13,600 kg/30,000 lbs (15 tons) Capacity: 36 people Framework: Structural steel and glass Glass: Tempered 2.54 cm/1 inch thick Viewing Area: 360 degrees (all

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