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Tempest, an avid Seek The Peaker who passed away from advanced breast cancer just before Christmas. “Kim’s incredible passion for the cause and enthusiasm for this event inspired her friends and family, including her young teen daughter, to join Kim’s team and help raise thousands of dollars in pledges for Rethink year after year,” says MJ DeCoteau, Executive Director at Rethink Breast Cancer. “Kim

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NBC Today Show - February 17th 2010 Previous Shows & Recaps February 17, 2010 NBC Today show's guests were:  Vera Wang - World renowned fasion designer American pair skaters - Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig with an on ice performance American skaters - Kristi Yamaguchi and Paul Wylie Celebrity Chef - Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his executive chef David

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NBC Today Show - February 16th 2010 Previous Shows & Recaps February 16, 2010 NBC Today's guests were: Seth Wescott, US snowboarding gold medalist (2010) Tom Brokaw, NBC special correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, Today reporter and daughter of former president George W. Bush Bobbie Thomas, Today style editor Paul Hochman, contributing editor of Fast Company magazine Nico Schuermans, chef and

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Results:Men: Joseph Gray – 26:23Michael Simpson – 28:00Nick Elson – 28:40Women: Morgan Arritola – 31:22Melanie Sakowski – 33:35Brandi Heisterman – 33:55Course details: Length: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) Elevation gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet) Base: 274 metres (900 feet) above sea level Summit: 1,127 metres (3,700 feet) Total stairs: 2,830 Fastest-ever official time: 25:01 – held by Sebastian Salas

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even more frequently!).  Both of these species go through a dramatic shift in coat colour once the snow arrives.Both turn their brown fur into a fairly stark white colour to blend in with the background of fresh snow.  The decrease in temperature and short days triggers this change of coat.  The snowshoe hairs nibble on left-over foliage from the summertime and the ermines hunt small mammals and

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winter at Whistler. Now they are putting their love of the mountains to work for a cause.They are heading to Kenya this month to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as part of a fundraiser for Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. They have raised $21,000 so far and hope to raise another $9,000. If they make it, the couple will also be the oldest to climb the mountain.The cause has particular resonance for Mr

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Snow School - Register Early and Save 20%! Early registration for Snow Camps & Clinics has begun Summer may have been over in a flash but don’t let the arrival of fall dampen your spirits. There is no better time to start thinking ahead to winter and all the great days that await you on the slopes. Grouse Mountain is Vancouver’s best place to learn to ski and ride so why not let our friendly

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will push that total up. Donations are also still being accepted online at seekthepeak.ca.“We are all inspired once again today, by everyone from the family of four tackling the course to honour the memory of the mom’s sister to the elite athletes pushing their way to the top,” added McLaughlin. “On behalf of Grouse Mountain, I would like to thank all our volunteers, racers and organizers for their

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. This Grouse Mountain package includes a dual slalom race course complete with 10 to 15 gates, a facilitator to record times, ski instructors on site to offer ski tips and a professionally groomed private course. 60 racers per hour can take part and it can also include a special after race fully catered lunch or dinner for the entire slalom team. Looking for something slightly lower-key? Grouse

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, the wildlife of Grouse Mountain is also in full spring mode.  We've seen our first young Black-tailed Deer of the year, roaming around and eating the fresh grasses.  Also, some young black bear cubs have been spotted.The birds are not to be left out!  Many fledgling birds are leaving the nest at this time and following the parents out into the world at large.  Families of Steller's Jays have been

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