Whistler

A snowshoe race called the Yeti might at first appear to be as intimidating as the creature it’s named after. But founder Marc Cooney said there’s nothing fearsome about this race. Basically, if you can hike, you can race in the Yeti.

Companies interested in providing employees with a team-building opportunity, or groups of individuals looking for an activity-filled two-day ski and snowboard event, are invited to take part in the 15 th Annual Telus Mobility Ski Challenge, April 5-

Whistler Naturalists At this time of year we are all longing for signs of spring.

Compiled by Allen Best INVERMERE, B.C. — There continues to be talk of another tourist train into the British Columbia Interior. The operator proposing the new service, Rocky Mountain International Railtour Co.

Tour company offering heli-toboggan experience Money may not buy happiness, but it can get you helicoptered into the backcountry with four friends and family members to take in a little extreme tobogganing.

Want some good gear while having some good beer? Well this year’s fundraiser for the Canadian Avalanche Association, the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association, and the Dave Sheets Foundation, promises both.

Balding for Dollars helps Children’s Hospital; Blackcomb Barbers celebrates 10 years Rarely does a reporter leave an interview with a condom, some bubble gum, a free haircut and a bunch of funny stories to amuse friends with.

As of Wednesday, March 31 A series of weather systems over the past week is rescuing us from the seemingly never ending near-drought conditions of the late winter months.

Over the last couple of weeks I have read with interest the editorials and letters that have related to the Lamberts' challenge to the bylaws that the community and municipal council approved last October.

Friday, April 2 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Kitangus Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub High-energy Celtic tunes from the Vancouver Island-based four-piece band.