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Find your way trail running

Find your way trail running

By Jack Christie | February 1, 2012
If you can’t take a joke, why live in the rainforest? Put it another way. If you can’t beat the winter weather, embrace Vancouver’s wet climate and head outside.
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Many trails lead to Wreck Beach

Many trails lead to Wreck Beach

By Jack Christie | January 18, 2012
Whether you’re a long-time resident or a new arrival, beaches around Vancouver exert a powerful magnetism that proves irresistible even in winter.
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In Revelstoke, freeskiing pro Zoya Lynch finds her peak

In Revelstoke, freeskiing pro Zoya Lynch finds her peak

By Jack Christie | January 5, 2012
Ever wonder what became of the women ski jumpers who launched a lawsuit against VANOC in an ill-fated attempt to have their sport included in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics?
In solstice time, hike, snowshoe, and be still

In solstice time, hike, snowshoe, and be still

By Jack Christie | December 28, 2011
From Minnekhada to Iona to the North Shore to Whistler, there are old forests, panoramic peaks, and quiet places to just breathe it all in.
Fort Langley trails run up to the riverbanks

Fort Langley trails run up to the riverbanks

By Jack Christie | December 7, 2011
The western extension of 11-kilometre Fort-to-Fort Trail winds through green pastures, past farms and barns, and along the water.
Tunnelling to fun at the Britannia Mine Museum

Tunnelling to fun at the Britannia Mine Museum

By Jack Christie | November 23, 2011
Snap quiz: what industry generates the greatest revenue for the Canadian economy?
As slopestyle goes Olympic, snowboarding amps up

As slopestyle goes Olympic, snowboarding amps up

By Jack Christie | November 10, 2011
Out of the mountains’ shadows and into the world spotlight. That pretty much sums up the status of slopestyle.
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Ski goggles get computerized at Recon Instruments

Ski goggles get computerized at Recon Instruments

By Jack Christie | November 10, 2011
For downhill skiers and snowboarders, goggles are windshields.
Bella Coola's icy peaks lure extreme skiers

Bella Coola's icy peaks lure extreme skiers

By Jack Christie | November 10, 2011
A flight from the Lower Mainland to B.C.’s central coast is like journeying to the fabled Himalayan kingdom of Shangri-La.
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In the Grant Narrows wilds, it's another world

In the Grant Narrows wilds, it's another world

By Jack Christie | October 26, 2011
It's not often that a park is delisted, but such is the case at Grant Narrows Regional Park in Pitt Meadows.
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Kinsol Trestle bridges Cowichan Valley's cycling trails

Kinsol Trestle bridges Cowichan Valley's cycling trails

By Jack Christie | October 12, 2011
And then there were four. A quartet of historic Cowichan Valley railway-trestle bridges, that is, the last of which has now been restored to its former glory.
Autumn is ideal for hiking Joffre Lakes Trail

Autumn is ideal for hiking Joffre Lakes Trail

By Jack Christie | October 5, 2011
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz… Here’s a novel way to liven up a cocktail party: put a shard of glacier ice in a drink and watch what happens.
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Local parks offer a bit of adventure for free

Local parks offer a bit of adventure for free

By Jack Christie | September 22, 2011
Lynn Canyon Park, Kensington Park, and Maplewood Flats are just some of the best places to walk, play, and explore in the Lower Mainland.
Just across the border, North Cascades National Park beckons

Just across the border, North Cascades National Park beckons

By Jack Christie | September 7, 2011
Of all the Canada–U.S. border crossings, the one between Skagit Valley Provincial Park and North Cascades National Park is the most unusual.
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Go jump in a lake around Metro Vancouver

Go jump in a lake around Metro Vancouver

By Jack Christie | August 17, 2011
When it comes to summer refreshment, there’s nothing sweeter than a dip in a freshwater lake.
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Slow Food Cycle Sunday pedals on in Pemberton

Slow Food Cycle Sunday pedals on in Pemberton

By Jack Christie | August 3, 2011
Spud Valley ain’t what it used to be.
Paddle Desolation Sound with a little advice

Paddle Desolation Sound with a little advice

By Jack Christie | July 21, 2011
A sea-kayak trip to Desolation Sound engages all five senses at once.
Best spots for sky-gazing at night

Best spots for sky-gazing at night

By Jack Christie | July 13, 2011
If you're looking to catch a glimpse of the Buck, Sturgeon, or Harvest meteor showers over the next three months, here are four superb vantage points.
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Exploring Alberta's badlands delves deep into the past

Exploring Alberta's badlands delves deep into the past

By Jack Christie | June 21, 2011
A tour of sandstone formations and centuries-old carvings on bleached cliff faces is worth the trip to southern Alberta.
Grab a helmet in time for a public bike share

Grab a helmet in time for a public bike share

By Jack Christie | June 16, 2011
Coming soon to a street corner near you: public bike sharing. The question is, which system will be chosen in Vancouver?
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Point Roberts lures cyclists to its U.S. shore

Point Roberts lures cyclists to its U.S. shore

By Jack Christie | June 8, 2011
Thar she blows! Yes, it’s orca-spotting season again. The best place to do that in the Lower Mainland is in nearby Washington state.
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At Porteau Cove, geology has cool tales to tell

At Porteau Cove, geology has cool tales to tell

By Jack Christie | May 26, 2011
When it comes to an easily reached place to play, Porteau Cove fills the bill.
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Joys and challenges found in canoes and kayaks

Joys and challenges found in canoes and kayaks

By Jack Christie | May 12, 2011
Abbotsford paddling store founder and her sales manager reflect on their experiences and discuss trends affecting the future of wild rivers.
Get your green on at a Golden Ears Provincial Park trail

Get your green on at a Golden Ears Provincial Park trail

By Jack Christie | April 27, 2011
The verdant hues on display in Golden Ears Provincial Park challenge the most panoptic palettes.
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Whistler's World Ski and Snowboard Festival broadens reach

Whistler's World Ski and Snowboard Festival broadens reach

By Jack Christie | April 13, 2011
Party time in Whistler. Break out the cake. Just for fun, break out two.
Outdoor clubs take hikers of all levels to North Shore mountains

Outdoor clubs take hikers of all levels to North Shore mountains

By Jack Christie | March 29, 2011
Groups like Metro Vancouver Parks' Silver Sneakers Hiking Club take twice-weekly forays into Capilano River and Lynn Headwaters regional parks.
Vancouver Bike Show reflects city's passion

Vancouver Bike Show reflects city's passion

By Jack Christie | March 17, 2011
Nothing says spring like groups of cyclists out for the first rolling jaunt of the season on a level dike trail or in a regional park.
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Explore southwestern Vancouver Island via the Pacific Marine Circle Route

Explore southwestern Vancouver Island via the Pacific Marine Circle Route

By Jack Christie | March 1, 2011
If you’re the kind of traveller who doesn’t like to retrace your steps, B.C.’s network of circle routes is for you.
Adaptive snow sports programs make winter activities accessible to everyone

Adaptive snow sports programs make winter activities accessible to everyone

By Jack Christie | February 22, 2011
Bend the knees. Mind the trees. Five dollars please. So goes the old learn-to-ski adage. Not everyone grows up learning the intricacies of sliding on snow
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival brings the backcountry to the forefront

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival brings the backcountry to the forefront

By Jack Christie | February 1, 2011
A trustworthy map is essential when exploring B.C.’s winter wonderlands. Advance research, particularly if you’ve got backcountry adventure in mind, is just as critical.
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Embracing winter's spirit at the Rossland Winter Carnival

Embracing winter's spirit at the Rossland Winter Carnival

By Jack Christie | January 27, 2011
In the southern Kootenays resort town of Rossland, a carnival warms up the chilly season with snow races and merriment.
Stride into the New Year on snowshoes

Stride into the New Year on snowshoes

By Jack Christie | January 3, 2011
During a pre-Christmas visit, the Straight took the opportunity to weigh the advantages of exploring both the Mount Seymour Provincial Park trails and Mount Seymour Resort’s adjacent Discovery Trails network.
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Saputo Burnaby 4 track-racing contests will make heads spin

Saputo Burnaby 4 track-racing contests will make heads spin

By Jack Christie | December 21, 2010
Round and round the cyclists go at the Burnaby Velodrome.
Original vision of the PoCo Trail is now complete

Original vision of the PoCo Trail is now complete

By Jack Christie | December 7, 2010
Perseverance furthers, according to the I Ching, and never more so than in the creation of ambitious urban greenways.
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West Vancouver's Whyte Lake Trail welcomes all hikers

West Vancouver's Whyte Lake Trail welcomes all hikers

By Jack Christie | November 23, 2010
Whether you opt to wear flip-flops, waterproof boots, or a happy medium, Whyte Lake makes a satisfying two-hour roundtrip trek via the broad Trans Canada Trail.
Snowshoers make tracks in ancient forest

Snowshoers make tracks in ancient forest

By Jack Christie | November 10, 2010
Last January, the Outdoor Life Adventure Co. guided the Georgia Straight on a snowshoe trip through an ancient forest.
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Record raptors hit town in time for Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival

Record raptors hit town in time for Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival

By Jack Christie | November 9, 2010
Get ready to welcome back bald eagles that are migrating south from summer feeding grounds in Alaska and B.C.’s central coast.
South Surrey's Redwood Park is a forested enclave of calm

South Surrey's Redwood Park is a forested enclave of calm

By Jack Christie | October 26, 2010
With the fall harvest now all but complete, it’s time to reflect on the natural bounty that surrounds Metro Vancouver.
Exploring the critters of Australia's Fraser Island

Exploring the critters of Australia's Fraser Island

By Jack Christie | October 11, 2010
Crikey! Queensland’s Fraser Island is one big sand pile.
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Delta Nature Reserve gives the public a peek at Burns Bog

Delta Nature Reserve gives the public a peek at Burns Bog

By Jack Christie | September 27, 2010
Most Vancouverites would never guess that they live beside the largest undeveloped urban landmass in North America.
Hanes Valley route in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is a 15-kilometre trophy trek

Hanes Valley route in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is a 15-kilometre trophy trek

By Jack Christie | September 13, 2010
If you’re in no hurry to make your way around North Vancouver between Lynn Valley and Grouse Mountain, now is the prime time to hike the Hanes Valley route in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park that links them.
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With Dahlia Show Garden, Missions' Ferncliff Gardens celebrates 90 years

With Dahlia Show Garden, Missions' Ferncliff Gardens celebrates 90 years

By Jack Christie | August 30, 2010
Rest assured that there’s still plenty of time to follow Virgil’s advice: “If thou art wise, lay thee down now and steep thyself in a bowl of summertime.”
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park brings Canada's history alive

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park brings Canada's history alive

By Jack Christie | August 16, 2010
Anyone who contends that Canadian history is dull will likely experience a change of heart during a visit to Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
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Deas Island Regional Park in Delta offers great wildlife watching

Deas Island Regional Park in Delta offers great wildlife watching

By Jack Christie | August 3, 2010
Wildlife sightings are common on Deas Island, both in the park itself and below the surface of the Fraser River’s South Arm, which curls around Woodward Reach and forms a generous-sized backwater slough.
It's getting easier to camp in B.C.'s provincial parks

It's getting easier to camp in B.C.'s provincial parks

By Jack Christie | July 19, 2010
Summertime, and the camping is easy—and it’s getting easier by the day.
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Go on, scramble higher at Downtown Creek

Go on, scramble higher at Downtown Creek

By Jack Christie | July 5, 2010
Care to reconnect with the feeling of stretching your legs while grasping for handholds? It’s open season for scrambling.
Step back in time for a B.C. history lesson

Step back in time for a B.C. history lesson

By Jack Christie | June 23, 2010
If you want to discover the antecedents to modern-day B.C., be prepared to do some travelling on roads that run beside many of the province’s major rivers.
Standup paddleboards ride wave of popularity

Standup paddleboards ride wave of popularity

By Jack Christie | June 17, 2010
First came skis and surfboards, followed by skate, skim, and windsurfing boards, and, more recently, snow and wakeboards. Riding the latest wave are standup paddleboards, or SUPs, poised to break big this summer thanks to a growing fan base.
B.C. waterfalls worth checking out

B.C. waterfalls worth checking out

By Jack Christie | June 14, 2010
Ever wonder why standing beside a waterfall is so soothing?
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Experience Cheakamus Canyon on Rocky Mountaineerâs Sea to Sky Climb rail journey

Experience Cheakamus Canyon on Rocky Mountaineer’s Sea to Sky Climb rail journey

By Jack Christie | May 21, 2010
There’s a wild flourish of adventure to be had while retracing the route that leads through the Cheakamus Canyon from Paradise Valley to Starvation Lake.
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