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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival ascends to new heights

By Adrian Mack | February 9, 2012

The inaugural VIMFF was a two-day event with three guests. This year, it's juggling 51 films, 30 speakers, and three venues running full-time.

New Zealand adventure sports get adrenaline pumping on the North Island

By Lucas Aykroyd | February 8, 2012

When you’re paddling madly through frothing rapids on New Zealand’s Kaituna River, seconds from plunging over a seven-metre waterfall, important life questions flash through your mind.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: Rio Theatre screenings relocated to Denman Cinemas

By Craig Takeuchi | February 6, 2012

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival has had to relocate six of its screenings that were scheduled to be shown at the Rio Theatre.

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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Finnish flight attendants bust Bollywood moves for India's Republic Day

By Craig Takeuchi | January 26, 2012

Sure you can watch movies on flights now. But how often do you get to watch a live dance performance in the air?

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Chill Out guide: Warm up this winter with these hot events

By Staff | January 26, 2012

Are the gloomy winter days getting you down? Here's our guide to the best ways to warm up this season.

Near Vernon, Silver Star Nordic classes teach adults to get back to nature

By Carolyn Ali | January 26, 2012

Near Vernon at Silver Star boot camp, urbanites learn to ski, breathe, fall—and play.

Whistler WinterPRIDE gay and lesbian ski fest turns 20, honored with Pride Week

By Carolyn Ali | January 26, 2012

Although WinterPRIDE has been happening in Whistler every year for 19 years, this year is special.

Canadian Culinary Championships ramp up in Kelowna

By Carolyn Ali | January 18, 2012

Tickets for the elite cooking competition are on sale for the awards' finale

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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Plan that dream honeymoon

By Carolyn Ali | January 5, 2012

For many people, a honeymoon is not just a trip, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime splurge.

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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?