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Snowboarding

Snowboarding star Mark McMorris in hospital after backcountry accident

An accident on a jump "well within his skill level" in British Columbia's backcountry as has left Canadian snowboarding star Mark McMorris with serious injuries. A medal favourite at next year's...
Grouse Mountain, EVO Car Share, snowboarding Vancouver, skiing, B.C. mountains

Ski Grouse Mountain, Dine Out, then skate Robson Square

Get active with a local mountain adventure.

Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival 2014: Epic photos of big air

Going big up at Whistler for the 2014 WSSF.

The Hobbit part 2 should be better than this. Two strong documentaries and some seasonal series offer alternatives

Middle Earth comes alive again but there’s excess in the second Hobbit film
Snowboarding

VSB Aboriginal Snowboard Team changes lives

An amazing video tells the story of the VSB Aboriginal Snowboarding Team.

Family skiing in B.C.: the snow-capped Grouse Mountain

Skiing as a beginner on the Grouse is a thrilling experience.

Unbroken: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel engaged

Will the power couple tie the knot after a rocky four-year courtship?

Where to ski and snowboard in B.C.

B.C.'s ski hills are among the world's best. Here's a list of good ski locations depending on your time and budget.

Leaning how to snowboard

My advice to others who want learn: don’t expect too much of yourself. If you aren’t falling then you aren’t trying hard enough. Bring Advil.

Top 10 adventures for thrill-seeking women

Vancouver’s fun-loving lifestyle isn’t just limited to zenning out yoga-style or sweating your stuff jogging along the beach. For ladies seeking a little more oomph from their local adventures here...