| Title: | True North Strong & Free |
| Notice: | Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524 |
| Moderator: | POLAR::RICHARDSON |
| Created: | Fri Jun 19 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1040 |
| Total number of notes: | 13668 |
Fellow Canadian Skiing Fanatics,
I figured that, since more people are digging into this Canadian
conference, and when people think of Canada they think of snow, it would
be a great idea if we boasted about the SKIING here. I know we've got
some of the best and affordable skiing in Canada. While we're at it, we
could also boast about any other winter sport that we can think of or
think up! (Igloo smashing somehow comes to mind)
Glenn
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| 32.1 | A Great New Winter Sport! | POLAR::RICHARDSON | He Who Laughs Best | Thu Dec 03 1987 15:09 | 25 |
Well, I think I'll start off by talking about a different sport, a sport that is really gaining popularity here in Canada......... Polar Bear Catching ------------------- How do you catch a Polar Bear?? Well, first you dig a big round hole in the ice, making sure that it is a big enough one because Polar Bears are really BIG. Once you have dug the hole to your personal satisfaction, making sure that it is a big enough one because, as all Canadians are aware, Polar Bears are really BIG, you then painstakingly place peas around the edge of the hole in the ice that you have dug, making sure that it is big enough because, well.... , I think you know why by now. Now comes the tricky part.... Eventually a Polar Bear comes snooping around to see what you've done because, as all Canadians are aware of this, Polar Bears are very curious. Then as the Polar Bear bends over to take a pea, you quietly sneak up behind him and you.......... You Kick Him In The Ice Hole!!!!!!!!! | |||||
| 32.2 | Whistler has it ALL!!! | 9153::HOE | The Rockies lets you come higher. | Wed Dec 09 1987 17:20 | 3 |
Ski Whistler; is there any other place to ski???
/cal
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| 32.3 | How much are the green fees?? | KAOM24::RICHARDSON | He who laughs best | Wed Dec 09 1987 17:31 | 9 |
Re .2
Yes, I know of at least one other place to ski......it's uh....well
it's near.....oh what's that place it's on the tip of my tongue....yea
that's it!! It's on the tip of my tongue!!!!
Seriously though, how much does it cost to ski Whistler??
Glenn 8^)
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| 32.4 | ZZZZZZZZZZ | KAOO01::CREPIN | Wed Mar 02 1988 17:46 | 6 | |
Three months and no response.
How much does it cost to ski Whistler or Blackcombe ??
Is powder skiing really better that sex ???
Is anybody listening ?????
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| 32.5 | Ski Banff, it's the closest I'll get to heaven! | KAOA05::FRERE | Eric Frere @KAO DTN 621-2184 | Fri Jun 24 1988 11:38 | 17 |
After living in Banff for a few years (VAX Programmer for Sunshine
Village Ski Resort), there IS other places to ski besides Whistler.
Sunshine is always good for powder and a super long season (Nov
to June). Lake Louise is great for number and length of run (the
BOWL), and Norquay, well there's the Lone Pine (a.k.a. the
Nipper-Tripper). I haven't tried Nakiska but I hear great skiing
can be had there too.
Slightly off topic, Sunshine Meadows (at the village) is a wonderful
place to hike in the summer. It's hard to get at it (or at least
it was in the early 80's) but once you're there, it's breath-taking.
The meadows are at ~7000' (sub-alpine) and it's a whole new world
of flora, etc. You can walk for miles, finding the bluest lakes
on the continent. The best part is that you are away from the tourists
(a.k.a. gorbies, pepsis (empty from the neck up)).
Eric Frere
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