Raid the North Extreme prepares to descend on Castlegar
With more than 20 teams already registered for Raid the North Extreme 2011, organizers have decided to release the list of teams at www.raidthenorthextreme.com. The internationally acclaimed expedition race will happen July 23 to 31, 2011, in the rugged and historic West Kootenays of BC. Over six days non-stop, day-and-night,...
Aynsley off to, hopefully, bigger and better things in BCHL
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsIt’s probably the best news the Nelson has received all season. Now if only Castlegar coach Steven Junker could find a B.C. Hockey League team to take Andrew Walton and the Leafs may have a chance to finally beat one of the Murdoch Division heavyweights.Saturday, Rebels’ leading scorer and...
Checking out the snow situation
There are now chairs hanging from the new Glory Ridge chair lift at Whitewater Ski Resort while another 10 centimetres of snow fell on the slopes on the weekend. People were already up on the hill — trudging their way up and cavorting their way down — even though the hill is not officially scheduled […]
Rebels, Aynsley spoil the Civic Centre's 75th Birthday Bash
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsMaybe it’s a good thing the Nelson Leafs don’t play any of their games in the Civic Centre Arena.Ryan Aynsley rained on the 75th anniversary gala by scoring three times to lead the Castlegar Rebels to a convincing 5-0 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Leafs...
Snowy days mean skiing ahead - for free!
Christmas is just around the corner and soon everyone will be scrambling to pick up the perfect gifts for their kids. This year, why not give your 4th or 5th grader the opportunity to learn a new and exciting winter sport? For the past 14 years, the Canadian Ski Council (CSC), in partnership with Forzani, has given nearly […]
Vikings overcome stingy Mates to capture fourth straight Flag title
By Bruce Fuhr,The Nelson Daily SportsThe loss early in the season may have been a blessing in disguise for the Castlegar Vikings.Because ever since the defending champs dropped the opener the Vikes have been perfect, continuing the trend right on through to capturing the West Kootenay Men’s Flag Football League title Sunday...
Motivation: What's yours?
Since hitting a bit of a plateau in my workout regime, I’ve been putting together a new exercise program for myself. Harder, faster, and more blood, sweat, and tears. Ok not really with the blood and the tears, but definitely more sweat. Truthfully, I’ve been a bit lax on myself since starting my new business […]
Snowpack doubles at tree-line with new snowfall
The tree-line snowpack has doubled in the Kootenay Pass area over the last two days as 45 centimetres of new snow has fallen, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre on Sunday. Throughout the region, treeline snowpack depths are generally 60 to 100 cm., depending on wind-loading. A buried crust approximately 15 to 20 cm....
Whitewater takes new direction with Nelsonite Malysh in ski school director's chair
The Nelson Daily staffSki School goes new school at Whitewater Ski Resort this year with a revamp of the program and several new faces in the mix.Nelson born Brent Malysh has been named Whitewater’s new Snow School director, along with veteran local snowboarders Peter Velisek and Dano Slater — Big Mountain competitors, judges...
Three things you should have everyday
So there’s probably more than three things you should have every day, but for the well-being of those who are easily overwhelmed, let’s keep it simple. Number one! A smoothie. And not just any smoothie, a “green smoothie.” You may have heard the term floating around, and thought: Yes. Exactly what I want in my […]
