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Photo by Crystalluxmore.com on Flickr The Grouse Grind officially opens this morning, May 19, for the 2012 season. As @lonewolfdisco puts it on Twitter: “hurray no more skirting around the fence ;)” Or, as News 1130 puts it: NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – If you want to find out if you’re in shape for the summer, the best [Continue]
Photo by ziwadashi in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr pool Here’s a collection of articles from the week. Have a great long weekend everyone, and don’t forget to sign up for the new free newsletter! Mountain biker killed in freak Cypress Mountain crash identified. @Times Colonist VanFondo attracts hordes of cyclists for a recreational [Continue]
Photo via Su-Laine A new 30-site campground is in the works for Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Provincial Park. There will also be upgrades to road access, ranger stations, and toilet facilities. The project has a budget of $600,000 and is part of the recently announced $3 million boost being given to BC Parks. From Pique News Magazine: A new 30-site [Continue]
Forget barefoot running. Every year about 100 – 200 participants will shed all their running gear and participate in the Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run. The run is a 5km course. The website is ‘skimpy’ on the details, but you can view a PDF of the course (3 small loops on the beach) as well as register. This year’s event, the [Continue]
Umm yea, the title pretty much sums it up. I’ll hold my opinion about approaching wildlife with your motorized boat. Anyways, below is the article from Yahoo! Just remember, if you come across a swimming cougar, if you get too close, he’ll jump aboard… and you don’t want that. When you are out hiking the woods in parts of [Continue]
Photo by Jianwei in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr pool Here’s a collection of articles from the week. Have a great weekend! Sunday’s BMO Vancouver Marathon to Attract 15,000 Runners. @Train Harder BMO Vancouver Marathon 2012: Route & Road Closures. @Miss 604 Pilot in fatal B.C. hang-gliding accident charged with obstructing [Continue]
Photo by Ruth and Dave in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr pool 4 years ago today marks the first post on Outdoor Vancouver. It’s been a lot of fun and the site has come a long way in those 4 years. Its great receiving emails, comments on posts and G+, connecting with people on twitter, as well the emails that come in. Thanks everyone for [Continue]
On Saturday May 12, KidSport North Shore will be celebrating their 10th anniversary! They are throwing a gala, open to anyone who would like to attend, and raising funds to help children play organized sports. KidSport North Shore is celebrating 10 years of providing funds to ensure all kids on the North Shore have the opportunity to experience [Continue]
