Archives for “December 2007”

December 22, 2007

Omischl keeps yellow bib

Steve Omischl of Kelowna, B.C., may not get many freestyle ski victories that come this easily. The defending World Cup overall men’s aerials champion started … (More)

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December 17, 2007

Four Inducted into Canadian Ski Hall

Greg Athans, Jean-Luc Brassard, Dave Pym, and Mélanie Turgeon have been selected for induction into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. Greg Athans (To be … (More)

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Red Tree Lodge Open for Dining

Winter has arrived and with it Fernie’s newest dining experience, the Red Tree Lodge. The restaurant opened its doors Sunday, December 16, 2007 and diners … (More)

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December 16, 2007

Emily Brydon on Podium

Fernie’s own Emily Brydon skied to the best performance of her career, finishing the Ladies World Cup Super G in St. Moritz, SUI in second … (More)

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December 14, 2007

Taos to Allow Snowboards

Snowboarders around the world got an early Christmas gift today when Taos Ski Valley announced that they will begin allowing riders to romp across their … (More)

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December 13, 2007

Strong start for Canadian Freestylers

The Canadian freestyle ski team is without superstar Jenn Heil, but the team still had sensational results to start the World Cup season Thursday. Pierre-Alexandre … (More)

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December 11, 2007

Kinky Rail Jam at FAR

Fernie Alpine Resort will play host to the Kinky Rail Jam on Saturday, December 15. Open to both skiers and snowboarders, the Kinky Rail Jam … (More)

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December 10, 2007

Canadian Freestylers launch World Cup season

Canada’s top mogul skiers are in Tignes, France for the start of the FIS Freestyle World Cup season. Leading the Canadian team this week are … (More)

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December 8, 2007

Opening day smiles everywhere!

When the skiing is better than anticipated, smiles abound!  I reported a few soft turns and yes, they were there. Not everywhere but definitely in … (More)

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December 7, 2007

2008 Fernie Historical Calendar

The Fernie and District Historical Society announces that their 2008 Fernie Historical Calendar is now available. 2008 marks the Centennial of the Great Fernie Fire … (More)

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