Archives for “August 2008”

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August 29, 2008

Quik Makes Deal to Sell Rossi

Quiksilver, Inc., said today that it has received a binding offer from Chartreuse & Mont Blanc to buy the Rossignol Group for 100 million euros … (More)

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August 21, 2008

Big Snow in New Zealand

The New Zealand ski resorts of Turoa and Whakapapa, on Mt Ruapehu in the Central North Island, have today both cracked the 3 meter mark … (More)

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Nick Faldo Designs Revelstoke Course

Nick Faldo, the British golfer and captain of the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team, will design an 18-hole resort golf course to open in summer … (More)

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August 19, 2008

New Leadership at Alpine Canada

Calgary businessman Gary Allan is rejoining Alpine Canada Alpin as President to lead business operations while Chief Athletics Officer Max Gartner will direct sport programming … (More)

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August 18, 2008

Fernie Teams Celebrate Epic Finish

The trail lead home for the four Fernie Teams who enjoyed great support form the town on their arrival. George King was quoted saying, “That’s … (More)

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Fernie Proves to be Epic TransRockies Finish

No ceremonial Stage 7 cakewalk, the final leg of this year’s TransRockies was the toughest in the event’s history and took place on another blistering … (More)

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August 14, 2008

Jumbo Wild supporters, Ktunaxa Call for Transparency

Yesterday, more than 120 people were on hand at the Farnham Creek road blockade. Members of the Ktunaxa Nation and East Kootenay citizens from all … (More)

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August 9, 2008

TRANSROCKIES UPDATES

500 plus mountain bikers are making their way to Fernie in a seven day stage race covering over 600 kms. The Fernie Blackstone Breathe Easy … (More)

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Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival

Fernie Alpine Resort is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Fernie Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival, taking place August 23 and 24, 2008. An annual … (More)

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August 8, 2008

Dick Barrymore Dies

The Idaho Mountain Express reports that legendary ski filmmaker Dick Barrymore died at his Ketchum, Idaho, home Friday. Barrymore was 74. The cause, as reported … (More)

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