Apr
22nd
Mon
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It’s National Volunteer Week - how do you volunteer?

This week all across Canada, communities are celebrating National Volunteer Week. For a list of volunteer opportunities in Revelstoke, visit the Revelstoke Volunteers site. 

In Revelstoke, we would like to honour and thank all the volunteers who are committed to continuing to make Revelstoke the great place we all know and love.

 This week, in partnership with the Revelstoke Times Review, we have put together a special insert that highlights volunteerism in our community - if you don’t have a subscription, be sure to pick up a paper! Thanks to all the people who contributed articles and photos and to Rob Buchanan for the hilarious cartoon! And thanks to the Times Review for being a great community partner.

As well, we would to announce the spring intake of the Spirit of Revelstoke Award. THE SPIRIT OF REVELSTOKE AWARD program recognizes citizens who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to our community. Please find enclosed the nomination form for your convenience. Once again, awards will be given out at the Volunteer Fair next fall.

Jill Zacharias & Cathy Burke,

Community Futures Volunteer Committee

Mar
10th
Sun
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Get your hands dirty with Soul Poles!

Soul Poles are hosting two make-your-own-bamboo-poles workshops today in Revelstoke, with proceeds going toward the inspiring Live It! Love It! Foundation. If you’ve ever eyed up bamboo poles, now’s your chance to get your hands on a pair - custom made by YOU! Workshops are $135 and you’ll walk away with a sweet set of poles for yourself or to give as a great gift. 

Two sessions today: 

3:00 - 5:00 at the Kids ROC at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

6:00 - 8:00 at the Last Drop Pub

Mar
7th
Thu
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So deep! 

Feb
21st
Thu
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If this doesn’t get you jazzed up about summer, we can’t help you. Check out this amazing Kona video, and make sure to read through the article as well for some incredible pics. Which trail do you prefer, Frisby Ridge or Keystone? 

Feb
19th
Tue
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Revelstoke Community Events Calendar

Stay connected with what’s happening in Revelstoke - the handy community calendar keeps everything in one place. If you want to post an event, that’s the place to do it! 
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If you ski in the Golden area, this video is a great reminder that you’ve got to know what the snowpack is doing where you are before you commit to terrain. In the Monashees and Selkirks, we’ve had a bit more snow with less wind, leaving the Feb. 3/4 surface hoar layer intact. It lit up last week with avlanahces up to size 2.5. Make sure to check the avalanche forecast for your region at avalanche.ca/cac/bulletins/latest. 

Feb
13th
Wed
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Love this video! Drool over the skiing, the location and the cinematography  David stayed on our couch for a night and was an exceptionally charming houseguest. No surprise, since his sister Clare is one of Revelstoke’s most incredible ladies. 

Feb
7th
Thu
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Get in the Spirit!

Revelstoke’s annual Spirit Fest is in full swing and it’s a surefire way to beat the winter blahs. Check out the online calendar of events for a full listing of what’s happening in town. 

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This Saturday, February 9 come on out for Avalanche Awareness Days! From 9am - 2pm, head up to Boulder Mountain. Hit up the poker stations and brush up on your skills - transceivers, probing, conveyor shovelling and a snowpit. When you visit a station, you get to roll the dice for a number in a poker hand. The final station is at Last Drop evening fundraiser. The evening fundraiser takes place at The Last Drop from 7pm-10pm, then Dafunktone band after. Doors open at 6pm. Admission is by donation; a suggested donation of $10 gets you a ticket for the Contour Action Camera. 7:00pm - Presentations, local photographer slide show, “Mid-season tune-up” forecaster presentation, avalanche vids 9:00pm - Raffle Draws/Live Auction. We have some good prizes and auction items collected (GoPro/Contour camera, heli skiing, transceiver, shovel, probe pack and a keg of beer to name a few). Last Drop will have the Avalanche Burger on special, and 50 cents from every pint of Mt. Begbie Kolsch will be donated to the CAC. We will also have a transceiver challenge going on for the best time on finding a buried transceiver on the deck at the pub.Hope to see you there! 

This Saturday, February 9 come on out for Avalanche Awareness Days! 
From 9am - 2pm, head up to Boulder Mountain. Hit up the poker stations and brush up on your skills - transceivers, probing, conveyor shovelling and a snowpit. When you visit a station, you get to roll the dice for a number in a poker hand. The final station is at Last Drop evening fundraiser. 

The evening fundraiser takes place at The Last Drop from 7pm-10pm, then Dafunktone band after. Doors open at 6pm. Admission is by donation; a suggested donation of $10 gets you a ticket for the Contour Action Camera. 
7:00pm - Presentations, local photographer slide show, “Mid-season tune-up” forecaster presentation, avalanche vids 
9:00pm - Raffle Draws/Live Auction. We have some good prizes and auction items collected (GoPro/Contour camera, heli skiing, transceiver, shovel, probe pack and a keg of beer to name a few). 
Last Drop will have the Avalanche Burger on special, and 50 cents from every pint of Mt. Begbie Kolsch will be donated to the CAC. 
We will also have a transceiver challenge going on for the best time on finding a buried transceiver on the deck at the pub.

Hope to see you there! 

Feb
4th
Mon
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Another super edit from Sean Cochrane. Great tune, amazing edit, awesome skiing. How many more superlatives can we add?