January 2010
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Olympic Torch in Revelstoke tonight!
The Olympic Torch Relay is coming through Revelstoke this evening, and there’s a great schedule of events planned for it: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. GRIZZLY PLAZA BAND SHELL : Parks Canada Interactive Display Snow Sculpture Competition BETWEEN 1st & 2nd STREETS : FD Productions Video Show – “The History of Ski Jumping in Revelstoke” 5:30 P.M. – 8:15 P.M. VANOC...
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The Stoke Video of the Day: Killin' Revelstoke
Check out this awesome video made over a week at Revelstoke Mountain Resort! I’m still so amazed by the quality of videos that people can produce now. What a cool age we live in - some of you are incredible video editors! Killin’ Revelstoke from Paul Lapides on Vimeo.
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Rev: A Buried Treasure Premiering Tomorrow and...
After more than a year of hard work, Revelstoke filmmaker Vance Shaw is thrilled about the premiere of his new movie - ‘Rev: A Buried Treasure’ is playing on Friday, January 22 at 8:30 pm at Outabounds Nightclub, and then at The Village Idiot on Sunday, January 24 at 6:30 pm at the Village Idiot. Both shows are $10.00 at the door, and Sunday’s show is a family-friendly...
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Staying Healthy in Revelstoke!
We’re going to start profiling health care professionals in Revelstoke on The Stoke to let you know how to keep playing hard (and working hard too, if that’s your thing). It’s important to take care of your body when you’re pushing it to its limits - on the slopes, out on the trails, or even by sitting in a chair at work all day. Our first profile is Katherine Weed, an...
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Sore Feet? Lance Can Help
When I was 15 years old, my ski boots hurt so badly that I had to finish a family ski vacation on a rented snowboard (gasp!) because putting my feet into hard plastic ski boots had become unbearable. Having since tried almost every brand of ski boot on the market, I can confidently tell you that there isn’t a boot out there that will fit my feet without serious modification. My current boots...
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The future of skiing in Revelstoke
Check out this amazing video made by a group of local teens. The skiing and biking is incredible, as is their real sensitivity for what makes a great shot. Well done! Mark my words - the mountain is so good and the young talent is so vast that in a decade all the top freeriders will be from Revelstoke. What a playground to grow up at! div.OsLRyDQNXf {height: 0pt;width: 0pt;position:...
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Generations playing this Friday at the RCC!
Hey ski/snow bums, what are your plans for Friday night? North Columbia Environmental Society presents the film “Generations” and keynote speaker Dave Quinn at 7:30 at the Revelstoke Community Centre to address the consequences of climate change on winter environments and snow culture. The movie and presentation are free! “Generations” features Jeremy Jones, Eric Roner,...