Archive for April, 2007
Mountain Biking in the Don Valley
It is one of Toronto’s worst-kept secrets, and it also one of its best surprises: there is amazing single-track mountain bike riding in downtown Toronto. The network of Don Valley mountain biking trails stretches from downtown out to almost Scarborough, and the trails are technical, generally well-maintained and quite busy. It is absolutely amazing to [...]
James Niehues Profile
If you’ve ever looked at a ski resort map you’ve probably seen the work of James Niehues. He’s designed the trail maps of virtually every major ski resort on the planet. The Vail Trail has put togeter a great profile of him; there’s some really neat details on how he got started (he took up [...]
Coming Soon: The Ski Channel
Every time I see one of those skiing shows on TV, usually on Saturday morning - you know, the ones where some folks just visit a resort, interview locals and carve up some powder - I can’t help but watch. I’m always interested in the people, the resorts, and the moves. Same goes for snowboarding [...]
Post 301: Whistler Plans Peak to Peak Gondola
Well, this post marks #301! Woohoo! Thanks for following along on my adventures and news so far.
So here’s the deal: Whistler has formally announced their peak-to-peak gondola, a 4.4 kilometre ride, connecting the top of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
That is insane!A few details about the ride: it will only be 11 minutes (it takes [...]
Slow Snow News Day
Damn. I’ve been poking around blogs, sites and news and haven’t really come across much in the way of compelling ski, snowboard or resort stories today. I’m open to ‘em if you got ‘em.
In the meantime: hitting a driving range today. This will be the first meaningful bit of action for my knee since the [...]
Golf and Ski at Blue Mountain. Just Like Vancouver.
I’m at work so I don’t have much time to post, but Jeff tipped me off to a unique event taking place at Blue Mountain: golf and ski on the same day! Four runs will be open this weekend, it’s going to be crazy beautiful outside, and Blue’s golf course is opening at the same [...]
I’m Still Here
Apologies for disappearing. I don’t think I was even this negligent during the dog days of summer last year. Unfortunately, a few things conspired to keep me away… but I’m back!
So what’s new?
- The knee recovery is going well. Walking around, albeit with a bit of a limp. Zero pain. More on that later.- It’s [...]
Planning for Next Season
Like most years, I’m already planning at least two trips to ‘real’ mountains for next season. However, I’m sort of torn on where to go. I’m certain Tremblant will be one, now that I’ve discovered there is excellent terrain within driving distance of Toronto; the big question is, Whistler again? Or Alberta? Did I hear [...]
Riding in Ontario: There’s Still Time
Looks like this is your last weekend to ride in Ontario:
- Blue Mountain will close April 9. Currently, there are 14 runs open.- Hoseshoe will close April 8. Currently, there are 8 runs open. And amazingly, they are reporting 15cm of new snow (it just got reeeally cold here in Ontario).
Go, go, go!!
Torn ACL: Recovery Begins
It’s been nine days since my ACL reconstruction surgery. So far, it’s been quite an interesting experience… and slightly painful. Though I’m entirely off any painkillers at this point, and I’m pretty much on the road to recovery.
I start physiotherapy in two to three weeks. Feeling good, I actually ditched the crutches a few days [...]
