HERE COMES THE POW!

October 27, 2009 Revelstoke, BC – With 51cm of new snow on the mountain and more snow in the forecast later this week, it is shaping up for a great winter at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 

“Staff are wading through over 50cm of snow in The Ripper area as it is a north-facing aspect,” said Steve Parsons, Director of Mountain Operations.  “At the weather station at 1950 meters we’ve measured 51 cm of new snow and the freezing levels are expected to stay at about 1000 metres which is ideal conditions to keep snow on the mountain.”


to learn more about Revelstoke be sure to make a stop here ------->> CLICK ME!!!!!!!

And if that doesn't excite you. Check out Sun Peaks!

Sun Peaks Sports Director Alain Brunelle tested the powder up at Sun Peaks this morning. The last couple days have brought 40cm of snow, bringing the base at Sun Peaks to 70cm! More storms are on the way, with snow expected Wednesday night, Thursday, and Saturday this week.


And to learn more about Sun Peaks 
check out --->>>>THIS!!!!!!!

How sweet is that!!

make sure you check out www.snowseekers.ca for all the latest and greatest updates throughout the snow season!

WOW Catch a whole new lift this season!

Please take the time to watch the entire thing

If you haven't yet, please consult www.avalanche.ca for the latest in their course offerings and get educated.

As much as we all love to run around and play in the mountains - we have to know how they work and what dangers can await.

This is a video showing a burial and recovery of an avy victim....it makes your stomach turn, while at the same time it really makes you want to get out and get educated.

Notice that upon finding the victim they DO NOT move him- the last thing you'd ever want to do if your buddy has a spinal injury is yank on their arm or neck until you completely uncover him and than assess any potential injuries.

Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.

Possibly the greatest contest ever

Live on the Powder Highway this season.

Found in the interior of BC, The Powder Highway is made up by seven resorts including Red Mountain, WhiteWater, Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Kicking Horse and Revelstoke.  For the full lowdown on all these destinations and more consult our website at www.snowseekers.ca

If you are looking to win your way onto the higway this season, check out this short video....

I am not kidding, this literally could be the best contest ever produced by Kootenay Rockies Tourism:



good luck

SnowSeekers PRESS RELEASE!!!

The Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance clicks in with SnowSeekers and NAIT.

EDMONTON, October 9, 2009 – A three way collaboration between some of Canada’s finest educators will see the development of a motivational and inspiring documentary. The Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) has contracted SnowSeekers, a snow minded new media company, to produce the film.

“We want to show people how available skiing is, how fun the sport can be and how accessible it is for everyone regardless of where you are from or what background you bring to the slopes.  We see this film as a huge opportunity  to bring all of these factors to light and we, as the part of the industry, share a common goal in introducing and developing the sport of skiing within our communities,” explains Brahm Reinblatt, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the CSIA.  The film will profile the CSIA’s Skier Progression program, allowing for a fun and safe environment while learning  to ski.

The 12-minute film and three-minute internet piece, will profile a girl of ethnic background and her toils and triumphs in learning to ski, a journey that covers day one through to enjoying the mountains for her first time.

“As a filmmaker I want this documentary to inspire people of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to get out and take ski lessons. If nothing else get out and experience winter. I want to make it clear that anyone can do anything they want if they put their mind to it,” explains SnowSeekers’ Photography Director and NAIT digital media graduate, Brandon Boucher.  

Production for the piece begins mid-November for release February 1, 2010.

For the full story please click here 

The Smell of Winter

Just when the weather gets right, the skies bring snow. It’s a white reset to our year and a brilliant chance to re-connect with nature. The hint of the white stuff coming our way gives me butterflies, getting stoked for another season of epic lines and incredible finds. It's a zest in the air that adds a spring to the step, the season is approaching.

This year’s addition of the farmer’s almanac is calling for a precipitation here out in Western Canada that is to be above average. The annual publication calls for some big snow through November, into January and through March. It’s a stellar forecast that can be found at http://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange.

Andrew Rushyck over at Castle Mountain in Pincher Creek Alberta was pretty happy with the size of the berries at this year’s annual Huckleberry Festival. In the past 10 years, it’s a theory that has never let him down, “when you see the berry’s this fat and juicy, it's traditionally meant lots of snow is on the way,” said Rushyck.

While in I was in Whistler two months ago for the Canadian Ski Council Meetings, a meteorologist from Environment Canada was calling for another El Nino year with more precipitation and some higher than expected snowfalls for us here in the West.

Sound’s like we all may want to keep our snorkel gear handy.

If you are looking for info on where you may want to travel to this season, hit us up at http://www.snowseekers.ca/


Watch for our SnowSeekers Go-Guides launching this season for your iPhone or Blackberry.

Don't forget to become a follower on our blog here so we can keep you up to date with all the latest and greatest happenings from the world of winter.

Let ‘er snow, let ‘er snow

Doc Pow

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY! GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT!

This is CRAZY! If I wasn't so busy seeking some snow of my own this winter, I would be ALL over this. What an opportunity.

Top Ski Resort gives away once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Sun Peaks Resort launches video competition for an all-inclusive season on the slopes

Sun Peaks, BC - Sun Peaks Resort is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime competition, I want to be the Snow Bum, giving snow-lovers the chance to win an all-inclusive stay in the mountains for the entire 2009/2010 Winter Season.

One lucky skier or snowboarder will spend the ski season (three months) at BC’s second largest ski area, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling or even dog sledding! The competition winner will be provided with a season’s pass for the mountains, food vouchers, accommodation in a number of Sun Peak’s finest hotels, plus equipment and outerwear. The winner will also enjoy a wide range of additional perks including VIP and backstage passes to resort events and functions.

Potential snow bums can win this opportunity to shred all winter by simply submitting a 60-second video showcasing their wit, charisma, love of mountains, and the ability to make the most of this spectacular adventure. The competition is open to any intermediate skier or snowboarder over 19 years, anywhere in the world.

HOW CRAZY IS THAT!!!

so if you have some videos. UPLOAD THEM TO THIS LINK www.snowbumcanada.com by Sunday, November 15.

Get filming! I heard kicking horse and Revelstoke already got some snow!