Yearly Archive: 2017

Snow Grooming

2017 has been a fantastic ski season.   What does mean for the snow conditions along the Baden Powell trail on race day? “The way things look now, it will be nowhere near 1999 unless there are many more serious storms in next few weeks followed by unseasonable cool weather in...

An Evening with Ellie Greenwood

We are thrilled to announce “An Evening with Ellie Greenwood” –  May 9th, 2017 at the newly renovated Salomon West Vancouver Store in the Village at Park Royal. Doors open at 6:00pm, Program starts at 6:30pm. Store will stay open afterwards until 9:00pm for shopping. Come hear from Ellie Greenwood, Team Salomon Ultrarunner,...

Sponging Yourself

Self Serve:  Sometimes the intimacy of a sponge bath is just too much. By Hyannis, it’s not about cooling off or connecting with volunteers anymore. Some runners take it upon themselves to freshen up before the finish line. We all know how important it is to look fabulous coming into...

April 12, 2017 – Wednesday night training run photos by Salvador Miranda

Salvador Miranda’s  training run photos from the Powerline Trail are in this photo album.   Powerline trail is not part of the course on race day. Bonus:  Here is Salvador’s video link from Capilano Road.   Note:  The proceeds of all photo purchase are donated to North Shore Search and Rescue.   Each photo is a...

Being Sponged

Full Serve: By Hyannis Drive you’ve covered almost 42km and you need a bath. You think they’re offering the sponges because you’re hot and need a little pick me up but that’s not it at all. You’re glowing! So for no extra charge, the Vikings sponge you off, put a...