The provincial level of the 38th International Snow Sculpture Event in Québec City took place from January 29th to 31st. Representing Montreal this year was a team of female sculptures: Maude Ledoux, Mélissa Campeau et Ève Champagne.
Our team of happy sculptors with their tuques on snug, gloves well-adjusted, and tightly buttoned coats took out their machetes, saws and shovels and determined to brave the cold for three days to bring forth. Loon Breaking Free!
When I wrote this, it was the first day of winter. It’s odd really, I always have the impression that our seasons are conflicting. Winter starts when the days are the shortest, but from then on, each day gets longer and longer until June 21. But even if there’s going to be more sun, we still have to survive the intensity of winter!
No matter how we define this season, in order to survive it, you've got to savour it. At the beginning of winter, Magalie and I took advantage of the change in season and treated ourselves to a little hike, the snow not yet deep enough to need snowshoes.
Those who subscribe to our newsletter are already aware of it (you can join by adding your email address in the upper right hand corner); we're currently throwing a great End of Season The North Face Sale at Altitude-sports.com.
The intensity of ice climbing has always amazed me. I mean, in just how good of a shape do you need to be to do that?! All praise to these inspiring athletes.
The Ouray festival takes place in well, Ouray. Ouray itself is in Colorado. The festival is an annual event attracting some of the world's best ice climbers.
A great way of preserving and stimulating memories is through pictures. Of course, pictures can do more than that. In fact, they can also encourage you to go travelling. Perhaps these great pictures of India will do just that!
January 28-29th from 5pm to 9pm (this Thursday and Friday), Altitude-sports.com is opening its doors for the first time, to liquidate its inventory surplus.
Take advantageof rebates of up to 60% on current year clothes, shoes and equipment. Get up to 75% off on previous seasons' stock. A great opportunity to get your hands on quality products at tiny prices.
We'll do our best to have you remember this event for a long time with a great selection of top brands such as The North Face, Arc’teryx, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Merrell and many more.
Where is this mysterious warehouse?
6600 rue St-Urbain, Suite 410, in Montreal(between Beaubien and St-Zotique). It's on the fourth floor. Exit the elevator and you're there.
To start the new year on the right foot and so you can be aware of our many activities, we've started a contest in collaboration with Outdoor Research.
How does it work?
All you need to do is join our Altitude Sports newsletter from here on until January 28th for the chance to win one of these Outdoor Research jackets:
Amidst the tragic news coming from Haïti, I must admit I feel overwhelmed. I want to help people but what can I do really? At this point, I figure the best thing I can do is to give to the proper charities (done!) as well as encourage others to give.
And although my financial power is limited, as Mother Teresa said so well: '' If you can't feed 100 people, then feed 1''. You can help out by giving to charities such as Partners in Health.
