World Snowshoe Invitational Attracts Global Participation
  On Saturday Feb. 27, 2010, a field of elite athletes from eight countries gathered
  on Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain for the World Snowshoe Invitational.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/viewContent.cfm?content_id=639

Anticipating the World Snowshoe Invitational

  The first article in my coverage of the World Snowshoe Invitational, a Vancouver
  race that hopes to attract global attention to the sport of snowshoeing.

  http://www.snowshoemag.com/viewContent.cfm?content_id=589

Preparing to Welcome the World: Countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympics
  Read a local’s view of the final countdown to the 2010 Olympic and
  Paralympic Winter Games.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/viewContent.cfm?content_id=577

I’m very proud to have written two articles for the program of the Special Olympics BC 2009 Provincial Summer Games. Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated in the Games!

Yak Dust, Big Mountains and Fulfilling a Dream
  A 3-week trip to the Himalayas was one of the most rewarding and challenging
  adventures I’ve ever undertaken. Read this day-by-day account of my hike
  through Nepal’s Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/viewContent.cfm?content_id=548

I recently joined Outpost magazine’s online community of travellers. Read my stories
  and those of other travellers here. Hint: Search “Kathmandu” and “Masada.”

Read about snowshoeing in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park with
  Earth Rhythms, an award-winning Canadian learning adventure company. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=500

Senior Living Magazine
  Grab a pair of snowshoes and join the fun. This introduction to the popular sport of
  snowshoeing in Senior Living’s print magazine also highlights some of British Columbia’s
  springtime snowshoe destinations.

Congratulations to Special Olympics snowshoer Bridget Colvin who earned three
  medals for Team Canada at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=504 

Sol Mountain Touring in British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains combines large
  doses of comfort with an exciting wilderness adventure.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=471

Canadian Running magazine
  In the January/February 2009 print issue of Canadian Running, read about Nanaimo
  track runner Ray Lappalainen who is preparing for the 2011 Special Olympics World
  Summer Games in Athens, Greece

Canada’s Special Olympics ski team is highlighted in a Short Turns feature in the
  December 2008 print issue of Ski Canada magazine
  http://www.skicanadamag.com/Images/Uploads/2008/09TGST.pdf (page 3)

Special Olympics Snowshoer Prepares to Take on the World
  Bridget Colvin prepares for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=426

Brodie Special Olympics Team Wins Bronze Medal at Nationals
  Expanded version also appears in Senior Living magazine
  http://curlbc.ca/2008/10/28/brodie-special-o-team-wins-bronze-medal-at-nationals/

An Active Start for Young Special Olympics Athletes 
  http://www.westcoastfamilies.com/issues/WCF_AugSep08_WEB.pdf (page 10)

Introduction to Kayaking
  Take some lessons or join a guided trip. As we recently discovered, sea kayaking
  is a great way to explore the natural environment and see marine wildlife.
  http://www.adventureholidaytravel.com/kayakingintro.html

Jasper National Park, Alberta
  A week of snowshoeing, and an ice walk in the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=405

Introduction to Snowshoeing
  Tips on gearing up for the fastest-growing winter sport in North America.
  http://www.adventureholidaytravel.com/snowshoeingintro.html

Inca Trail and Machu Picchu 
  How we found a rare moment of solitude at Machu Picchu.
  http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/travel/story.html?id=af1b3b7a-243c-45c2-bf03-04296f15636d&p=1

Profile of a Special Olympics Snowshoe Athlete 
  Read about Hazen Meade’s preparations for Canada’s 2008 Special Olympics Winter
  Games in Quebec City.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=373

Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains 
  Exploring the snow-covered mountains near Vancouver, our new Canadian home base.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=376 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=337

Introduction to Hiking
  Hiking is just walking, right? Not really, so here are a few tips to help you make the
  most of your day on the trail.
  http://www.adventureholidaytravel.com/hikingintro.html

Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia
  Discover this well-kept secret in British Columbia’s Cascade Mountains.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=356

Frontenac Provincial Park, Ontario 
  History, family ties and a rugged stretch of Canadian Shield have us returning again
  and again to this scenic park near Kingston, Ontario.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=321

Hope Valley, California 
  Explore this quiet corner of California’s Sierra Nevada.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=313

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 
  Pack your snowshoes and visit this popular park in the off-season.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=301

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee 
  A snowy hike to a remote mountain-top lodge.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=292

Yllas, Finland 
  Can’t find it on a map? Neither could we. At 100 kilometers north of the Arctic
  Circle, Yllas turned out to be a perfect winter adventure.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=277

Sierra Nevada Mountains, California 
  Our introduction to the great sport of snowshoeing.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=267

Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park, California 
  How to achieve a birds-eye view of Yosemite’s greatest landmarks … and have it 
  all to yourself.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=240

Methow Valley, Washington 
  A mecca for winter sports enthusiasts.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=189

GEAR REVIEWS:

Read my recommendations on environmentally friendly gifts for snowshoers.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/pdfmag/GreenGiftGuide.pdf

Julbo Run and Bivouak Sunglasses
  Both models combine innovative features with bulletproof durability. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/viewContent.cfm?content_id=550

Monkey Woman Jacket by Mountain Hardwear
  On a two-week Himalayan trek, I rarely took off this comfortable insulating layer.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=453

Mountain Hardwear Wraith SL -20 Down Sleeping Bag
  Freezing temperatures in Nepal’s Khumbu region were no match for this substantial
  winter sleeping bag.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=452  

Mountain Hardwear Lightweight Power Stretch Zip T and Boot Length Tight
  Excellent design and attention to detail make these base layers my first choice
  for wicking, warmth and overall comfort.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=463

The Stick 
  Ease sore muscles with this effective self-massage device. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=358

Deuter Speed Lite 20 Daypack 
  A light, functional daypack that will carry everything you need for a day on the trail. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=336

Kahtoola MICROspikes 
  Clever, comfortable and effective “pocket traction” … especially good for those 
  icy shoulder season trails.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=342

Comet Jacket by Isis 
  I never dreamed I could look this good while feeling warm, dry and comfortable.
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=307

Kahtoola FLIGHTSystem 
  This is my favourite snowshoe hands-down, partly because I get to wear my 
  running shoes. 
  http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=306