We're lucky, living on the wet coast, that local warm winter temperatures allow for a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round.
The following is a round up of what's going on on the North Shore in the coming weeks, both high up on the mountains, as well as at lower elevations.
Canadian Cancer Society Yukigassen - Snow Battle Vancouver
Representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society invite community members to register for Yukigassen - Snow Battle Vancouver, being held Saturday, March 1 at Mount Seymour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Created in Japan, the tournament-style event sees teams of seven participants play in three, three-minute snow battle matches.
The objective is to eliminate opposing team players through snowball hits or to capture the opposing team's flag.
Snow Battle Vancouver champions will have the opportunity to represent Vancouver and compete in the upcoming Yukigassen Canada National Championships.
The event is familyfriendly and will feature carnival games as well as will be a fun spectator sport.
Participants are encouraged to fundraise $200 for the society.
convio.cancer.ca/yukigassen
It's a Snow Day
Mount Seymour and the Prostate Cancer Foundation B.C. have partnered for It's a Snow Day, Friday, March 7, an event modelled on a charity golf tournament format.
The race is open to anyone who can ski or snowboard on intermediate terrain and racers will compete in teams of four with everyone completing two runs. Awards will be presented to the team that most accurately guesses their time, according to a press release.
A cocktail reception and silent auction will follow.
Registration gets underway at noon. Cost: $100 a person or $350 for a team of four. Proceeds will support the foundation. Mount Seymour is currently seeking auction items. In addition, businesses making a donation of more than $250 will receive recognition at the event and on its website.
itsasnowday.ca
West Van Run
Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to the annual five-and 10-kilometre running race of the District of West Vancouver, being held Sunday, March 2, at 8:30 a.m. at Dundarave Park.
This year's event has a retro '60s-'80s theme, and is offering a one-km course option for kids at 8 a.m. Proceeds will support Special Olympics B.C. - North Shore as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Cost: $35/free for seniors and youths.
westvanrun.com
KazLaw mountain biking community award
Representatives of the B.C. Bike Race and KazLaw Injury Lawyers are looking to give away an entry to this year's edition of the seven-day stage race that's currently sold out.
The KazLaw Community Foundation is providing the spot to a B.C. resident who makes mountain biking happen in their community.
Community members are asked to nominate a deserving rider, someone they feel has earned this award, potentially a trail builder, a volunteer, a young deserving rider or an organizer of a community club, by sending 500 words and a picture to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 28. Voting will be conducted March 4-18 and the winner will be announced March 24.
bcbikerace.com/registration/contests
kazlaw.ca
— Compiled by Erin McPhee
