Whistler British Columbia Canada

A Winter Olympics With No Snow?

A combination of environmental factors this Olympic year could see the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver – Whistler be nearly snow free. The world-class resort of Whistler which will be the scene of many of the skiing events is not fairing too badly, but the locations closer to the city of Vancouver are in [...]

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Biathlon Event Explained

Cross-country running and rifle shooting are summer outdoor sports but combined into a winter atmosphere they make a challenging contest of wills, endurance, skill, and experience. Biathlon for the Winter Games means a fit athlete with skiing prowess paired with world elite level shooting skills. Continuing World Cup level competition evolves into heats for Olympic [...]

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