winter 2011
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27 Full-Tilt Traditions
If the Earth's axis was plumb there would be no shortest day,
so thank goodness for our off-kilter world. Because sunset
on December 22 triggers an eclectic medley of winter solstice
traditions in Vancouver – intriguing multicultural takes on
the holiday season you won't want to miss.
getaways
10 WEEKENDER
The Americans spell "their" Okanogan with two Os, as in
"O, the tranquility; O, what great X-country skiing."
by Rob Murphy
12 THE STREET
by Daniel Wood
30 On Frozen Pond
Tiny nets. No boards. No slapshots. Yep, some might consider
pond hockey just a scaled-down version of the NHL. But what this
shinny upstart lacks in size, it makes up for in heart. Find out what
legions of frosted skaters are doing to the Canadian game.
by Kerry Banks
Find your fashion mojo, among other things, on Victoria's
trendy LoJo. by John Lee
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ROADTRIP
A backcountry jaunt through Santa Barbara's wine country
buoys the spirits, just as Alexander Payne's Oscar-winning
2004 comedy Sideways lifted Pinot Noir sales by 16 per cent.
by Liz Bryan
23 PROFILE
Kelowna's three-time world champion bike-builder redefines
the American chopper. by Kerry Banks
Ron Sangha Photography
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