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Articles written by Leslie Barrow:

A New Form of Flight

What’s the last thing you saw soaring through the air? Was it an airplane? Perhaps it was a hot air balloon? Could have been a bird? What about a wingsuit? When I was first introduced to this sport I was ...Read More

They call him Mr. White

Everywhere around the world, Canadians are renown for their relaxed attitudes, generous demeanors and of course…beautiful British Columbia. The majority of tourists fly like geese to Calgary for Norquay and Sunshine, or Vancouver for ...Read More

PARKOUR from A to B

If the first time you hear the term “l’art du déplacement” makes you think of a Felix Nadar photography exhibit or a Jacques Linard canvas display, do not feel embarrassed. You are (sort of) ...Read More

So Kewl to Kiteboard!

Introducing the quick and dirty on an extremely kewl sport going off in the militant market: Let’s call this kite boarding 101: Dating as far back as the 12th century, the Chinese used a simple mode ...Read More

Waking up to Wakefest

As the temperature rises, so begins another eventful time of year in the Okanagan. Now that Jack Frost has gone into hibernation, it’s Mother Nature’s turn to take over the seasons. Do you think she ...Read More

Turf & Grime

The capabilities of putting on a Premier Bike Festival should never go unnoticed. Particularly when a festival runs for nine days in a row! Kokanee Crainkworx is free-riding its 4th season at Whistler’s infamous Bike ...Read More