Archive for July, 2008
Powder Cowboy Catskiing Tests New Bio Diesel for Backcountry Skiing and Boarding
Fernie, BC Canada July 7, 2008 – Powder Cowboy Catskiing completed testing of new Bio Diesel for the 2008 season. Powder Cowboy Cat skiing used 3075 Li of B20, 20% biodiesel 80% diesel. This test resulted in just over 1 tonne of GHG reduction (525 Litres is a one tonne reduction).
About Biodiesel:
Biodiesel is an environmentally [...]
Mark Nykanen to lead Writers Retreat at Island Lake Lodge as part of the 2nd Annual Writer’s Conference in Fernie BC
Event: Writer’s Conference
Place: Island Lake Lodge, Fernie B.C.
Time: September 28 – Oct 3 2008
Conference Information:
The Fernie Writers Conference recently announced Mark Nykanen, four time Emmy Award winning journalist and author of three critically acclaimed thrillers, will lead a novel workshop and retreat at Island Lake Lodge (Hiking and Mountain Spa) September 28 to October 3, 2008. [...]
Island Lake Lodge announces their 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat
Event: 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat
Place: Island Lake Lodge, Fernie B.C.
Time: September 25-28, 2008
Balance, rejuvenation, and relaxation in nature have always been a part of the unique experience at Island Lake Lodge situated in an “Old Growth” forest in southeastern British Columbia, making it an ideal location for a women’s wellness retreat.
This unique Hiking [...]
Mountain Pursuits and Island Lake Lodge are pleased to announce the “Hiking Series” for summer 2008
Back by popular demand, Island Lake Lodge organizes specially designed day hikes throughout the summer.
Anyone who has ever visited or who lives in Fernie will agree that it is a beautiful valley framed by stunning peaks. From the iconic Three Sisters, to the folded layers of geological history of Mt Hosmer, to the lush [...]
Island Lake Lodge recognizes the announcement of East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett appointed as Tourism Minister
Island Lake Lodge Hiking and Mountain Spa welcomes the announcement of Bill Bennett as BC’s new Minister of Tourism. “Many people think of Bill Bennett as coming from a mining background but he grew up working in the tourism industry with over 20 years of experience.” says the GM of Island Lake Lodge Steve Kuijt. [...]
