February 2010 Archives
Olympics, like life, full of peaks and valleys
- February 21, 2010 9:40 AM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
On Thursday I watched Christine Nesbitt win gold in a gut-wrenchingly close race where she pushed through the pain to win by 2 1-hundredths of a second. Then on Friday, seeing Jon Montgomery win gold here in Whistler ignited Canada's spirit all over again.
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Lots to love amid the Whistler whirlwind
- February 17, 2010 8:48 AM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
Have I mentioned that I love the Olympics! I can't get enough of the vibe and energy that's everywhere here in Whistler.
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I was at the Opening Ceremony, sort of!
- February 13, 2010 4:12 PM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
How can I possibly describe the atmosphere here in Whistler? It's electric, to say the least, as everyone's level of excitement has now hit full tilt.
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An emotional run with the Olympic torch
- February 11, 2010 12:48 PM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
With the temperature at plus-12 degrees, not a breath of wind, and perfect sunshine, Mother Nature certainly gave us a remarkable day (even if it was unseasonably warm) to help run the Olympic torch along its journey on Tuesday in New Westminster, B.C.
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My diminishing booty
- February 10, 2010 1:24 PM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
A few updates about how things are going in my world:
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Plenty of surprises on the road back to the hill
- February 4, 2010 11:49 AM
- By Kelly Vanderbeek
An Elephant Scientist.
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About the Author
- Kelly Vanderbeek Canadian alpine skier Kelly VanderBeek has reached the World Cup podium three times in her career. Her most cherished accomplishment came when she earned a bronze in the super-G at the famed Lake Louise course in Alberta, becoming the first Canadian female skier to reach the podium on home soil. VanderBeek nearly captured a medal at the 2006 Torino Games, missing the podium by just 0.03 of a second. Born in Kapuskasing and raised in Kitchener, Ont., VanderBeek now resides with husband, and fellow Olympian, David Ford in Chilliwack, B.C.
Recent Entries
- Olympics, like life, full of peaks and valleys
- On Thursday I watched Christine Nesbitt win gold in a gut-wrenchingly close race where she pushed through the pain to win by 2 1-hundredths of a second. Then on Friday, seeing Jon Montgomery win gold here in Whistler ignited Canada's spirit... Continue reading this post
- Lots to love amid the Whistler whirlwind
- Have I mentioned that I love the Olympics! I can't get enough of the vibe and energy that's everywhere here in Whistler.... Continue reading this post
- I was at the Opening Ceremony, sort of!
- How can I possibly describe the atmosphere here in Whistler? It's electric, to say the least, as everyone's level of excitement has now hit full tilt.... Continue reading this post
