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The Adventure Zone

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Named for the legendary Abominable Snowman who makes the Himalayas his stomping grounds, the Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series starts its new year on January 31, 2004. The premier event, at Vancouver Island's Mount Washington, is followed by five events at Silver Star, Mount Seymour, Sun Peaks and Cypress Mountain, including a grande finale at Whistler-Blackcomb on April 4.

"I tag my race series, 'Hike or Run, to Win or for Fun,' says founder Marc Cooney. "I want the day to be about getting out, being fit and having fun. If you can provide those things, you've had a successful race." The Yeti offers 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre courses for participants to choose according to their skill and endurance levels. Since the series launch in 2001, Cooney has inspired hundreds of snowshoers, from the beginner to the elite athlete. Last year, registrants' ranged in age from 9 to 69.

There's no mystery behind the growing enthusiasm for the sport. Snowshoeing is low-tech and accessible, it requires a minimal amount of instruction and it takes you off the beaten path to enjoy the peace and solitude of the winter backcountry. The course routes traverse rolling terrain and are punctuated by spectacular hilltop views. "I've had families come out with babies on their backs and hike the 5k," says Cooney, who is hoping to draw some 1,000 snowshoers for the 2004 series.

It's now officially winter in Canada. That means it's time to Get into Winter, and Discover the Yeti! Visit www.theyeti.ca for the 2004 schedule of events and registration details.