Nordic Fest near Whistler helps welcome spring

As the warmer and sunnier spring weather approaches, ski resorts in BC are preparing for the changes with a carnival spirit. For instance, the two-week Sea to Sky 2013 Nordic Festival will provide excitement by showcasing some of the best athletes in the cross-country, biathlon and ski jumping disciplines. The festival will take place at Whistler Olympic Park, set in the Callaghan Valley south of Whistler itself. Anchored by one of the most classic day lodges in BC, spectators get an ideal combination of viewing areas coupled with a vast network of recreational skiing and snowshoeing trails. The festival will take place March 15-31. (http://www.seatoskynordicfestival.ca)