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Wall of Books

Mcleods books in Vancouver is literally a book lovers den !! Just becareful where you step....don't want to cause a book avalanche

Mieczysław Karłowicz

On this day of 1909, Polish composer Mieczysław Karłowicz died at the age of 32 in an avalanche while skiing on an excursion in the Tatra Mountains. Here is a record, a compilation of his orchestral works, that introduces his musical style. Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts the BBC PO.

The Moon and the Sea

“The Moon and the Sea” The moon pulls me with the tide. It washes cold silver o’er each rippling wave. I fold and unfold myself but cannot hide. The merciless light is a crippling lave, And all my secrets thus will blanch As each wave crashes in avalanche. Do not stir me tonight Because I am... read more

Panthers vs Avalanche

We kicked the Avalanche off their high horse, and it feels damn good. Let's Go Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Closing your eyes during an avalanche doesn't stop the snow from falling.

Why is it a bad idea for me to fly fish in this specific spot? The clue is to what I'm pointing at.

Fly fishing at the base of an avalanche chute, especially in a region like the Twin Lakes area of the North Cascades, poses serious hazards that go far beyond tangled line. These chutes act as natural funnels for debris, directing rockfall, snow, and anything else loosened from the cliffs above... read more