Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
For years people have argued what intelligence truly means, and Jessi Cruickshank, the host of CBC’s new game show Canada’s Smartest Person, is out to prove that intelligence is more than IQ tests and exam results. This game show will pit 32 of Canada’s smartest people against each other for a variety of challenges. “The…
Cristiano Ronaldo. We’ve all heard of him, whether or not you’re a fan of soccer. He may be the best soccer player of this generation. Now the question comes, should he play for Manchester United, or continuing playing for Real Madrid? He left United for Madrid in 2009, with a transfer of €93 million being…
Today’s post is not a post involving Calgary, but our northern neighbours in Edmonton. I felt the need to write a little bit of commentary on people’s reactions to the Edmonton Oiler’s 7-1 loss to Chicago Blackhawks this weekend. If you’ve been following this 2014-2015 NHL hockey season this year, you’ll know that the Oiler’s…
{Original Image} Who else can’t wait for the weekend? Don’t have anything to do yet? That’s perfect; I’ve got some events lined up for you to check out this Friday to Sunday! There’s lots to do and explore in Calgary, although it might not seem that way without some guidance. Check out our events from…
Have nothing to do this weekend? Have no fear, Youth Are Awesome is here to help you plan an amazing weekend. Calgary has so many awesome and cheap events as it is, but with Halloween just around the corner; I can assure you your weekend will be action-packed! 1. Halloween Events Whether you want a…
Yonex is one of the biggest racket sports brand in the world. They are the biggest badminton brand in the world. They make some of the best badminton rackets in the world. In this article I will outline the top five, in my opinion. Number 5: The Arcsaber Z-Slash is a good racket that…
Once again, it is back-to-school season and it seems as if we are confined in our desks doing homework 24/7 with absolutely no time to exercise. When school started, I thought I had to say farewell to those fabulous workout routines from the summer forever as free time was so scarce. With all that homework…
What event can you dress up in all ridiculously pink attire and run around the city without people thinking you are an absolute lunatic? If you answered the annual CIBC run For the Cure, you are right. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led event dedicated to…
Do you want to work out AND have fun at the same time? Here’s a video that won’t let you get bored even after you hit repeat five times! Enjoy!
As we all know, summer is coming to and end, and winter is approaching (sigh). But, there’s still time to mountain bike! Fortunately, the “summer” hill will be shutting down on Oct. 6, so you still have time. I was introduced to DH mountain biking this year while volunteering at a camp for a few…
When I mentioned Arne Duncan in my summer break post (which can be read here), I also recalled how he dominated at the Sprint Celebrity All-Start Game. Surprisingly, Mr. Duncan used to be a professional basketball player in Australia before becoming the Secretary of Education for the Obama Administration. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGsk0YY7gg Sources: http://cdn.solecollector.com/media/up/2014/02/images/arne-duncan-nike-hyperfuse-2013.jpg (Image)
I recently had the chance to pick up a new CamelBak LOBO, a quality hydration pack made for mountain bikers. I will be looking at some of the key features of this product, and give my personal thoughts on it as well. Let’s begin with some of the product specifications. It is able to hold…
(Original Image) It’s been quite some time since I updated this series, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of this feature before. Cassey Ho is a certified fitness trainer and creator of POP Pilates. She started up her own YouTube channel, blogilates, four years ago, and is still going strong with over 1.6 million subscribers.…
(Original Image) The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since their debut event. They have more than tripled their growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+…