SNORIDERS WEST MAGAZINE BRINGS ONE RED PAPERCLIP TRADER TO KOOTENAY ROCKIES
SnoRiders West magazine brings the increasingly well-known oneredpaperclip.com trader Kyle MacDonald and two guests to the Kootenay Rockies for a unique winter getaway in exchange for MacDonald’s recently acquired 1992 snowmobile.
Based on a game called Bigger and Better that he played as a child, MacDonald decided he would use his creativity and the power of the internet to trade up from one item to another, starting only with one red paperclip, to ultimately trade up to a house.
MacDonald set up a web blog to trade his one red paperclip on July 12th, and he made his first trade for a pen (in the shape of a fish) on July 14. Since then he has traded up for a door knob, a coleman stove, a generator, a party pack, a snowmobile and now a trip for two to the Kootenay Rockies. |
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Kyle MacDonald’s excellent adventure to Yahk
When SnoRiders West first heard about Kyle MacDonald’s quest to trade a red paperclip to a house he had just traded for a snowmobile. He then proceeded to say on national TV that he would go anywhere in the world to make his next trade except for Yahk, British Columbia. Yahk is only 40 minutes West of where we produce SnoRiders West so we just had to make MacDonald an offer he couldn't refuse: A snowmobile trip to Yahk. To his credit MacDonald accepted the offer. Here is a pictorial report of his complete trip. |
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RED PAPER CLIP UPDATE
Kyle MacDonald keeps on trading
Online trader Kyle MacDonald's goal of trading for a house is quickly becoming a reality. And MacDonald has been getting a lot of media coverage with his latest trade—a year's free rent in Phoenix. |
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SnoRiders trades famous snowmobile
See what happened with that famous snowmobile that Kyle MacDonald of OneRedPaperClip fame brought all the way from Montreal, Quebec to trade with SnoRiders West. |
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Kyle MacDonald snowmobiles to Yahk and back
After months of planning and anticipation, some members of the Cranbrook Snowmobile Club, the Kimberley Powder Hounds and SnoRiders West guided Kyle MacDonald and his friends through the beautiful backcountry in the Kootenays. |
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Stroumboulopoulos' snowmobiling adventure
The Hour's George Stroumboulopoulos tells SnoRiders West about his only snowmobile trip in Pangnirtung, Nunavut where he thought it would be a good idea to jump sleds at high speeds. |
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Red paperclip goes cubist
MacDonald recently accepted an offer for a cube van in exchange for one trip to Yahk from a U.S.-based uniform company called Cintas. |
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CBC—Live from Yahk, B.C.
The date is set, the flights are booked and a small British Columbia town is bracing itself for a whirlwind of excitement unlike any other in its 100 year history. |
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CBC’s Stroumboulopoulos plans to Yahk it up
The latest word on the street is that CBC Newsworld’s program The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos will be coming to Yahk for a live broadcast on Thursday, February 9th. |
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Red paperclip leads to Yahk, B.C.
Are you interested in buying a snowmobile? How about going on an exciting trip? But why pay money for these big ticket items when you can barter for them instead—starting only with a paperclip? |
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Come west, young man!
It all started with a comment that Kyle MacDonald made to CBC The Hour’s George Stroumboulopoulos. “I would travel anywhere in the world to make a trade, except for Yahk, B.C.” said MacDonald. |
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Yahk reacts
Ever since the offer to trade an all-inclusive trip to Yahk for a snowmobile was accepted by Kyle MacDonald, a mix of humour and excitement has been stirring amongst the residents of Yahk. |
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Powder Hounds joins red paper clip tour
Known as the Bavarian city of the Rockies, Kimberley, B.C., boasts some of the most natural and scenic sledding the Kootenays have to offer. And thanks to Powder Hounds Snowmobile Tours, who have been asked to join the snowmobile club with the red paper clip guy on his tour to Yahk, anybody can enjoy this gem of the Kootenays. |
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YAHK, B.C.
Sledding to Yahk and back
If there was any time to plan a snowmobile trip from Cranbrook to Yahk, B.C., now would be the time. |
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YAHK, B.C.
Yahk celebrates centennial
Yahk turns 100 and plans for homecoming celebrations this summer. |
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KIMBERLEY, B.C.
Experiencing superb skiing
Yet another sponsor has joined the Red Paperclip Tour—Kimberley Alpine Resort. |
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The Old Bauernhaus | KIMBERLEY, B.C.
A unique dining experience
Kootenay Rockies Getaway includes dinner at this Kimberley landmark. |
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Trickle Creek Residence Inn | KIMBERLEY, B.C.
MacDonald will stay in style
This four-star hotel has come on board the red paperclip tour as a sponsor to provide accommodations for Kyle MacDonald and his trading partner. |
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Kelsey's | KIMBERLEY, B.C.
A great place to meet
Kyle MacDonald is in for some fine dining at Kelsey's restaurant . |
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CRANBROOK, B.C.
A great place to adventure
Whether you are looking for a superb outdoor experience or want to spend a weekend shopping, dining and exploring the city’s indoor offerings, Cranbrook is just the place to entertain, accommodate and show visitors a good time.
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KIMBERLEY, B.C.
A winter wonderland
This Bavarian-style community prides itself on offering some of the best winter recreation that can be found in the Rocky Mountains.
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