Women's Power Challenge - catherine barr

Women's Power Challenge

REALITY television shows are all the rage, and now the North Shore is a part of one. The Women's Power Challenge (which can be seen this fall on the Outdoor Life Network and on WTSN) was shot on location at Ambleside Park and Seymour Mountain. The series, which was the brainchild of twin sisters Sandi Parmelee and Gail Lendarduzzi, showcases women athletes in a test of strength and skill. Each week, one of the women is eliminated, winding down to a four player final challenge to decide the winner. The wrap party and screening was held on Friday Sept. 20 in the ballroom of the North Vancouver Holiday Inn to celebrate and, judging from the footage, you won't want to miss this show.

	Two of a kind and then some. Identical twin sisters Sandi Parmelee (left) and Gail Lenarduzzi will also host the show when it airs.
	Contestant coordinator Lynn Wigen (left) was there along with NVD firefighter Dave Franco, who worked on the set, and Eleanor Parmelee.
	BC Lions' running back Sean Millington, who was one of the judges, said these gals were probably talented enough to earn a spot on the team if they wanted to.
	Michelle Zeitler (left) and Kelly Fleming said the hardest part of the whole competition was the tv interviews.
	Beth Schierer (left) and Lesley White were big fans of the wrestling competition.
	North Van's Tara Laycock (left) and Carolyn Anderson agreed that meeting and making new friends was a highlight.
	North Van's Barb Haley enjoyed her days in the mountains the best.
	Jenny Wun (left) and Leah Powell proved that it's okay to be beautiful and brawny.
	Working around the edges were hairstylist Cheri Wicks, photographer Jeff Weddell, hairstylist Lesley Hartwell and volunteer Kelly Phillips.
	Volunteer Tracy McBride sat next to senior producer Taylor Thoen during the reception.

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