Sports. Know the score? Contact the editor at sports@theotherpress.ca Double dare Summer sports you should do By Elliot Chan, Staff Writer s the snow on the mountains melts away, sporty individuals will now turn their sights on all summer has to offer. For those of us who have spent the winter months hibernating, it is time to shake off the rust and put the rest and training into effect. Now that the city has thawed, grab that bucket list and get to work. Hiking: British Columbia is home to some of the best hiking trails in the world. From mountain ranges to seascape, we often forget how vast this province really is. Take a drive to the island and embark on the West Coast Trail, a 75- km backpacking route that takes you along the edge of the Pacific. Or challenge the Stawamus Chief, a short two- hour commitment that will lead you up to the peak of Squamish. If nothing more, then try to beat or set your best time on the Grouse Grind. Whitewater rafting: A roller coaster ride that you can control. If you’re not yet ready to kayak down Hell's Gate, but are sick of canoeing at Trout Lake then it’s time to see whether you're made to sink or swim in the world of extreme water sports. All whitewater rafting sites offer different levels of rafting intensity, choosing between a motor-powered raft to a paddle one. If you need a reason to gather a group of friends and head on a road trip up to Whistler or Kumsheen Resort where the Fraser and Thompson rivers fork, let whitewater rafting be one of them. Bungee jumping: If falling can be considered a sport, then I’m in pretty good shape. I took the dive at Whistler Bungee last year and never regretted it. If given the chance, I would be back on that bridge saying my prayers again. There’s something about taking a leap of faith that is simply unforgettable. Mountain biking: Biking in any form is a great way to exercise. But why not bombard down a mountain, feeling each stone and root that juts from the earth? Navigating through nature and seeing the world pass you by from the handle bar is one of the most exhilarating things to do. BC is full of trails for all skill levels from beginners to championship-winning professionals. A quick search on the Internet can yield a hundred Stawamus Chief in Squamish | Photo courtesy of Bob Young different paths to bike through. From spur-of-the-moment adrenaline rushes to weeklong experiences, find opportunities Formula One season brewing excitement Up-to-date with the 2013 race season By Aidan Mouellic, Staff Writer he 2013 Formula One season is well underway with four races already wrapped up. The season, which started in Australia Match 17, has already had its fair share of drama. Leading the race series so far is the reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel with 77 points, who has an 11-point lead over second place Kimi Raikkonen. Rounding off the point’s podium is Lewis Hamilton who has 50 points so far this season. 20 The largest bit of drama this year occurred during Vettel’s win in the second Grand Prix of the season in Malaysia. Vettel’s Red Bull teammate, Mark Webber, was leading the race when Red Bull team managers unapologetic about winning. With two victories already thanks to Vettel and another podium, Red Bull-Renault is currently comfortably on top of the standings in the constructor’s championship with 109 points. Lotus-Renault Michael Schumacher as the top driver for the German Mercedes team. Hamilton’s season thus far has been a success; he already has two podiums and a pole position to his name, leaving him already in the mix for the Lewis Hamilton has made his long-awaited debut for Mercedes-AMG. The lifelong McLaren driver has replaced Michael Schumacher as the top driver for the German Mercedes team. told Vettel not to overtake Webber. Vettel didn’t follow orders and overtook Webber to secure his first victory of the season. Vettel apologized to his team afterwards for being disobedient, but he was sits behind with 93 points and Ferrari rounds off the top three with only 77 points. Lewis Hamilton has made his long-awaited debut for Mercedes-AMG. The lifelong McLaren driver has replaced championship title awaiting someone at the end of the season. On the technical side of the sport, this is the final season of the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter V8 engines currently in use to get outside this summer and try something new. in all Formula One cars. Next season, all of the cars will be powered by turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 engines. Though that may not sound very impressive (the current Ford Fiesta has a 1.6-liter engine), the engines gracing the Formula One cars next season will be mounted in cars that weigh half of what a Toyota Prius does and will propel the cars to 100 km/hr in under two seconds. The 2013 Formula One season will touch down in Spain on May 12 for the Spanish Grand Prix. The qualifying rounds to determine pole position will be on May 11, along with the final race of the season, which will crown the World Champion, at the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 24 .