The Freeride World Tour (FWT) Expands to 3 Continents in 2018 with new Stops in Japan & Canada
For Immediate Release: September 12th, 2017
The Freeride World Tour (FWT) Expands to 3 Continents in 2018 with new Stops in Japan & Canada
The updated competition calendar featuring all the new stops on the 11th edition of the FWT is now available
September 12, 2017 – Lutry, Switzerland – After a long summer season of anticipation, the FWT launched the official competition calendar featuring a completely revamped competition schedule for the upcoming 2018 season. This year, the FWT unveils two brand new locations for the opening events in Hakuba, Japan and Kicking Horse, Golden, BC, Canada – two legendary freeride destinations. Forty-five riders in four categories – ski men, ski women, snowboard men, and snowboard women – will make the five-stop international journey. All riders will face a round of qualification cuts after the fourth stop in Fieberbrunn, Austria before arriving at the grand finale in Verbier, Switzerland in March/April 2018.
- NEW FOR 2018 – Hakuba, Japan – January 20-27, 2018 – The Winter Begins
- NEW FOR 2018 – Kicking Horse, Golden, BC, Canada – February 3-9, 2018 – Time To Get Rowdy
- Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra – March 1-7, 2018 – Hold The Line
- Fieberbrunn, Austria – March 9-15, 2018 – Crunch Time
- Verbier, Switzerland – March 31 – April 8, 2018 – The Grand Finale
Be sure to follow the latest competition and rider news on www.freerideworldtour.com and follow the FWT on Facebook and Instagram.
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Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort picked to host the World’s best for historic first
Qualifying for this prestigious event, a resort needed to have a massive variety of terrain, thigh burning vertical and incredible snowfall and a strong mountain community of which Golden, British Columbia is well suited as the historic home of the Swiss Guides who led climbing expeditions in the early 1900’s.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, known for it’s plethora of in-bound chutes, variety of epic terrain and trademarked as the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada and with the 4th biggest vertical in North America, it certainly has more than enough cred to qualify!
After a long summer season of anticipation, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) launched the official competition calendar featuring a completely revamped competition schedule for the upcoming 2018 season. This year, the FWT unveils two brand new locations for the opening events in Hakuba, Japan and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden, BC, Canada – two legendary freeride destinations. Forty-five riders in four categories – ski men, ski women, snowboard men, and snowboard women – will make the five-stop international journey. All riders will face a round of qualification cuts after the fourth stop in Fieberbrunn, Austria before arriving at the grand finale in Verbier, Switzerland in March/April 2018.
- NEW FOR 2018 – Hakuba, Japan – January 20-27, 2018 – The Winter Begins
- NEW FOR 2018 – Kicking Horse, Golden, BC, Canada – February 3-9, 2018 – Time To Get Rowdy
- Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra – March 1-7, 2018 – Hold The Line
- Fieberbrunn, Austria – March 9-15, 2018 – Crunch Time
- Verbier, Switzerland – March 31 – April 8, 2018 – The Grand Finale
More about the Freeride World Tour
The Freeride World Tour is an annually toured series of events in which the best freeskiers and snowboard freeriders compete for individual event wins, as well as the overall title of World Champion in their respective genders and disciplines. The events take place on what’s commonly referred to as “backcountry”, “big mountain” or “extreme” terrain – essentially ungroomed powder snow on super steep, mountainous slopes. The first event series under the Freeride World Tour moniker took place in 2008. Prior to that it was known as the Verbier Extreme, originally a snowboard only contest launched in 1996 – with skiers also invited to compete in 2004. For the 2013 season, the Freeride World Tour merged with the Freeskiing World Tour and The North Face Masters of Snowboarding, combining all three tours under one unified global 5-star championship series.
Be sure to follow the latest competition and rider news on www.freerideworldtour.com and follow the FWT on Facebook and Instagram.
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Boo The Bear Predicts Another Great Winter Ahead
For Immediate Release: September 11th, 2017
Boo The Bear Predicts Another Great Winter Ahead
Golden, BC – It’s bearly (sorry had to) the end of summer, and Boo is already preparing for winter. Lining up with the yellowing of the leaves on the trees for fall, Boo’s coat has started thickening as he’s been packing on the pounds, leading our local Grizzly Bear experts to believe winter will hit us early this year and be a snowy one! Similar to his prediction back in 2015 which held true to be an epic ski season with over 17 feet of snow and lots of powdery goodness, Boo is working the same routine this year. He’s been eating up to 40,000 calories a day, earlier than he usually does, to put on the proper pounds to survive his hibernation during the winter. Who needs the Farmer’s Almanac when you have Boo to forecast the winter weather?
ABOUT BOO
Boo lives at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world. Brought to the resort after having been orphaned as a cub, Boo was saved from certain death. Read more about Boo and the Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre online.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Official Website
Stay tuned to all our Facebook pages for opening day announcements – Fernie Alpine Resort • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • Kimberley Alpine Resort • Nakiska Ski Area.
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Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
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Golden – The Basecamp for 6 National Parks
Golden, B.C is a gorgeous mountain town, well known for being an adventure capital with a variety of outdoor activities just outside your doorstep in both winter and summer. One of Golden’s (only slightly) lesser known facts is that it’s also ‘at the heart’ of 6 National Parks. This year, with everyone being able to visit all our parks in Canada for free in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday there’s never been a better time to plan a road trip to Golden and it’s surrounding parks!
So exactly which National Parks can you get to easily from Golden?
- Mt. Revelstoke National Park
Approximately 1.5 hour drive from Golden
What to do: Travel on the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, only open for the few months in the summer without any snow, its a gorgeous drive with lots of photo opportunities along the way. Take a shuttle bus to the summit for hiking and to see the historic firetower at the top.
What to see: Lots of wildlife including bears, moose, wolverines, mountain goats and even bats.
Fun Fact: home to one of the few inland temperate rainforests in the world - Glacier National Park
Approximately 40 minute drive from Golden
What to do: Walk or hike along one of the many trails in the area, a large variety of levels offers something for the veteran hikers as well as shorter ones for people seeking a more casual adventure
What to see: Really old trees – take a stroll through the Hemlock Grove Boardwalk built in between ancient hemlock trees
Banff National park
Fun Fact: home to one of Canada’s largest cave systems
- Banff National Park
Approximately 1 hour drive from Golden
What to do: Walk through/around the historic Banff Spring Hotel, built in the 19th century or visit Chateau Lake Louise, one of the most photographed spots in Canada
What to see: Amazing mountain views, abundance of wildlife and a quaint town
Fun Fact: Canada’s first National Park - Jasper National Park
Approximately 2.5 hour drive from Golden
What to do: The Glacier Skywalk. One of the newest attractions in the 6 parks, the Glacier Skywalk is an amazing glass floor lookout jutting out from the cliff edge
What to see: The highest mountain in Alberta – Mount Columbia
Fun Fact: one of Canada’s largest national parks - Kootenay National Park
Approximately a 1 hour drive from Golden
What to do: Relax in the Radium Hot Springs or camp in oTENTiks (tent/cabin combos)
What to see: With an abundance of waterfalls, rivers, grasslands and glaciers there’s something to see around every corner in Kootenay National Park whether you’re walking or driving.
Fun Fact: is a UNESCO World Heritage site in part because of the fossils found in the area - Yoho National Park
Approximately 20 minute drive from Golden
What to do: See Takakkaw Falls, 384 m high the Takakkaw falls are some of the highest in Canada, accessible from June – October hike right to the base of the falls for an amazing experience. It’s no wonder Yoho is a Cree word meaning ‘of awe and wonder’
What to see: Emerald Lake – names for it’s unique turquoise colour cause by powdered limestone
Fun fact: the park was created after Canada’s first Prime Minister John. A Macdonald and his wife toured through on the new Railway, he created the park along with Glacier National Park upon returning home.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Opens for Summer Season on June 24th
For Immediate Release: June 8th, 2017
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Opens for Summer Season on June 24th
Golden, BC – Kicking Horse is a popular winter destination and is fast gaining the same amount of popularity in the summer months. With a summer season running from June to the end of September and a plethora of activities for all ages it’s the perfect family or adventure summer location.
Some highlights for summer include;
- NEW Cross Country Alpine trail
The newest way to access heli alpine biking trails without the heli cost – accessed by riding the Eagle’s Eye Gondola and making your way over to Crystal Bowl The town of Golden, B.C is home to over 100 km of Cross Country Mountain Biking Trails in the Mountain Shadows, Moonraker and Canyon Creek Bike Trails system as well. - NEW Golden 24 (two-four)
Known as the Golden 24 (pronounced Golden Two-Four) the event will start and finish within Golden town boundaries, providing extensive camping areas and festival production but also close proximity to the town centre and all its amenities. Not to mention with the date scheduled for June 18 & 19, 2016, riders will get to enjoy the longest days of the year in the saddle and with their friends. - Winemakers and Brewmasters Dinners
Ride the Gondola to the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant to enjoy multi course gourmet dinners perfectly paired with wine or beer. - The Golden Ultra
The Golden Ultra features three stages: The Blood, The Sweat and The Tears. Runners may participate solo in the stage race, as a relay team of three, or may register for any single stage individually. - Via Ferrata & Suspension Bridge
Step out of your comfort zone and experience first-hand climbing exposure in a safe environment, while soaking in the majestic views of the Rockies and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Starting off the ridge-line dividing the Rocky Mountain trench from the Purcell range, and exiting at the top of Terminator Peak, the Via Ferrata is a truly unique beast. Also available is walking across the thrilling Hanging Glory suspension bridge, no Via Ferrata required! - Lunch in the Clouds
Take in the view of 6 National Parks from the world famous Eagles Eye Restaurant – perched on the peak at 7,700 feet at the top of the Eagles Eye Express Gondola. The views are just the beginning, gourmet food and events all summer are also specialties.
Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter & Instagram – @KickingHorseMtn
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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Make Kicking Horse the Basecamp for Your National Park Summer Adventure
For Immediate Release: May 3rd, 2017
Make Kicking Horse the Basecamp for Your National Park Summer Adventure
Golden, BC – the ultimate summer destination you’ve been looking for is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C. With the addition of a brand new Alpine Cross Country mountain biking trail and the new connector route to town it’s a whole new and exciting mountain biking spot as well as the other classic summer adventures still available as well – it all starts on opening day, May 27th, 2017.
- Bear Essentials – The closest you’ll get to a Bear near Banff National Park
The largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat in the world, the 20-acre area is the home of our resident grizzly bear, Boo. Within this natural mountainside habitat, Boo hunts, plays, forages, and explores just like his wild cousins. More info. - Thrilling Climbing Adventure –Hanging Glory Suspension Bridge & Via Ferrata Course
Hanging Glory offers an adrenaline rush that can only be attained by walking from one mountain peak to another, a thousand feet from the valley below. Look down and even go for a hang off the side, if you dare! If you’re up for the full experience climb the whole Via Ferrata course and experience what Men’s Fitness website calls ‘the toughest Via Ferrata in North America’. - Mountain Top Hiking & Sightseeing
Offering a variety of mountain top hiking loops for you to venture out on, ranging from beginning to advanced terrain, or take the gondola to the top for a gentle sightseeing route. - Ride Here, Ride Now – Downhill Mountain Biking
At Kicking Horse ride over 3,700 feet of diverse trails for any skill level from beginner to advanced. No bike? No problem – the performance rental centre has the latest in mountain bikes for you to rent and try out. - NEW Cross Country Alpine trail
The newest way to access heli alpine biking trails without the heli cost – accessed by riding the Eagle’s Eye Gondola and making your way over to Crystal Bowl The town of Golden, B.C is home to over 100 km of Cross Country Mountain Biking Trails in the Mountain Shadows, Moonraker and Canyon Creek Bike Trails system as well. - Lunch in the Clouds
Take in the view of 6 National Parks from the world famous Eagles Eye Restaurant – perched on the peak at 7,700 feet at the top of the Eagles Eye Express Gondola. The views are just the beginning, gourmet food and events all summer are also specialties.
Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter & Instagram – @KickingHorseMtn
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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Premiere Mountain Homes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, widely known as the ‘Champagne Powder Capital of Canada’, is now gaining recognition for being a leader in real estate and mountain architecture as well. The Cedars is Kicking Horse’s premiere ongoing real estate development, with construction of the first home starting in the fall of 2014, lots are still available to purchase. The purchase of a mountain lot, managed through RCR Realty, offers ownership of a high energy efficient state of the art mountain modern, semi detached home (breathtaking views and easy access to the slopes included).
Recently featured in several highly regarded design publications, The Cedars as well as other private homes in Kicking Horse are receiving worldwide acknowledgment as a high end, luxurious mountain development.
Articles featuring the home designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson who designs all the Apple stores as well as residences for many well known clients such
as Bill Gates;
- Architectureinteriordesigns.com
- dwell.com
- thearchitectureinsight.com
- homesthetics.net
- inhabitat.com
- archdaily.com
- homeadore.com
- architectmagazine.com
- arch5.com
- archatlas.net
- residentialarchitect.com
- bifold.com
- customhomesonline.com
- architizer.com
- ilikearchitecture.net
Other features this property and Kicking Horse have been included in;
- 10 of the best cabin in the Canadian woods on dezeen.com
- The Most Fabulous Houses of 2014 on fastcodesign.com
- The 10 Best Houses of 2014 on metropolis.com
Publications featuring other properties at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort;
- dwell.com – Mountain Home
- mountainliving.com – A British Columbia Home They Call the Wolves’ Den
- westernliving.ca – Inside a luxe, Hygge-Inspired Alpine Getaway
Read more about The Cedars and other resort developments in the works at Fernie Alpine Resort & Kimberley Alpine Resort on the RCR Realty website.
Ski Canada Awards Fernie, Golden & Kimberley in Annual Best of Skiing Issue
For Immediate Release: February 7th, 2017
Ski Canada Awards Fernie, Golden & Kimberley in Annual Best of Skiing Issue
Ski Canada Magazine’s annual Best of Skiing awards names Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse for a variety of accolades including ‘Best Ski Towns’ and ‘Best in Truth in Advertising’ as just some of the many. This year’s Ski Canada Best of Skiing awards are extremely special for us, first from Heiko & Linda Socher’s mention for their dedication and commitment to our beloved Fernie, to Kimberley’s The Shed, a real cool place to eat and Boulder Hut Adventures receiving the Best Views in the Backcountry, finishing off with our special partnership with Helly Hansen – hitting the streets of Toronto with the Fernie Alpine Resort ski patrol to advertise skiing in the West.
Fernie, B.C • www.skifernie.com
- Best in the business – Heiko Socher for starting, owning and operation Fernie Snow Valley from 1972 to 1997
- Fernie named in ‘best ski towns’
- Best Guerrilla marketing – Helly Hansen & Fernie Ski Patrols tour on the streets of downtown Toronto
- Dedicated Alpine Touring trails – the new uptracking tour at Fernie Alpine Resort
Kimberley, B.C • www.skikimberley.com
- Best view in the Backcountry – Boulder Hut Adventures
- Best truth in advertising for Kimberley’s new restaurant – The Shed
- Best looking legs – the Iron Legs Pentathlon at Kimberley Alpine Resort, going into its 34th year
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • www.skikickinghorse.com
- Best new shuttle – the Kicking Horse shuttle connects YYC (Calgary International Airport) and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort twice a week.
- Best Trivia – for the Goal Light Gondola YouTube series from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
About Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort presents Wrangle the Chute 2017
For Immediate Release: January 31st, 2017
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort presents Wrangle the Chute 2017
Golden, BC – they’re outlandish, aggressive, rugged and the top freeride ski and snowboard events in Canada! Don’t miss out on the ultimate Big Mountain showdown featuring big lines and some of the best noram riders with a Kicking Horse twist. From March 8th – 12 the, Wrangle the Chute 2 & 4 are presented, this year in the same week creating an unprecedented Freeride Week! Presented by Helly Hansen and is an IFSA/FWQ 4 star event – registration is now open (all athletes need a valid 2016/2017 IFSA-FWQ license to compete). Don’t forget about the after party featuring Shred Kelly on March 11th – ticket information to be announced.
More information about the 2017 Wrangle the Chute events can be found on our online events calendar.
Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page
Twitter – @KickingHorseMtn
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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The JEEP Junior Freeski tour presented by Rossignol & Smith (IFSA regional event stops) are coming to an RCR Resort Near You
For Immediate Release: January 26th, 2017
The JEEP Junior Freeski tour presented by Rossignol & Smith (IFSA regional event stops) are coming to an RCR Resort Near You
British Columbia, Canada – Cultivating the freeski trend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will hold the first IFSA Junior Freeski Series stop, on February 2nd – 5th, the tour will then continue to Fernie Alpine Resort on February 10th to 12th and wrapping up at Kimberley Alpine Resort on February 25th & 26th. Check out the best regional talents hunting for IFSA points! This event provides the opportunity for youth between the ages of 7 and 18 to develop and showcase their skiing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
The Jeep Junior Freeski Series presented by Rossignol & Smith Optics is the only one of its kind in Canada and part of Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth. To align with the IFSA qualification standards, the event is open to skier’s ages 7 to 18 featuring 6 categories: 7-11/12-14/15-18 male and female. Visit the resort Facebook page event calendars for more information on each event;
Facebook event pages;
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort
Kimberley Alpine Resort
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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