Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Set to Host the 5th Annual DogTooth Dash – 2013 Continental Ski-Mo Champs
Golden, BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is thrilled to announce that the Dogtooth Dash will return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on March 16th and 17th.
In partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada and the US Ski Mountaineering Association, we will be hosting the 2013 Continental Ski- Mo Championships presented by GORE-TEX® – in this ISMF World Championships season, our event will stand as the North American Championships.
Moving with the momentum of last year’s unique event, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is very proud to team-up with GORE-TEX®, a worldwide recognized brand of outdoor enthusiasts, who have sponsored major outdoor events around the globe, including the legendary GORE-TEX® Grand Traverse. Our goal is to establish the Dogtooth Dash as a reference in the Ski-Mo world.
For those who haven’t experience the Horse yet, Ian Gale and his team have designed one of the most spectacular and challenging races! The award winning Eagle’s Eye Restaurant will serve as a focal point offering great spectating. Kick back on the patio and cheer the racers as they looping through the mountain top, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Purcell Range!
So don’t wait any longer and sign up online today! There will be snow, pain and $3000 in cash & prizes…
2 COURSE OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHALLENGE!
Saturday, March 16th
ELITE COURSE
The epic 6,000ft climb / descent – designed for seasoned Ski-Mo racer
ENDURO COURSE
Challenge yourself if you have what it takes to race against the best!
Sunday, March 17th
A second day of racing, just for fun, on a 400ft short track located at Heaven’s Door Yurt
Team relay with a mass start
REGISTRATION ONLINE IS NOW OPEN
$65 +tax includes 2-day Lift Tickets & Race Entry
$45 +tax for Season Pass Holders
$5 per person CASH drop-in fee for Sunday Rally – Onsite registration
Check out our Dogtooth Dash special package for deals on accommodations and lift tickets at kh.skircr.com/summer-main/the-resort/accommodations/ or call 1.866.SKI.KICK
Registration: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/dogtooth_dash/
Teaser: http://youtu.be/KhOmbJtDRZM
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‘Wrangle The Chute’ The Ultimate Big Mountain Showdown, Is Back
Golden, BC – is known for providing the best Big Mountain experience: the foremost Big Mountain Freeride Showdown returns to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on March 23rd and 24th. Wrangle the Chute is a pioneer event combining Big Mountain skiing and riding with a ‘Bucking Bronco’ ride on E.J Hector. This event is the ultimate Freeride showdown. The biggest two-day Big Mountain Freeride showdown in the West, will not only offer exciting skiing and riding but also features loads of fun for all to enjoy. For maximum fun there will be a grandstand including live DJ’s and an outdoor BBQ at Kicking Horse’s Heaven’s Door Yurt Café. Athletes choose the line they want to ski or ride and the tricks they want to attempt to impress the crowds while chasing a $2000 cash purse and additional prizes.
“This is an iconic event for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,” says Kicking Horse Mountain Resort President, Steve Paccagnan. “Many of the top skiers and riders in North America have experienced Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Big Mountain terrain, unlike anything else in North America, so it is fitting we host one of Canada’s top Big Mountain Freeride Showdowns.”
The on-mountain showdown gets underway at ‘High Noon’ on both Saturday and Sunday with each pre-qualified participant getting a single run each day. On Sunday afternoon, shortly after the final competitor rolls in, the new champion will be awarded on site. “This event provides spectators the best in Big Mountain skiing and riding excitement,” says Matt Mosteller, Vice President of Marketing, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “It can’t be beat, stay ski in ski out, enjoy incredible snow conditions, relax in the beer garden and savor the juicy BBQ and take in the most unique event held in Canada”
The Heaven’s Door Yurt Café, in Crystal Bowl, will be transformed into a lively grandstand for an outstanding view of all of the action. Spectator entry is free with a lift ticket and Kokanee BBQ will be smoking with mouth-watering burgers. Saddle on up and make your way to witness one of Canada’s top Freeski Showdowns, presented in partnership with Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Your Alberta Jeep Dealers, Monster Energy, Rossignol, Kokanee and Smith Sports Optics.
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Kicking Horse To Raffle Off First Gondola Of The Season For Charity
Golden BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is going to open early for a preview weekend on December 1 & 2 with great conditions to kick off the season. After the preview weekend Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will start 7-day a week operations on Saturday December 8th.
Join us in the plaza on Saturday, December 1 between 7:30 and 8:50am to purchase raffle tickets ($2 each or 3 for $5) for your chance to win First Gondola Ride of the Season – not only will you win first ride & guaranteed fresh tracks, you’ll also be able to bring up to 5 friends with you, receive lift line priority for the entire day and lunch at Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, the highest elevated restaurant in Canada! /adventure/first_gondola.aspx
The winner will be announced just before the Gondola starts up for the season on Saturday. All proceeds from Raffle Sales will support the Golden Food Bank, bring a non-perishable food item and receive a Bonus Entry!
For Current Conditions visit the Online Snow Report
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Jeep Junior Freeski Event at Kicking Horse Kicks Off RCR Freeski Series
Golden BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be the newest stop on the JEEP Junior Freeski series on March 2/3, 2013. The 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 event is part of Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth. The multi resort Jeep Junior Freeski Series is the only one of its kind in Canada.
Competitors will display their skiing skills on natural terrain while being judged on 5 categories – Line Choice, Control, Fluidity, Technique and Style/Energy. To align with the IFSA qualification standards the event is open to skiers ages 12-18 with 4 categories – Boys 12-14, Girls 12-14, Boys 15-18 and Girls 15-18. A full event schedule will be available closer to the event.
The Kicking Horse Junior Freeski event will be part of the brand new RCR Jeep Junior Freeski Series which includes Junior events at Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort. The Kimberley Jr. Freeski will take place on Feb. 9-10 and the Fernie Junior Freeski event will take place Feb. 21-24. Both the Kimberley and Fernie events will be IFSA Regional qualification events and are open to skiers ages 7-18. A huge thanks to our sponsors and partners including the IFSA, Your Alberta Jeep Dealers, Rossignol and Smith Optics, Husky & TELUS.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-866-754-5425 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL MEANS EARLY SEASON OPENING FOR KICKING HORSE IN GOLDEN, BC
Golden, BC – Early season record Snowfall & over 50 cm in the last 24hrs gives Kicking Horse the perfect Early Opening now scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. Over 206 cm of snow has fallen so far with more on the way, so make plans to get on the Horse!
Early season snowfall has pushed opening day early, as major storms hammer the Powder Highway favourite, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, known for Champagne Powder, spectacular terrain and over 80 plus chutes, is the place to kick off your ski season this winter! “With lots of fresh powder snow in the alpine, opening day will offer an epic experience with 4,100 vertical feet of the Rockies best skiing,” states Steve Paccagnan, President of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. “Additionally, our early opening will mark the first full winter with our new resort family, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies and we are proud to be showcasing Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to a whole new group of skiers/riders.”
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the perfect spot for your ski vacation this winter, located in the heart of British Columbia, along the Powder Highway; it’s one of the few places in North America, blessed with deep and reliable snow. Early Booking ski vacation specials end November 30th, so book now and save, visit www.kickinghorseresort.com/specials or call 1.866.SKI.KICK. Don’t forget to get your RCR Rockies Card, the best deal on skiing in the Rockies, offering 3 FREE days or skiing at the Best Resorts in the Rockies, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Nakiska Ski Area – Get More Information or Order Online.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Pending Sale to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
December 16th 2011, Golden, BC: Calgary-based, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have entered into discussions to potentially acquire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, based in Golden, B.C. Subject to certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is currently in the 11th year of operations and has quickly established itself as one of the premier destination resort brands in the North American ski market. The possible inclusion of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort brand within the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies family is a strong, strategic fit and establishes a great platform for the future of the resort, ” notes Kicking Horse Mountain Resort President and CEO, Steve Paccagnan.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the first, four-season resort to open in the Rockies in over 25 years and is one of the only ski resorts in Canada that has had continuous growth in recent years. The resort recently obtained Provincial approval of a 40 –year Master Plan which calls for a world class, destination mountain resort with an expanded controlled recreation area, 20,000 bed units, an 18-hole signature golf course, a multi-use trail system with two proposed lifts and 4,188 acres of skiable terrain. The 2011-12 Season introduces the first phase of a softer side of the mountain including a new Learning Centre to accommodate families and beginner skiers, a new partnership with Brewster Travel Canada, WestJet Airlines, and Budget Rent A Car combined with a new state of the art booking system powered by VacationRoost.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, coined The Champagne Powder Capital of Canada TM, opened for the 2011-12 season on December 9, 2011 for 7 day a week winter operations. Since opening, the resort has received over 300 cm of snowfall.
About Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is one of the largest private ski resort owner/operators in North America, owning five ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; and Fernie Alpine 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.
About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a world-class destination resort located 2.5 hours west of Calgary, nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains in the heart of British Columbia. Winter offers a fully integrated mountain resort experience and the most progressive in-bounds skiing in North America.
For more information please visit www.kickinghorseresort.com. You can also follow Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Twitter at @kickinghorseMTN or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kickinghorsemountainresort
Resort Contact:
Eric Whittle
Director of Sales & Marketing
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
250-439-5495
ewhittle@kickinghorseresort.com
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