For Immediate Release: July 17th, 2015
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT & GOOSE ISLAND present BREWMASTER’S DINNER
Golden, B.C. – People don’t come to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to tackle the same old thing, they come for the adventures and mountain experience, and we have plenty. This summer, at Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, enjoy our ‘Brewmaster’s Dinner’ on July 25th where you’ll sip on beverages from Goose Island Beer Company, paired perfectly with the exquisite 4 course meal. Be whisked away on the gondola, to 7,700 and take in the amazing views of 6 mountain ranges and 5 national parks with your meal.
Tickets are available online or by calling 1-866-SKI-KICK.
Eagle’s Eye Restaurant
Discover Canada’s most elevated dining experience and most talked about culinary experience. This crown jewel of resort dining, at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C overlooks 5 National Parks at once, enjoy our Chef’s new summer creations this year! More info & reservations.
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VIA FERRATA MAKING OF – WEEK 1 & 2
Via Ferrata Adventure – Week 1 and 2
By Lisa Roddick
Prisme, a Quebec based company was set to arrive on Tuesday, May 26. On this day, due to traffic accidents blocking their route, all but one of the Prisme crew missed their flights. One individual was driving from Squamish and was here Wednesday morning to get some gear together and hike to Terminator Peak for his first look at it.
Jorge was impressed with what he saw, grateful for the iews he will have from his office for the next month and excited about this project! The rest of the crew was set to arrive on Wednesday afternoon, but encountered another setback when the brand new rental truck that they had hired broke down near Banff. They would have to wait for a replacement and would not arrive until the next day.
Bright and early Thursday morning, May 28 the Prisme team arrived, smiling and optimistic despite the epic mission it took them to get to Kicking Horse. That same day they started hauling gear to the top of Terminator Peak and installing anchors so they could start rock scaling. After 5 days of rock scaling, which was easier than they had anticipated they forecast that they will be done by Monday, June 8 and ready to start installing the Iron Road. In the mean time, the Via Ferrata guides are training, preparing behind the scenes and digging snowing off the route where needed while anxiously awaiting their part of the installation of Golden’s newest and highest attraction!
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ROCKIN’ CONCERT LINE UP AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT & KICKING HORSE THIS SPRING, PRESENTED BY STUBHUB
Tickets available online now, only through Resorts of the Canadian Rockies & StubHub
Fernie & Golden BC – StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, in partnership with Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) presents the biggest spring music line up in the Rockies. Great tunes and turns is what spring skiing in the Rockies is all about! “We’re stoked to have this incredible line up of music and already over 17 feet of snow, many say the best in Canada right now. It’s going to be big time fun at Fernie, Kicking Horse and Kimberley this spring”, says Matt Mosteller, Senior VP of Marketing & Resort Experience at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.
As an extension to a recent new partnership between StubHub and RCR, which named StubHub the official “Fan to Fan” ticket partner of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies for a number of RCR’s sports and entertainment events, StubHub is now the exclusive official presenting sponsor of all concert events at Fernie Alpine Resort this spring.
“Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has been an excellent partner for us, and we are proud to be working with them to present the first ever Winter Shredfest with BC/DC, Fernie this spring,” said Anthony Lipschitz, StubHub’s Country Manager for Canada. “As we strive to continue to offer fans the most extensive access to live events, this event and the other concerts for which we are the presenting sponsor throughout the spring are going to be a great way for Canadians to get out and enjoy some wonderful live concerts.”
WINTER BICICLE SHREDFEST with BC/DC, Fernie on April 4th
In a new event brought to you by StubHub and as part of one of the first fat tire bike festivals in the Canadian Rockies, we’re bringing you the best après ski band in Canada, BC/DC! Making a special two show appearance in the base of the resort and at the famous Griz Bar, Keepin’ Ripper Ripped since 1962! Visit the StubHub website for event details and tunes/turns tickets.
FERNIVAL , Fernie on April 11th
Don’t miss the B.C based alternative rock legends, 54-40 headlining the annual Fernival event on the final weekend of the season, opening for the band is local talent the Hark Raving Sirens. Along with the Powder, Peddle, Paddle relay race and the Slopesoaker on the 12th the final weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort is the place to be to say goodbye to a great winter and welcome summer! Book your Fernival vacation online.
SUN, SPLASH, FUNK FEST, Kicking Horse
Spring is the best time to get the goods in Golden, BC! The days get a little longer, so it’s that time when we normally see more storms that bring in lots of snow and also a time to celebrate to great season closing with the two weekend Sun, Splash, Funk Festival (first 2 weekends in April). With music on the outdoor patios, this season by Shred Kelly & Good for Grapes, family friendly activities, the Slush Cup and Dummy Downhill to enjoy there is barely time for the last few runs! Book your Sun, Splash, Funk getaway online.
SPRING SPLASH & DUMMY DOWNHILL, Kimberley
Tunes, turns and tans in the spring! Not only is it home to the most sunny days of any ski resort in B.C all season, it’s the best place to work on your goggle tan, enjoy real ski town charm with local jam nights and live music in the Stemwinder Bar & Grill. End the season with an outdoor live show by Bend Sinister and watching the annual spring splash year end comp on April 4th and the Dummy Downhill on the final day, the 5th! Book your Spring Splash getaway online.
About StubHub
StubHub is the world’s largest ticket marketplace, enabling fans the choice to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of sports, concert, theater and other live entertainment events. Offering a superior fan experience at its core, StubHub provides fans with honest, all-in pricing, where the price you see is the price you pay at checkout. StubHub reinvented the ticket resale market in 2000 and continues to lead it through innovation through numerous industry firsts, including the introduction of the industry’s first ticketing application, first interactive seat mapping tool and the first live entertainment Fan Rewards program. The market leader, StubHub is partners with major organizations and brands, including more than 60 teams in MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and NCAA, plus ESPN, NBC Digital, AEG and Paciolan. Throughout North America and Europe, StubHub provides the total end-to-end event going experience that is the way ticket buying should be. StubHub is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). For more information on StubHub, visit StubHub.com, Twitter.com/StubHub, Facebook.com/StubHub, or YouTube.com/StubHub.
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NEW MID WEEK KIDS SKI & SNOWBOARD CAMPS AVAILABLE AT KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Golden, BC – Starting on March 2, TELUS Winter Sports School is offering 3 & 5 day Kids Camps for Skiers and Snowboarders of all abilities aged 6-12 years. Our Camps are specially designed for children to improve their ski/snowboard technique, meet some new friends and to have fun exploring the mountain while in the care of our experienced instructors! Lunch at the Whitetooth Grill is included each day and each camp will end with a Super Hero Day – while dressed as your favorite Super Hero take part in our special race track designed just for the kids! Prizes for best dressed and more! Sign your kids up now and guarantee them an unforgettable Spring Break! For more information including registration information visit our website.
BOOK YOUR SKI VACATION NOW & SAVE
Book your spring getaway now! With already over 17 feet of snowfall this season and a bunch more expected in March, spring skiing will be full of sunshine and champagne powder! Call 1-800-258-7669 to book with a reservation agent or book online.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT – THE CEDARS
The ideal mountain lifestyle unfolds here. The Cedars is a mountain modern duplex development that consists of 26 units. Get more information on the new RCR Realty site.
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KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT EXTENDED SUMMER OPERATION
Golden BC, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is thrilled to announce the extension of its summer operation in 2015, welcoming visitors daily from May 30 until September 27, 2015.
Over the past decade, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has established an extensive palette of summer activities, including the addition of a NEW Via Ferrata, to become a four-season premier destination.
NEW! VIA FERRATA Secured Climbing Route – Get vertical at the most exhilarating Via Ferrata (Italian for iron path) in Western Canada! Confirmed and apprentice climbers alike will tackle Terminator Peak’s north face & venture through 2 custom courses and 1 suspension bridge. Giddy up! Grand Opening is scheduled for July 1, 2015.
GRIZZLY – Close encounters of the grizzly kind! Our Grizzly Bear Refuge – home to Boo, our resident grizzly – is the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat. Tours are available daily.
GONDOLA + MOUNTAINS – Whisk up to 7,700 feet in a gondola ride with 360° views. The altitude won’t take your breath away, but the views still will! With amazing views of 6 mountain ranges and 5 national parks, this is the finest in Canadian vistas and a quintessential BC experience. Choose your hiking path along the top of the world.
DINING – A wide variety of culinary establishments to pique every palate. There’s award winning dining, casual Rocky Mountain comfort food, grab-n-go breakfasts, grills, pubs and cafes. Visit Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, Canada’s Most Elevated Dining Experience.
MOUNTAIN BIKING – Explore our award-winning bike park with over 4000 feet of vertical, 50kms of single tracks, wicked dirt jumps, great tech shop and exceptional bike and equipment rental. Did we mention a great pump track, lift serviced riding and daily bike lessons?
From June 27 to September 27, 2015.
Call our reservations specialists to enjoy on-mountain luxury accommodation at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort! From slopeside boutique hotels to condos and resort homes, package your accommodation with summer activities for further savings.
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Helly Hansen Named Title Sponsor for Wrangle the Chute 2015
New Location for Freeride World Qualifier to be held at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
VANCOUVER, BC (February 5, 2015) — Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s annual Wrangle the Chute event has been chosen as the one and only Freeride World Qualifier event in Canada for 2015. Sponsored by Helly Hansen, the March event is now open for registration.
Each year, top athletes are invited to showcase their skills at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Wrangle the Chute event, as they are challenged to conquer the steepest, tightest terrain Kicking Horse has to offer. This year, the Canadian resort will join Taos, Crystal and Crested Butte as the fourth location among the Freeride World Tour qualifiers. Competitors hope to leave with a golden ticket to the Freeride World Tour.
“All of us at Helly Hansen are very happy to further expand our relationship with Kicking Horse and become the title sponsor for this iconic event,” says Damien Etchaubard, marketing
manager for Helly Hansen Canada. “Wrangle the Chute is an amazing event utilizing the finest terrain in the area. We’re really happy to support Kicking Horse and all the athletes involved.”
Including Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Helly Hansen outfits more than 40,000 mountain professionals at more than 70 resorts and guiding companies worldwide. Participants of the
event will have the chance to win a variety of gear from Helly Hansen. Registration is now open for those with a valid 2015 FWQ Athlete License. Chosen athletes will benotified three weeks prior to the event. “This is definitely changing the game,” says Max Cretin, Director of Business Development for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. “We expect that joining the new IFSA/FWQ series will draw athletes and viewers from all over North America, creating a muster point for freeride aficionados.”
For more information, visit: www.kickinghorseresort.com
About Helly Hansen
Founded in Norway, in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to protect and enable professionals making their living on oceans and mountains around the world. Their apparel, developed through a blend of Scandinavian design and insights drawn from living in some of the harshest environments on earth, helps provide the confidence professionals need to step out into the elements and complete their jobs. The company invented the first supple, waterproof fabrics more than 130 years ago, created the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s and introduced the first technical
baselayers made with Lifa® Stay Dry Technology in the 1970s. Today, Helly Hansen is the official uniform partner for more than 60 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations and has outfitted more than 33,000 mountain professionals. The brand’s outerwear, baselayers, sportswear and footwear for winter, outdoor and water sports are sold in more than 40 countries. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com.
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BAND LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR THE ANNUAL SUN, SPLASH, FUNK FEST AT KICKING HORSE
Golden, BC – To fully enjoy your spring just add; sun, the most beautiful mountains in the world, music, après ski, your friends and the Sun, Splash, Funk Fest. This year’s event will be over the first two weekends in April, featuring a live outdoor concert by Shred Kelly on April 4th and with Good for Grapes on April 11th. Accompanying our live music will be the most classic of ski events including the Dummy downhill and Slush Cup – send off your season in style at the best weekends of the year!
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
On the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Vacation Website there are a variety of packages to choose from including long stay, short stay and midweek specials. Book online, chat with an agent online or give us a call at 1-800-258-7669.
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HOP ON THE POWDER EXPRESS BUS AND GET FROM BANFF TO KICKING HORSE THIS SEASON
Golden, BC – Ditch the car keys and get on the Powder Express for the easiest way to get from Banff to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden B.C and back! Taking the beautiful drive through Banff and Yoho National Parks, you’ll get in a full day of riding on Kicking Horse’s renowned Champagne Powder with plenty of thigh burning action before your return trip home (sleeping on the way back is allowed).
THE POWDER EXPRESS
For more information about the Powder Express, run by Discover Banff Tours, including schedules and pricing information visit the Getting Here section on our website.
WHY KICKING HORSE?
Know for having the Best Panoramic Views, being named Warren Miller’s Best Ski Destination and Number 1 in Powder & Best Snow in North America– Kicking Horse has impressed the world by leaps and bounds since opening in 2000. The winter season at Kicking Horse offers an integrated mountain resort experience with some of the most progressive in-bounds skiing in North America, with a 1,260 metre (4,133 feet) vertical, 4 alpine bowls and 85 inbound chutes. Beginners who learn at Kicking Horse return again and again to experience the unparalleled conditions. Experienced skiers and snowboarders claim their bragging rights on this mountain due to the first-class snowfall and world renowned terrain. The winter season is complete with a tubing park, skating rink, and numerous restaurants (including the world renowned Eagle’s Eye restaurant – Canada’s Highest Elevated Dining Experience) retailers and activities.
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KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT presents THE JEEP JUNIOR FREESKI COMP
Golden, BC – Cultivating the freeski trend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will hold an IFSA Junior Freeski Series stop, hosting the RCR Event Series alongside Fernie & Kimberley Horse Resort. 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 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. Registration is set to open on December 18 – there are only 100 participant spots, on a first come first serve baseis. Find more information on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Online Events Calendar.
WIN A SKI BUM WEEK WITH JEEP
Take a picture of yourself and or with your friends with a JEEP logo throughout the winter for the chance to WIN a JEEP, lift tickets and accommodations for a whole week! Enjoy the VIP treatment with a special JEEP Contest winner parking spot and a personal greeting at each resort to ensure you know all the best powder stashes to hit. More info on the Ski RCR website.
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KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT TO HOST THE DOGTOOTH DASH – 2015 CANADIAN NATIONAL SKI-MO CHAMPS
Golden, BC – The 7th annual Dogtooth Dash will return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort this season on January 24th. In partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada, we will be hosting the 2015 BUFF® Canadian National Ski- Mo Championships presented by LIVE OUT THERE. Nestled between five National Parks, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has been hosting Ski-Mo races for almost a decade, contributing to the booming interest towards this discipline across North America.
From the racer’s mouths, The Dogtooth Dash is the most exciting, scenic and challenging event in the Ski Mo calendar, home of the national championships for the last past years and the only built-in course taking place inside a controlled ski area. Moving with the momentum of last year, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is very proud to team-up with BUFF® Canada, a worldwide recognized brand of outdoor enthusiasts & Official Supplier of the Canadian National XC Ski Team supporting several athletes through personal sponsorships. “We are very glad to be part of the Dogtooth Dash. For us, Ski-Mo and BUFF® are a perfect combination. This is the best event for testing the products and having a lot of fun at the same time,” said Peter Collins, President of BUFF® Canada.
Moving with the momentum of last year’s unique event gather the best Canadian and U.S athletes, the 2015 race will embody similar course elements with the addition of further components and media coverage. The event will be sanctioned by the Alpine Club of Canada and the US Ski Mountaineering Association and will follow the IFSM ski tourism race, rules and regulations. For more information visit the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort online Events Page.
WIN A SKI BUM WEEK WITH JEEP
Take a picture of yourself and or with your friends with a JEEP logo throughout the winter for the chance to WIN a JEEP, lift tickets and accommodations for a whole week! Enjoy the VIP treatment with a special JEEP Contest winner parking spot and a personal greeting at each resort to ensure you know all the best powder stashes to hit. More info on the Ski RCR website.
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