For Immediate Release: March 1^st, 2016

RCR RESORTS NAMED IN SKI CANADA MAGAZINE 2016 BEST OF SKIING AWARDS

The annual Ski Canada Best of Skiing Awards issue has been released; here are some of the honours bestowed upon our resorts;

Fernie Alpine Resort • www.skifernie.com

• Named in ‘Best Snow’
• Best Picnic Spot for Bear’s Den
• Best Highway for the Powder Highway
• Best Faceshots for GoPro Drones
• Named in ‘Best Place to do a Bowl’

Kimberley Alpine Resort • www.skikimberley.com 

• Best Picnic Spot for Kootenay Haus
• Named in ‘Best Family Resorts’
• Best Highway for the Powder Highway
• Named in ‘Best Sun’
• The Forest Dump Award for the Black Forest
• Best Reason to keep your head up – Sundogs

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • www.skikickinghorse.com  

• Best Place to see the Light for Eagle’s Eye
• Best Highway for the Powder Highway
• First Kick of the Horse for opening in November
• New Pickup Line for Purcell Heli Skiing’s pick up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Nakiska Ski Area • www.skinakiska.com

• Best Picnic Spot for Mid Mountain Lodge
• Best Place to meet friends in the line for Nakiska’s $199 pass sale

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
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

For Immediate Release: January 25^th, 2016

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT presents THE JEEP JUNIOR FREESKI COMP

Golden, BC – Cultivating the freeski trend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will hold the first IFSA Junior Freeski Series stop, on February 5-7.  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. All age cut off dates are based on the age turned prior to December 31, 2015.  Visit the Kicking Horse Online Events Calendar to register and for the full schedule of events.

Book a trip to Kicking Horse online • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
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.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, www.kickinghorseresort.com, is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. 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
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

For Immediate Release: January 25^th, 2016

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT presents NEW KICK ASS DOWNHILL EVENT
Celebrate the World’s Great Sport

Golden, BC – Challenge your friends & family on March 5^th in this winter’s most entertaining race!  The Kick-Ass Downhill is a family-friendly event, in which each racer is timed as they go through a series of banked & gated turns, mogul fields, obstacles & jumps. The race will be timed, but don’t forget about the style; the most creative and stylish racers will be rewarded and have time taken off their run.

“The essence of the sport belongs in 3 ingredients, quality time with friends and family, healthy benefits of getting outside and being playful,” says Powder Matt Mosteller.  So, jump into your flashy 80’s one-piece, bring your best buddies, and show-off to the judges & the crowd what you’ve got! There will be many prizes to win, as well as BBQ & entertainment at the Heaven’s Door Yurt. An ice bar with cold beers & drinks will be available all day.

With a festive & fun ambiance, this is a gathering for all the lovers of sliding sports. Make sure you wear your best 80’s outfit so you can be entered to win the grand prize for the best costume

For the categories available to enter and registration fees visit the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 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
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog  • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

For Immediate Release: January 19^th, 2016

SKI WITH AN OLYMPIAN AT KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT

Golden, BC – New this season at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, take an intimate tour of the resort, led by two time Olympian, Felix Belczyk, who has called Golden his home since 2013.  The new clinics will be half day private clinics, available for levels 3 – 5 for up to 4 people.  Call or email the Winter Sports School at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for more information or to sign up today!

mountainschool@kickinghorseresort.com • 250-439-5467

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
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.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,www.kickinghorseresort.com, is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. 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
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

For Immediate Release: December 14, 2015

REVITALIZED KIDS EXPERIENCE AT KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT THIS WINTER

Golden, BC – Since opening in 2011 the Learning Centre at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has combined the Winter Sports School and the daycare, becoming a ski hub fostering a positive family environment.  This season, the Learning Centre will offer a variety of family new and revitalized activities including Tubing on our new disco themed track, with the added lights and new location tubing will now be offered as a night activity as well as during the day.  As well as Skating on the newly expanding rink (be sure to check the games on ice schedule for organized family fun) near the warming hut (and of course) a magic carpet and skills park for kids to practice perfecting those skiing/snowboarding skills early.  Another new and exciting activity operating out of the resort this year will be daily kids snowmobile tours with the Rocky Mountain Riders.  Keep an eye on Kicking Horse Mountain Resorts’ website, Facebook and Twitter for updates!

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
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.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,www.kickinghorseresort.com, is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. 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.

For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +

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For Immediate Release: November 17^th, 2015
 

KICKING UP A STORM FOR YOU – KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT IS OPENING 2 WEEKS EARLIER

Golden, BC – Skiers and snowboarders favorite two words….EARLY OPENER! Strong and regular winter storms have dumped over 200 cm to date, making this one of the strongest opening storm cycles since resort inception.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be one of the first resorts in British Columbia to open and the first on the famed Powder Highway!  Winter is kicked off in a big way!

“We love El Nino,” says Powder Matt Mosteller.  “In the past week alone we have received a whopping 130cm of new snow, “he added.  “Winter is here, if you’re looking to book a ski vacation & you want snow- we’ve got it!  Don’t forget to try ski in/ski out lodging and take the hassle out of your ski vacation.”

OPENING DETAILS
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be opening early with two Preview Weekends, November 28^th and 29^th, and December 5^th and 6^th, with the full opening as scheduled on Friday December 11^th.  With top to bottom skiing (4,100 vertical feet, the highest in the Rockies), including terrain open in Crystal Bowl, Bowl Over, Mid Mountain and the Lower Mountain (we’re working to ensure the Kid’s World is open as well).    Lifts open will be the Gondola, Stairway Chair, Catamount and the Magic Carpet.   Services will include the Whitetooth Grill in the Daylodge, Eagles Eye, Retail, Rental, Guest Services and Winter Sports School.

WHY IS KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT KNOWN AS THE CHAMPAGNE POWDER CAPITAL OF CANADA? 

Photo from November 15th

WINTER EARLY BOOKING
Ensure your vacation is relaxing from, beginning to end.  Start by booking with our knowledgeable agents and trust in them to find the best resort and hotel property for your winter experience.  Call 1-800-258-7669 to book over the phone, chat online with an agent on the RCR Vacation Website or visit the Kicking Horse website and view all vacation packages.  Book before November 30^th to save up to 35%!

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
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.  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,www.kickinghorseresort.com, is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. 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.

For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +

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For Immediate Release:  November 13^th, 2015

DISCOUNT SKI CARDS FOR RESORTS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES ON SALE

ONE, TWO, FREE!  THREE FREE DAYS OF SKIING!

Now that we have your attention – it’s easy as 1, 2, 3 to get FREE skiing at the biggest and best resorts in the Canadian Rockies this season!  Ski what?  Yes, that’s right!  The biggest vertical, the deepest snow and the most runs in the Rockies!  Experience Fernie Alpine Resort’s deep powder and vast terrain, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s famous Champagne Powder, Kimberley Alpine Resort’s glades (tree skiing) and abundance of sunny days and last but certainly not least, Nakiska Ski Area’s immaculately groomed runs and Monster Glade’s, tree skiing terrain.

Now, it’s simple just;
1) Buy the RCR Rockies discount card at a low cost.
2) Register your card online.
3) Enjoy more savings!  Get 3 FREE ski days plus discounts of up to $30 on regular price lift tickets purchased all season long!

Purchase a discount card online or by calling 1-800-258-7669 – don’t forget to purchase yours before they go off sale on December 26th!

RCR Rockies Card
Get 3 FREE days and discounts at 4 great resorts for only $94.95.

WINTER EARLY BOOKING
Ensure your vacation is relaxing from, beginning to end.  Start by booking with our knowledgeable agents and trust in them to find the best resort and hotel property for your winter experience.  Call 1-800-258-7669 to book over the phone, chat online with an agent and view all package at www.skircr.com/vacations.  Book before November 30^th to save up to 35%!

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.

For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +

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