For Immediate Release: June 6th, 2016
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Invites Locals to Summer Community Day 2016
Golden, BC – On June 26th Kicking Horse will say Thank You to our local community by offering FREE sightseeing and/or Grizzly Bear Tours to residents of Golden B.C & District ‘Area A’. We pride ourselves on providing remarkable experiences, our team is very proud to share and show our summer adventure offerings with our community members. Tourism is an important economic driver for our community and we would like everyone to experience what we have to showcase. To qualify for your free sightseeing/grizzly bear interpretive tour ticket visit Kicking Horse Mountain Resort guest services with a piece or ID showing your address. Visit our online events calendar for more information about Community Day and to see the rest of upcoming events.
Summer at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort;
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!
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?
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.
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 +
- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 24th, 2016
Early Bird 2016.2017 RCR Season Pass Sale on Now
The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies annual Early Bird season pass sale has begun. To take advantage of the best deal in skiing/riding in the Canadian Rockies, purchase your Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse and Nakiska season passes before June 25th.
Here are some items you won’t want to miss with this sale;
- Free food (we knew that would get your attention). This season get over $100 in free food! Pre purchase a food card with your season pass to redeem at any RCR Food & Beverage outlet at our resorts – food cards are just $399 when purchased in conjunction with your season pass and are worth a full $500 to use at the resorts throughout the season.
- Get friends a great deal on skiing/riding too! Save up to 25% on family & friend lift tickets (no blackout dates)! When purchasing a season pass, up to 12 tickets can be purchased for family & friends for $74.95 and can be used through the entire season at all RCR resorts.
- Thinking of getting a Nakiska season pass? Don’t forget you can purchase two days of riding at one of our B.C resorts for just $69.95 for an adult. The Ski BC two day pass is valid all season long!
Purchase your season pass from the Skircr Online Store now.
What a great winter – thank you!
We love to share the many moments that matter, here are some of our guest moments from the past season;
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 +
- Published in Press Release
So, your sweetie has asked for your hand. You said yes! Now a week later, it’s already time to start thinking of when & where you will celebrate the most important event of your life. Choosing the right venue is crucial, so why not do it on top of the world?
“A dazzling place I never knew
But when I’m way up here, it’s crystal clear
That now I’m in a whole new world with you”
Yes, we may have just quoted lyrics from a popular Disney movie and although your names may not be Aladdin and Jasmin, the lyrics also apply to the spectacular wedding venue provided by the natural backdrop at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
“Unbelievable sights, Indescribable feelings” (okay we’ll stop)..
Located at 7,700 feet on a prominent plateau, the Eagle’s Eye Terrace is surrounded by the mountain peaks of 5 national parks. Boasting stunning 360 degree views of the Selkirks, Purcells and Rocky Mountain ridgelines, your ceremony will take place outside on the terrace surrounded by your closest loved ones. Whisk your guests via the Golden Eagle Express Gondola to 7,700 feet for an unforgettable experience before you tie the knot! Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a world class wedding destination where the mountains are a lot closer, the moments are a lot larger and the smiles more than just a little wider. This is Kicking Horse, home to Rocky Mountain vistas, gourmet culinary creations and service second to none. The perfect backdrop for the most important day of your life.
Mountain Top weddings provide a unique experience, but also extraordinary souvenirs. Wedding pictures never looked so good!
Photo: Jody Goodwin
The altitude won’t take your breath away. But the views might.
Photo: Sean Leblanc
Photo: Candid Apple
The Eagle’s Eye embodies the true feeling of a romantic mountain destination wedding. Surrounded by 360 degree views of the soaring mountaintops, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a dramatic background for your wedding reception.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s signature venue features elegant fixtures, birch chairs and a double sided fireplace. The room is elegantly appointed and perfectly themed for a mountain wedding. The Eagle’s Eye requires very little decorating and we will even provide a selection of vases and birch candles for the finishing touches.
Canada’s Most Elevated Restaurant can accommodate 116 guests for a seated reception and up to 120 guests for a cocktail style reception allowing for an intimate ambiance. Included with the venue, our bar and service staff will take care of all the set up and tear down as well as provide linen, dinnerware and glasses so you have more time to make those memories!
Feature Photo: Claire Dibble
- Published in Winter
For Immediate Release: April 26th, 2016
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT ON RECORD PACE FOR RESORT REAL ESTATE SALES
Golden, BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has the reputation as a proving ground for big mountain skiers seeking out big vertical, steep chutes, deep powder and alpine bowls. It’s true, Kicking Horse has no shortage of skill and fitness testing burly terrain – the mountain wears its reputation proudly. SKI Magazine ranks it a top 5 ski area in North America. The secret is out. This last year Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, a true mountain lifestyle destination, set a new record, since 2008 – over 10 Million dollars in real estate sold. Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, in addition to being the owner and operator of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, is also the proud owner of RCR Realty, which played a pivotal role in guest care and managing over 50% of the total real estate sales on-mountain.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is moving as swiftly forward as the river it is named after, transforming into one of the most cutting edge resorts in Canada. Everything is big here. Massive terrain, the whopping 4th biggest vertical in North America, with access to some of the most daring skiing and snowboarding in North America making this place appeal to avid snow-seekers while having an entire lower mountain dedicated to those who cherish magic moments with kids and family. The word is getting out on this place and with its reputation as a guaranteed snow location, with copious amounts of dry Champagne Powder, so too has interest in its lifestyle real estate offerings. Noted mountain developers have been pumping out high end properties, and with overwhelming interest, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, is in the middle of one of its biggest building booms ever in the history of the resort.
Ski to your door convenience, nestled in the woods and big mountain scenery are just some of the added benefits of ownership at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Take part in the mountain lifestyle movement as this resort in the Dogtooth Range above Golden, British Columbia, has families in mind with a ski in -ski out philosophy that exemplifies its base area chalet and hotel accommodation. You can literally ski to the front door of the Palliser Lodge or Glacier Mountaineer Lodge, without even double poling or skating. The same goes for many of the plush condominiums and homes that are artfully constructed in the woods next to the ski area boundary.
Listen to what Kicking Horse Mountain Resort homeowners say;
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a world class Destination Mountain Resort
The niche resort positioning, boutique-style development and incredible growth potential has resulted in a very international mix of real estate purchasers. We share;
- a passion for skiing;
- and a belief in the resort vision in which Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will become one of the world’s most impressive mountain resorts.
Kicking Horse Realty offers a great selection of properties in the resort focused on meeting your recreational resort lifestyle or investment property needs: On-mountain condos, Resort townhouses, Luxury mountain homes and Homesite lots.
Owner Testimonial
“My wife and I have skied all the major resorts in the US and Canada and all it took was one blue sky powder day down CPR to convince us–this is the place! And my grin while skiing down overlooking the Columbia River Valley gets bigger every year!”
Cache Estates Home Owners
Get more information on the new RCR Realty Website.
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 +
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Mountains for all their beauty and wonder can seem remote and inaccessible. Not at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. I like to think of Kicking Horse as a base camp for summer alpine adventures, without actually having to sleep in a tent to enjoy the mountains, shell out for a heli-drop, or slog uphill for hours before you get a glimpse of the alpine. Instead you can stay in a slopeside condo or hotel suite, stroll over to the Eagle Express Gondola, and in less than 10 minutes be whisked along with other hikers, mountain bikers and alpine enthusiasts from the valley to the upper reaches of the craggy Dogtooth Range, covering more than 1,200 vertical metres in an ascent that would be an all day effort for the average person on foot. At Kicking Horse, it’s all about alpine accessibility. Bowls and basins that are covered deep in snow during winter, become alpine meadows resplendent with wildflowers awaiting hikers, photographers and nature lovers. Wintry windswept ridge tops, become warm sun-dappled, peak to peak hiking routes in summer. The views of the Columbia Valley are as jaw dropping as the panorama of mountain summits and glaciers that unfolds in all directions.
For those craving some air beneath the feet, Kicking Horse’s new via ferrata gives people a taste of mountain climbing without the arsenal of equipment, skill and experience normally required to scale peaks. Via ferrata originates from World War I when Italian soldiers equipped mountains with fixed lines and ladders, an ingenuous and relatively safe way to ascend difficult or otherwise un-climbable cliffs. When fighting ended the via ferrata was forgotten, until mountaineers began restoring and repurposing these routes for recreation, launching a new form of mountain adventure. This form of alpine adventure is catching on in Canada. Last year Kicking Horse launched a via ferrata experience on the north face of Terminator Peak. It consists of steel rungs and cable drilled into the rock, suspension bridges, and bridges that span heart thumping chasms. Climbing via ferrata always gets the adrenaline thumping, however it’s extremely safe. You’re always attached to the mountain for protection, with a climbing harness and leash tethered to the cable meaning anyone from fit grandparents to grandkids can experience the thrill of scaling alpine rock. Kicking Horse offers two via ferrata routes; Ascension delivers you to the summit of Terminator Peak in a half-day outing, while Discovery provides a shorter alternative that exits lower down Terminator Peak’s easily walkable ridge. However both routes start with an exhilarating crossing of a 30 m long suspension bridge that spans a steep chute that skiers know as Think Twice.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort also offers up some of the most scenic and spectacular lift accessed mountain biking in North America, with an extensive network of trails that includes switch backing single track in alpine meadows, steep rock slabs that test how far you can hang over the back tire, and beginner to intermediate trails that wind down from the Eagle’s Nest to the base area in more than 1200 metres of vertical drop riding that will have your forearms burning and your stoke anticipating the next run . There’s smooth and flowy Pipestone, which feeds quickly into the swooping burmed chicanes of Dragon Chaser, with western anemones and Indian Paintbrush blossoming trailside. And to keep you honest, there’s Chute to View, Home Run, Showdown, and the black diamond- rated Rock and Roll, just a few of the dozens of trails to choose from. Kicking Horse is also close to the cross country trails of Moonraker, home to roughly 60 kilometers of X-country single track, located just a short drive or bike ride from the resort base area.
Bike Trail for all ages/abilities at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
And talk about alpine dining. Once the outdoors has stirred your appetite you can sit down for lunch at the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, and order from a menu that boasts Alberta beef, mushroom Tagliatelle and other specialties from chef Mathieu Bocher’s kitchen. To top it off, every seat in the house offers unparalleled mountain vistas.
Kicking Horse is also your summer base camp for wildlife viewing. Boo the Bear has made his home at Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre since he first arrived as an orphaned cub 15 years ago. The 20-acre fenced enclosure, provides shady forest, meadows and naturally running water for Boo, enabling visitors to safely observe and better understand grizzly behavior and ecology with the help of interpretive centre manager Ross Prather and his staff.
Kicking Horse may be renowned for big vertical skiing and boarding, but it’s also a summertime base for fresh air mountain experiences, from hiking and mountain biking, to via ferrata and wildlife viewing. Best of all, you can pack in as much mountain adventure as your heart and mind can take, then be back in the village in time to watch the sun set with a cold beverage, appetizer, and a soak in the Jacuzzi.
Words by Andrew Findlay
Photos by Dax Justin & Dave Best
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For immediate release
Summer Chills and Mountain Thrills in the Canadian Rockies
New ice bar, lift-access camping, via ferrata and kids aerial park add to summer adventures
Fernie, BC (April 18, 2016) – Adventure seekers need not wait until next winter to get their mountain thrills in the Canadian Rockies. Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (part of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group) are home base for chills and thrills this summer thanks to a new ice bar experience, lift-access camping, via ferrata route and kids aerial park. Mountain biking and self-guided lift-accessed hiking continue to be popular with some of BC’s best and biggest trails on offer here.
Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort is nestled in the Lizard Range of the Rocky Mountains just outside the town of Fernie, British Columbia. Fernie is known for its long, mild summer days and high-energy mountain activities. www.skifernie.com/summer
- New Ice Bar: A sub-zero ice bar in Lizard Creek Lodge will be the coolest place to be this summer. Guests can cozy up in the provided jackets and enjoy ice-cold champagne or vodka flights (they serve more than 20 varieties from around the world) in a room made of carved ice blocks with a dramatic arched ice entrance (see photo below).
- Lift-Accessed Camping: Fernie is now offering the first lift-accessed camping in North America. Guests can sleep under the stars in a high alpine meadow at the top of the mountain in new pre set-up campsites.
- Drone Selfies: A new offering this year is the opportunity to hire a drone so guests can take video of their mountain biking adventures.
- New Interpretive Centre: The lift-accessed hiking at Fernie offers many picturesque trails through the local mountain ranges. Visitors can hike at their own speed on a variety of different trails or join a guided hike with Bob – Bob is a Fernie institution and has been guiding hikes here for over 11 years. The new Nature Bob Interpretive Centre is now open to guests who want to learn more about the region’s history, flora and fauna.
- Aerial Park Kids Area: Fernie’s aerial park features zip lines, suspended bridges, ropes and rappelling at a range of levels. New this year is a play area for kids who are too small for the big park. This new area features mini ziplines, ropes to swing on, rope ladders to climb and tire bridges.
- Mountain Biking: Fernie has some of the best lift accessed mountain biking in Canada with 37 bike trails that range from beginner to expert.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains in Golden, BC. It is surrounded by two other mountain ranges – the Rockies and Selkirks – and six of Canada’s most spectacular national parks. www.kickinghorseresort.com
- Via Ferrata: The via ferrata route opened at Kicking Horse in mid-2015 and was the first route to open in the Canadian Rockies (see photo below). Located on the north face of Terminator Peak, there are two difficulty levels available and each tour comes with basic safety instructions and equipment. Men’s Fitness magazine has called this route one of the toughest in North America.
- Hiking Trails: Visitors can ride the gondola up 7,700 feet and explore the mountain on a variety of trails that range from a 30-minute easy walk to the most difficult trail, the Terminator Ridge Hike. This summer, there are two new hiking trails available for guests to experience.
- Mountain Biking: 3,700 feet of diverse terrain, bike rentals, lift packages and lessons are available to both beginners and advanced riders. Kicking Horse offers the biggest vertical to ride on a bike in Canada.
- Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre: The largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat in the world is home to Boo the Bear. Scenic interpretive tours by chairlift offer guaranteed sightings of Boo.
- Lunch in the Clouds: Canada’s highest elevation restaurant, Eagle’s Eye, is situated at the top of the mountain at 7,705 feet and offers a summer lunch menu with a view each day.
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. www.skircr.com
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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 +
- Published in Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 11th, 2016
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT announces EARLY SUMMER OPERATIONS OPENING DATE
Golden, BC – Continuing last year’s momentum, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is scheduled to open daily from May 28 to September 25, creating a must-visit spot for summer adventurers and families alike. A Preview Weekend is tentatively scheduled for May 20-22, our Bike Park and Via Ferrata operations will be available starting from June 25, pending terrain conditions.
Summer at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort;
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!
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?
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.
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 +
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Golden, BC – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has received over 23 feet of snow to date, with more on the way! Recent snowfalls have provided great skiing and riding conditions prompting us to extend the ski season and add on a Bonus Weekend to ski and ride on April 15th – 17th (official closing day is April 10th).
Dummy Downhill & Slush Cup Festival
Following in popular ski hill traditions, Kicking Horse will host the annual Dummy Downhill competition on April 2nd and Slush Cup on April 3rd! Time to start building those Dummy’s and getting your costume ready for the Slush Cup! More information about both events can be found on our online events calendar. Book your stay for the Dummy Downhill and Slush Cup weekend from just $75/night, book online or call 1-800-258-7669 today.
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.
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 +
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For Immediate Release: March 14th, 2016
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT announces BAND FOR WRANGLE THE CHUTE FWQ AFTERPARTY
Golden, BC – Outlandish, Aggressive and Rugged… Don’t miss out on the ultimate Big Mountain showdown, March 24th – 26th, featuring big lines and some of the best noram pro-riders with a Kicking Horse twist! KHMR is pleased to announce that Wrangle The Chute is in the IFSA/FWQ (Freeride World Qualifier), as a 4 star event alongside Taos (NM), Crystal (WA) and Crested Butte (CO) and the only stop in Canada.
PLUS, Royal Tusk has just signed on for our Wrangle the Chute afterparty on Saturday, March 26th. Royal Tusk, a quintet of bearded prairie men made a lasting impression with audiences on their well-received 2014 EP, Mountain and are releasing their first full length debut album DealBreaker right after Wrangle the Chute on May 6th. DealBreaker captures the true raw energy Royal Tusk wield, and the result is loud and guitar-driven with hints of Americana and soul.
“These are really great guys, in a really great band. It was an absolute pleasure to play on their record.” – Ian Thornley (Big Wreck)
Don’t miss out! Contact Guest Services to buy tickets to the Wrangle the Chute afterparty!
Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page
Twitter – @KickingHorseMtn
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 +
- Published in Press Release, Winter
For Immediate Release: March 1st, 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 +
- Published in Press Release