Kicking Horse Open Soon

J Dogg — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:43:47 -0500

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With more snow on the slopes than anyone can recall for this time of year, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is starting the 2006-07 season with an early opening and surreal powder conditions. With a mid-mountain snow accumulation of over 350cm, the most in the area by far, the resort announced it can’t hold back the powder hounds any longer and plans to open early for the season on December 2nd.

Originally scheduled to open on December 15th, the resort plans to open up the mountain for weekend skiing on December 2nd and 3rd and on December 9th and 10th before moving to its seven-days-a-week operating schedule on the December 15th.

“For the last couple of weeks we’ve been watching the snow come down on the mountain and just couldn’t believe our eyes,” said Michael Dalzell, Resort Director of Sales & Marketing. “All the locals have been eager to get up there and sample the epic conditions and we thought an early opening would be a fantastic treat for our loyal guests,” he said.

In time for season kick-off, the resort also unveiled its newly redesigned website this week. Featuring North America’s first real-time snow reporting system, the new website is clearly one of the most innovative in the industry. Spearheading new strides in truth in snow reporting, any visitor to the site can track real-time snow conditions which are updated hourly through a sophisticated snow tracking software application designed for the resort.

“We know we consistently have some of the best snow conditions in the world and our tracking software enables guests to log on and check out our conditions for themselves without ever having to worry the information has been manipulated in any way,” said Dalzell.

The new website also features enhanced information on transportation and travel arrangements, accommodation packages and area information.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located 2.5 hours west of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway. For lift ticket or package information, visit the resort’s newly redesigned website at www.kickinghorseresort.com or call 1-866-SKI-KICK.

Early Snow in Lake Louise

J Dogg — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:05:27 -0400

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Ski season is just around the corner - Mother Nature made her appearance at Lake Louise Mountain Resort yesterday, with snow blanketing the peaks at the alpine level, marking the onset of another ski season.

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Early Bird Season’s Pass Sale is now on until September 30th. Save on your skiing all season long, with Lake Louise Mountain Resort Adult Season’s Passes priced from $639 (Midweek Monday to Thursday).

Get your turns in on both sides of the Rockies with an RCR Super Pass, providing access to Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska, with Midweek Adult Season’s Passes early bird priced at $749.

Call 1-800-258-SNOW (7669) or buy your pass online at www.skircr.com/membership.

Lake Louise Mountain Resort’s sightseeing gondola is open daily until September 30th. The Resort’s winter season is scheduled to start on Friday, November 10th, 2006.

About Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Lake Louise Mountain Resort www.skilouise.com is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. RCR is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Nakiska in Alberta; and Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels, backcountry lodges 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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