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Snow at the RCR Resorts

J Dogg — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:36:10 -0400

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Summer is so dead. It's snowing everywhere, and everyone who cares the least bit about skiing or boarding is getting pumped. Here's a report from RCR, and stay tuned for a first hand account of some Whistler backcountry pow.

With just 35 days to go until the start of the ski season in the Canadian Rockies, winter storms are turning the mountains white. Fernie Alpine Resort was recently named one of the Top 5 Ski Resorts in North America by readers of Skiing Magazine.

Snow at Fernie Alpine Resort – Taken October 5, 2007

Photo by: Robin Siggers

Lake Louise Mountain Resort was also one the top reader picks by Skiing Magazine, and was once again named one of the Top 50 Resorts in North America by SKI Magazine.

Kimberley Alpine Resort was named one of Canada’s Best Winter Resorts in 2006.

Looking Like Winter at Kimberley Alpine Resort – Taken October 3, 2007

Photo by: Chris Elder

Don’t Delay - Plan your getaway to the Canadian Rockies early and save! Book by November 30^th and receive up to 25% off your getaway. Visit www.skircr.com/vacations or call 1-800-258-7669.

Get your turns in on both sides of the Rockies this season with a four resort RCR Super Pass, providing a season of skiing at Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska. Midweek RCR Adult Super Passes are currently fall sale priced at $779 until October 13^th. Call 1-800-258-SNOW (7669) or buy your pass online at www.skircr.com/membership.

The world is coming! Join the excitement and watch the world’s best skiers live at Lake Louise Mountain Resort. The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup runs November 24-25, 2007 and December 1 and 2, 2007. Lake Louise Mountain Resort is expected to be one of the first North American resorts open for skiing this winter, with a scheduled November 9^th opening day.

Red Mountain Junior Freeskiing Comp

J Dogg — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:16:41 -0500

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Fifty-nine Junior competitors this week (Jan 8th, 2007) completed the first leg of the 2007 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship presented by Ledcor in harsh weather conditions.

High winds and snow didn’t curb the enthusiasm of this new generation of Freeskiing athletes. The skiers charged in steeps on Red Mountain Resort’s Link’s Line run with excellent snow conditions. The tunes were cranking, the spirits were high and the skiing was spectacular.

The top qualifiers had two competition runs and the scores from both runs were added to determine the final score.

Female 12-14 Age Category:

1st Kerry-Anne Hamilton Whistler, BC 39.00

2nd Brittany Stefaroi Canmore, AB 33.00

3rd Meghan Gunning Calgary, CB 32.67

Female 15-18 Age Category:

1st Erin Kerr Whistler, BC 38.33

2nd Tamara Stefaroi Canmore, AB 37.00

3rd Kara Fitzgerald Sagle, ID 36.00

Male 12-14 Age Category:

1st Brodie Evans Rossland, BC 51.00

2nd Todd Loukras Rossland, BC 47.33

3rd Keegan Capel Banff, AB 45.00

Male 15-18 Age Category:

1st Phil Hudec Vancouver, BC 58.00

2nd Dane Tudor-Olds Rossland, BC 57.67

3rd North Parker Sumner, WA 57.33

The Open competition for Seniors nineteen years and older kicks off this Thursday January 11th on Link’s Line followed by the semi-finals Friday and finals on Saturday on Mount Roberts.

For registration forms and more event information, please visit www.canadianfreeskiing.com or phone Red Mountain Resort at (800) 663-0105.

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.

Whistler Is Killing It

J Dogg — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

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PLANNNING TO OPEN MORE TERRAIN THAN ANY OTHER RESORT IN THE WORLD FOR US THANKSGIVING

With thousands of skiers and riders proclaiming "epic" snow conditions on Blackcomb Mountain, the anticipation level of Whistler Mountain's opening on November 24 is high. Whistler Blackcomb plans to open more than 3,500 acres of terrain on both mountains for US Thanksgiving. A quick review of ski resorts worldwide indicates that this would be the most terrain open anywhere, and would be the most Whistler Blackcomb has ever been able to open for the US Thanksgiving weekend in its 40-year history.

Bob Dufour, Whistler Blackcomb's vice president of operations and a 33 year employee, has been assessing the situation during the last few weeks. "Whistler Mountain is in great shape and we plan to offer the highest vertical and most terrain our guests have ever experienced this American Thanksgiving weekend," he says. "In my 33 years of working for the mountains, these are among the best early season conditions I've seen." Whistler Blackcomb will operate four base areas starting Thursday, November 24.

Whistler Creekside, Whistler Village accessing Whistler and Blackcomb, Blackcomb Upper Village Base, and Blackcomb's Base II will operate. The base areas will access close to 3,000 vertical feet (882 metres) of skiing and riding including high alpine areas such as Whistler Bowl, Glacier Bowl, Harmony Bowl, Burnt Stew Basin and Flute Bowl on Whistler, plus the Horstman Glacier accessed via the Glacier Express on Blackcomb.

Crews will be assessing the possibility of opening Blackcomb Glacier throughout the week. "Blackcomb has been open for two weeks now and we've had a phenomenal start," continues Dufour. "Our crews are working around the clock in order to open as much as we possibly can on Whistler for our US friends who'll join us for Thanksgiving, for our loyal guests close to home, and for our guests from around the world." Whistler Mountain will open with a halfpipe and a variety of rails in the Habitat Terrain Park. Blackcomb's Nintendo Terrain Park will also be open with rails. Stay tuned to www.whistlerblackcomb.com for further opening details.

The Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School instructors will be on hand for anyone who wants to take a lesson and get some new tips before habits start to form this season. Supergroup lessons (maximum three people plus an instructor), Beginner Learn to Ski/Ride, Whistler Kids group lessons, plus youth Ride Tribe camps are all 50% off through December 18 as part of the Discover Whistler Days special deals.

Early season pricing is still in effect and great deals on lift and lodging packages are available at www.whistlerblackcomb.com. Family packages offering free skiing, accommodation and tubing for kids are available until December 12. Visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com for up-to-date snow reports and details about Whistler Blackcomb's special offers and upcoming events.