Burrrlapz, The Movie – Premiere on November 19th
Burrrlapz refers to a group of die hard skiers from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. They live, eat and sleep skiing and are granted us the opportunity to have a glimpse into their daily mountain adventures through their first full length ski movie. Get your tickets at Commit Snow & Skate on Fernie’s main street (2nd ave.) and check out the world premiere of the Burrrlapz movie at the Vogue theatre in Fernie, B.C on November 19th. Don’t forget about the after party at The Northern Bar & Stage featuring local Fernie band The Runs.
Burrrlapz, The Movie, World Premiere on November 19th
For Immediate Release: November 14th, 2016
Burrrlapz, The Movie, World Premiere on November 19th
Fernie, BC – Burrrlapz refers to a group of die hard skiers from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. They live, eat and sleep skiing and are granted us the opportunity to have a glimpse into their daily mountain adventures through their first full length ski movie. Get your tickets at Commit Snow & Skate on Fernie’s main street (2nd ave.) and check out the world premiere of the Burrrlapz movie at the Vogue theatre in Fernie, B.C on November 19th. Don’t forget about the after party at The Northern Bar & Stage featuring local Fernie band The Runs.
Check out the Teaser Trailer on the Burrrlapz vimeo page.
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
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10 Images to Make You Lust for Powder Days Now
Ski towns are generally run on a couple of simple rules;
There are no friends on a powder day
and
The 20cm rule (cms may vary by town)
To put it another way, ski towns are run by snow. And lots of it. Those epic powder days that ski bums dream of. Those drool worthy runs where you feel as if you’re literally floating through the snow. Those moments longed for with snow hitting you all the way up to your face. YES! Your face. We don’t let opportunities like those pass us by in a ski town, hence why when Fernie Alpine Resort or Kicking Horse Mountain Resort receive 20cms or more of snow in a short period of time, it’s not uncommon to see ‘gone riding’ signs posted on closed shop doors and why there isn’t even time to give your friends a call before heading up to the resort – every man for themselves! After all, that’s why we choose to live here – why haven’t you?
Here are some of our best envy inducing recent powder moment. What are yours? Tell us about it in the comments.
Are you kidding me?
Sigh…
All the pow
I can’t even..
To die for
This is too much
It’s not even fair
Can I get a snorkel over here?
Want! Need!
That’s it. I’m done.
Wake me when it’s winter.
Photos by Brad Lorriman, Robin Siggers, Powder Matt and Abbydell Photography
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Northwest off to a snowy start for the upcoming ski season
For Immediate Release: October 21st, 2016
Northwest off to a snowy start for the upcoming ski season
According to the Open Snow website “Multiple storms hit the west coast and Pacific Northwest during the first half of October, which has resulted in a healthy snowpack for this time of the year”. With our ski resorts being no exception – ‘Most of the higher mountains of British Columbia and Alberta are measuring 2-4 FEET’. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in B.C have already been hit with major Thanksgiving snowstorms, while Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta has been getting consistent snowfall since the beginning of October!
With no signs of it stopping, opensnow.com says ‘From October 20 through the 26th, we’ll see additional storms in the northwest’.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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
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RCR Rockies Cards on Sale
Unparalleled Savings! 1st, 4th & 7th ski day FREE & up to $40 (double discount period) savings every time you ski! Plus go Direct to Lift – just by linking your credit card.
- 3 FREE days The 3 Free Days can be redeemed at any RCR Western Resort.
- Cardholders receive their 1st, 4th and 7th ski days FREE and daily discounts every other day.
- Children 6-12 to get their very own RCR Kids’ Club Card FREE of charge. ($5 discount on full-day Child lift tickets at any RCR resort)
- Your Direct to Lift card can be linked to any major credit card at any of our resorts or at the Calgary office.
For more information visit the RCR Webstore. On sale until December 31, 2016.
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Fall Season Pass Sale Until October 15th
It’s your last chance of the year to save on season ski passes and multi week Winter Sports School programs. Our Fall Season Pass sale is on until October 15th, make sure to order your pass before it’s over to save!
Multi week Winter Sports School programs are available for children as well as adults and all season passes come with over 20 member benefits including discounts on resort services, savings on food and beverage, free sticker, lanyard and more.
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Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Announce Early Booking Deals and Anticipate Epic Winter
September 20th, 2016
For immediate release
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Announce Early Booking Deals and Anticipate Epic Winter
Old Farmers’ Almanac predicts excellent winter conditions for British Columbia’s interior
Fernie, BC – The Old Farmers’ Almanac winter weather forecast for British Columbia’s interior looks spectacular, and visitors from around the world will be vying to book trips to Canada’s winter playground. With the low Canadian dollar and early booking deals, a “staycation” in Canada makes even more sense these days. Three British Columbia resorts under the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies brand (Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort) are offering early booking savings of up to 45% on the slopes for bookings made before November 30.
Early Booking Special
Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort are located in BC’s interior and offer some of Canada’s best powder and ski-in/ski-out lodging. Their “Stay Early, Save Big” early booking package is offered at all three resorts and offers the third night free plus kids ski for free with packages booked before November 30. See here for more details.
NEW FOR WINTER 2016/2017
Guided Uptracking Tours at Fernie
“Uptracking”, or climbing UP a mountain in skis or on a snowboard, is gaining in popularity and Fernie Alpine Resort is now offering guided uptracking tours for this coming winter season. Uptracking is, in its own way, an art form and sometimes described as a Zen exercise for true lovers of winter sports. www.skifernie.com
New Shuttle to Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has introduced a new transportation option with the addition of a new shuttle service connecting Calgary International Airport to the resort twice a week, via the Banff Brewster Airport Express. Service will run Wednesday and Saturday from December 21, 2016 to March 26, 2017. www.kickinghorseresort.com
Backcountry Trips in Kimberley
Kimberley Alpine Resort has joined forces with Boulder Hut Adventures to bring a ski touring experience to the resort. Guests stay at Trickle Creek Lodge, located at the base of the resort, and will practically walk out of the door to a waiting helicopter. The Kimberley backcountry offers 15,000 acres of untracked Purcell powder for guests to explore. www.skikimberley.com
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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Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
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Save on your ski vacation by booking early!
Book your ski vacation to your happy place for the upcoming season and save! We have early booking packages with offers like third night free plus kids ski for free with packages booked before November 30.
Visit the Early Booking Vacation Offer page for more information. See all our available packages, visit our Ski RCR Vacation site. From the Ski RCR Vacation website you can book online, chat with a reservation agent online to ask any questions you might have. Give us a call at 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation booking specialist over the phone.
Don’t forget to book your ski vacation before November 30th, 2016 in order to take advantage of the savings!
This summer will be the debut of an epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America! Sleep among the stars and wake up to spectacular alpine views near the top of the Timber Chair and Fernie’s famous mountaintop restaurant, the Lost Boys Café.
Our camping package includes your lift ticket, campsite, guided hike, delicious raclette dinner, s’mores by the campfire, and breakfast. Top quality tents from Northface are also available to rent. Camping is offered on Saturday nights starting on July 16th!
Pricing
Adult – $149.99*
Youth – $49.99*
Family (2 adults & up to 2 youth) – $349.99*
Children 5 & under are free
Northface tent rentals
Optional tent rental fee – $20*
Sizes available include –2, 3, 4 & 6 man
To book your Lost Boys Camping Experience, call 250-423-2435.
Your camping experience starts at 4:00 pm at base of the Timber Chair, then it’s up the lift to your camping area to set up your campsites (hosts are available to assist). After a guided hike you’ll enjoy a raclette dinner at Lost Boys Cafe followed by S’mores by the campfire. The next morning after breakfast at Lost Boys Cafe and camp clean up make your way back down the chairlift or feel free to explore the mountain more by hiking and sightseeing.
More information about hiking at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Photos by Nicole Matei
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For Immediate Release: July 7th, 2016
The Most Epic Camping Experience is at Fernie Alpine Resort This Summer
New Lift Accessed Camping Now Available
Fernie, BC – this summer will be the debut of an epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America! You’ve likely heard of ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping, if you haven’t), well we’ve taken glamping to new heights; with North America’s first ever lift accessed camping experience. Sleep as close to the stars as you can get in Fernie – take the Timber Chairlift and have the opportunity to camp at the top, near Fernie’s famous mountaintop restaurant Lost Boys Café, Northface tents are provided for you and already set up, it can’t get much better than that! Camping is just the beginning – during your Lost Boys Alpine Camping experience you’ll sightsee, be led on a guided hike, enjoy a delicious raclette dinner, also breakfast and of course, champagne upon arrival and smores by the fire before bedtime to top it all off.
Lost Boys Alpine Camping will be available on weekends starting July 16th, call Guest Services at 250-423-2435 for more information.
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Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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About Fernie Alpine Resort & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Fernie Alpine Resort Legendary Summer features one of the Largest Mountain Biking Trail Networks in Canada, 37 Trails, also offering Guided Hikes, Aerial Park & Ziplines, and other Summer Activities. Fernie Alpine Resort, www.skifernie.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; 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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