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?
Fernie Alpine Resort
Sigh…
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
All the pow
Fernie Alpine Resort
I can’t even..
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
To die for
Fernie Alpine Resort
This is too much
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
It’s not even fair
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Can I get a snorkel over here?
Fernie Alpine Resort
Want! Need!
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
That’s it. I’m done.
Fernie Alpine Resort
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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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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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
mmosteller@skircr.com
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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For Immediate Release: June 16th, 2016
Save a Buck & Bike the Best Parks in the Rockies
British Columbia, Canada – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C as well as Fernie Alpine Resort in Fernie, B.C and Kimberley, B.C are well known mountain biking and cross country biking destinations for Canadian tourists. With the current America/Canadian dollar exchange rate it’s time our neighbours to the south also start taking notice of the mountain biking trails as well as the savings offered.
Kicking Horse, Golden B.C
Try out the only gondola accessed mountain biking in the region at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, with over 3,700 feet of variety, there’s downhill hardcore single tracks with multiple berms, jumps and wooden features as well as lessons and green trails offered for beginners!
Featured Vacation Package – Bike & Stay and Save 10%
Save up to 10% on your lodging with combining it with mountain biking tickets.
Book online
Fernie, B.C
One of the largest Bike Parks in the region with a recent focus on progression makes Fernie Alpine Resort’s bike park a favourite among the biking community, being voted in the Top 5 Bike Parks in Canada for the last 2 years. Offering cross country, downhill, single track and dual slalom trails accessible from the base area or chair lift as well as a number of green trails and lessons for any ability level to learn the sport or brush up on skills.
Featured Vacation Package – Stay longer & get 2 nights FREE
Stay at Lizard Creek Lodge or Fernie Slopeside Lodge for 7 nights and get 2 FREE, nights start at just $27 USD!!
Book online
Kimberley, B.C
There are ‘trails for everyone’ in Kimberley, 3 different trail networks offer everything from beginner riding with gentle, scenic cruises to some adrenaline pumped more difficult trails. With the newest improvements of the trails, the North Star Rails to Trails network is a 25 km long multi use track perfect connecting Kimberley & Cranbrook, perfect for families looking for an afternoon spent exercising outdoors in one of the sunniest places in B.C!
Featured Vacation Package – Stay longer & get 2 nights FREE
Stay at Trickle Creek Lodge for 7 nights and get 2 nights FREE, nights start at just $27 USD!!
Book online
Call our reservations specialists at 1-800-258-7669 or explore our website to decide where your Canadian summer vacation will be this summer. From slopeside boutique hotels to condos and resort homes, package your accommodation with activities for further savings.
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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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The World Ski Awards have released their 4th annual nominee list and Fernie Alpine Resort has been chosen as an option to be named Canada’s Best Ski Resort for 2016! Fernie needs your vote to win! Voting is now open and runs until September 23, 2016.
Vote on the World Ski Awards website today.
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We’re proud to be recipients of the 2016 TripAdvisor Award of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.
Thank you for your great reviews and helping Fernie Alpine Resort receive this prestigious award!
View our reviews or leave your own on our TripAdvisor page.
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 +
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For Immediate Release: March 2nd, 2016
THE BEST EVENTS AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT ARE YET TO COME
Fernie, BC – As we’re wrapping up the JEEP Junior Freeski comp, we’re amping up for more of the best events this season to come. Choose which events you can attend and visit our Hot Deals page online to book your room!
Coming up in March;
NEW Monster Energy Boarderstyle Comp – March 18th & 19th – Boarder-X meeting BIG AIR! Four riders going head to head, timed and judged (with an epic after party)!
Kokanee Retro Party – March 26th – Bust out that one piece snowsuit and crimp that hair, the annual retro weekend revives the 80’s each March in Fernie, join us in the Griz Bar to party to retro tunes all night long!
Coming up in April;
Fernie featuring Platinum Blonde – April 9th – the year end celebration not to be missed, with a FREE outdoor concert for all ages!
Fernie 4 Film Fest – April 9th – 4 days, 4 minutes and 4 grand, the new film fest presented by BombSnow Magazine!
Coca Cola Slope Soaker – April 10th – a ski hill tradition, this pond skimming event is the best last event of the season!
Get more information about all on our online events calendar.
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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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