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Matt Mosteller, (403) 209-3323, [email protected]

 Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham—Join the Epic Pass

• The iconic Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec—join the Epic Pass beginning with the 2018-19 winter season in a long-term alliance.
• Epic and Epic 7-Day pass holders will receive seven days and Epic 4-Day pass holders will receive four days of skiing or snowboarding with no blackout dates at the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, and 50 percent off lift tickets after the seven days have been redeemed.
• Epic Pass holders can go direct to the lift with their pass at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies and bypass the ticket window.
• RCR season pass holders, including RCR Rockies Pass, Fernie Season Pass, Kicking Horse Season Pass, Kimberley Season Pass, Mont Saint Anne and Stoneham Season Pass holders will receive 50 percent off lift tickets at all Vail Resorts owned mountain resorts.

BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) and the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) jointly announced today that the RCR’s six ski resorts across Canada—Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec—will join the industry-leading Epic Pass in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season, bringing the total to 61 mountain resorts around the world for skiers and snowboarders.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies on the Epic Pass for the 2018-19 winter season, offering skiers and snowboarders world-class mountain resorts in eight countries. The family of ski resorts that make up RCR are some of the most sought after winter playgrounds for skiers and snowboarders around the world,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “We offer the most variety in skiing and snowboarding for the best value on any season pass in the global mountain resort industry.”

“Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is delighted to join the Epic Pass, and along with Whistler Blackcomb, offer the best of Canadian skiing and snowboarding,” said Tom Rosner, vice president of marketing and sales of RCR. “We are pleased to partner with Vail Resorts, the industry leader, as the Epic Pass features the best resorts at the top ski destinations around the world. We look forward to start welcoming Epic Pass holders to all of our resorts next season.”

RCR JOINS EPIC PASS

Perhaps best known among the RCR family of are Kicking Horse and Fernie, located in the southeast corner of British Columbia on the legendary “Powder Highway”. Both Kicking Horse and Fernie are consistently ranked among the top 10 Canadian resorts as ultimate playgrounds that cater to powder hounds with their abundant annual snowfall and big mountain skiing. Kicking Horse, also known as “The Champagne Powder Capital of Canada” is situated just outside the charming historic logging town of Golden and boasts a diverse mix of expert and extreme terrain and one of the longest vertical drops—4,133 feet—in North America. Home to the World Freeride Tour, the ski resort is known for its four large alpine bowls, 85 long steep chutes and short lift lines. Fernie features over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain and 3,550 vertical feet, including 142 trails, five alpine bowls. Have a reputation for the best powder in the Rockies, Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels.

Following are the benefits for Epic, Epic 7-Day and Epic 4-Day pass holders, as well as RCR season pass holders – RCR Rockies Pass, Fernie Season Pass, Kicking Horse Season Pass, Kimberley Season Pass, Mont Saint Anne and Stoneham Season Pass.

• Epic Pass™: Epic Pass holders will receive a total of seven days of skiing or snowboarding with no blackout dates at RCR. Once the seven days have been used, pass holders can get 50 percent off additional lift tickets at RCR. Pass holders get the added benefit of going direct to the lift with their pass and avoid the ticket window. The Epic Pass offers full access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Perisher in Australia, with no blackout dates. The Epic Pass also provides limited access to Telluride in Colorado; Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val D’Isere in France; 4 Vallées in Switzerland; Arlberg in Austria and Skirama Dolomiti in Italy; and Hakuba Valley in Japan.
• Epic 7-Day Pass: Epic 7-Day Pass holders will receive up to seven days of skiing or snowboarding at RCR with no blackout dates as part of their seven total days on the pass. After the seven days, regardless of the resort at which they were redeemed, pass holders can get 50 percent off additional lift tickets at RCR. Pass holders get the added benefit of going direct to the lift with their pass and avoid the ticket window. The Epic 7-Day Pass features a total of seven days with no blackout dates at Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Telluride, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe and Arapahoe Basin, plus seven additional free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain.
• Epic 4-Day Pass: Epic 4-Day Pass holders will receive up to four days of skiing or snowboarding at RCR with no blackout dates as part of their four total days on the pass. After the four days, regardless of the resort at which they were redeemed, pass holders can get 50 percent off additional lift tickets at RCR. Pass holders get the added benefit of going direct to the lift with their pass and avoid the ticket window. The Epic 4-Day pass features a total of four days with no blackout dates at Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Telluride, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe and Arapahoe Basin, plus four additional free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain.

• RCR Season Pass Holders: RCR Rockies Pass, Fernie Season Pass, Kicking Horse Season Pass, Kimberley Season Pass, Mont Saint Anne and Stoneham Season Pass holders will receive 50 percent off lift tickets at all Vail Resorts owned mountain resorts.

Details about all of Vail Resorts’ 2018-19 season passes can be found at www.epicpass.com when they go on sale March 6, 2018.

About RCR
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, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia and Mont-Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec. In addition to the company’s ski resorts; RCR also owns and operates a number of accommodation properties, golf courses and a central reservation agency. The consumer website is www.skircr.com.

About Vail Resorts, Inc.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts’ subsidiaries operate 11 world-class mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher in Australia; Stowe in Vermont; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.

For Immediate Release: November 21^st, 2017

Huge Early Season Snowfall Means Early Opening for Fernie Alpine Resort
With over 7 feet of snow YTD already

Fernie, BC – Near record early season snowfall kicks off skiing and riding season in a big way! Fernie, located along the famed Powder Highway is reaping the benefits of Mother Nature- with this season now verified as a La Nina winter and actual snowfall proving out the forecast for a snowy, long winter – we are stoked here in Fernie, B.C (to say the least).

Visit Fernie Alpine Resort this Saturday & Sunday, November 25^th & 26^th to get an exclusive preview weekend of the season to come!  All resort service & ticket information can be found on our Events Calendar, check the Snow Report & RCR App for the most up to date snow conditions and weekend lift information.

BOOK YOUR SKI VACATION NOW & SAVE
Book your vacation before November 30^th for savings of up to 42%.  Call 1-800-258-7669 or book online.

UPDATED RCR APP – New GPS Tracker
Not only is the RCR App your best source for the most up to date information including run/lift status, mountain cams and snow reports, it’s now your ski tracking app too!  Through our new GPS tracking feature, you can find out your speed, distance skied and altitude during your runs.  Simply open the app and use the GPS button to bring you to the tracking screen.

RCR ROCKIES CARD & GIFT CARDS – THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT
Get 3 FREE days (plus daily discounts) for the price of one lift ticket with the RCR Rockies card, Gift Cards can also be bought for $25, $50 or $100 – purchase one or both for that special skier in your life through the RCR Online Store.

Fernie Alpine Resort Official Website
Photo taken November 17 by Nick Nault

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]

Not only is the RCR App your best source for the most up to date information including run/lift status, mountain cams and snow reports, it’s now your ski tracking app too!  Through our new GPS tracking feature, you can measure your speed, distance skied and altitude during your runs.  Simply open the app and use the GPS button to bring you to the tracking screen.  The RCR App is available on iTunes and the Google Play store for FREE!

Get more RCR App information and download link from our website.

BOOK YOUR SKI VACATION NOW & SAVE
Book your vacation before November 30^th for savings of up to 42%.  Call 1-800-258-7669 or book online.

RCR ROCKIES CARD & GIFT CARDS – THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT
Get 3 FREE days (plus daily discounts) for the price of one lift ticket with the RCR Rockies card, Gift Cards can also be bought for $25, $50 or $100 – purchase one or both for that special skier in your life through the RCR Online Store.
RCR Rockies Card
Gift Card

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: September 22^nd, 2017

First Day of Fall Mean First Signs of Snow in the Mountains

As we enjoy the first day of fall and the changing of the leaves on the trees, our ski resorts already have the snow fall(ing) and blanketing the mountains in a dusting of that glorious white stuff skiers and snowboarders eagerly anticipate each season!  Here’s a roundup of some of our first snow images from each resort!

Visit Facebook for opening dates already released or announcements coming soon– Fernie Alpine Resort • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • Kimberley Alpine Resort • Nakiska Ski Area.

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2017

Burrrlapz to Release Three Webisodes to Kick Off Ski Season

Fernie, BC – The Burrrlapz film group whose home town is Fernie, B.C are stoked to be launching a three 10-minute webisode ski film series on their Vimeo channel made from footage shot at Fernie Alpine Resort.  As part of this exciting launch they’ll be hosting a screening, featuring all films rolled into one feature at the Vogue Theatre in downtown Fernie in November. This is the only opportunity to see all webisodes presented as one film, called ‘Vibes & Stuff’.

Check out the trailer for Vibes & Stuff on the Burrrlapz Vimeo Page and follow them on Facebook for updates on their upcoming screening in Downtown Fernie.

Fernie Alpine Resort • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: June 8^th, 2017 

Fernie Alpine Resort to open on June 24^th with Extended Summer Hours

Fernie, BC – Summer is here, it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy mountains of fun (and sun).  Especially exciting this year is the extended summer hours (stay tuned for more information).

New highlights for the summer;

– NEW Weekly Activities
Working with Lizard Creek Lodge, there’s a whole new weekly activity list to enjoy a Fernie Alpine Resort activity and follow it up with a meal at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge, activities include Forage & Feast Tuesdays, Yoga on Saturdays, Kids Natures Hike & BBQ on Saturdays and Birding and Breakfast on Sundays.
– NEW Specialty Hikes
Adding a theme to each hike, sign up for the one that interests you and your family the most!  Specialty hikes start on July 2^nd, see our website or Facebook events page for the themes and other dates.
– NEW Peak to Park to Pint
Join us for a fun day of biking!  Starting on the mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort, cruising downhill to Mt Fernie Provincial Park and then pedaling through town to enjoy hard-earned East Kootenay brewed beer samples.  Includes guiding, lift ticket, and post ride sampler drinks.  Guests then have the option to take our complimentary shuttle back to the resort.  Minimum 2 participants.

– Lift Accessed Mountain Top Camping – First in North America
An epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America, awaits you! 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.

Ongoing popular programs and events include;

– There’s a variety of mountain bike programs & camps for adults to check out, such as the Ladies downhill weekend, Weekday Trail Warrior Camps and Twilight Sessions.
– Plus don’t forget to keep those kids busy and outdoors during the summer!  Fernie offers Kids Summer Camps – Dirt Devils Multi-Week Youth Bike Camps, Kids Freeride Bike Camps, Kids Outdoor Adventure Camps and the Kids Howl at the Moon Sleepover Camp @ Lost Boys Café.

Get information about all the programs and things to do at Fernie Alpine Resort online.

Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog  •  Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt

For Immediate Release: May 3^rd, 2017

 Your Next Favourite Summer Destination is Fernie Alpine Resort in Beautiful British Columbia

Fernie, BC – Fernie Alpine Resort is already a well known cross country and downhill mountain biking destination, with the recent additions of more family friendly activities as well as the exciting mountain top camping, Fernie will likely be your next favourite summer vacation destination.

• Mountain Top, Lift Accessed Camping in the Alpine
  The first of its kind in North America! Camp as close as you can get to the stars; take the Timber express chairlift to the mountain top to your campsite.  Included in your ‘glamping’ experience is a guided hike a delicious raclette dinner, smore’s by the campfire and breakfast the next morning (as well as an epic view of the valley below).
• Biking – Cross Country & Downhill
  Whether you’re a beginner, a family riding together or a hardcore biker Fernie has a trail for you. Two lifts are available to take you to the area of the mountain you want or plenty of cross country biking trails can be accessed right from the base area of the resort.  Rentals for downhill and cross country bikes are both available as well.
• Nature Bob Interpretive Centre
  Nature Bob has been hosting guided hikes at Fernie for over 11 years and is a wealth of information when it comes to the native plant and animal life in the area. Take a guided hike with Bob or visit his interpretive centre at the top of the Elk chairlift to see displays and learn about the surrounding area.
• Hiking & Sightseeing
  Venture out on your own or take a guided hike – there are a variety of trails to choose from depending on the difficulty level of a hike you desire. Don’t forget to stop at one of our look out points along the way to take in the amazing summer views from the top of the resort.
• Aerial Park & Ziplines
  Kids and adults have a great time monkeying around in the Aerial Park at Fernie! The course starts off easy and works its way to progressively more difficult along the way in an adventure that will keep you entertained throughout the duration.   With multiple ziplines in the course you’ll get some speedy fun on the way down as well.  If the kids are too little to meet our height requirements there’s a free mini course nearby for them to have some fun in too!
• Lost Boys Mountain Top Café & Ice Bar in Lizard Creek Lodge
  Enjoy a light meal or snack at our fully licensed mountain top café (epic views included with every meal)! Looking for a different experience?  Venture over to the nearby Lizard Creek Lodge and try our Vodka ice bar – sample a variety of vodkas in our chilled out room made of ice, Helly Hansen parkas are loaned to you while in the bar.

Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog  •  Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt