Kimberley Alpine Resort Community Appreciation Day – Jan 10
KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT CELEBRATES OUR COMMUNITY WITH FREE SKIING/RIDING
COMMUNITY DAY IS Sunday, January 10th
Kimberley, BC – Continuing with the tradition of thanking our community, the resort will offer a FREE day of skiing/riding to locals on Sunday, January, 10, 2016.
Burgers will be available for $2.00 supporting the East Kootenay Adaptive Snow Sports (EKAS) – residents can go to Guest Services and receive a voucher that will entitle them to a hamburger for only $2.00!
TELUS Winter Sports School invites beginner skiers or snowboarders to a complimentary lesson. There will be a total of 10 ski and 10 snowboard spots available, with a 1 hour lessons starting at 10:30am. Space is limited and guests must pre-register at the Winter Sports School Cabin by calling 250.427.0315. Lessons will include a voucher for FREE equipment rentals at the Rental Shop! Please note that these lessons are for NEW skiers and snowboarders only.
Please note that Photo ID and proof of local residency (driver’s license, pay stub etc.) are required to receive the lift ticket. Complimentary tickets are available to residents of Canal Flats, Skookumchuck, Meadowbrook, TaTa Creek, Kimberley, Marysville, Wasa, Wycliffe, Moyie, and Cranbrook.
A huge thanks goes out to our BBQ sponsors including Sysco, Kimberley Alpine Resort and other food sponsors.
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Thursday Night “REC RUT RUNNERS” – Race Series
Kokanee presents Thursday Night “Rec Rut Runners” – Race Series
What is Rec Rut Runners: A challenging, yet entertaining, fun and social introduction to running gates. Whether you have race experience or not, “Rec Rut Runners” is all about friends, fun and ski improvement in the gates.
When: Starts January 7th for 6 weeks. Add – on available for 2 more weeks March 3rd and 10th.
Where: On the MAIN run under the lights
Time: 6pm – 8pm each week.
***Awards, video analysis and après after 8 pm @ Stemwinder
Please note: HELMETS are MANDATORY
Who can participate: Skier/boarders/
Price – $75 for 6 nights. $15 drop-in per night
*Price does not include lift ticket. $99 Night-Ski Passes available at guest services or call (250) 427-4881 for more information*
Schedule:
Opening Night – Thursday, January 7- Brushes, Mixed Gates, Timing and Coaching
January 14- Dual Slalom Race and Coaching
January 22- Dual Glalom Race and Coaching
January 28- Dual Giant Slalom Retro Dress Race
February 11- Thigh Burning ____ Super Long GS Race. Kootenay Haus to Pump House
February 25- Dual Pro Slalom Race and Coaching
Add-On Weeks:
March 3rd – Race TBD
March 10 – Race TBD
Sign up and Info: KAR Winter Sports School – (250)-432-0315 or drop in registration the night of 5-6pm at the Rental Shop.
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Kimberley Alpine Resort and Boulder Hut Adventures Begin Exciting New Partnership!
Boulder Hut Adventures has teamed up with Kimberley Alpine Resort to offer a unique
resort/backcountry package for their mutual guests! Boulder Hut Adventures operates one of BC’s
first privately held backcountry ski lodges and was named by Unofficial Networks as one of the top ten
backcountry ski destinations in North America.
Boulder Hut Guests will now enjoy resort service and amenities surrounding their unforgettable trip
into the Purcell Wilderness. In addition to convenient resort helicopter arrivals and departures, Trickle
Creek Lodge and Kimberley Alpine Resort together offer incredible accommodation and service,
optional resort skiing and training all at special prices.
Mark Yancey, owner and operator of Boulder Hut Adventures remarked, “We are very excited about
the synergy of this new partnership. The relationship offers opportunities to expand operations, grow
our joint business and to provide incredible experiences for both Kimberley Alpine Resort and Boulder
guests.”
Ted Funston, Area Manager at Kimberley Alpine Resort also expressed his enthusiasm for the new
partnership, “We are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience at Kimberley Alpine
Resort and our Boulder Hut partnership is a big step in that direction. I look forward to growing and
enhancing our relationship with Boulder for the benefit of our mutual guests.”
The inaugural flight and ribbon cutting ceremony from Kimberley Alpine Resort is scheduled for Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 10:00am.
For more information go to http://www.boulderhutadventures.com/
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New Year’s Eve Family Party in the Plaza
**Please note- Night Skiing will be finishing early on New Years Eve – 8PM**
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Are you visiting Kimberley Alpine Resort over the holidays? We have a jam packaged schedule for you and your family to enjoy magic of the holidays in the mountains and to get the very best out of your winter vacation this December!
Some of the highlights include;
– December 22 & 24: Skiing with Santa!
– Kids Korner activity nights at Trickle Creek Lodge – movie night, craft nights and more – various nights throughout December
– Family activities at the resort treasure hunts, family slalom races, scavenger hunts and more – various days throughout December
– Family New Year’s Eve party in the plaza – Don’t miss the Fireworks!
– Night skiing – various nights throughout December
Get more information on our online events calendar.
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Have you ever wanted to work at a ski resort? Or maybe you have before and want to again! We work and live in an amazing environment and invite you to be part of the team. Our annual job fair is on November 7th from 10am – 4pm, we’re hiring for a variety of jobs including Lift Operators, Daycare, Food & Beverage, Guest Services & more.
Visit our Employment page for more information.
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Each year at Kimberley Alpine Resort we have an annual celebration, a ski burning celebration, during which we hope to appease the Norse Mythological ‘God of Winter’, Ullr. It looks like our celebration last year was heard, as the snow has already arrived at the resort!
Ullr fun fact; he is believed to be the handsome stepson of Thor, the God of Thunder.
Keep ‘praying’ to Ullr for more snow- our opening date is scheduled for December 12th. Stay tuned to our Events Calendar for more information and for the announcement of the 2016 Ullr Ski Burning Ceremony.
Photo from the Top of Easter Chair on October 27th
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It’s arrived! No, it’s not ski season quite yet, but it is ski show season!
Stop by our booth at a ski show for resorts information, travel deals and for exclusive contest information.
To find out if we’re attending a show in your area visit our Online Events Calendars.
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A Mappy Hour Event in NYC
New York City-based OutdoorFest is expanding their popular Mappy Hour program internationally to Calgary this October! A Happy Hour night with a twist, it offers a chance to meet fellow skiers, backpackers, kayakers, climbers and adventure buddies and to plan adventure packed trips with a like-minded outdoor community. Launching this new event series in New York City in 2014 and Washington, D.C in early 2015, Calgary is a perfect next event location – being close to so many outdoor activity options it draws enthusiasts from all over to settle into city/mountain life.
With some already having fallen in the mountains, the backcountry skiing and fitness theme for October’s Mappy Hour comes at a fitting time, there’s enough time to get in shape before our tentative opening date on December 12th!
Who should attend?
Anyone who loves to hike, kayak, ski, surf, climb, and generally explore the great outdoors!
Guest Speakers:
Powder Matt, Doc Pow & Paula Worthington – view their bios on the Mappy Hour website.
Cost:
Free, just bring some guidebooks, maps, or interesting stories to share
For location and to RSVP visit the Mappy Hour website.
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New York, NY (September 21, 2015) – New York City-based OutdoorFest is expanding their popular Mappy Hour program internationally to Calgary this October. The monthly community building event, known as “the happy hour for outdoor enthusiasts,” successfully launched in New York City in early 2014 and Washington D.C. in January 2015. Past event hosts have included REI, Hostelling International, and Fjallraven North America, with featured sponsorships from Yelp, Sixpoint Brewery, and Mountain Hardwear. OutdoorFest has identified Calgary as a key urban area with a large population of outdoor enthusiasts looking to connect with a community of adventurers.
“Calgary has such an incredible backyard that many come to visit from afar” says Matt Mosteller, social media influencer and head of Mappy Hour Calgary. He hopes that through Mappy Hour locals can “catch that wanderlust… stay close by and get outdoors!”
Just in time for the winter season, the theme for this first Mappy Hour in Calgary is backcountry skiing and the fitness needed to get outdoors. Calgary’s outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to join the launch event on October 29th 2015 at the Village Brewery. Mappy Hour promises to be a night to meet fellow skiers, backpackers, kayakers, climbers and adventure buddies and plan adventure packed trips with a like-minded outdoor community.
Details of the event include:
Who: Anyone who loves to hike, kayak, ski, surf, climb, and generally explore the great outdoors
What: A happy hour with a twist to bring together the local outdoor community
Theme: Backcountry skiing & fitness
When: October 29, 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Where: 5000 12a St SE, Calgary
Cost: Free, just bring some guidebooks, maps, or interesting stories to share
For more information and to RSVP please see the Facebook Event.
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For more information, please contact:
Powder Matt
matt@skircr.com
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
Powder Matt on Google +
Mappy Hour by OutdoorFest
www.outdoorfest.com/mappyhour
Facebook.com/mappyhour
@mappyhour
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