GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE Event Tickets Now on Sale!

WINTERPRIDE WHISTLER NEWS

There is so much exciting news to share with you in this issue! The WinterPRIDE Team has been working hard these past couple months and we are now ready to unveil some of our excitement!

1. WinterPRIDE 2009 Event Tickets are now on Sale!! Book before November 15^th and save big. And with the US dollar making a come back our friends to the South can save an approximate 20 cents on the dollar (US Foreign Exchange is about US$1 = C$0.80)
2. GayWhistler is thrilled to announce that Flygirl Productions has joined our family to help co-produce our Women’s signature events! Taking the women’s program to a whole new height plus welcoming back Lipstick & Dipstick for a second year of fun in the snow!
3. Reminder: Book your accommodation package by November 15^th and save! Preferred Hotels: Residence Inn by Marriott, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa and the Sundial Boutique Hotel

WinterPRIDE 2009 Event Tickets now on Sale: A wise Drag Queen once told me “Gurrl, you know you are going, so get your ticket now, save some cash. It could be an extra spa treatment or think of how many more cocktails you can shout!” The 7 Day WinterPRIDE Pass is just C$389/person and includes: A WinterPRIDE T-shirt, all the fabulous parties plus the Mr. Gay - World Grand Finale. So jump online and get your event tickets before November 15^th to save Big!

Flygirl Joins WinterPRIDE taking the Lesbians to new Heights. Building on the success of being voted the #1 Lesbian Ski Week in the World by Out Traveler (2008) we are so thrilled to welcome to our team Leigh Cousins and Mandy Randhawa producers of Vancouver's award winning Lesbian production and event company, Flygirl. After reviewing comments and suggestions from you, our guests, we felt that we needed to take a bold move and bring on our team an award winning Production Company to bring the 2009 programming up another notch. Leigh & Mandy are the perfect addition to our women's team as their core values are in sync with our own values of creating safe, fun, welcoming and inclusive spaces for our guests to be themselves at. Flygirl will be co-producing the Women’s Friday & Saturday night dance parties. Keep your eye on our women’s page for updates as more programming is confirmed. Women’s full week passes are just C$289/person and includes: A Women’s WinterPRIDE T-shirt, all the fabulous women’s events plus the Mr. Gay – World Grand Finale. So do not delay and get your event tickets before November 15^th to save huge!

Book Now and Save

WinterPRIDE February 1-8, 2009
7 Nights Lodging / 5 Day Lift Ticket + Peak 2 Peak Access
Starting from $118 CAD per person per night ($925 per person per stay) Book before Nov. 15, 2008 and save up to 14%

Package rates are per person per night, based on 2 adults sharing a hotel room from Feb 1 - Feb 8, 2009, quoted in CAD funds. Package includes 7 nights accommodation and two 5 day lift tickets. Other early booking packages and dates available. Rates do not include taxes or fees, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Minimum night stays and other restrictions apply. Early booking offer is available until November 15, 2008. Additional Early Booking savings available for equipment rentals and airport transfers, please inquire for details.

Book On Line or call 1.866.787.1966 to lock in the best deals during WinterPRIDE.

Watch for more exciting updates in the weeks ahead. 2009 is going to be an incredible year and we can hardly wait to welcome you back. If you have any comments to feedback please feel free to send your comments to dean@gaywhistler.com

Remember: Think Snow, Think WinterPRIDE.

Cheers,

Dean + Ken

Alpenglow Productions / GayWhistler

WinterPRIDE 2009 Sponsor Highlight

Stay at the beautiful AAA Four Diamond Hotel – the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Located at the base of Whistler Mountain and a hop skip and jump from the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre, the Hilton with its legendary full service (yummy room service!) amenities including Cinnamon Bear Grille, the Artesia Spa, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tubs and 24-hour fitness facilities all ready to keep you in top shape for WinterPRIDE. Call 1.866.787.1966 with great book early and save rates.