tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68715653070169950532024-03-05T20:28:14.808-08:00GayWhistler Ski WeekGayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-15152152989046188212014-02-17T18:48:00.000-08:002014-02-17T18:50:50.583-08:00skiOUT! Weekend calling for a weekend filled with Snow Porn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>WINTER DELIVERS AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH 119CMS/4 FEET OF SNOW IN LAST SEVEN DAYS</i></h2>
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#WinterPRIDE had some incredible <b>Blue Bird </b>days and fast groomers and now this weekend skiOUT will have some incredible <b>POWDER</b> to play in. So get those boards shined up and plan to head to Whistler this weekend for some awesome #snowporn!</div>
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Winter has delivered the goods to Whistler Blackcomb with 119cms / 4 feet of snow falling on the mountains over the last seven days. With another 39cms / 15 inches of snow predicted in the next three days, conditions are prime for skiers and riders seeking fresh powder snow.</div>
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- Sat., March 8th - skiOUT</div>
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- Sat., March 22nd - skiOUT and <b><i>WHOOSSH</i></b> party weekend</div>
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- Sat., April 19th - skiOUT + <b><i>Retro WHOOSSH</i></b> party weekend</div>
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- Sat., May 3rd - skiOUT</div>
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skiOUT is the Vancouver/Whistler LGBT ski/snowboard club. For more information on skiOUT! <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com/profile-business.cfm?businessid=3640" target="_blank">click here</a></div>
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Love will literally be in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend with Superfly Zipline’s special Evening Dinner Tours. Superfly will be kicking it up a notch this Valentine’s Day for couples looking to take their love to new heights. The evening of romance starts with roses for your special someone and a snowcat ride up Rainbow Mountain followed by a gourmet dining experience in a private backcountry yurt.</div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-46885252558595498232014-01-11T16:55:00.000-08:002014-01-11T16:55:29.696-08:00WinterPRIDE is just 2-weeks away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Another massive Pacific storm front has just moved in dumping another 43cm of glorious powder on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and just in time with WinterPRIDE now just 2-weeks away and counting. <br />
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We are very excited to share with you the 2014 WinterPRIDE Festival Guide showcasing a star studded line up with a double threat from the Southern Hemisphere with <b>COURTNEY ACT</b> - Australian Idol finalist as well as a contestant on this year's RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 6. Last time COURTNEY ACT was in Whistler she was bound and determined to meet a handsome ski patroller, paramedic and doctor. She went all out and ended up checking out some of Whistler's finest men in full action with a dramatic rescue off of Whistler Mountain. I have been personally assured that this year she will keep both feet firmly planted on terra firma, however what happens in the hot tubs is a totally different story...<br />
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<b>CHRIS OLWAGE</b> - New Zealand's Got Talent finalist for his dramatic portrayal of "Black Swan" with his pure brut strength and masculinity brought this tragic story alive with an exciting twist. Chris will be doing a special performance at the Mr. Gay Canada Grand Finale & Fashion Show which will be a MUST SEE event. Chris also won the prestigious title while in Antwerp, Belgium this past summer while at the world<b>Out</b>games as the current reining <b>Mr. Gay World.</b> While in Whistler he will be one of several celebrity judges at the Mr. Gay Canada competition. Other celebrity judges include the Mayor of Whistler.<br /> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterpride-mens-event-passes-2014-tickets-7231809537?ref=ebtn" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.eventbrite.ca/custombutton?eid=7231809537" alt="Eventbrite - WinterPRIDE Men's Event Passes 2014" /></a>
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WinterPRIDE's new entertainment director, Sunil Sinha of Big Roger Events, has worked overtime to secure some of the hottest DJ's on the circuit today. Whistler is thrilled to welcome: IVAN GOMEZ (Barcelona), DJ PHIL B (SFO), DJ SETH COOPER (Chicago), DJ PORNSTAR (LA), DJ PAULO (LA), local dj's include: NICK BERTOSSI, DJ QUEST, DJ KASEY RIOT, DJ LISA DE LUX. Ticket sales have been strong and we are expecting another incredible year. We do encourage you to get your tickets today before we are sold out.<br />
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The 2014 WinterPRIDE Festival Guide is now online so take a few minutes and dive in and plan your week. See you in a few weeks!<br />
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</div>GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-32673063036170662512013-12-30T17:53:00.000-08:002013-12-30T17:53:21.306-08:00Snow Update for Whistler Blackcomb<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whistler is enjoying a great holiday season with local and destination guests alike enjoying the magic of play with friends and family on our snow covered mountains.</div>
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At this time Whistler Blackcomb has over 7,000 acres of terrain open for skiers and riders out of 8,171 –more terrain than any other mountain resort in North America!</div>
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Between both mountains all major express chairlifts and gondolas are in operation, weather dependent. Our guests have been skiing and riding groomed, snow covered trails suitable for all abilities, and the ski outs to all base areas - Blackcomb’s Upper Village, Whistler Village and Creekside Village - are providing one vertical mile of skiing from top to bottom. Check out the grooming report, updated daily as well as live lift status here: <span class="s1"><a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/lifts-and-grooming/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank">whistlerblackcomb.com</a></span></div>
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The snow in the forecast later this week has everyone drooling with anticipation and colder temperatures will enable Whistler Blackcomb’s large team of snowmaking experts to get into high gear to lend a hand to cover the slopes with even more snow.</div>
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<b>FAST FACTS ABOUT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S TERRAIN AND SNOW NOW</b></div>
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WinterPRIDE is now less than a month away and still time to secure your ski package deals. Call 1.866.787.1966 or book online at <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/gaywhistler/winterpride-2014.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank">whistlerblackcomb.com/gaywhistler</a></div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> December 14, 2013 – As it turns out Santa likes to snag a few fresh ski laps as a warm up before getting on the sleigh for the big present drop. Over 75 Santas descended on Whistler Blackcomb Saturday dressed head to toe as either Mr. or Mrs. Clause for the annual “Dress Like Santa Day”. The first 75 guests outfitted in full costume were given a free lift ticket and escorted to the front of the line to ride the first chair for the grand opening of the brand new Harmony 6 Express chairlift.</div>
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With 14cm of fresh snow in the past week, and an 85cm base; Whistler Blackcomb is now offering the most vertical and open terrain compared to any other resort in North America with 5,280 vertical feet of descent spread over 5,050 acres.</div>
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The Harmony 6 Express is the first six-pack chairlift at Whistler Blackcomb and will service terrain spanning from the edge of the Symphony Amphitheatre all the way over to Glacier Bowl, adjacent to the Peak Express. This area, known as the Harmony Zone, makes up over 485 hectares (1,200 acres) of Whistler Blackcomb’s 3,306 hectares (8,171 acres) of total terrain. With a wide variety of beginner to expert terrain options, the Harmony 6 Express will ensure skiers and riders are able to spend more time on the mountain exploring the spectacular, powder-covered alpine that Whistler Blackcomb is celebrated for.</div>
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The Harmony 6 Express has the same alignment as the old Harmony quad; spanning 1,729 metres (5,672ft) in length, with a vertical rise of 525 metres (1,722ft). The top elevation of the lift is 2,107 metres (6,912ft); the bottom elevation is 1,582 metres (5,190ft).</div>
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Construction on the two new lifts began in the spring of 2013 and was completed in time for winter. Excluding the opening of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in 2008, these two new lifts are the first lift installations at the resort since the Symphony Express chairlift was opened on Whistler Mountain in 2006. The last time Blackcomb Mountain underwent a lift expansion was for the Excalibur Gondola and the Excelerator Express quad chair in 1994.<br />
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<b>Blackcomb Mountain to Open at Whistler Blackcomb Thursday November 28</b></div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> November 27, 2013 – This Thursday, November 28, Whistler Blackcomb will complete its winter kick-off by opening Blackcomb Mountain to skiers and snowboarders. After two successful weeks operating on Whistler Mountain, the operations team has readied Blackcomb Mountain which will add approximately 700 acres of terrain to Whistler’s 1000+ acres for guests to enjoy. Blackcomb’s lift operations team notes there will be seven lifts opening including the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Guests will have the option to either upload at the Wizard Express in the Upper Village, the Excalibur Gondola in Whistler Village, or cross over from Whistler Mountain via the PEAK 2 PEAK. Also opening on Blackcomb will be the Excelerator Chair, Solar Express, Jersey Cream and Catskinner chairs. As an added bonus, the Whistler Blackcomb Terrain Park crew has been putting in long hours to have a full terrain park built and ready to ride on Thursday.</div>
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“We are extremely excited to get guests up on both mountains and are proud of the hard work our operations teams have been putting into our opening days,” says Doug MacFarlene, Mountain Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “We’ve been focusing on our snowmaking to help out Mother Nature and with our recent snowmaking upgrades on Blackcomb things are looking really good. Again we would like to remind guests it is still early season, and it is important to obey signage and ski and ride on open runs only.” </div>
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Blackcomb Mountain Food and Beverage locations that will be opening on Thursday include Merlin’s Bar and the Wizard Grill at the base of the mountain, as well as the Rendezvous and Glacier Creek Lodges on the mountain.</div>
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The hours of operation for both Whistler and Blackcomb will be 8:30am to 3:00pm with the last upload at 2:30pm and the ski out open to Whistler Village from both mountains. Lifts tickets will be available from the Whistler Village, Creekside and Blackcomb Daylodge ticket windows or online at <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: red;"><span style="color: white;">www.whistlerblackcomb.com</span></span></a>. Edge Cards are also available at the early bird rates until December 2 for Canadians and Washington State residents, and later that month the Grand Opening of Whistler Blackcomb’s two new lifts; The Crystal Ridge Express and the Harmony 6 Express is scheduled for Saturday, December 7.</div>
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<b>New version – Whistler Blackcomb Mobile App and Mobile Website<br />
</b>The latest version of the free Whistler Blackcomb mobile app, powered by TELUS is available for iPhone and Android phones. The improved app features a completely new user interface plus reports on live mountain conditions, webcam feeds, snow and lift alerts to ensure a connected mountain experience. Through the 2013.14 winter season, Whistler Blackcomb will add more content to improve the app including a new completely enhanced Run Tracker with Cloud support and a new Friend Finder feature. The newly released mobile website quickly provides all the detailed mountain information right to any mobile device and tablet. Visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/app?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: orange;">http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/app</span></a> for more information.</div>
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Guests looking to plan a trip to the consistently rated No. 1 Mountain Resort in North America can visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages/index.htm?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="color: white;">whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages</span></span></a> or <b>call 1-866.787.1966</b>.</div>
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<b>WHISTLER BLACKCOMB OPENING EARLY - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16</b></div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> November 13, 2013 - Thanks to cold temperatures, impressive snowmaking and natural snowfall Whistler Mountain will open thirteen days early on Saturday, November 16. With five lifts running, guests will have the option to upload from either the Whistler Village Gondola or the Creekside Gondola. Blackcomb Mountain will open, as scheduled, on American Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, 2013.</div>
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“Early season snowfall combined with our snowmaking team converting over 60 million gallons of water into snow the past few weeks, has allowed us to get things started early again this season,” says Doug MacFarlane, mountain manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “With all the excitement of opening day, we want to remind guests early season conditions will apply, especially off piste. It is important to obey mountain signage, ski and ride on open runs only and stay within the operational area marked by “Temporary Boundary” signage. Guests should be aware there will be rocks and other hazards below the snow surface; we do not recommend skiing and riding outside the temporary boundary in any circumstances.”</blockquote>
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First upload on the Whistler Village Gondola and Creekside Gondola will begin at 8:30 am, with last upload at 2:30pm on November 16. Emerald Express, Big Red Express and the Franz Chair lifts will be running, allowing access to 1800 vertical feet of skiing and riding terrain. Runs set to open will include Ego Bowl, Upper Whiskey Jack, Upper Franz, Papoose, Orange Peel and Pony Trail. Stay tuned for more and to keep updated with the most up-to-date information about lift status, visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/lifts-and-grooming/index?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b>www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/lifts-and-grooming/index</b></span></span></a>.</div>
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Whistler Mountain dining locations will also be open on November 16, including Essentially Blackcomb Cappuccino Bar in the Carleton Lodge, Dusty’s Bar & Grill in Creekside, the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, and the Garibaldi Lift Co., Whistler’s world-famous location for après. </div>
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Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations will operate from the Blackcomb Day Lodge, Creekside and Whistler Village on Friday, November 15 from 9am-7pm and on Saturday from all three locations from 7am-5pm. From Sunday onwards only the Village and Creekside Guest Relations will operate from 8am-5pm each day until Blackcomb Mountain opens on Thursday, November 28 and the Blackcomb Day Lodge opens again.</div>
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Ski and snowboard rentals will be available at the base of Whistler Mountain at Gondola Rentals, from 8am – 5pm, Essentially Blackcomb from 8am – 5pm, and the Salomon Store from 8am – 5pm. Can Ski Creekside will be open at the Creekside base from 8am – 5pm.</div>
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Adult Max 4 ski and snowboard lessons will be available on Whistler Mountain, and can be booked <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/lessons-and-rentals/lessons/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b>online</b></span></span></a> or by calling <b>1-866-787-1966</b>.</div>
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Beginning November 15, Whistler Blackcomb’s Snow Report will be updated daily throughout the season and can be accessed <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/snow-and-weather/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><b>online</b></span></span></a> or by calling 604-932-4211 in Whistler, 604-687-7507 in Vancouver, or toll-free at 1-800-766-0449.</div>
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For Canadian and Washington State residents, Whistler Blackcomb offers the EDGE Card, allowing guests to ski/ride from $69 (CDN) a day. EDGE Cards are valid for use all season long, and are available at early bird pricing until November 25 at <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/save?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1" style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="color: white;"><b>whistlerblackcomb.com/save</b></span></span></a>.</div>
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Guests interested in planning a trip to Whistler can take advantage of the Early Season Booking Offer which runs until November 15, and includes four nights lodging and a three day lift ticket deal from $99 per person, per night. To book a trip to the No. 1 rated mountain resort in North America visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/deals-and-packages/index.aspx?source_id=1201"><span class="s1" style="background-color: magenta;"><b><span style="color: white;">whistlerblackcomb.com/lodgingdeals</span></b></span></a> or call 1-866-787-1966.</div>
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Reminder: GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is a week earlier this season. New dates are: Jan.26-Feb02, 2014. Stay + Ski packages start at just $115/person/night when you <span style="background-color: yellow; color: #999999;"><b>book before Nov. 15th</b></span>. New this year is a special Stay, Ski + Play Package which inlcudes accommodations for 7-nights, 5-day ski and a full week WinterPRIDE festival package for just $179/person/night. For this and other packages call <b>1.866.787.1966 </b>or visit <b style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="color: white;">online at <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/gaywhistler/winterpride-2014.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;">whistlerblackcomb.com/gaywhistler</span></a></span></b>. Book before Nov. 15th. WinterPRIDE is proud to call the <b>Aava Whistler Hotel</b> home. Official Pride Hotel for 2014.<br />
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<b>About Whistler Blackcomb<br />
</b>Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,192 centimetres (469 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.<br />
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<b>WHISTLER BLACKCOMB RECEIVES TOP SCORES FROM ANNUAL RESORT RANKINGS</b></h1>
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<b>Accolades Credited To Whistler Blackcomb’s Incredible Terrain And Dedicated Staff</b></div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> November 7, 2013 – The annual resort rankings are in and Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be the recipient of four “best overall” awards and 12 “category wins”. These consistent results continue to position Whistler Blackcomb as one of the leading ski resorts in the world and a must-visit destination on every traveller’s bucket list.</div>
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“Our success is credited to our prime geographical location which results in great snow and an incredible variety of terrain, but what really makes the difference is our people,” says Stuart Rempel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Whistler Blackcomb. “Our staff strives every day to provide the best and most memorable experiences to all of our guests and these awards are proof of that effort. We constantly aim to improve our physical assets as we respect our natural environment. The addition of the Crystal Ridge Express and the Harmony 6 Express chairs this winter will heighten the guest experience by moving people around the mountain more efficiently to their favorite zones. We’re confident these expansions, along with our focus on guest service, will allow us to remain at the top.”</div>
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<b>No.1 Overall</b></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Overall Northwest Region, <a href="http://onthesnow.com/"><span class="s2">Onthesnow.com</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>2013 Ski Club of Great Britain: Highest Net Promoter Score in the world.</div>
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<b>Accolades</b></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>#1 Landmark In Canada, Trip Advisor, Traveller’s Choice Awards</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Gondola View in North America, <a href="http://liftopia.com/"><span class="s2">Liftopia.com</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, CAN</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Top 25 Ski Resorts in the World, <a href="http://snowaddiction.org/"><span class="s2">Snowaddiction.org</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Winter Destination, Georgia Straight, Best of Vancouver 2013</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Weekend Getaway, Georgia Straight, Beat of Vancouver 2013</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Terrain in the West, SBC Resort Guide</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Parks in the West, SBC Resort Guide</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Terrain in Northwest Region, <a href="http://onthesnow.com/"><span class="s2">Onthesnow.com</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Top 5 Canadian Resorts, Huffington Post</div>
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- Best Après, SKI Magazine</div>
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- Best Ski Resorts for Powder, Telegraph UK</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Nightlife, Freeskier Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Nightlife in Northwest Region, <a href="http://onthesnow.com/"><span class="s2">Onthesnow.com</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Nightlife Overall, <a href="http://onthesnow.com/"><span class="s2">Onthesnow.com</span></a></div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>Best Nightlife, TransWorld SNOWboarding</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Lodging , SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Terrain Variety, SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Off-Hill Activities, SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Best on a Powder Day, Freeskier Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Best Apres. Freeskier Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.2 Best Steeps, Freeskier Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.3 Top Resorts, TransWorld SNOWboarding</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.4 Dining, SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.4 Digital Presence, SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.5 Best Parks, TransWorld SNOWboarding</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.5 Lifts, SKI Magazine</div>
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-<span class="s1"> </span>No.5 Top Lifts to Lap – Peak Express, Freeskier Magazine</div>
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Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to officially open for the winter season on Thursday, November 28.</div>
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Guests looking to plan a trip can <b>save up to 39 per cent</b> on ski and stay packages by taking advantage of Whistler's Early Booking Offer until <b>November 15, 2013</b>. Visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages/index.htm?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s2">whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages</span></a> or call 1-866-787-1966 for details.<br />
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Reminder: The <b>22nd annual Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week - GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE</b> is January 26 - February 2nd, 2014. Headline entertainment include: <b>DJ Ivan Gomez (BCN), DJ Phil B. (SFO), DJ Pornstar (LA), DJ Paulo (LA), DJ Seth Cooper (Chicago) and DJ Nick Bertossi (Vancouver).</b> 8-days, 65-events, 26-nations, 3,000+ guys and gals enjoying diversity at the leading Mountain Resort in North America (and the world!). <b>Host hotel: Aava Whistler</b></div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-72054284368710355962013-11-05T12:16:00.002-08:002013-11-05T12:18:21.665-08:00Waffles + Wagers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It really is amazing how quickly time ticks away... days are becoming shorter, the mornings more crisp and the snow line on the mountains keep creeping closer to the valley floor. We are now just a short 10-days away from the Nov. 15th Early Booking offer deadline to lock in your epic snow<i>cation</i> getaway. I know it can be hard to imagine the awesomeness that is to come, but our friends at +WhistlerBlackcomb have just released a "taste" of things to come.... we present:<br />
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Remember to lock in your deals today and see you throughout the season and at Whistler's #WinterPRIDE January 26 - February 2nd, 2014. Call 1.866.787.1966 or online <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com/" style="background-color: magenta;" target="_blank">GayWhistler.com</a></div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-50668070497497478322013-10-05T07:50:00.000-07:002013-10-05T08:36:31.989-07:00#WBSnowReady Oct03 Epic Tease<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>WHISTLER BLACKCOMB CELEBRATES AMAZING EARLY SEASON SNOW BY AWARDING A SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST WINNER WITH THE SEASON’S FIRST HELI-SKI EXPERIENCE</b><b> </b></h2>
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<b>WHISTLER BC</b>, October 4, 2013 – Every year Whistler Blackcomb sends professional athletes up</div>
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Blackcomb Mountain to document their first powder turns of the season but, thanks to unusually large amounts of early snow, Whistler Blackcomb was able to send athletes up earlier than ever before. Yesterday, professional skiers Mike Douglas, Eric Hjorleifson and professional snowboarder Annie Boulanger were flown up to Blackcomb Mountain and the Spearman Glacier by Whistler Heli-Skiing for their first tracks of the season.<br />
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In another unprecedented first, Whistler Blackcomb also sent #WBFirstTracks social media contest winner Jeremy Bekken (aka JerBuck) along for the ride for his winning Instagram photo – a powdery smile plastered on his face the entire day. All the while, legendary ski photographer Paul Morrison and Switchback Entertainment captured the action on film and photo.</div>
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Reminder: This coming weekend is the Legendary Turkey Sale at Whistler Oct. 11-13, 2013!</h2>
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Save up to 70% off Brand names and get yourself sorted for the best snow season ever! Room rates starting at just $89/night or stay at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler for a special Thanksgiving Special of just $139/night. Many of Whistler's restaurants will have some awesome Fall wine & dine specials too plus the various spas will also have some special treats and savings to get you into the spirit of #WinterIsComing.</div>
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<b>WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S LEGENDARY TURKEY SALE RETURNS </b><b>OCTOBER 11-14</b></h2>
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<b>WHISTLER BC, October 3, 2013</b> - It’s almost Thanksgiving, and the snow is flying in the alpine earlier than normal, causing skiers and boarders to rub their mitts together at the thought of Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Turkey Sale. Yes, there will be turkeys on sale but more importantly, snow fanatics can cash in on massive deals. Demo skis will also be on clearance, as well as savings of up to <b><i>70 per cent off equipment and accessories.</i></b><br />
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“The scale of this year’s Turkey Sale is enormous. We are filling up over 20,000 square feet of the Blackcomb Daylodge with deeply discounted ski and snowboard merchandise,” said Josh Buchanan, merchandising manager of retail operations at Whistler Blackcomb. “Last year we experienced amazing traffic as people converged from all over the Sea to Sky, Metro Vancouver and abroad. This year we are hoping for the same attendance as we get ready for one of Whistler’s busiest weekends.”</blockquote>
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For the second year in a row frozen turkeys will be on sale for $15 each on Saturday, October 12 starting at 9 a.m., until quantities last. All proceeds from the Thanksgiving birds sold will go towards the Whistler Food Bank.</div>
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<b>CAN-SKI Blackcomb Open House</b> – On Saturday, October 12, CAN-SKI Blackcomb will be marking down all of last year's high-end fashion and skiwear apparel to 50 per cent off. In addition, the store will be fully stocked with<b> </b>this year's latest trends from Bogner, Canada Goose, Toni Sailer and Mountain Force. The event is for the whole family with complimentary refreshments and cupcakes served from 2 to 5 p.m., as well as face painting and Jazz The Balloon Man.</div>
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<b>Kid’s Buy Back Program</b> - Returning to CAN-SKI this year, shoppers who purchase new junior ski gear this season can return it before May 31, 2014 for a 50 per cent voucher on next year’s gear. Those who participated in the program last year are encouraged to bring in their vouchers and shop for 2014 kids gear.</div>
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<b>SWAP</b> - The "Sale With Awesome Prices" is back by popular demand, selling quality pre-owned equipment for both kids and adults. Organized by the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, the sale will also feature clothing and accessories from Whistler Blackcomb's chain of retail outlets. The SWAP tent will be located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Those interested in selling their used equipment at the sale can connect with <a href="http://wmsc.info/pages/ski_swap/?"><span class="s1">Whistler Mountain Ski Club</span></a>.</div>
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</b>The latest version of the free Whistler Blackcomb mobile app, powered by TELUS will be available for iPhone on October 12. An Android version will be released soon after. The improved app features a completely new user interface plus reports on live mountain conditions, webcam feeds, snow and lift alerts to ensure a memorable mountain experience. Through the 2013.14 winter season, Whistler Blackcomb will be adding more content to improve the app including an enhanced Run Tracker system and a new Friend Finder feature.</div>
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<b>Opening Day</b> - Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to officially open on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Skiers and riders itching for snow can check out Whistler Blackcomb’s Wonder Reels season two video <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/videos/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s1">The Wait For Winter</span></a>, a sneak peek of all the powder to come this season.<br />
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hard at work getting the mountains ready with two new lifts: The Harmony6 on Whistler and the Crystal Express on Blackcomb. The mountain team has also been busy with summer grooming and redesign making the transitions to the lifts easier for both skiers and snowboarders something that I am sure everyone will appreciate.<br />
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This past weekend, Whistler was hammered by an intense storm transforming the alpine with a massive blanket of snow (Sept. 29) sending the village into feverish anticipation of the coming season. So today when Whistler Blackcomb released the next installment of "The Wonder Reels" Season 2 - we could hardly wait to share it with you.<br />
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Filmed, edited and produced by Switchback Entertainment, <b>The Wonder Reels S2: The Wait For Winter</b> showcases this magical time of October rains that will eventually give way to November storms. As the mountains reveal their first dustings of white, a palpable anticipation begins. Skiing and snowboarding's faithful start a ritualistic foreplay that culminates in the un-matched celebration of another opening day...<br />
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-54153808505090206042013-09-26T12:41:00.001-07:002013-09-26T12:51:54.640-07:00Winter Is Coming - Whistler new and improved<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Harmony high-speed quad chair on Whistler Mountain will be replaced with a new high-speed chairlift capable of transporting six people on each chair, called the Harmony Six.</span></div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-89251363004377405472013-09-20T14:16:00.003-07:002013-09-20T20:30:05.823-07:00Advertise with GayWhistler<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-30278629563442002912013-09-18T15:45:00.000-07:002013-09-18T15:45:54.378-07:00WHISTLER BLACKCOMB SKIERS AND RIDERS PASSIONATE ADVOCATES OF RESORT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Every winter thousands of skiers and riders are surveyed on the mountains to help Whistler Blackcomb assess their key strengths as well as their “Net Promoter Score (NPS).” This score determines a customer’s loyalty by asking how likely they are to recommend the resort, and to scale their answer from one to ten. With 87 per cent of Whistler Blackcomb’s customers rating the likelihood of a recommendation at either 9 or 10 out of 10, it is clear the resort has loyal customers that are passionate about everything the mountains have to offer.</div>
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“We see over two million skier visits every winter season,” says Dave Brownlie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Whistler Blackcomb. “We are the most visited ski resort in North America; that many skiers and riders can’t be wrong! Out of every metric we use to evaluate our success as a business, the NPS is one of the most important things we look at.”</div>
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“Whistler Blackcomb is constantly focused on improving every aspect of our business,” says Brownlie. “The $18 million capital expansion of the New Harmony 6 six-pack chairlift on Whistler and the new Crystal Ridge Express on Blackcomb opening this December are a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests year over year. However at the core of it all are our people. Every Whistler Blackcomb employee works together to exceed expectations, and when the results of our winter surveys tell us a story of success, we can’t be more proud of our team and the positive impressions they make on our guests’ experiences.”</div>
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Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to officially open on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Guests looking to book a vacation at Whistler Blackcomb for the 2013.2014 winter season can save up to 39 per cent by taking advantage of the Early Booking offer. Stay and ski/ride packages start from $97 per person, per night and are available until November 15, 2013. Visit <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/deals-and-packages/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s4">whistlerblackcomb.com/lodgingdeals</span></a> or call 1-866-787-1966.</div>
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Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over <span class="s5">1,174 centimetres (462 inches) </span> of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. </div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> August 27, 2013 – Winter is just around the corner and Early Bird Season Passes for Whistler Blackcomb’s 2013.2014 ski and snowboard season are now on sale. Until October 14, 2013 guests will be able to receive up to $320 in savings on their 2013.2014 Season Pass. Unlimited Adult Seasons Passes are just $1,589 at the Early Bird price. A season pass offers the best value to guests looking to ski or ride at Whistler Blackcomb; allowing for freedom, flexibility, and exclusive Passholder perks, including 50 per cent off lift tickets at partner resorts in The Mountain Collective, as well as various discounts on Whistler Blackcomb products and services.</div>
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“It is going to be another very exciting year at Whistler Blackcomb with the opening of our two brand new chairlifts, the Crystal Ridge Express high-speed quad and the Harmony 6 Express high-speed six pack,” says Stuart Rempel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Whistler Blackcomb. “These new lifts will allow guests to get even more turns in at North America’s largest ski resort with better access to the terrain they love. An Unlimited Seasons Pass allows guests to make the most of every day of the season. Plus, the addition of 50 per cent off lift tickets at our partner resorts in The Mountain Collective is an incredible opportunity for our Passholders to experience some of North America’s other iconic ski areas.”</div>
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The Early Bird Unlimited Seniors (65-74) Season Pass is available for $849; Youth Unlimited Early Bird Season Pass (13-18) at $719 and an Unlimited Child (7-12) Season Pass is $439. Ten per cent discounts are available for families purchasing passes while children six and under ski free.</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>50 per cent off lift tickets at The Mountain Collective Resorts – (Alta/Snowbird, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows)</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Save up to 20 per cent at select Whistler Blackcomb retail and rental stores</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>2 for 1 Fresh Tracks Mountain-Top Breakfast tickets until December 23, 2013. Presented by the Globe and Mail</div>
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<b>Guests who purchase their Season Pass before October 14, 2013 can opt in for the following:</b></div>
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Whistler Blackcomb is the consistently ranked No. 1 resort in North America receiving an annual average snowfall of 1,174cm or 38ft. Adding to Mother Nature’s bounty, Whistler Blackcomb also utilizes 235 snow guns to provide guests the best possible ski and snowboard experience from opening day in November through to the end of the winter ski season in May.</div>
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Early Bird Season Passes are on sale now until October 14, and can be purchased through <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets-and-passes/index.aspx?source_id=1201" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><span style="color: magenta;">www.whistlerblackcomb.com</span></span></a> or by calling <b><span style="color: magenta;">1-866-787-1966</span></b>. Whistler Blackcomb’s official opening day for the 2013.2014 season is Thursday, November 28, 2013.</div>
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25 Nations descended on the beautiful city of Antwerp, Belgium for the fifth annual <a href="http://www.mrgayworld.org/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Mr. Gay World</a> competition hosted by the <a href="http://www.world.outgames.org/" target="_blank">worldOutgames</a>. The Four day challenge combined Sports, Culture and Human Rights in the competition with various challenges including: <b>Sports challenged</b> hosted by the Antwerp Police Academy. </div>
The delegates needed to work together in groups of five and complete various "rescue" missions pushing their physical fitness and mental capacities. The winning team would move onto the final challenge which was an obstacle course with target shooting. <b>Mr. Aruba </b>ended up winning this challenge.<br />
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LGBT life as they see it in their respective nations. The Exhibit was called "Through Pink Glasses" and would remain on display throughout the worldOutgames as part of the <b>Cultural celebration.</b> <b>Mr. New Zealand</b> ended up winning this challenge.<br />
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best in swimsuit. <b>Mexico</b> won <b>best photogenic</b> and Formal Wear. <b>Mr. Philippines</b> demonstrated his social media prowess and won the <b>GuySpy People's Choice Award</b>, and <b>Canada</b> went out of his way looking after fellow delegates winning <b>Mr. Congeniality. </b><br />
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Chris won some fantastic prizes including a 3,000 euro diamond necklace, weekend in Queenstown, NZ for Queenstown Gay Ski Week, One week in Whistler for WinterPRIDE, one week Southern Caribbean Cruise courtesy of AmazingCruises.eu, one week in South Africa for Pink Loerie, photo book by Spartacus, eyewear by Binoche, swimwear, underwear and T's by Bjorn Borg and a ring by AMICI Pink.</div>
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Mr. Gay World 2014 will take place during the GayVillage in Rome, Italy late August 2014. For more information please visit mrgayworld.org Casting for Mr. Gay Canada 2014 is now underway. For more information visit mrgaycanada.ca</div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>International coalition of LGBT sport and human rights organizations call for International Olympic Committee to host Sochi Pride House</strong><br />Group rules out call to boycott Sochi Olympics in favor of concerted action for visibility and long-term change</span><br />
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A broad group of international organizations and activists, including the largest international LGBT sports organizations, have begun a concerted effort to respond to a rising official and unofficial homophobia in Russia, and to call on the International Olympic Committee and other sports governing bodies to accept responsibility for the choice of hosts of the events they sanction. Among their first demands is that the IOC host a Pride House in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympics. (see below the letter sent today to Jacques Rogge)<br />
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The sports leaders and activists, working closely with the Russian LGBT Sports Federation, reject calls for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Lou Englefield (Manchester), director of Pride Sports UK and coordinator of the group, said: “We believe in action that is concrete and goals that are attainable. We also believe in listening to our partners in Russia who tell us they don’t want a boycott. Athletes should not bear the burden of Putin's homophobic regime and what is in effect the complicity of the IOC. A boycott punishes hard working athletes rather than challenging repression and those sports organisations which knowingly choose hosts that fail to respect the human rights proclaimed in their own charters.”<br />
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Marc Naimark (Paris) of the Federation of Gay Games stated: “We are heartened by the IOC's recent declaration that they have received assurances from Russian authorities that the shameful homophobic laws will not be enforced in Sochi. While this is of little solace to the hundreds of thousands of LGBT Russians who will continue to suffer under repressive local and national laws, it should offer some relief to the foreign athletes competing in Sochi. The IOC does not speak of the officials, press, support staff or visitors, for whom the same protections are needed. And we remain skeptical as to the reality of these guarantees, all the more so following declarations of Russian politicians that the laws would indeed be enforced. We challenge the IOC to demonstrate its good faith by hosting under its aegis a Pride House in Sochi, open to all, athletes and visitors, gay and straight, Russian and foreign. If the IOC truly believes the assurances of Russian authorities, then the IOC should be able to override the existing ban on a Sochi Pride House and offer a venue for all to meet safely and with freedom of expression.”<br />
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David McFarland (Los Angeles) of United for Equality in Sports and Entertainment added: “Even if there is a Pride House, this does not mean that Sochi should be business as usual. Members of Pride House International have in the past called on LGBT athletes to be visible, and the homophobic laws mean that this call is more imperative than ever for the 2014 Olympics. We know that LGBT athletes are not alone in being revolted by these laws and the behavior of Russian authorities. We are planning actions to support visibility of opposition to Russian homophobia and to support the noble principle of sport for all enshrined in the Olympic Charter.”<br />
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Dean Nelson (Vancouver), founder of the first Pride House at the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver/Whistler spoke of the need to continue the process of true respect for the Olympic principle of sport for all: "Over the past four years since the 2010 Games, many sporting bodies have made tremendous headway in creating safer environments for our athletes and support staff to participate and focus on sport. No government, no politicians, can be allowed to turn back the clock. We all must defend our athletes, coaches and trainers to ensure they are able to participate free from discrimination of any sort including sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity."<br />
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Stephen Frost (London), former head of diversity and inclusion for LOCOG, the host committee for the 2012 Summer Olympics, stated: “We need to continue building long-term systemic change in the policy of sports governing bodies, starting with the most important of all, the International Olympic Committee. The IOC has made great strides to support inclusion in sport, but has only recently specified that sexual orientation discrimination is indeed unacceptable. A remaining tool at their disposal is to include sexual orientation alongside ethnicity and gender as protected under the Olympic Charter. This is something the Paralympic movement has already done”<br />
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Lou Englefield concluded: “Our letter to Jacques Rogge is just the first step in action on Sochi. We will be soon announcing other aspects of our campaign, including action that each and every person attending the Sochi Olympics can take part in to show the Russian authorities that their homophobic laws are unacceptable, and to show the IOC that it cannot choose hosts that flout the most basic human rights of freedom of expression and assembly.”<br />
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Current signatories to this statement (more to follow at pridehouseinternational.org or pridehouseinternational.wordpress.com):<br />
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Armelle Mazé and Klaus Heusslein, European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation<br />
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Euan Platt, LEAP Sports Scotland, Pride House Glasgow 2014<br />
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Emy Ritt and Marc Naimark, Federation of Gay Games<br />
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Lou Englefield, Pride Sports UK, Pride House London 2012<br />
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Stephen Frost, former director of diversity and inclusion, LOCOG<br />
frostincluded@gmail.com<br />
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Dean Nelson, founder of Pride House 2010<br />
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David McFarland, United for Equality in Sports and Entertainment<br />
david@uese.org<br />
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<strong>About Pride House International</strong><br />
Pride House International is a coalition of LGBT sport and human rights groups, including participants in past and future Pride Houses, united to promote the cause of equality in and by sport and the creation of Pride Houses at international sporting events.<br />
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<strong>What is a Pride House?</strong><br />
A Pride House is a venue welcoming LGBT athletes, fans, and others and their allies during international sporting events. Akin to the various national houses at such events, they are welcoming places to view the competitions, to enjoy the event, to learn about LGBT sport and homophobia in sport, and to build relations with mainstream sport. The first Pride House was organized for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver/Whistler, with others following in Warsaw (2012 UEFA Euro football cup) and London (2012 Summer Olympics). Pride Houses are planned for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto, and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.<br />
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<strong>Letter to Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee</strong><br />
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Dear Dr Rogge,<br />
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I am writing on behalf of the growing number of individuals and organizations from around the world represented in the Pride House International coalition. Our goal is to promote equality in sport, to fight discrimination in and by sport, and in particular to ensure the safety and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes, In particular, we aim to build on the success of past Games through the organisation of Pride Houses at international sporting events to increase exchanges between mainstream and LGBT sport and promote the principle of sport for all, and ultimately greater participation in the Olympic movement. <br />
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Among our concerns is the choice of host countries made by the IOC and other sport governing bodies, and especially your choice of Sochi as host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.<br />
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Various members of our coalition have written to you on numerous occasions on this issue, with no response. Indeed, until recently, your only response on this issue, for example the refusal of Russian authorities to authorise a Pride House in Sochi, has been to declare that this is a matter of local law over which you have no authority.<br />
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We are therefore somewhat heartened by your recent declaration to RIA Novosti news agency that you would guarantee the safety of athletes and spectators (and others, we hope) identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, in Sochi. But even more recently, a Russian legislator involved in the St Petersburg version of the law has declared that there is no reason federal law would not be enforced for all during the Sochi Olympics, raising doubt about these assurances. <br />
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<strong>Like you, we hope that no one involved in any way with the 2014 Games will have cause to fear the federal legislation. One way for you to demonstrate this is by hosting a Pride House in Sochi under the aegis of the International Olympic Committee</strong> and, to ensure everyone’s safety there, by having one or more members of the IOC present at all times. Our members are at your disposition to make this a reality and are keen to work in partnership with you.<br />
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Given the urgency of this matter, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this with you as soon as possible and eagerly await your response.<br />
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<em>For information about the Federation of Gay Games, visit <a href="http://www.gaygames.org/" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">www.gaygames.org</a>.</em></div>
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<em>The ninth edition of the quadrennial Gay Games will be held in Cleveland + Akron, OH 9-16 August , 2014. For information about Gay Games 9, Cleveland 2014, visit <a href="http://www.gg9cle.com/" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">www.gg9cle.com</a>.</em></div>
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<em>Built upon the principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best, since 1982 the Gay Games have empowered thousands of LGBT athletes and artists through sport, culture, and fellowship.</em></div>
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<em>The international Federation of Gay Games is the governing body the quadrennial Gay Games and promotes the event's founding principles of “Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best”™. The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982 with 1,350 participants. Subsequent Gay Games were held in San Francisco (1986 - 3,500 participants), Vancouver (1990 - 7,300 participants), New York (1994 - 12,500 participants), Amsterdam (1998 - 13,000 participants), Sydney (2002 - 11,000 participants), Chicago (2006 - 11,700 participants), and Cologne, (2010 – 10,000 participants). Gay Games 9 will be held in Cleveland + Akron, OH, USA 9-16 August 2014. Visit </em><em><a href="http://www.gg9cle.com/" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">www.gg9cle.com</a></em><em> for more information.</em></div>
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<em>“Gay Games”, “Federation of Gay Games”, the interlocking circles device, and the phrase “Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best” are trademarks of the Federation of Gay Games, Inc. Trademarks are registered in the USA, Canada, Benelux, the UK, Germany, and Australia.</em></div>
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Contact:<br />
Lou Englefield, coordinator (Manchester)<br />
+44 7949 604610<br />
pridehouseinternational@gmail.com<br />
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Marc Naimark (Paris)<br />
+33 6 63 02 03 68<br />
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David McFarland (Los Angeles)<br />
+1 (323) 850-0079 or+1 (323) 829-0788<br />
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pridehouseinternational.org<br />
provisional URL: pridehouseinternational.wordpress.com<br />
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-36768728962640381752013-07-18T13:39:00.000-07:002013-07-18T13:48:19.258-07:00Alpine Hiking trails at Whistler Blackcomb now Open<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>ALPINE HIKING/WALKING TRAILS OPEN TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB</b></div>
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<b>WHISTLER, BC</b> July 18, 2013 – Thanks to warm early summer alpine temperatures and particularly sunny weather, Whistler Blackcomb’s alpine trails will be fully open to the public starting on Saturday for walking, hiking and running. A few trails have been open since mid-June but Saturday will be the first time this season all of Whistler and Blackcomb’s alpine walks and hikes will be fully open.</div>
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“We are actually two weeks ahead of schedule compared to last year. Warm weather this past spring, and so far this summer, has quickened the snow melt process in the alpine, resulting in early trail openings and a longer alpine hiking season. We are even seeing alpine flowers starting to bloom already, which is much earlier than we saw last year,” said Arthur DeJong, Mountain Planning and Environmental Resource Manager.</div>
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Alpine wildflowers are starting to bloom and will be in their prime starting next week until the end of August. DeJong says the best place to view wildflowers is on Blackcomb Mountain, particularly Lakeside Loop and Overlord Trail.</div>
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With over 50 kilometres of hiking and running routes at over 6,000 feet, Whistler Blackcomb offers some of the most easily accessible, and vast, walking, hiking and running alpine terrain in North America. To help guests navigate the trails, Whistler Blackcomb has unveiled the new summer Alpine Wonder Routes; a network of tours, trails, waypoints and stops created to help guests navigate the mountains and discover Whistler Blackcomb’s most wonder-filled alpine places.</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Alpine Vista Route – The Alpine Vista Route takes guests up the Whistler Village Gondola where they can then board the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola for a lofty journey over the treetops and across the Fitzsimmons Valley to Blackcomb Mountain. From there guests can board two open-air chairlifts for a relaxing trip down to Blackcomb Mountain’s Upper Village.</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Running the Rooftop Route – This 10km single track route starts at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain and is a dedicated running route offering breathtaking views of Cheakamus Lake and the surrounding peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Recommended for advanced runners who have trail running experience. Runners should also be aware of hikers as they are also permitted on this route.</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Alpine Lakes Loop – This intermediate level hiking trail starts on Blackcomb Mountain’s Alpine Walk and flows through a stunning palette of colourful wildflowers and Blackcomb Lake before circling back to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola where the loop continues on Whistler Mountain’s Harmony Lake Trail.</div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Overlord Vista – This challenging full-day hike covers some of Blackcomb and Whistler’s longest hiking trails; Overlord, Decker Loop and High Note Trail. The route offers stunning views of the Overlord Glacier, volcanic Black Tusk, Cheakamus Lake and the mountains’ various wildlife.</div>
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While guests are in the alpine they can stop by the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain for a Mountain Top BBQ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For full menus or to purchase tickets visit <a href="http://bit.ly/WBmtn13" target="_blank"> http://bit.ly/WBmtn13</a></div>
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<span class="s1">·</span><span class="s2"> </span>Sunday - Pacific Seafood Grill</div>
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Also, to kick of the August long weekend, Steeps Grill & Wine Bar will be hosting the summer’s first Winemaker Dinner on Friday August 2. Perched on top of Whistler Mountain, Steeps will be featuring a five course meal paired with select varieties of wine from Ravenswood Winery. For more information, including details on the second Winemaker Dinner featuring Nk’Mip Cellars on August 24, visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/WBwine">http://bit.ly/WBwine</a></div>
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Remember <b>August 10th</b> is the annual <b style="background-color: magenta;">skiOUT LGBT Alpine Hike</b> on Whistler. For more info visit: </div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-23715351261432395112013-06-11T14:34:00.001-07:002013-06-11T14:34:30.696-07:00GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE GENERATES $9.0 MILLION TO THE PROVINCE OF BC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The twenty-first annual GayWhistler WinterPRIDE - Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard week took place<br />This year the Resort Municipality of Whistler commissioned an economic impact study to better understand the overall value of the festival. The report found <b>spending made by participants, spectators and event organizers generated $9.0 million in economic activity for the Province of British Columbia.</b><br /><br />
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on February 3-10, 2013 and attracted visitors from around the world. Approximately three thousand gay and lesbian vacationers from 28 nations descended on the region with their friends over the eight day, sixty five events at the award winning ski resort of Whistler, BC, Canada.<br />
<u><b>Economic Activity</b></u><br />Total Industry Output representing direct and indirect expenditures generated by the event.<br /> Total to Province of British Columbia: $9.0 million<br />Total to Whistler: $4.8 million<br /><br />
<u><b>Jobs</b></u><br />Spending associated with the event supported $3.1 million in wages and salaries in the Province through the support of 69 jobs, of which 52 jobs were supported in Whistler.<br /><br />
<u><b>Tax</b></u><br />Considerable tax revenues were supported by the event totaling $2.1 million.<br />$953,000 federal<br />$772,000 for province of British Columbia<br />$332,000 for municipality of Whistler<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">* The economic impact assessment in 2013 was conducted by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA), using the Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model (STEAM).The 2013 study was funded by the Province of British Columbia’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI). The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) allocated RMI funds to produce a series of economic impact analyses for events throughout the community including GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE.</span></i></div>
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The festival is Whistler’s primary LGBT activation to welcome the gay and lesbian traveler to experience the dynamic and welcoming nature of the province and attracts tourism spending in British Columbia that goes beyond the weeklong event. In fact, according to survey research, 31% of participants plan to visit Vancouver/Whistler two or more times outside of the WinterPRIDE week, including 52% of the out-of-province participants.<br /> </div>
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<i>“We are very proud of the economic impact that our event has made to the province,” said Dean Nelson, CEO and Executive Producer of GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE. “It demonstrates the strong buying power of the gay community and how loyal this segment is in supporting a destination that embraces diversity and makes everyone feel welcome.”</i></blockquote>
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Post-festival entertainment in Vancouver, encouraged participants and their friends to extend their stay pre/post Whistler vacation. Strategic partnership with some of Vancouver’s LGBT community groups and special events help to entice guests to stay a bit longer in the Province.<br /> </div>
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“The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is committed to working with our partners to create an environment conducive to events,” Said Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden. “We are delighted to work with third party event producers such as GayWhistler – producers of WinerPRIDE Whistler – to attract incremental visits to the resort.”</blockquote>
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The event, which takes place annually on the first week of February, has taken one of Whistler’s historically slower winter weeks and made it one of the busiest in the calendar year. Next year, the festival will move a week sooner to the last week of January to ease some of the added pressure the new BC Family Day holiday as well as the Chinese New Years celebrations has on the resort.<br />The twenty second-annual WinterPRIDE festival will take place on new dates of January 26th to February 2nd, 2014. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com/">www.gaywhistler.com</a></div>
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GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0Whistler, BC V0N, Canada50.1163196 -122.9573563000000149.9533676 -123.28007980000001 50.279271599999994 -122.63463280000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-26788759366224290402013-04-17T14:02:00.002-07:002013-04-17T14:02:28.732-07:00Whistler earns international honors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So excited to see that the prestigious Australian Travel/Lifestyle magazine, "Luxury Travel" has award Whistler and its Resort Partners top honours in their annual <a href="http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/75134-Whistler-British-Columbia-Canada-earns-international-honors" target="_blank">Gold List Awards</a>.<br />
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The Gold List Awards recognize winners in 34 categories including hotels, resorts, cruise ships, rail journeys, food and wine and adventure experiences.</div>
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The Luxury Travel magazine award follows a string of recent accolades for the resort and various local businesses, including:</div>
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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) received the 2013 B.C. Cultural Centre and Attractions of the Year Award</div>
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<b>Trip Advisor Top 25 Hotels in Canada 2013</b></div>
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First Tracks Lodge<br />
Nta Lake Lodge<br />
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre<br />
Four Seasons Resort Whistler</div>
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<b>Trip Advisor Top 25 Hotels in Canada for Family 2013</b></div>
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Legends</div>
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<b>The Georgia Straight's 16th annual Golden Plates Awards - Best Resort Restaurants</b></div>
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Araxi Restaurant + Bar<br />
Wildflower Restaurant</div>
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<b>The Georgia Straight's 16th annual Golden Plates Awards - Best Whistler Restaurants</b></div>
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Araxi Restaurant + Bar<br />
Bearfoot Bistro<br />
Rim Rock Café</div>
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<b>Condé Nast Traveler's Top Resorts in Canada</b></div>
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Four Seasons Resort Whistler<br />
Fairmont Chateau Whistler<br />
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre<br />
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler</div>
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<b>Vancouver International Wine Festival Awards</b></div>
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Samantha Rahn, Araxi Restaurant + Bar - 2013 Sommelier of the Year</div>
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<b>Western Living Magazine - Top 40 Foodies Under 40</b></div>
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Edward Dangerfield, Eric Griffith and Chef Nick Cassettari, Alta Bistro</div>
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Scandinave Spa, Whistler</div>
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<b>Reader's Digest - 10 Most Romantic Places in Canada</b></div>
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<b>Reader's Digest - Canada's 10 coolest Ski Hills and Resorts</b></div>
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<b>Canadian Living magazine - Canada's 10 best ski destinations</b></div>
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Whistler Blackcomb No. 1</div>
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<b>Ski.com - Top picks for spring skiing events</b></div>
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World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Whistler</div>
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It is no wonder that people from all over the planet love to come to Whistler with so many award winning hotels, restaurants and attractions to choose from. We hope you will come and visit Whistler soon! For more information on the resort visit: <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/?source_id=1201" target="_blank">WhistlerBlackcomb.com</a></div>
GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-38102700129892252682013-01-28T14:28:00.000-08:002013-01-28T15:15:46.135-08:00PEARL Pride Party App World Debut at WinterPRIDE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<h1>GuySpy Proudly launches the free PEARL Pride Party App for iPhone & iPad at GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE</h1>
<h2>Stark Mobile Technologies will be launching their new gay event app at this year’s WinterPride in Whistler BC</h2>
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The best and fastest growing gay social network app<b> <a href="http://www.guyspy.com/">GuySpy</a></b>, is proud to present <b><h3><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pearl-gay-pride-circuit-party/id592897588?mt=8">PEARL</a></h3></b> the premiere mobile app for all global LGBT Pride events and Circuit Parties, as well as associated parades and activities. <blockquote>“We had been looking for a way to more efficiently give back to the enormous community that supports and uses the GuySpy app and PEARL was created to do exactly that!” says GuySpy’s Morris Chapdelaine. “To be able to offer a completely free app to world-wide Pride organizations so that they can better reach out to their audience, connect with social networks and promote their parties and sponsors seemed to be something everyone was looking for.”</blockquote> ads Chapdelaine.
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With PEARL, users are able to keep up to date on what’s happening when, build and maintain a personal schedule, share information with social networks, and upload, view and share user photos. Additional features include: •full event vent and location listings including full schedules, maps, branding and sponsorship info. •tweet from within the app, check-in and post right to Facebook •push messaging capabilities for changes, updates or time sensitive information •links to event tickets
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The official kick-off of PEARL is happening on February 3rd in Whistler, BC. <blockquote>"GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is honored to be the world's first pride festival to launch this exciting mobile enabled application. As a company we have always embraced technology and social media. We are proud to play a role in being leaders in adapting to the way our guests want to connect and to share with their networks what they are doing and experiencing and PEARL is the natural evolution to help make those connections and sharing possible.”</blockquote> Says Dean Nelson, CEO & Executive Producer of <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com">GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE</a>.
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The PEARL app is currently available for iPhone and iPad. <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pearl-gay-pride-circuit-party/id592897588?mt=8">Click to down load for free</a></b>
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If you represent an LGBT Pride Event or a global circuit party weekend/fund raiser, please contact morris (at) guyspy.com for information on getting on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pearl-gay-pride-circuit-party/id592897588?mt=8">PEARL</a>
<h2>GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is from Feb. 3-10, 2013 at the award winning resort of Whistler Blackcomb. For more information visit <b><a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com">GayWhistler.com</a></b> or <b>call 1.866.787.1966</b></h2> GayWhistlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11119150187076561579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871565307016995053.post-22300837671056067172013-01-27T10:07:00.000-08:002013-01-27T10:09:45.228-08:00WinterPRIDE on the Air with Global BC Saturday Morning News with Lynn Colliar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saturday, January 26th - GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE was invited on to the set of the Saturday Morning News with Lynn Colliar at the Global BC Burnaby studio. Dean Nelson, CEO & Executive Producer of WinterPRIDE along with Brandon Hamilton, Winner of the Vancouver heat of the Mr. Gay Canada cross country search. Together they were able to share some of the highlights the viewers on Global TV can expect to experience Feb. 3-10, 2013 in Whistler Blackcomb. For ski packages & last minute deals call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com">GayWhistler.com</a>
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In the last 24 hours, Whistler Mountain has received 37cm (14.8") and more snow is in the forecast making way for more terrain to be opened on Whistler and this Thursday (Nov. 22nd) Blackcomb Mountain officially opens for the season, just in time for the US Thanksgiving Long Weekend!<br />
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This weekend, Saturday, November 24th is the official kick off to the 11th season of the Vancouver/Whistler LGBT ski/snowboard club - skiOUT! This is a fantastic way to meet new and old friends out on the slopes of Whistler.<br />
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<span class="s1">WHISTLER MOUNTAIN on Saturday 24th November at 10AM SHARP!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Meet the gang @ the Lightboard outside the Roundhouse! Lunch is 1pm at the Roundhouse, 2nd floor, right side and of course Apres is at Dustys – 2nd floor around 3:30ish.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">There will be limited runs open, but there is snow so all is GREAT! Give yourself lots of time to make it up (approx. 45min from Whistler Village gondola)! Watch for the rainbow flag!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Stay for the weekend or the night... call 1.866.787.1966 for last minute specials! November hotel deals start at just $76/night! Call or <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/deals-and-packages/escape.aspx?source_id=1201"><span class="s2"><b>book online today</b></span></a><b>!</b> </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Whistler<b>Blackcomb</b> is GayWhistler's official travel partner. WinterPRIDE - Whistler's annual Gay and Lesbian ski/snowboard week is Feb. 3-10, 2013. For more information visit <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com/"><span class="s2">GayWhistler.com</span></a> WinterPRIDE's official host hotel is the <a href="http://www.gaywhistler.com/profile-business.cfm?businessid=2934"><span class="s2"><b>Aava Whistler Hotel</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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