Whistler's Annual Turkey Sale this Weekend!

It is that time of year again when the leaves start to fall, rain starts to turn to dustings of snow and the annual Thanksgiving (Canadian) Turkey Sale sweeps into the village with some of the best deals of the season on all your outdoor snow equipement needs. The sale is on from Oct. 7-10 at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Blackcomb Daylodge. The Legendary Turkey Sale, is the place to be where you can shop for the top name brands in ski and snowboard equipment under one roof, at huge pre season savings! [ Click here to learn more ]

If you do one thing to get ready for the upcoming season, make sure you stop into the Turkey Sale!

The deals and activities don’t stop there. Local retailers, accommodation and restaurants are all sharing in the Thanksgiving spirit. The Turkey Sale, and all of the Thanksgiving activities that go along with it, starts at high noon Friday October 8, with a sale for locals and lasts through the weekend.

Need a break from shopping? "Whistler Presents" two days of free concerts at the Whistler Olympic Plaza with headline acts include: Animal Nation, Hellbound Hepcats, Wassabi Collective and Five Alarm Funk

GayWhistler's preferred accommodation partner, The Crystal Lodge & Suites, is offering an additional 10% off their best available rate to anyone that mentions the key word "turkey" at time of making your reservations. Call the hotel direct at 1.800.667.3363

For other great hotel options call our central reservations direct at 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at GayWhistler.com Remember book early & save. Super Early Bird Event Tickets now on sale. Book Online Today! GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is Feb. 5-12, 2012

Vancouver Wild Weekend

October 20th-23rd Vancouver plays host to the first ever WILD Weekend. Over a dozen events put on by different venues, promoters and organizers will help raise money for children affected by HIV/AIDS (www.campmoomba.com). WILD stands for inclusivity, awareness and the celebration of the "Bear" and other critters you may find in the woods, but above else, we stand for making new friends and enjoying yourself along the way.

Some of the events include:
Bearracuda @ 560 Nightclub
Headlining is WinterPRIDE Furrocious 2010 DJ superstar: DJ Paul Goodyear (Sydney) DEE JAY PEE PLAY will be heating up the downstairs Tix are just $10 in Advance. This is going to be one of the must attend events of the Fall in Vancouver!


Celebrities Nite Club gets WILD with Cub-a-licious presented by B You Saturdays & TFD and WinterPRIDE's Furrocious 2011 DJ Marcus Purnell (Vancouver) along with Mattilda Ho, Sexy Go-Go boyz & circus performers!

Other events include: Camp Poke-a-bear@ Steamworks, the Gingerbear's Brunch and more.

So put on your best fur, groom your beards and do feed the bears!

Fur Fun. Fur Charity. Fur You.

- Gingerbear Todd

Whistler Blackcomb Primed for Winter!

There is a sweet buzz in the air as Princess La Nina sends kisses to the resort with a cool breeze that whispers Winter is just around the corner and like the 2010/2011 season being the 2nd snowiest on record... the Long Range forecast for this coming winter season is looking pretty awesome!

Last week we were up in the Alpine for the annual skiOUT Alpine Hike on the "High Note Trail" and there was still plenty of snow... if the temperatures remain moderate I am sure this is just going to add to an epic early start to the season with a good base. Just this week Whistler Blackcomb released their teaser video

Whistler Blackcomb 2011/2012 Season Kick Off Video from Sherpas Cinema from Whistler Blackcomb on Vimeo.

So what are you waiting for? Book your winter escape now and save HUGE on the end of summer sale (Ends August 31st) where you can save on your accommodations and lift tickets. Here is a sampling of those wicked deals:

1. Best Deal 47% Savings at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for just C$156*/person/night for a FIVE (5) Night FOUR (4) Day Ski package. The Fairmont is a 4.5 Star luxury hotel at the base of Blackcomb mountain.

2. Excellent Value 32% Savings at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa for just C$180*/person/night for a 5 Night 4 Day ski package. The Hilton was our Host Hotel in 2011 and is a 4.5 star luxury hotel with suites and over sized rooms. Some of their suites have a private steam room as well as wood burning fireplaces.

3. Best Price Point 29% Savings at the Aava Whistler Hotel for just C$125*/person/night for a 5 Night 4 Day ski package. The Aava is a four star property close to all the action including the Whistler Conference Centre.

Other options with wicked deals include:
$152*/person/night at the Crystal Lodge & Suites - The Crystal is "in the heart" of Whistler Village and is a four star property with a variety of room types perfect for your posse that needs a variety of bedding configurations, plus their location is stellar close to everything plus Ric's Mix & Starbucks are right there.

$180*/person/night at the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside with their unbeatable location and arguably "Whistler's Best Address" right at the foot of both Whistler & Blackcomb mountains. You literally cannot get any closer to the lifts. Their salt water pools and hot tubs makes your apres ski soak so much more enjoyable and leaves you feeling rejuvenated and ready to party with the big boyz!

$213*/person/night at the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is the Pan Pacific's younger sister within Whistler Village centre and has One, Two and Three bedroom suites to choose from. Not only will you rejuvenate in their salt water pools but you also have included in your nightly rate a breakfast buffet served daily.

*Starting from rates are quoted in CAD funds. Package rate is per person per night, based on 2 people in a Deluxe Room, valid Feb 5 - 12, 2012. Taxes and fees are extra. Restrictions may apply. Offer is subject to availability and may change without notice. Offer available until August 31, 2011. Other packages available, please inquire for details.

To take advantage of these great rates call 1.866.787.1966 today or visit online at GayWhistler.com

The Hotels & Ski Packages are not the only items that are on sale...
GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE event passes are also on sale and as an added incentive we will give you a $25 Gift Voucher towards your event passes simply by using the Promo Code: Outgames. GayWhistler was a sponsor of the 2nd North America Outgames and to celebrate these games we are giving everyone an opportunity to use $25 towards their purchase of a Men's Full Week $249 (Regular rate $299) or a Women's Full Week event pass $169 (Regular rate $199). Book your pass today!
click here

Confirm today and lock in on these great deals. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at GayWhistler.com

The Hills are alive with Gays...

The Whistler High Note trail is FINALLY open, and SkiOUT is finally going hiking this Saturday, August 20th, 2011 10AM
Forecast: Sunny, Hot 28C, UV Index is HIGH so ensure you pack your sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat!

If you are unfamiliar with hiking in Whistler... this is one of the best and most accesible high alpine hiking experiences you can get. If you are only able to do one hike this year, this is the hike you will want to do. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, the alpine flowers are stunning, the ride on the world record breaking Peak 2 Peak is an absolute must, hiking between giant walls of snow and of course hanging out with a kewl group of 'Mo's is the icing on the cake - sort of speak!

The Details:
Parking lots 4&5 are still free...parking lots 1/2/3 $12/day.

Meeting spot: Whistler Village at the base of the Gondolas...watch for the rainbow flag. We leave at 10:00am SHARP so be there early! We head towards Blackcomb for our chair lift up. If you are late...take the Whistler Village Gondola up and meet us at the Roundhouse around 11ish

From Blackcomb, we take the Peak to Peak across to Whistler, meet up with any late hikers, and head up the Peak Chair and over to the High Note Trail.
We stroll the High Note Trail (7km return moderate level hike with some moderate elevation change) We have lunch around 1ish overlooking Cheakamus Lake - remember your packing your own lunch...so make it good! For those that prefer Gone Bakery in the Village Square packs a hearty sandwich / picnic bag to go!

After lunch we head back via snow packed Symphony and Harmony bowls...alpine lake swim anyone? In the past years, this has been a favourite stop and refresh in the glacier fed lake! We will head back to the Roundhouse, grab the gondola down were we will an refreshing beverage at Blacks Pub to wind down the day... we expect to be back in the village around 5ish

BE PREPARED TO WALK ON SNOW!!
Suggestions to help you enjoy your day
1) water
2) hiking shoes / sturdy leather runners/|extra pair of dry socks (if you wear mesh runners, your feet will get wet)
3) lunch - pack light but make it good!
4) did I mention water?!
5) backpack (with a water platypus maybe?)
6) camera
7) sunscreen SPF 30 recommended
8) bug spray (didn't have any problems last weekend..but just in case)
9) large garbage bag... cause we will for sure see some great tobogganing runs covered in snow! SO MUCH FUN!
10) your EDGE card!

If you renewed your Edge card for 2011/12 season you get a free sight seeing day...otherwise make sure you get your ticket online for the best savings. If you are going to ride the Peak2Peak more than once... the Season Pass is the best deal... buy online here The sightseeing pass is valid until Oct. 10th

For more information about this hike visit the skiOUT Event page - Click Here -

Spend the weekend in Whistler - The resort has some fantastic room rates available starting at just $89/night call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at GayWhistler.com

"Whistler Presents" Concert series at the Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturday, August 20th Key of Zee, 7 PM
Northern Pikes, 8:15 PM So make a weekend of it!!

See you there!

Hotel | Accommodations deals click here or call 1.866.787.1966
Peak2Peak Sightseeing Passes click here and save online

Screaming Ski Season Deals - Whistler

So here we are mid August and we are already looking ahead to a stellar winter snow season. Yeah, I know... here in the Vancouver/Whistler region we have not had much of a summer... that is in part due to the HUGE snow pack we had this year which has helped keep our temperatures lower than normal, the good news in this is 1) for the first time in hundreds of years the glaciers on Whistler / Blackcomb appear to be advancing (aka growing!) 2) the alpine still has a fairly healthy snow pack which is all going to mean a better base for this upcoming season 3) long range forecasts are showing that this will be another EPIC snow season! So Boyz & Gurrlz get those boards shined up we are going to have a Snowtastic season!

Book your Winter Escape today 1.866.787.1966 from Whistler Blackcomb on Vimeo.

The other fantastic news is our hotel partners with Whistler Blackcomb have some ridiculous deals to be had if you are able to commit by August 31st. And by booking early, you are GUARANTEED to have the best rate of the season even if there is a price adjustment later your package will be adjust automatically when you book through Whistler Blackcomb. Call 1.866.787.1966

So all this chatter I know you want to know what are the freak'n deals...? Well my friend here is the skinny:


1. Best Deal 47% Savings at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for just C$156*/person/night for a FIVE (5) Night FOUR (4) Day Ski package. The Fairmont is a 4.5 Star luxury hotel at the base of Blackcomb mountain.

2. Excellent Value 32% Savings at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa for just C$180*/person/night for a 5 Night 4 Day ski package. The Hilton was our Host Hotel in 2011 and is a 4.5 star luxury hotel with suites and over sized rooms. Some of their suites have a private steam room as well as wood burning fireplaces.

3. Best Price Point 29% Savings at the Aava Whistler Hotel for just C$125*/person/night for a 5 Night 4 Day ski package. The Aava is a four star property close to all the action including the Whistler Conference Centre.

Other options with wicked deals include:
$152*/person/night at the Crystal Lodge & Suites - The Crystal is "in the heart" of Whistler Village and is a four star property with a variety of room types perfect for your posse that needs a variety of bedding configurations, plus their location is stellar close to everything plus Ric's Mix & Starbucks are right there.

$180*/person/night at the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside with their unbeatable location and arguably "Whistler's Best Address" right at the foot of both Whistler & Blackcomb mountains. You literally cannot get any closer to the lifts. Their salt water pools and hot tubs makes your apres ski soak so much more enjoyable and leaves you feeling rejuvenated and ready to party with the big boyz!

$213*/person/night at the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is the Pan Pacific's younger sister within Whistler Village centre and has One, Two and Three bedroom suites to choose from. Not only will you rejuvenate in their salt water pools but you also have included in your nightly rate a breakfast buffet served daily.

*Starting from rates are quoted in CAD funds. Package rate is per person per night, based on 2 people in a Deluxe Room, valid Feb 5 - 12, 2012. Taxes and fees are extra. Restrictions may apply. Offer is subject to availability and may change without notice. Offer available until August 31, 2011. Other packages available, please inquire for details.

To take advantage of these great rates call 1.866.787.1966 today or visit online at GayWhistler.com

The Hotels & Ski Packages are not the only items that are on sale...
GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE event passes are also on sale and as an added incentive we will give you a $25 Gift Voucher towards your event passes simply by using the Promo Code: Outgames. GayWhistler was a sponsor of the 2nd North America Outgames and to celebrate these games we are giving everyone an opportunity to use $25 towards their purchase of a Men's Full Week $249 (Regular rate $299) or a Women's Full Week event pass $169 (Regular rate $199). Book your pass today!
click here

Confirm today and lock in on these great deals. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at GayWhistler.com

Outgames EcoChallenge - Whistler Strikes Gold!

The weather gods provided the 2011 Vancouver Outgames EcoChallenge warriors amazing weather conditions for a truly epic adventure race at Lost Lake Park in Whistler, BC. The racers endured a 10KM track with an approximate elevation gain of 1,000 feet over seven disciplines: Running, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Rappel, Building a raft and paddel, Tyrolean Traverse, and Orienteering. Each team needed to complete a series of six check points to collect a ribbon, each ribbon a different color and together they make up a Rainbow Pride Flag.

The first Medals for the Outgames have been awarded to the EcoChallengers below! Congratulations!

Novice/Intermediate (Team of 2)

Men Gold: Michael Frolick & Rohan Hare [1hour, 45 min.]
Men Silver: Bill Wu & Hoa Ly [1 hour, 58 min.]
Men Bronze: Michael Brown & Daniel Suman [2hours, 30 min.]

Senior Men Gold: Greg Larocque & Terry Syvenky [3hours, 25 min.]
Senior Men Silver: Bruce Townsend & Gord Dunbar [3 hours, 28 min]

Women Gold: Karen McCormick, Elaine Colford, Diane Smith, Beth Hamilton [3 hours, 28 min.]
Vancouver2011Outgames.com

TFD: Outgames & Vancouver Pride Parties

This is going to be a summer like no other with so many things to see and do... If you do not have a road map to your social plans for the week... you better get on it right away or get left in the street!

TFD Presents the following Social engagements that you may just want to check out:
rapture: heatwave | outdoor pool party at the Westin Grand Hotel, 433 Robson Street
starring: RuPaul's Drag Race 3 Runner up manila luzon; DJ nick bertossi, DJ landon james,& special performance by cassandra
Saturday, July 30 – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tickets range froom $22.40 ~ $33.60 available at Little Sister's and Priape Vancouver


After the Outgames Closing Party at the Plaza of Nations with an impressive line up of entertainment all day long including headliners, Dragonette, and Ace of Base from 11AM-11PM... You may still have some energy to burn off so why not head down to...
rapture: dominate | leather/military party | Commodore ballroom, 868 Granville Street, featuring dj craig gaibler (sfo) & dj marcus purnell (yvr) Featuring like Kink and Fetish demonstrations all night long! Suggested Dress Code: Leather, Military, Denim, Fetish wear
Saturday, July 30 – 9:00 pm – 3:00 am Tickets: $64.25 available online

On Sunday, July 31st after an epic Pride Parade day and incredible Outgames Volunteer Wrap Party at the Plaza of Nations and you are still looking to shake your booty... then the final Victory Party at the Commodare Ballroom, 868 Granville Street... is the place to be... this party goes from 9PM to 4AM with the super star DJ's of the freemasons, micky friedmann and special guest performances by Shokra, Raja, and Peter Breeze. Tickets are $81.00 and available online

For more information on the 2nd North America Outgames refer to Vancouver2011Outgames.com
For more information on the 33rd Annual Vancouver Gay Pride Celebrations and Parade refer to VancouverPride.ca

Plan ahead and book your hotel rooms for the 20th Annual GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE by September 1st with the best deals of the season guaranteed! Call 1.866.787.1966 for your custom quote or visit online at GayWhistler.com