JC Simon's Aracadia to host the 2011 WinterPRIDE Pool Party

JC Simon's ARCADIA will be touching down in Whistler for the Pool Party at WinterPRIDE on Thursday, Feb. 3rd, 2011.

But first... JC will be hosting an Exclusive CD Release Party for WinterPRIDE at the Lookout Bar, 41 York Street, Ottawa, ON on Thursday, November 11th. Hot Ski Boys will be selling shooters all night long plus some hot underwear models from Stroked Ego! Great door prizes!

Hope to see you in Ottawa for this exclusive release party!

WinterPRIDE is Jan. 30th to Feb. 6th, 2011 www.gaywhistler.com
Host Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
For reservations call 1.866.787.1966 or book on line...

GayWhistler on the Road - conference Season!

Wow, it must be that time of year again... Ken & Dean are on the road again and October, November are shaping up to be a busy travel month for us.

Our first stop will be to attend the 2010 InterPride Conference & Long Beach Pride Celebrations Oct. 21-24, 2010. If you are in the Long Beach area, please make sure you stop by and say hi! We are so excited to be attending where we can share some of our experiences in producing Whistler's WinterPRIDE as well as the 2010 Olympic Pride House Pavilion and what some of our future plans are. The last time I attended the conference was in Zurich and met so many wonderful people and learned so much on how to improve on what we are doing and how we can support those prides still in conflict.

Our second stop will be to attend the 2010 CMI LGBT Tourism Conference at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Tom Roth and his team always puts on an exciting and educational conference. Ken will be speaking at one of the workshops and sharing some of our experience in producing events. If you are in Vegas, make sure to check out the seminar and of course come by and say hello!

Our third stop will take us North to Toronto to attend Travel Gay Canada's first LGBT Tourism Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel. Here I will be moderating an exciting workshop on “Sport Tourism: The Importance of LGBT Sporting Events” with special guest speakers Greg Larocque, President of GLISA North America and Co-Chair of the Vancouver 2011 North American Outgames Human Rights conference; and Elaine Chick a SITE Crystal Award winner and former VANOC - Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games "Live Site" producer. Together they will lead the audience on an exciting and inspiring journey and give helpful ideas on what you can do for your own destination. If you are in Toronto area we hope you will attend this conference and show your support!

Make sure to check out our Facebook Group to keep track on where we are and what we are up to and hope to connect with you while we are on the road!

WinterPRIDE is Jan. 30 - Feb. 6th with the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa our host hotel.
For more information refer to: GayWhistler.com

2010 Ski Snowboard Shows Visit the WB Booth

It's that season again! The infamous Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale has come and gone.. and now the Ski & Snowboard shows are on the road. The first stop is Oct. 15-17 in Toronto, ON and Seattle, WA.

October 15-17, 2010 Seattle
First on the West Coast - Seattle will be hosting the Seattle SkiFever & Snowboard Show at the Washington State Convention Centre. Admission is just $12/adult and if you print your order online you can save $2. Learn all about what will be Kewl this coming season and what is hot in ski fashion & equipment with merchandise up to 70% off! For more info and times refer to
http://www.skifever.org/

Oct. 14-17, 2010 Toronto
In Central Canada - Toronto will be hosting the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show at Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place
195 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON. Tickets are $17/adult with over 200 Exhibitors including the Whistler Blackcomb booth. Make sure you stop by and check out what is new and exciting this coming season.

Nov. 6-7, 2010 San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Show - Fort Mason Centre Festival Pavilion Admission $20

Nov. 13-14 Silicon Valley, CA
Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Show - Santa Clara Convention Centre

Dec. 2-5, 2010 Los Angeles, CA
Ski Dazzle Ski & Snowboard Show - Los Angeles Convention Center


Remember book your Whistler Blackcomb vacation by Nov. 15th for the best deals in accommodation and lift tickets. For WinterPRIDE we have rates starting at just $128/person/night for a 5 night 4 day ski package! Call 1.866.787.1966 or book online.

Host Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
WinterPRIDE: January 30th to February 6, 2011
visit: http://www.gaywhistler.com for more details

GayWhistler's Host Hotel: The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

GayWhistler's host hotel for the 2011 Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week is the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. The AAA Four Diamond Property is ideally situated near the Whistler & Blackcomb Gondolas as well as the Whistler Conference Centre where majority of the big social events will be held throughout the week.

The Hilton boast some of the largest guest rooms in Whistler with many of the suites with wood burning fireplaces as well as some rooms have their own Steam Room or Sauna, perfect for entertaining!! We also love the very luxurious Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, a perfect indulgence after an epic day on the mountain.

Make your reservations before Nov. 15, 2010 and take advantage of rates starting at just $181/person/night for a 5 night, 4 day ski package. Call 1.866.787.1966 to make your reservation now or book online.

WinterPRIDE Tickets Now on Sale

GayWhistler's Annual Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week is now on sale. Men's Full week pass is just C$249/person Book before November 30th, 2011.

Women's Full Week Pass is just C$169/person - book by November 30th Includes all the fun social events for the women all week long.

Host Hotel is the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa with rates starting at just C$181/person/night for a 5 night / 4 day ski package. For more details refer to http://www.gaywhistler.com/accommodations.php

For more details refer to http://www.gaywhistler.com

Snow Report 2010/2011 for Gay Ski Week Whistler

Snow!
Consistent snowfall throughout last winter made 2009.2010 the second snowiest season on record with 1,492cm/587inches. November 2009 was also the snowiest month on record with 560cm/220 inches of snowfall.  This year, meteorologists are predicting a colder winter with more precipitation due to the La Nina weather phenomenon, which will likely make for another great winter. 

Think Snow! Think WinterPRIDE!!

For Great Deals call 1.866.787.1966 or visit http://www.gaywhistler.com

Vancouver Pride 2010 - the Line Up!

Wow, it is that time of year again when Vancouver hosts one of Western Canada's largest single day festival on Sunday, August 1st we affectionately call... Pride! This will be the 32nd annual Pride celebration in Vancouver and is the one of North America's largest parades! With Pride comes a whole host of fabulous parties, special events and dances.... we have tried to capture some of the best we will no doubt be making an appearance at!
Friday, July 30th in Vancouver:
Vancouver Pride Society takes over Davie Street for the Annual TELUS Davie Street Dance Party
Celebrities Night Club will be throwing down the tracks with super star DJ Manny Lehman at Pride Ball 2010

Saturday, July 31st in Vancouver
2PM - the Big Roger Frisky T-Dance at J-Lounge. No doubt this will be one of those epic summer afternoon parties to set you off right for Pride. DJ Alyson Calagna and adult film star Reese Rideout



9PM - TFD Presents: Rapture Ignition with international super star DJ Ana Paula. This is Rapture's 10th year at Pride and is stronger than ever. Come on out and dance the night away!



For other Pride Events & Parties visit Vancouver Pride's Events Listings

Sunday, August 1st in Vancouver
12PM Vancouver's 32nd Annual Pride Parade & Festival Site with Main Stage & Beer Garden at Sunset Beach. Make sure to come and visit the GayWhistler / Air New Zealand Booth at S069 for your chance to win some amazing prizes including Round Trip Airfare to Auckland or Sydney, Canadian Snowmobile Adventures and ZipTrek EcoTours!

3PM for all the Gurrls out there... Fly Girl's Chicas heats up the Coast Plaza with DJ Alyson Calagna, DJ Betti Forde, DJ Soulfunkee and Live Alita Dupray & The Dreamer

3PM Rapture Heatwave Pool Party by TFD Presents at the Westin Grand Pool Deck. Vancouver will be sizzling with hot trax by Vancouver's own DJ Nick Bertossi

9PM Rapture Victory with DJ Paulo at the Commodore

Monday, August 2nd [Sunday Night After Hours] in Vancouver
1AM Big Roger's United - the perfect way to end the 32nd Annual Pride Celebrations with DJ Abel and DJ Adam Dreaddy at the infamous Gorg-O-Mish after hours bar!

3PM CruiseyT Pride Party Cruise with DJ Abasi & Ian on the Sax with special performances from Vancouver's own drag Diva's Joan-E & Jaylene.



Whew... I think we all need to head to Whistler for a couple days of R&R to recover from the week of Pride! Visit GayWhistler.com for all of your summer vacation & get a way needs!