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Whistler, BC - Christmas will come early to Whistler this holiday season. On Saturday, December 18, Whistler Blackcomb welcomes anyone dressed up in a full Santa or Mrs. Claus costume to ski or ride for free.
To qualify, skiers and riders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa and Mrs. Claus attire, this means red or black pants or a skirt for Mrs. Claus, a red jacket with white trim, a black belt, a beard for Santa and of course, a Santa or Mrs. Claus hat. Meeting time for all Santa and Mrs. Claus' is 8:30am sharp on the patio of the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain. Free lift tickets will be distributed at this time for eligible costumes.
"We are really excited about the holiday season here at Whistler Blackcomb, this is a great way to spread Christmas spirit throughout our mountain community," says Stuart Rempel, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales, Whistler Blackcomb. "Last year we saw Santas from as far away as Utah."
The day will begin with a run down Whistler Mountain where the best costume will be awarded with a new pair of skis or a snowboard. After the contest each Santa and Mrs. Claus will have the rest of their day free to ski or ride on either Whistler and/or Blackcomb.
No registration is necessary for this event. Season passholders will receive a one-day lift ticket valid for any day before January 31, 2005. For more detailed information please visit us at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
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Whistler Blackcomb is owned and operated by Intrawest Corporation. Intrawest Corporation (IDR:NYSE; ITW:TSX) is the leading developer and operator of village-centered resorts across North America. The company owns nine mountain resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb, North America's most popular mountain resort. Intrawest also owns Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and has a premier vacation ownership business, Club Intrawest. The company has a 45 per cent interest in Alpine Helicopters Ltd., owner of Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and is located on the World Wide Web at www.intrawest.com.
