December 11, 2005

The Christmas Tradition Continues

DRESS LIKE SANTA OR MRS. CLAUS - SKI/RIDE FOR FREE AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

WHISTLER, B.C. December 11, 2004 - Once again, on Saturday December 17, 2005 Whistler Blackcomb welcomes guests 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 to the first 100 people with eligible costumes at this time.

"After the popularity of last year's Santa and Mrs. Claus ski for free day we are anticipating some stellar outfits this season," says Christina Moore, manager of Public Relations and Communications at Whistler Blackcomb. "This is a great way to kick off the festive season and helps everyone get into the Christmas spirit."

The day will begin for all Santa's and Mrs. Claus' with a run down Whistler Mountain where a draw for a new pair of skis or a snowboard will take place. 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 who participate will receive a one-day lift ticket valid for any day before January 31, 2005. Great early season hotel rates are available, for more detailed information please visit us at www.whistlerblackcomb.com