December 11, 2007

Dress Like Santa or Mrs. Claus at Whistler Blackcomb and Ski for Free - Saturday December 22, 2007

Holiday spirit soars as Whistler Blackcomb's annual 'Dress like Santa Day' kicks off Saturday December 22. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 100 people to arrive at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire. Each participant will also have the chance to win a pair of Oakley goggles and a $500 Whistler Blackcomb gift certificate to spend at any Whistler Blackcomb location including The Glacier Shop and Showcase Snowboards.

To qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa or Mrs. Claus costume, which must include 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. The meeting time for all Santa and Mrs. Claus participants is 8:30am on the patio of the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain. One free lift ticket per person will be awarded to the first 100 people who meet full costume requirements.

"This is a great chance to get out on the slopes and represent," says Santa Claus, aka Kris Kringle. "I get so busy at this time of year, I can't get out to Whistler Blackcomb to enjoy the pow as much as I'd like. I love to see all the locals and guests get dressed up and enjoy a day for me. In your letters to Santa, make sure to tell me about the conditions; I'm coming up in January for sure!"

The day will begin for all Santa and Mrs. Claus's with a run down Whistler Mountain where a draw for the Oakley goggles and the $500 Whistler Blackcomb gift certificate will take place. After the draw each Santa and Mrs. Claus will have the rest of the day to ski or ride on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains.

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, 2008. For the latest weather and snow information or last-minute accommodation deals check out www.whistlerblackcomb.com.


Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests, and has unveiled plans for the Symphony Express, a new high speed quad accessing further into Whistler Mountain's spectacular high alpine for the 06/07 season. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to the continent's two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

Intrawest ULC is a world leader in destination resorts and leisure travel. The company has interests in 10 resorts at North America's most popular mountain destinations, including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Intrawest owns Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, and an interest in Abercrombie & Kent, the world leader in luxury adventure travel. The Intrawest network also includes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com.

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