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Author: Cali Burk

Cali lives in the city and loves to spend time in the mountains! She is a self proclaimed Twitter addict and one time Zach Braff favourited her tweet.
RCR RESORTS NAMED IN SKI CANADA MAGAZINE 2016 BEST OF SKIING AWARDS
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: March 1st, 2016

RCR RESORTS NAMED IN SKI CANADA MAGAZINE 2016 BEST OF SKIING AWARDS

The annual Ski Canada Best of Skiing Awards issue has been released; here are some of the honours bestowed upon our resorts;

Fernie Alpine Resort • www.skifernie.com

  • Named in ‘Best Snow’
  • Best Picnic Spot for Bear’s Den
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • Best Faceshots for GoPro Drones
  • Named in ‘Best Place to do a Bowl’

Kimberley Alpine Resort • www.skikimberley.com

  • Best Picnic Spot for Kootenay Haus
  • Named in ‘Best Family Resorts’
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • Named in ‘Best Sun’
  • The Forest Dump Award for the Black Forest
  • Best Reason to keep your head up – Sundogs

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • www.skikickinghorse.com  

  • Best Place to see the Light for Eagle’s Eye
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • First Kick of the Horse for opening in November
  • New Pickup Line for Purcell Heli Skiing’s pick up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Nakiska Ski Area • www.skinakiska.com

  • Best Picnic Spot for Mid Mountain Lodge
  • Best Place to meet friends in the line for Nakiska’s $199 pass sale

About Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.

Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

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Ladies Days
Monday, 22 February 2016 by Cali Burk

NakLadies Poster15Treat yourself to a day at Nakiska Ski Area!  Our Ladies Days include transportation to Nakiska and back from Calgary, your lift pass and guided instruction and a gourmet lunch at the Finish Line Lounge!  The whole package is just $139.99 (or $104.99 with a season pass).  Next event is coming up on Wednesday, other dates available are March 2nd & 10th – sign up is available online!

 

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Alberta Family Weekend at Nakiska
Thursday, 11 February 2016 by Cali Burk

IMG_2058We still have great snow coverage and mild temps in the forecast this weekend!  Take a trip out to Nakiska for Alberta Family weekend.  Olympic Chair and the Tube Park will be open tomorrow through Monday and don’t forget to check out our Valentines Day Tube & Dine and ‘Colour of Love’ sale in the retail shop!

Visit the Snow Report for the latest updates, or download our FREE app from the iTunes or Google Play stores.  More info.

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Spend Valentine’s Day at Nakiska
Monday, 08 February 2016 by Cali Burk

Love is in the air at Nakiska!  So this Valentine’s Day treat your sweetie to a day in the mountains, we have a Tube & Dine special, where you’ll get to try out our Tube Park then enjoy an appy and drink in the Finish Line Lounge.  Before heading home, check out the sale in the retail shop – get 30% off our colour of love rack plus find a heart on other items for an extra special deal (spend over $75 and get a FREE spanky)!

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Black and Blue: Riding the Nakiska Highways
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 by Cali Burk

STORY AND PHOTOS BY : Marc Lepage

2Welcome to the Carving Capital of Canada!  The once famous runs of the Olympic downhill events in 1988, has since evolved into a true skier’s paradise.  With two near-perfect mountain ridges, Nakiska Ski Resort offers some of the most meticulously groomed, and indulgingly wide, trails I’ve seen.  From the three Magic Carpets to skiing tree tops on Bull’s Head, there is most definitely something for everyone here.3

Beginners of all ages will find the Bronze Chair area to be a perfect starting point.   Completely isolated, those who wish to learn the basics can do so in this completely green zone. This section offers piece of mind, and insures a safe, speed-free environment to better focus on the basics.

The eternal intermediate can catch an unforgettable morning run on the crisp and freshly primed Homesteader.  The wide blue cruisers of Nakiska are hard to top in the world of ski resorts.  Whether you are looking to warm up or devote an entire day to casual fun, these trails offer the perfect environment to practice your speed control and edge pressure.4

5For the more practiced skiers, carvers and racers, the treats accessible from the Gold Chair are matched by few. The 452 meter vertical, will test your expertise, challenge your skills and keep you coming back for more. Be advised, this lift only serves a mountain side where there is ‘’No easy way down’’.

Whether you want to carve hard or flow though soft gripping bumps, this peak is for you.  First time guests should start by 6repeatedly shredding the fresh corduroy on Whoop-Up, move on to attacking the naturally bumped Arrow, and end with a minimum of two trips to the easily accessed but not easily mastered, Monster Glades.  The inevitable warm dark roast and slice of lemon raspberry loaf in the main chalet are by then more than justified.

At Nakiska, a 12 000 meter vertical day is not only feasible but thoroughly enjoyable.  The effortless skiing on 7its even surfaces keeps your legs fresh and your cruising speeds up.  The liberating effect of the extra-wide freeways plays with your sense of space and velocity. You can easily find yourself cruising at 80 and using the unmarked passing lanes to your left. Tune your edges and start racking up your laps. 25 should do the trick.

In closing, I must give a special mention to the resort’s ski racks.  After 68 mountains skied, these original 1980s racks from the 1980’s are not only novel but have outclassed all others by a considerable margin. This imaginative and logical design assures that skis, poles and boards stay organized and upright. Incredible how such a s simple and often taken for granted 8aspect of the the skier’s experience can be made better with a little thought and care. Bravo to the engineers!

Check your Air Miles account, get to Calgary and hit the slopes on the same day.  Only 50 minutes from the airport, Nakiska should easily be your first destination out west, a gateway mountain to the Rockies.  As we would say in Ontario, Nakiska Ski Resort is ‘’yours to discover’’.

 

This has been a guest blog post, written by:
Marc Lepage
http://ski.sportactivites.com/ 

January 2016

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NAKISKA SKI AREA NAMED BEST FAMILY SKI RESORT IN ALBERTA
Monday, 25 January 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: January 21st, 2016

NAKISKA SKI AREA NAMED BEST FAMILY SKI RESORT IN ALBERTA

Kananaskis, AB – Calgary’s Child Magazine has just released their list of annual winners from their Parent’s Choice Awards and Nakiska Ski Area is proud to have received the award for the Best Family Ski Area in Alberta!  The 2016 Parents’ Choice Awards determine who has the best products, services and experiences in and around Calgary, see the rest of the winners on the Calgary’s Child Magazine facebook page.

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About Nakiska Ski Area & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.

Nakiska Ski Area, Calgary’s Closest Mountain (www.skinakiska.com), is a member of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +

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Watch the World Compete at Nakiska on Saturday
Thursday, 21 January 2016 by Cali Burk

This Saturday is the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup at Nakiska Ski Area!  Come out and watch as the racers cross the finish line in the base area and cheer on Canada!  Can’t make it out?  You can watch it live in the Alpine Canada Website!  Find out what areas will be effected by the World Cup on the Nakiska Snow Report page or by downloading our new app, available for free from the iTunes and Google Play app stores.

Take a run down the Ski Cross Course on the Nakiska Ski Area Facebook page!

Ski Cross from the topSee you at the bottom!

 

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National Ski Day – $15 Lift Ticket in January
Tuesday, 15 December 2015 by Cali Burk

Partnering with Sport Chek and  Alpine Canada – we’re once again proud to participate in the National Ski Day presented by CIBC.  The annual event was started as an incentive to introduce people and promote to sport of skiing/riding to people who many not have yet had the opportunity to try it.  Through a $15 lift ticket, people who may not otherwise have the chance get to ski at a great rate – for the whole day, this season, on January 9th, 2016.

To sign up for a $15 lift ticket or for more information visit the Alpine Canada website.

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RCR Rockies Discount Cards – On Sale Now!
Monday, 07 December 2015 by Cali Burk

The RCR Rockies Card
The Best Deal in the Rockies

It’s simple – buy the card at a low cost and save all ski season long!  Purchase a discount card online, by calling 1-800-258-7669 or through one of the retailers listed below – don’t forget to purchase yours before they go off sale on December 26th!

  • 3 FREE DaysSki Days Chart
  • 4 Great Resorts
  • Up to $30 daily savings
  • Direct to lift option
  • FREE Kids Card (with purchase of adult)

The RCR Rockies Cards are only on sale until December 26th!  Don’t miss out!

For more information and to buy online visit the RCR Webstore.

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Also available at;

  • Sport Chek
  • Calgary Co-op
  • AMA
  • Sobeys
  • IGA
  • Ski Cellar
  • Ski West
  • Sundance
  • Technosport
  • Alpenland
  • Gerick Sports
  • Out of Bounds

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ONE Week Left to Save on your Ski Vacation
Monday, 23 November 2015 by Cali Burk

There’s just one week left to save up to 35% on your ski vacation this winter season!  Book one of our packages online, chat online with a reservation agent (during business hours) or give us a call at 1-800-258-7669 to book your vacation over the phone with one of our vacation specialists.

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Don’t miss out the savings – book now!

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