Coming to Calgary on October 21st is Mountain Film on Tour! Started in Telluride – Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse, Nakiska, Kokanee and X92.9 have partnered with The Gateway at SAIT to bring Calgarians the opportunity to be inspired, educated and entertained with films exploring cultures, our environment and adventure. Doors Open at 6pm, Films start at 7pm!
“We are stoked to not only share our passion for skiing and snowboarding but hopefully to inspire adventure in others. Just like our guests inspire us with their amazing experiences in the mountain at Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley and Nakiska.” says Matt Mosteller, VP of Marketing and Resort Experience at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.
Buy your tickets from Ticketmaster now!
Join the Facebook event to see who else is going and to see the film playlist. Enter to win tickets from the X92.9 blog, draw is October 14th.
PLEASE NOTE: Event is 18+ valid ID is required.
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Is your dream job in the mountains? We’re having recruitment sessions across Canada from September 13 to 22 – pre apply for an interview from the Employment Section on our website.
Wondering what it’s like to work a ski season at Nakiska? Check out what real employees said on our Youtube Channel.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9th, 2015
Mountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Calgary at The Gateway on October 21st
Calgary, AB, Canada – Mountainfilm on Tour brings inspiration and education about important issues to audiences around the world. The tour will soon visit Calgary at The Gateway on the SAIT Campus on October 21st with documentary films that will explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure.
“We are stoked to not only share our passion for skiing and snowboarding but hopefully to inspire adventure in others. Just like our guests inspire us with their amazing experiences in the mountain at Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley and Nakiska.” says Matt Mosteller, VP of Marketing and Resort Experience at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.
As a special extra Season Passholder Member Benefit, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is providing a limited number of free tickets for their members. RCR Season Passholders will receive an email inviting them to register for their FREE ticket, if you have a season pass however do not receive any emails email [email protected] to request your link. Tickets can be picked up at the exclusive Season Passholders pre party at The Gateway at 5:00pm (show your season pass to get in).
Established in 1979, Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating audiences about environments, cultures, issues and adventures. Working at the nexus of filmmaking and action, its flagship event is the renowned Telluride Mountainfilm festival, a four-day event held each Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. The festival has attracted leading documentary filmmakers, artists, photographers, conservationists, mountaineers, scientists, journalists and explorers from around the world to engage in the festival’s tag line of “celebrating indomitable spirit.” Mountainfilm on Tour shares a selection of the films from the annual festival with audiences around the globe and offers Mountainfilm for Students, a free educational outreach initiative for K-12 schools at tour locations. Year-round and worldwide, the tour reaches over 40,000 people on five continents.
The show begins promptly at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00pm. Mountainfilm presenter, Natalie Jones, will introduce the films and engage the audience in discussion following the films.
Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Calgary go on sale September 12th and can be purchased through Ticketmaster online. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at The Gateway. The cost for each show is $15 in advance or $10 if purchased on Sait Campus (student id required). See the complete playlist on the Facebook Event. Mountainfilm on Tour in Calgary, Alberta is hosted by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies and The Gateway at SAIT partnering with X92.9 and Kokanee. PLEASE NOTE: this event is 18+, valid ID is required.
For more information feel free to contact Matt Mosteller, VP of Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.
Email – [email protected].
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For Immediate Release: August 27th, 2015
Kananaskis, AB – We’re making some exciting ‘behind the scene’ upgrades over the summer to our snowmaking system including rerouting & cooling. This major new snowmaking project, currently underway, will not only enhance the skiing and riding experience but also to reduce use of water during the cooling process. The snowmaking system upgrades will also assist Nakiska in the plan to open the resort with top to bottom skiing in the fall.
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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.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
(403) 209-3323
[email protected]
Twitter – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog
Powder Matt on Pinterest
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We’re making some exciting ‘behind the scene’ upgrades over the summer to our snowmaking system including rerouting & cooling!
Step one of our new snowmaking pump house is to reroute the existing pipe. Pictures show us putting the new pipe together, ready for trench and back filling. Once done the new pump house will allow us to make snow in one continuous trail from the top of the gold chair to the day lodge.
The photo on the right is of our new closed loop cooling system for the snowmaking compressors, prior to this the compressors were cooled using water, eliminating this saves 800 gallons per minute. That water is now available to go up the hill for snow production and is no longer dumped back into the river.
Did you know?
Depending on the time of year the system can produce between 1 and 2 feet of snow over an acre in an hour. In terms of football fields, (the north American variety and including the end zones), we can cover one of them in between an hour and a half and 45 minutes!
Read more about our Commitment to the Environment.
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While some people might not be very excited by the Farmer’s Almanac prediction of having a ‘harsh and cold’ winter, here at Nakiska Ski Area we’re looking forward to it! The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been published since 1792 and using over 200 years of weather data, makes predictions for the upcoming seasons each year when it’s released on the second Tuesday in September, with this winter being forecasted as colder & snowier.
Jack Burnett, editor of the Farmer’s Almanac appeared on CTV’s Canada AM recently and said we are in for “the T-Rex of winters”. To check out the full predictions visit this CTV article.
Here’s to hoping that prediction holds true, help motivate Mother Nature and start doing your snowdance. Post your snowdance pics & videos using #skiclose and start the anticipation of winter now!
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Fernie Alpine Resort & Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia have both opened for their summer seasons! Visit Fernie Alpine Resort this summer to experience lift accessed Hiking & Mountain Biking, or try the Aerial Park and a visit to Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre. At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, climb Terminator’s Peak on the NEW Via Ferrata feature, or enjoy the only Gondola accessed hiking & biking in the region. Have a Nakiska season pass? Give us a call to inquire about your season passholders vacation discount, vacation specialists and standing by to book your summer getaway at 1-800-258-7669!
Legendary Summer at Fernie Alpine Resort
The new Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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It’s your last chance to take advantage of our Earlybird Season Pass & Ski School sale. Sale ends on Saturday, June 27th! Order Online now!
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For Immediate Release: May 25th, 2015
PRICE ROLLOVER! SAVE BIG WITH THE EARLY BIRD SKI SEASON PASS SALE
It’s back! The best deal in skiing and riding in the Canadian Rockies has returned this season – the Nakiska $199 adult season pass (just $499 for a family), plus get an opportunity to try the other Resorts of the Canadian Rockies with the NEW BC Resort Add on, add on two tickets at either Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, or Kimberley Alpine Resort for just $59.95 (a value of up to $179.90)!
The savings don’t stop there, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and RCR Rockies passes are all on sale with the same prices held over from last season’s early bird sale, as well as the extremely popular, RCR ski gear lease program, this industry leading initiative was introduced for the first time last season will also return– designed for growing kids who need new outdoor gear every season!
Purchase your season pass from the RCR Webstore and save now!
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.
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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The deal that took the entire industry by surprise last season has returned for the 2015/2016 ski season! With a season pass at Nakiska just $199 during the Earlybird Season pass sale again guests as well as media have noticed.
Guest Comments;
“AWESOME NEWS!!!! Am amazing opportunity for family fitness!”
– Kathy P.
“Thank you! We had so much fun here last year and will be getting passes again!”
– Jennifer L.
“Definitely buying this again and getting one for my daughter. I got out about 10 times last season because of this pass. It was the most I’ve ever skied in a year.”
– Drew S.
“Thank you sooooo much!!!”
– Irene B
Media Coverage;
“Area ski hill compete as Nakiska slashes season pass price by more than $600…again”
Read on Calgaryherald.com
“Alberta ski hills Nakiska and Norquay slash season pass prices”
Read on CBC.ca
“Canada Super Deal”
Read on snowhq.com
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