TROCKADERO

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Kicks off the 23rd annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival

World-Renowned, All-Male Drag Company Brings Deliciously Twisted Program of Classical Ballet to Vancouver for One-Night Only!

EARLY BIRD OFFER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO

New York City’s Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo are set to present their highbrow, hilarious, and athletically charged program, Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The incredible evening will mark the lauded company’s first Vancouver appearance since 1985, and will see the all male-troupe apply breathtaking technical prowess to ridiculously re-interpreted classical ballets favourites, including Swan Lake and Paquita.

CRITICS RAVE!

“Highbrow hilarity from New York’s marvelous all-male ballerinas.” ~ The Sunday Telegraph

” Les Trocks remains one of the great comic creations of the American stage.” ~ San Francisco Chronicle

” WHOLLY SPECTACULAR!” ~ New York Times

Purchase Tickets Now >>Click here
This is a third party promotional event and independent of Whistler Pride Festival

Whistler 50

Whistler 50 – Ultra Marathon

Whistler gets ready to host runners from around the world to the Whistler 50 Ultra Marathon on Saturday, October 18th, 2014. Vancouver’s LGBT running club, Vancouver Frontrunners, will be sending a large contingent to represent queer athletes in this exciting 50 mile course.

This 50 mile (80K) event is centered around Whistler Village and the picturesque Valley Trail system. The event is open to Relay Teams of 8, 4, or 2 members as well as solo Ultra-Marathoners. The 8-person format alternates legs of approximately 13K and 7K, while the 4-person and 2-person relays alternate 20K legs. The 50 mile total distance is an achievable goal for novice ultra-marathoners, while still being a recognized qualifying distance for National Team selection.

GayWhistler recommends the following Accommodation choices

The Aava Whistler, host hotel for Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, is pleased to provide the Vancouver Frontrunners as well as any of the Whistler 50 participants a special rate.
October 17-19-2014
Deluxe Room: Queen Bed and Sofa bed or King bed: $90.00
Deluxe Room: 2 queen Beds: $100.00
Superior Room: $120.00

Reservation procedures
Individual reservations can be made by contacting our Reservations Department by telephone, 1-800-663-5644 or e-mail: [email protected]. Please ask for the “VFR” rate to ensure you receive the special offer. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card number and expiry date or an advance deposit of the first night’s room.

These rates are also available 3 days either side of the Whistler 50 weekend if you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer.

ResortQuest Whistler, a preferred hotel partner of Whistler Pride, is also able to offer a special rate for racers of the Whistler 50 with a 10% off their Best Available Rate at time of booking for all ResortQuest Whistler properties including Coast Blackcomb Suites at Whistler. You will have to identify yourselves as “Whistler 50” and call in to ResortQuest Reservations department at: 1-866-854-8114. Rate is valid for stay dates between October 15 to October 22.

For more information on the Whistler 50 Ultra Marathon >>Click Here
For more information on Vancouver Frontrunners LGBT running club >>click here

Happy Racing!

Whistler Cornucopia

Whistler Cornucopia – Celebration of
Food + Drink Nov. 6-16, 2014

This fall the schedule for Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Food + Drink presented by BlueShore Financial highlight tried and true festival favourites alongside the fresh and new.

Organizers have been hard at work all summer, building a fresh menu of new tastings, seminars, Chef’s Luncheons, demonstrations to complement the returning favourites – ensuring something for every appetite (and budget).

Top 25 Celebratory Reception once again returns as kick off to the signature CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting. New for this year, Crush will only take place once on Saturday, November 8. Taking the place of Crush Friday is the new Cellar Door; a tasting event to showcase those wines when you aim to impress. House Party-Best of BC and POURED return on the evening calendars in addition to Cornucopia Night Market this year offering a “Taste of the World”.

Wine seminars of the “fresh and new” include Sketches of Spain, The France You’ve Never Tasted , interactive seminar You Be the Judge and – what is probably the most apropos seminar for Whistler – Up North & Down Under. Another fun new addition to the lineup – and just in time for the holidays is the Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s “Art of” series includes sessions such as The Art of Holiday Cooking and The Art of Holiday Cocktails – just to name a few. Perpetual favourites Rhône Alone, Bubble-icious, and the fastest sell out of 2013 – Around the World in 80 Minutes are some of the returning sensations.

Apparent through the success of last years’ seminars, the love affair for cocktails, craft beers and hand-crafted spirits continues. As a result, the event masterminds are excited to present the return of the runaway hits Craft Beer for Wine Lovers and MarTEAni Party – a modern day twist on the traditional afternoon tea. Taste the Spirit: BC Craft Distilleries, Single Malt Seduction and A Crash Course in Belgian Beer are just a few of the new added to the seminar itinerary. With a Twist is the new evening spirit/cocktail tasting event where patrons choose their own adventure!

Last but definitely not least – the always popular culinary celebrations. Winery dinners hosted around the resort range from Nita Lake Lodge’s Aura restaurant with guest chef David Hawksworth and Black Hills Winery to Hy’s Steakhouse with Noble Ridge Vineyard to the return of Araxi’s Big Guns and their Intimate Winery Dinners. Bubbles and Brunch, Chef’s Luncheons and the Culinary Stage Series also return to showcase the talents of local and regional chefs; all of which consistently sell-out. Seminars with a culinary angle such as Wine & Cheese Pairing at the Westin’s Grill & Vine restaurant, Pairing Wine with Asian Cuisine and Sins of the Senses: A Charcuterie & Sherry Affair aim to offer solutions to that age old question – how do I pair food and drink? Visit www.whistlercornucopia.com to purchase tickets now on sale and to stay up to date on the latest information.

Whistler Cornucopia rates starting from $92/night. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online today!

Suggested Accommodation Choices

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is turning 25 and will be pulling out all the stops during Cornucopia. In fact every guest checking in for their stay in November has a chance to win some incredible prizes. >>Click to learn more

Some of the Cornucopia events at this majestic Chateau include: marTEAni Party, Winery Dinner featuring Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, Bubbles & Brunch, and The Art of Holiday Planning >>Click to learn more

The Aava Whistler Hotel, official host hotel for Whistler Pride, is in the perfect location for the November Food and Drink celebration. Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Whistler

Conference Centre and many of the restaurant and bars that are hosting some of the incredible wine makers dinners, demonstration cooking classes and tastings. >>Click to learn more

Winter festival hopes for funny money

Whistler’s LGBT ski week applies for municipal funding again to secure headline comedian

Dean Nelson is hoping the third time is the charm as his organization attempts to garner municipal-granted funds to expand the annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, previously known as WinterPRIDE.

Nelson, CEO and executive producer of the weeklong gay and lesbian ski and snowboard festival, applied recently for the third time in as many years for municipal Festivals, Events & Animation (FE&A) funding to help bring a big-name comedian to town for the winter festival.

“To help elevate the star power for both the LGBT and mainstream consumer,” said Nelson. “Having the funding will help reduce the financial risk in bringing in a major star. It would… help us sell the concept to future sponsors that will want to be associated with the festival and the star. It would help drive midweek visits, which is the biggest growth opportunity for both the festival and the resort.” >>Click to Read more
Source: PiqueNews – Jennifer Thuncher (21Aug14)

Summer in Whistler

There is something magical about Whistler Blackcomb in the summer. The stunning glacier peaks glimmering in the sunshine, the alpine flowers gently blowing in the wind, and the spectacular views. If you have yet to experience summer at Whistler you really ought to. Choose from easy gentle hikes to more extreme hikes, rock climbing or zooming down the mountain trails on a mountain bike. Summer in Whistler offers a huge array of activities for everyone.

Summer Packages start at just $84/person/night. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online today!
>> Book Now

skiOUT Hike This Weekend on Blackcomb

Are you ready for one of our most exciting skiOUT hike OUTings of the year?

Sat Aug 9th – our new trail, on Blackcomb.

SkiOUT hike crew are going hiking on the BLACKCOMB OVERLORD TRAIL. We meet between 9:30-10am in front of the Longhorn Pub at the base of the Mountain Bike park in Whistler Village. Get there early especially if you need to purchase tickets on the day.

Please see Peter at the meeting point so you can get a 25% discount on tickets for friends and families.

SkiOUT hike GROUP DEPARTURE TIME – IS AT TEN O’CLOCK SHARP. Allow extra time, as Crankworx and Music Festivals could make it a little busier on the roads to Whistler!

Remember your Edge card, back/day pack, lunch, water, SUNSCREEN, camera, hiking/running shoes!! It should be a SPECTACULAR day! This trail is much easier and slightly shorter than the High Note trail but just as spectacular !! So make sure you make plans to come up for the day…or the weekend if that is an option for you!

Here are the details:

Parking – lots 4&5 are still free…parking lots 1/2/3 are $8/day.

Meeting spot – Whistler Village at the base of the Gondolas in front of Longhorns…watch for the hot men gathering around a rainbow flag!

Start Time – We leave at 10:00am SHARP so be there early! As a skiOUT hike group we head up the Whistler Gondola. If you are late catch up by taking the Blackcomb Village Chairs up and meet us at the Rendezvous Lodge around 11ish.

Planned route – from Whistler Mountain, we take the Peak to Peak across to Blackcomb, meet up with any late hikers, and start our journey to the Overlord Trail. We stroll the Overlord Trail, a 6km return moderate level hike with some moderate elevation change. Stopping to have lunch around 1ish overlooking a spectacular mountain range (remember you’re packing your own lunch…so make it good!) After lunch we head back via beautiful 7th Heaven Meadows…alpine lake swim anyone? We will head back to the Rendezvous Lodge, grab the gondola chair down were we will an refreshing beverage at Merlins Pub to wind down the day… we expect to be back in the village around 5ish.

Suggestions or check list – to help you enjoy the day water

+ hiking shoes / sturdy leather runners / PLUS extra pair of dry socks

+ lunch – pack light but make it good!

+ did I mention water?! backpack (with a water platypus maybe?)

+ camera

+ suntan lotion – recommend SPF 30

+ bug spray (didn’t have any problems last weekend but just in case)

+ your EDGE card!

+ Please NO Heels, Open toe footwear, laptop bags (however stylish!) as they just won’t work! (we mentioned cause they have appeared on past hikes, so don’t be that guy/gal!)

If you renewed your Edge card for 2013/14 season you get a free sightseeing day. If you haven’t or have friends coming up (everyone welcome) then we can get 25% off (reg price $51) so make sure to see Peter before you buy any tickets so we can get that 25% off! So I think that’s about it… so lets hope for a sunny (or mostly sunny) day on Saturday August 9th, because Peter’s got a burning itch to go hiking! (and if that doesn’t clear up his itch… off to the doctor! )

Keep a look out for updates on FACEBOOK group and event pages, as well as via SkiOUT.com

Peter & the SkiOUT gang

TROCKADERO

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Kicks off the 23rd annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival

EARLY BIRD OFFER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO

Whistler 50

Whistler 50 – Ultra Marathon

Whistler gets ready to host runners from around the world to the Whistler 50 Ultra Marathon on Saturday, October 18th, 2014. Vancouver’s LGBT running club, Vancouver Frontrunners, will be sending a large contingent to represent queer athletes in this exciting 50 mile course.

GayWhistler recommends the following Accommodation choices

Whistler Cornucopia

Whistler Cornucopia – Celebration of
Food + Drink Nov. 6-16, 2014

This fall the schedule for Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Food + Drink presented by BlueShore Financial highlight tried and true festival favourites alongside the fresh and new.

Suggested Accommodation Choices

Winter festival hopes for funny money

Summer in Whistler

skiOUT Hike This Weekend on Blackcomb

WHISTLER PRIDE

CONNECT

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Kicks off the 23rd annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival

EARLY BIRD OFFER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO

Whistler 50 – Ultra Marathon

Whistler gets ready to host runners from around the world to the Whistler 50 Ultra Marathon on Saturday, October 18th, 2014. Vancouver’s LGBT running club, Vancouver Frontrunners, will be sending a large contingent to represent queer athletes in this exciting 50 mile course.

GayWhistler recommends the following Accommodation choices

Whistler Cornucopia – Celebration of Food + Drink Nov. 6-16, 2014

This fall the schedule for Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Food + Drink presented by BlueShore Financial highlight tried and true festival favourites alongside the fresh and new.

Suggested Accommodation Choices

WHISTLER PRIDE

CONNECT

Whistler Cornucopia – Celebration of
Food + Drink Nov. 6-16, 2014