Whistler Pride Love

As we count down to our big celebration of 25 years of Whistler Pride, we are looking for some stories we can share as we reflect on how Whistler’s annual Gay Ski Week has shaped and changed lives.

Whistler Pride began in 1992 out of the love and passion of being our authentic selves and has continued on that path since. Over the years we had a few different brands from Out on the Slopes – Atlitude, Gay Ski Week, GayWhistler Ski Week, WinterPRIDE to now the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival. Many of the festival guests have found their loves for the day, the week and some lucky enough for a life time. As we count down to #WhistlerPride25 we are looking for stories, photos, and videos on Whistler Pride Love. Do you have a story to share? Photos or video? We want to hear from you. Please use the form below or email [email protected] #LoveWins use the form below or visit: http://bit.ly/WP25Love
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White Party

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is a proud promotional partner of The White Party™ Miami, FL

White Party Week in association with URGE Miami is proud to announce that America’s got Talent finalist BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM will
headline the 32nd Annual White Party, being held under the stars on 12th Street Beach on Saturday, November 26th from 6pm – 11pm, with music by DJ Derek
Monteiro. Click on the video below to get a preview of what is in store for you.

Then on Sunday, November 27th from 1pm – 9pm, Ben Baker and Joe Gauthreaux will keep you entertained at Muscle Beach. With
production by URGE Miami featuring enhanced sound and lighting, this is sure to be one of the most amazing beach parties to date.

Don’t miss six days and night of amazing parties! Tickets and Passes are on sale now at WhiteParty.org

Have you seen the White Party promotional video, already seen by well over 40,000 people? Click the image below

Love Snow

Love Snow – La Niña & Ullr may just bring a very early opening to Whistler Blackcomb

October 18, 2016 – Whistler Mountain P: Mitch Winton – Coastphoto.com

The official Opening Day for Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled for November 24, but if Mother Nature continues to deliver there could be the possibility open earlier. We also know that historically the snow team at WB will be working around the clock to be one of the first if not the first mountain resort to open in North America.

Whistler Blackcomb reported they had received overed 75cm with last week’s storm and a lot more in the future forecast.

“It is starting to feel like winter right now with 55 centimeters of snow sitting at our mid mountain Pig Alley weather station located at 1650 meters on Whistler Mountain, and snowfall continuing with another 25 centimeters forecasted in the alpine by Saturday morning,” reports Whistler Blackcomb’s Public Relations office. Whistler Blackcomb goes on to say, “Although all this early snowfall has skiers and snowboarders amped for the upcoming season, we are reminding all guests that for your own safety access to our mountains is not permitted until opening day as our operations teams are working extremely hard right now to get Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains ready and safe for opening.”

So are you a betting person? Do you Love Snow? What day do you think Whistler Mountain will open for early skiing? First person to guess correctly will win a pair of Snowball25 tickets to Whistler Pride’s 25th anniversary main event with international DJ/Producers The CUBE GUYS of Sleeping Giant Music
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Check out our fall wardrobe. | #InTheNameOfWinter | Filmed on Oct 10, 2016 | : Switchback Entertainment | Athletes: @mercedesnicoll & @stanrey7 |

A video posted by Whistler Blackcomb (@whistlerblackcomb) on Oct 12, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

photo credit to Mitch Winton – Coastphoto.com

Jantober at Whistler

La Niña and Ullr are off to a fantastic love affair in Jantober

Massive Pacific storm transforms Whistler Blackcomb into a Winter Wonderland

It is hard to believe but this October at Whistler Blackcomb is looking more like snow conditions we would normally expect to see in January. It may come as no big surprise with our extreme climate change and the arrival of La Niña that we are seeing big snow so early in the season. This past weekend the mountains received over 60CM of snow, some reports of over a meter of the White Gold. This is all very good news for our skiers hoping for an early mountain opening.

It wasn’t much of a #BCStorm this weekend but the weather was good for @WhistlerBlckcmb #Snow https://t.co/BiDB51kIi4

— Global BC (@GlobalBC) October 17, 2016

The team at Whistler Blackcomb are excited to see the romance of La Niña and Ullr brew in Jantober all #InTheNameofWinter shooting an epic short video to tease us for the coming season.

So, we went skiing a couple days ago. Crusty turns but fun to be up in the snow https://t.co/7yVX9emqDI

— Mike Douglas (@MikeDski) October 12, 2016

Check out our fall wardrobe. | First snowfall shot on Oct 10, 2016 | #InTheNameOfWinter | ? @SwitchbackFilms ? @stanrey7 ? @mercedesnicoll | pic.twitter.com/9FTSNTRRiZ

— Whistler Blackcomb (@WhistlerBlckcmb) October 12, 2016

I have a feeling this is going to be a very epic season. Book early and lock in some of the great Early Bird hotel rates before November 15th. I suspect the rates will jump as the snow continues to pile up and the demand to experience the 8,171 acres of pure skiing and riding bliss infects the world.

Switchback Films – MercedesNicoll – October 10, 2016

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Whistler Peak Chair Web Cam – October 17, 2016

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Peak Chair Web Cam – October 17, 2016

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Whistler Web Cam – Roundhouse Lodge on October 17, 2016

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Whistler Web Cam – Emerald Express on October 17, 2016

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Whistler Web Cam – Big Red on October 17, 2016

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Horstman Hut – October 17, 2016

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Blackcomb Web Cam – October 17, 2016

Open Relationship with Epic Pass

Whistler changes relationship status to Open – Epic Pass okay to now Ski Around

Whistler Blackcomb Resort is Now Epic for the 2016-17 Winter Season

It is official, Whistler Blackcomb is now part of the Vail Mountain Resorts family. Pass holders have the ability to ski between resorts and not feel bad about cheating on their home mountain. So what are you waiting for? Your relationship status has just been changed to Open so you can check out other terrain and not feel guilty about it.

All 2016-17 Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited season pass holders will also receive five complimentary days at any of Vail Resorts’ U.S. mountain resorts this winter
BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Oct. 17, 2016—Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on the acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada. In celebration of closing, Vail Resorts is offering limited access for the 2016-17 winter season with full access to come for the 2017-18 ski season. All 2016-17 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders will receive five days of skiing and snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb this winter season. In addition, Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited season pass holders will enjoy five days of skiing and snowboarding at any of Vail Resorts’ U.S. resorts. The full season pass line-up with Whistler Blackcomb for 2017-18 will be announced when those passes go on sale in March 2017.

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Whistler Blackcomb to our collection of world-class mountain resorts and to be able to offer our Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders five ski days at Whistler Blackcomb for this 2016-17 winter season,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “With more than 200 trails, 8,100 acres of terrain and 16 alpine bowls, Whistler Blackcomb offers Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders even greater choices in skiing and riding this winter with the best of North America. We look forward to fully integrating Whistler Blackcomb into our Epic Pass and other season pass products for the 2017-18 winter season and will announce those plans in March 2017.”

The five complimentary days of skiing and snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb with the Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass can take place any time during the 2016-17 winter season with the exception of the following restricted holiday dates: Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 26-31, 2016; and Jan. 14 and Feb. 18-19, 2017. The days do not have to be used consecutively.

All 2016-17 Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Season Pass holders, including the Spirit and Sea to Sky Passes, will receive five complimentary days of skiing and snowboarding at any of Vail Resorts’ U.S. mountain resorts this winter. The five complimentary days at Vail Resorts’ U.S. resorts do not have to be used consecutively and have a handful of restricted holiday dates, including Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 26-31, 2016; and Jan. 14 and Feb. 18-19, 2017. For a limited time, through Oct. 30, Whistler Blackcomb is bringing the Unlimited Pass back on sale at the early bird rate for skiers and snowboarders who want to take advantage of this opportunity.

· The Epic Pass™: Ski unlimited and unrestricted from opening day to closing day for only US$849. The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four days of skiing or snowboarding. Enjoy full access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; and Perisher in Australia for the 2017 season;. The Epic Pass also grants limited access to Verbier and the 4 Vallees in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallees in France, Arlberg in Austria, and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy. No restricted dates. Now with five free days at Whistler Blackcomb in 2016-17 with holiday restrictions. A child pass (ages five to 12) is US$439. The Epic Pass is on sale for a limited time only.

· Epic Local Pass™: Perfect for skiers and snowboarders who can navigate a pass with restrictions. For US$649, receive unlimited and unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, plus a total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek with holiday restrictions. Now with five free days at Whistler Blackcomb in 2016-17 with holiday restrictions. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just three days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is US$339. The Epic Local Pass is on sale for a limited time only.

· Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Pass: Now with five free days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe, with holiday restrictions. Whistler Blackcomb season passes were on sale at the early bird rate of CAN$1,499 through October 10 and have been extended at the early bird offer through Oct. 30, 2016. Whistler Blackcomb season passes are available online at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

29th Annual Ski Magazine

29^th Annual SKI Magazine Resort Survey Places Whistler Blackcomb Back On The Podium

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB NAMED NO. 1 SKI RESORT IN NORTH AMERICA THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

WHISTLER, BC September 23, 2016 – For the third consecutive year, the SKI Magazine 29th annual Resort Survey has named Whistler Blackcomb as the No. 1 Overall Ski Resort in North America. Whistler Blackcomb has held this title four times in the last five years and has also consistently scored high for terrain variety, off-hill activities, lodging and après. With approximately 15,000 people surveyed, the SKI Magazine Resort Survey is the most comprehensive survey of its kind.

“Our vision at Whistler Blackcomb is to be the No. 1 mountain resort in the world,” says Dave Brownlie, President and CEO at Whistler Blackcomb. “We consider SKI Magazine’s No. 1 ranking three years in a row a massive victory towards making that a reality. Whistler as a community is dedicated to providing an outstanding guest experience and it’s nice to see the public opinion reflecting these efforts.”

The SKI Magazine 29th annual Resort Survey asks people to rank the top 50 North American ski resorts in 18 categories covering the full resort experience. Now in its 29^th year, it is the longest running resort survey in the ski industry. In addition to placing No. 1 for Overall Ski Resort in North America, Whistler Blackcomb ranked No. 1 in categories for Terrain Variety and Off-Hill Activities, No. 2 in Lodging and Après and No. 3 in Lifts, Dining and Terrain Parks.

“Today’s skiers are demanding more from their ski vacations, looking for a wide range of amenities on and off the snow,” says Allen Crolius, publisher of SKI Magazine. “Whistler Blackcomb, with fantastic skiing across two mountains, and vibrant base villages, delivers on all fronts, earning its No. 1 ranking in SKI Magazine’s annual survey.”

Whistler Blackcomb is officially scheduled to open for the 2016-2017 winter season on November 24, 2016. The resort has already seen the first signs of winter with snow reaching down to mid-mountain elevations. Upgrades to the resort this season include newly renovated patios outside of the Roundhouse Lodge and the Garibaldi Lift Company, and a much improved beginner experience in the Olympic Zone complete with two new covered carpet lifts, regraded terrain, an improved snowmaking system and a new gourmet grilled cheese hut. Guests looking to plan a trip to the consistently rated No. 1 Mountain Resort in North America can visit whistlerblackcomb.com/purchase/deals-packages or call 1-866-787-1966.

Whistler is Getting a Splash of Colour

To help mark the silver anniversary of diversity in the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) a proposal from the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival organizers to the Mayor and council of painting a permanent Rainbow Crosswalk in Whistler has been unanimously approved.

“We are so excited, Whistler is getting a splash of colour ahead of our 25th Anniversary”, explains Dean Nelson Executive Producer and CEO of Whistler Pride. “We have always had a positive working relationship with the community of Whistler and their stakeholders. To have the RMOW council unanimously approve our proposal is really quite reaffirming in the resort’s commitment to safety and inclusion in our community. We are really looking forward to 2017 and seeing our idea come to life just like our Pride House project in 2010 and hope this symbol will continue to inspire future generations to be proud of who they are and to claim their authentic selves.”

Sunil Sinha, Executive Producer and Director of Entertainment is pleased with the star studded line up the festival has brought together so far. Building on the success of bringing in headline artists for the past two years including Margaret Cho, Bianca Del Rio, Miss Sherry Vine, Varla Jean Merman, and Jackie Beat has really helped to build the festival’s mid week programming with glowing success.

“We knew we needed to up our game for our big 25th! Earlier this summer we have been able to announce we will be bringing in the infamous Airhostess PAM ANN, the alter ego of Caroline Reid. It is going to be an amazing show and already is creating a lot of buzz around the planet as she makes a very special “Snow Landing” in Whistler on Wed., January 25th at the Whistler Conference Centre. We are also very pleased to have been able to secure the World’s Top 10 House Producers, THE CUBE GUYS of Sleeping Giant Music, to headline the festival’s main event, SNOWBALL25. This Italian duo will have the dance floor packed!”

Though you can expect a lot of Silver in 2017… you can now expect a Splash of Colour to help mark the big milestone in Whistler! Tickets now on sale <click here> for more information.

The Trocks are Back Kicking off Whistler Pride’s big 25!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo en pointe to kick off the 25th Anniversary of Whistler Pride

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo make their anticipated return with a fresh batch of highbrow hilarity, January 20 and 21, 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, following Vancouver’s 2015 sold out smash hit! Brimming with breathtaking artistry and rampant sauciness, the cross-dressing company have been making audiences laugh for more than 40 years with their affectionately irreverent tributes to the classical ballet canon. In their hotly-demanded return, New York’s infamous all-male ballerinas will lovingly skewer such balletic favourites as Swan Lake, La Esmeralda, and Don Quixote with all of their histrionic drama and incessant pantomime. Don’t miss the international dance sensation showcase their extraordinary technical prowess…in size 12 pointe shoes! Early Bird Offer: Enjoy 20% off Tickets (sections A+ through C) from Sept. 7 – 30 at ticketstonight.ca

Blasted Church

BLASTED CHURCH VINEYARDS SPONSORS 2016 WHISTLER PRIDE & SKI FESTIVAL – January 23rd to 31st, 2016

Blasted Church Vineyards is delighted to announce their winery’s sponsorship support for the 24th annual edition of the 2016 Whistler Pride & Ski Festival.

“The LGBT community has long been a big fan of our church, and we find that this is a lovely opportunity to give back, and say thank you to this cherished community” says Blasted Church winery co-owner Evelyn Campbell. “We also look forward to crashing many Whistler Pride events to see firsthand what all this fantastic buzz is about!” she added.

Concurrent to this endeavour, Blasted Church is also launching a very special limited edition wine that proudly celebrates two contemporary wedding scenes. One version will be called “Marital Bliss” and the other, “Holy Matrimony”. Both wines are identical and feature a festive marriage of Pinot Blanc, Ehrenfelser, Viognier and a whole lotta love. Only 500 cases will be produced. The wine will be available exclusively in select restaurants and wine stores across British Columbia, as well as via Blasted Church’s online wine store.

“We anticipate a fast sell out of this inaugural edition of Marital Bliss and Holy Matrimony wines” states Brent Hayman, the winery’s Sales Manager, “and I’m confident that you will see many more exciting initiatives from Blasted Church as our relationship with Whistler Pride grows mutually richer through the years”.

About Blasted Church Vineyards

Blasted Church Vineyards is a privately owned, boutique winery located in BC’s burgeoning Okanagan Valley wine region. The winery has been in business for over 13 years, and has been celebrated both nationally and internationally for their spirited, non-traditional brand, and their prized wines. In addition to being one of BC’s most awarded wineries, Blasted Church wines have been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

For more information relating to Whistler Pride

Dean Nelson

Media Relations, Community

2016 Whistler Pride & Ski Festival

[email protected]

Ph: 604 288 7218

For more information relating to Blasted Church Vineyards, and Holy Matrimony and Marital Bliss Wines

Tanya Martin,
General Manager

Blasted Church Vineyards

378 Parsons Road
Okanagan Falls, BC, V0H 1R5

[email protected]
www.blastedchurch.com
Ph: 250-497-1125

For sales information relating to Blasted Church Holy Matrimony and Marital Bliss Wines

Danielle Andrews
Brand Evangelist

Blasted Church Vineyards

Vancouver, BC

[email protected]
www.blastedchurch.com
Ph: 604-803-5326

Jackie Beat

Jackie Beat at Whistler Pride and Ski Festival

Performing at Whistler Pride’s Night of Comedy in “Oh Snow She Didn’t!“

Drag superstar JACKIE BEAT has been entertaining audiences across the U.S. and in Europe for over TWENTY-FIVE YEARS with her razor-sharp comedy and hysterical song parodies. Jackie not only warps hits by Britney Spears, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Cher, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey and many others, but she flawlessly sings her twisted new versions LIVE — hitting every last note. Jackie is a YouTube sensation and has been featured in comedy clubs across the country and on Comedy Central, VH-1 and MTV. Her scathing song parodies have been featured on America’s Top Forty with Ryan Seacrest, The Howard Stern Show, Much Music TV, Yo on E! and PerezHilton.com. She has appeared on many TV shows such as “Sex and the City” and in several movies including “Flawless” with Robert DeNiro, the festival hit “Wigstock The Movie” and the camp cult horror favorite “Gingerdead Man 3: Saturday Night Cleaver.”
“Oh Snow She Didn’t!” is presented in party by Media Sponsors: OUTtv, The Whistler Question, The Whistler Pique and major partners Resort Municipality of Whistler and the province of British Columbia. Tickets available at 1.800.WHISTLER or online
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