January 24-29, 2016 - NASJA Western Winter Summit, Golden

NASJA-WEST WESTERN WINTER SUMMIT - ITINERARY
GOLDEN & KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BRITISH COLUMBIA
January 24-29, 2016
Sunday: January 24
2:00pm – Shuttle departs Calgary airport for Golden (approx. 3 hours depending on weather
and road conditions) – sponsored by Destination BC
3:00-9:00pm – Arrivals Check in to Holiday Inn Express, 1120 14 St North, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
250-344-4664 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/golden/yrvgo/hoteldetail
7:00pm – Welcome Reception, Meeting Room - Sponsored by Tourism Golden & Winter
Activities Sponsors
Confirm & Receive information on Pre Selected optional activities
Monday: January 25
Breakfast Buffet, Holiday Inn Express
8:00am - Shuttle departs for Kicking Horse Resort (bring change of clothes)
8:20am - Arrival at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: Meet Kicking Horse Representative in the
Day Lodge, those requiring rental equipment will the taken to the Performance Rental
Centre (Everyone to bring a change of clothes to be stored at a Lush Mountain
Accommodation Property Ski In / Out Mtn. Home)
8:45am - Meet Guides for Mountain Tours,
12:30pm - Lunch on-mountain, Eagle’s Eye
Continue Skiing with guides or on your own
Change clothes & prepare for meeting
5:30-6:30pm – NASJA-West Membership Meeting, Day Lodge - w/ hosted Appetizers &
Beverages. Kicking Horse Mtn. Resort / RCR Presentation: 20 minutes
7:30pm - Shuttle departs for return to Hotel
Tuesday: January 26
Breakfast Buffet, Holiday Inn Express
7:30am (mst) – Shuttle departs for Revelstoke (1.5 hour ride)
8:30am (pst) - Arrive Revelstoke: Meet Revelstoke Mountain Resort Representative at Guest
Services
8:40am - Pick Up Rental Equipment located next to Guest Services
9:15am - Meet Guides for Mtn Tours at base of the Gondola
12:30pm - Lunch, Revelation Lodge (w/ Presentation)
Continue Skiing with guides or on your own
4:00pm - Aprés Ski Reception & Presentation – hosted by Revelstoke Mtn Resort
6:30pm - Shuttle departs for return to Golden / Hotel
Wednesday: January 27
Breakfast Buffet, Holiday Inn Express
Option:
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – www.KickingHorseResort.com
• Big Mountain Centre Private Guide – Explore the mountains like a local, find the secret
spots and learn how to ski the terrain that makes KHMR such a unique mountain. For
advanced skiers who want the inside scoop and a more personalized experience
(maximum of 4 on a first come first serve basis.)
• Expand your comfort zone with a KHMR Instructor - For intermediate skiers who are
looking for techniques to tackle the steeps that KHMR is known for. A focus on why
KHMR is the best place to learn these techniques that will improve their skills when
riding at resorts around the world. Maximum of 4 on a first come first serve basis.
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or –
Optional Activities (some may require a minimal fee):
Day Tour to Purcell Mountain Lodge – Start your day by
getting whisked away to this remote backcountry lodge via helicopter. Upon arrival, our
Purcell backcountry guide will be able to showcase our lodge and amenities and provide a
tour. Afterwards, the journalists will have an opportunity to explore our outdoor winter
playground by participating in snow shoeing, tobogganing and perhaps even build or
finishing building a snow fort. A gourmet chef prepared luncheon will be served. Following
lunch the journalist will enjoy another scenic flight back to the Golden BC. Maximum of 6
participants, priority will be given to those with assignment letters.
http://purcellmountainlodge.com/
Snowmobile Tour with Golden Snowmobile Rentals –
See the beautiful Purcell mountains during a guided snowmobile trail ride into the
backcountry. This half day tour includes snowmobile rentals and leaves directly from town at
11am www.goldensnowmobilerentals.com
A day in the Backcountry – Golden has more than just amazing resort
skiing, for this activity Higher Ground Sports will outfit the participants with all the safety gear
and backcountry equipment (if required). You will then join an ACMG guide as he takes you
into the backcountry in search is the Champagne Powder that the area is known for. This is
a full day activity and will meet at 8:30am to meet the guide and gather your equipment.
Limit of 4 participants on a first come first serve basis. NOTE: This activity requires an
advanced skiing or snowboarding skill level and prior backcountry experience is a huge
asset.
Fat Tire Biking with Higher Ground Sports – Try one of the newest and fastest growing winter
activities, bike the Moonraker Mountain Bike Trails on a fat tire bike with a guide. 10am
departure from Higher Ground Sports for this 2 hours tour, limited to 2 participants on a first
come first serve basis.
Dog Sledding – Travel back in time to the day of the Dog Sled and explore
the Blaeberry Valley. http://www.goldendogsledadventures.com/ Available for 2
participants on a first come first serve basis – Allow for 4 hrs to complete the tour start time
TBD
Dogtooth Indoor Climbing Gym– Introduction to climbing, learn a new
skill and have lots of fun. Beginning at 2pm this 2.5 hour course is taught by an accredited
ACMG instructor. Experienced climbers are also welcome to participate in individual
climbing after passing a belay test. www.dogtoothgym.com
Snowshoe Tour of the Columbia Wetlands – Experience the beautiful
Columbia wetlands by snowshoe. This wilderness paradise located alongside the Columbia
River is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Your tour will include complimentary show
shoe rentals transportation to and from the wetlands and a fireside lunch. Explore the 5km
with a guide and learn more about what this area has to offer in the summer. This is a brand
new activity in Golden BC so be amongst the first to experience it. Tours start at 10am daily
and last approximately 5 hours including transportation times; it is open to 8 participants per
day based on a first come first serve basis. http://www.wetlandsadventures.com/
6:15pm - Shuttle departs for Dine-Around evening with the Kicking Horse Country Chamber
of Commerce at select restaurants
Eleven22 (www.eleven22.ca) - Eleven22 Restaurant is located in a
turn of the century refurbished character home. Once inside, you
are greeted by a cozy atmosphere with local art tastefully
displayed. Chef and owner Konan Mar has thoughtfully created a menu
that will dazzle the taste buds and inspire long conversations over local
B.C. wines. Changing with the seasons, you can expect to find fresh
seafood, homemade pastas and authentic curry and rice bowls. For the
larger appetites, locally sourced pork products and triple ‘A’ beef. Make
sure to take advantage of the assortment of shareable appetizer plates,
multitude of daily specials, and inspired homemade desserts.
Whitetooth Bistro (www.whitetoothbistro.com) - Whitetooth Mountain
Bistro is a casual yet elegant style restaurant serving a modern bistro style
cuisine in the heart of historic Golden BC.
Cedar House Restaurant (www.CedarHouseChalets.com) - The Cedar House
Restaurant provides a unique upscale yet casual fine dining experience for
all. Chef Corey Fraser practices classic yet innovative cooking techniques to
showcase regional flavors and locally grown organic foods including fresh
produce harvested from The Cedar House`s personal garden. With his broad
skill set Chef Corey utilizes seasonal ingredients to reinvent classic dishes and
cater to all dietary needs individually. A contemporary cocktail list, Canadian
craft beer and B.C. wines compliment the seasonal features on the ever
changing menu. "We strive to use the best natural ingredients including local
organic produce, ethically raised game, fish and fowl which in our opinion is
the key component in true Rocky Mountain and West Coast Cuisine."
The Turning Point Restaurant (www.turningpointrestaurant.com) - A relaxed,
casual dining experience with a patio and varied menu of everything from
pizza to burgers to prime rib.. With over 20 years in business, we offer
consistency, value and great service and are a favorite with the locals and
tourists alike.
8:30pm - Shuttles back to Hotel
Thursday: January 28
Breakfast Buffet, Holiday Inn Express
Optional: Ski Kicking Horse solo
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – www.KickigHorseResort.com
• A Day With Mountain Patrol – For those who want to know what goes into getting a
mountain with so much alpine terrain ready every day, after a storm and for the
season. Spend the day with a patrol member who can talk about the extensive
avalanche mitigation work that goes into getting KHMR ready, (potential for an early
upload to do run check weather permitting). One tour on either the 27 or 28 for no
more than 2 participants must be advanced skiers preferably with backcountry
experience or AST training.
• Big Mountain Centre Private Guide – Explore the mountains like a local, find the secret
spots and learn how to ski the terrain that makes KHMR such a unique mountain. For
advanced skiers who want the inside scoop and a more personalized experience
(maximum of 4 on a first come first serve basis.)
• Expand your comfort zone with a KHMR Instructor - For intermediate skiers who are
looking for techniques to tackle the steeps that KHMR is known for. A focus on why
KHMR is the best place to learn these techniques that will improve their skills when
riding at resorts around the world. Maximum of 4 on a first come first serve basis.
- or –
Purcell Heli-Skiing (Extra Cost of $250 per person) – Spend a day with one of the oldest
Helicopter Skiing operations in North America. Purcelll Heli Skiing as family run as it gets with
the founder Rudi Gertsch still extremely involved in the day to day operations. This activity is
reserved for participants with an assignment letter and Purcell Heli Skiing will choose the
successful participants. www.purcellheliskiing.com
-- or -–
Optional Activities (some may require a minimal fee):
Dog Sledding (same as above limited to 2 persons)
Dogtooth Indoor Climbing Gym– Introduction to climbing, learn a new skill and have lots of
fun. Beginning at 2pm this 2.5 hour course is taught by an accredited ACMG instructor.
Experienced climbers are also welcome to participate in individual climbing after passing a
belay test. www.dogtoothgym.com
Snowshoe tour of the Columbia Wetlands (same as above)
Fat Tire Biking with Higher Ground Sports (same as above)
Cross Country Skiing at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre – We have two options for this
must do activity first a 10:00am tour for beginners where you will learn about the club and
the basic trails. Then at 2:00 pm that afternoon we will let the Intermediate/Advanced skiers
out to see more of the trails on an exploratory mission. This activity includes rentals and tour
with Golden BC’s cross-country ambassador Magi Scallion.
http://www.goldennordicclub.ca/
• Beginner - Enjoy a tour of the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre amenities including their
beautiful log day lodge, large stadium area, and network of beginner trails. The tour
will take approximately 1.5 hours and will be tailored to the average beginner-level
skier. If you don’t care to ski, you can be entertained in the Day Lodge.
• Intermediate / Advanced - After a quick tour of the amenities of the Dawn Mountain
Nordic Centre day lodge, enjoy a longer (1 - 1.5 hour) ski on the trails of this beautiful
facility. Highlighting the best terrain for intermediate skiers and some of the best
viewpoints over the valley, this tour will get your blood pumping and put a smile on
your face.
Snowshoeing with Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre – The Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre in
addition to cross-country ski trails has also been expanding their snowshoeing network.
Located at the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort the Dawn Mountain snowshoeing trails
wind through the woods of the Purcell Mountains above Golden BC. This activity will include
rentals and private guide and will have two start times 10am and 2pm.
http://www.goldennordicclub.ca/
5:00pm - Shuttle departs for walking tour of Downtown Golden
6:00pm – Cocktail Reception & Final Banquet, Golden Civic Center - Golden BC and all
Tourism Businesses, Ambassadors & Local Personalities
7:30pm - Shuttle departs for return to Hotel
Friday: January 29
Breakfast Buffet, Holiday Inn Express
8:00am – Shuttle departs for Calgary airport (approx. 3 hours depending on weather and
road conditions) – sponsored by Destination BC (Strongly urge to book an afternoon flight
out of Calgary International Airport)
Check out http://www.tourismgolden.com/NASJA2016 for more information
Contact: Andy Brown, Communications & Social Media Coordinator, 250 939-8076 or
media@tourismgolden.com
NASJA-WEST WESTERN WINTER SUMMIT - ITINERARY
GOLDEN & KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BRITISH COLUMBIA
January 24-29, 2016
Name ______________________________________________________________________
E-Mail _________________________________________________
This meeting is open to a maximum of 20 Active Press members and 5 Retired Press/guests/
Corporate members. Registrations will be confirmed on a first-received-in-the-NASJA-Westoffice basis.
Cost: $375/ per person, double occupancy per Active Press member
$475/ per person, double occupancy per Retired Press or Corporate member or Guest
+$195/single occupancy supplement, based upon availability
Roommate (if known ahead of time) or single supplement (if available)
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Rental Equipment provided courtesy of Kicking Horse and Revelstoke
___ YES, I would like skis / snowboard (circle choice): length _____
___ YES, I would like ski poles: length _____
___ YES, I would like ski / snowboard (circle choice) boots (recommend bring your own): size _____
Ability level: __________
Purcell Heli-Ski is offering a day of heli-skiing on Thursday, January 28, at discount of $250 for
those that have an assignment letter submitted by November 15, 2015. Purcell will review
applicants and select up to four members they wish to host at this discounted price.
Indicate possible interest in January 27 & 28 optional activities:
___ Snowmobiling
___ Dog Sledding
___ Snowshoeing Columbia Wetlands
___ Snowshoeing Dawn Mountain Nordic Center
___ Fat Tire Biking
___ Indoor Climbing
___ Cross Country Skiing
___ Back Country Skiing/Riding
___ Purcell Heliskiing w/assignment letter
___ Purcell Mountain Lodge Experience w/assignment letter
TRANSPORTATION
You are responsible for your own air and ground transportation arrangements to and from
Golden.
Destination BC is sponsoring a shuttle between the Calgary airport
and Golden. It will depart the Calgary Airport at 2:00pm on Jan. 24
and depart Golden at 8:00am on Jan. 29. If you wish to reserve a
seat (reservation request must be received by Nov. 15), please
provide your flight information (actual flight information can be
provided after you receive confirmation of your WWS registration):
___ YES, I need an airport transfer and my airline, flight # and arrival time are:
Arriving Calgary 1/24 at __________ via _______________________ airline, flight #_____
Departing Calgary 1/29 at __________ via _______________________ airline, flight #_____
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has secured a discount for rental
cars at the Calgary airport during the dates of the trip. Either book online
(https://www.budgetcalgary.ca/reservation/ca/index.html) or give them a call, and use
Budget Corporate Discount ‘BCD” #A674700. If you do book a vehicle, please let Cali
Sammel (csammel@skircr.com) know and she’ll follow up with the Airport Manager at
Budget to ensure everything is taken care of.
Full Size Car: $40/day, includes Unlimited km’s
SUV: $75/day, includes Unlimited km’s
Luxury SUV: $150/day, includes 200 Free km’s/day
COST
Registration fee includes 5 nights double-occupancy lodging at Holiday Inn Express, lift
tickets, equipment rentals, and meals as indicated.
Make check payable in US funds to NASJA-West, and mail to:
Vicki Andersen, NASJA-West Executive Secretary
11728 SE Madison, Portland, OR 97216-3946
DEADLINES & CANCELLATION POLICY
Sunday, Nov. 15 -- Registration form with full payment received in the NASJA-West office; emailed or faxed registrations will not be accepted
Monday, Dec. 21 -- Cancellations received by this date will incur a $25 penalty; no refunds
for cancellations after this date.
RCR Pre-Trip to:
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January 24-29, 2016