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Tuesday, 30 April 2013Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has officially announced its pass pricing for the 2013-2014 winter season. After considerable analysis, the resort has decided to completely restructure their previous pass pricing model. The resort is now offering the Peak Pass with prices for adult passes starting at $599. The Peak Pass includes unlimited skiing and riding at the resort with no blackout date s and guests can upgrade to the Peak Pass+ to include Adventure Park access and 2014 summer lift access. As part of the restructure, the resort is also planning on eliminating many of their previous Mountain Card and limited-use products.
“We are hoping that this new pass strategy will really get the market excited about skiing and riding in Crested Butte,” says Ethan Mueller, vice president and general manager of CBMR. “It’s about getting new people to the resort and returning guests to come visit more often.”
The Peak Pass is available at the listed rates May 1 through September 27, 2013. Other perks of the Peak Pass include four Buddy Tickets for every Adult and 70+ passholder. Prices for the Buddy Tickets start at $35 each and vary throughout the season based on the day of use. The full listing of Buddy Ticket prices can be found online at http://www.skicb.com/buddyticket.
In addition, guests can upgrade to the Peak Pass+ for $150 for ages seven and older and $100 for children six and under, to include Adventure Park and summer 2014 lift access, as well as resort discounts. The Peak Pass upgrade is available at this price point until July 31, 2013.
Peak Pass Pricing:*
Adults $599
70+ $399
Young Adult (13-17) $299
Child (7-12) $199
6 & Under FREE
College** $469
Peak Pass+ Upgrade:*
Adults $150
70+ $150
Young Adult (13-17) $150
Child (7-12) $150
6 & Under $100
College** $150
Rates do not include the 4% Mt. Crested Butte Admissions tax.
** College passholders receive a total of 2 Buddy Tickets each.
“For years we tried custom designing a variety of pass products to meet the unique needs of every guest, but the new Peak Pass is designed to give each guest more skiing,” adds Scott Clarkson, vice president of sales and marketing for the resort. “At $599 and with no lift lines or traffic to get here, this has got to be the best value in Colorado skiing.”
The 2013-2014 Peak Pass and Peak Pass+ go on sale Wednesday, May 1 through September 27, 2013 and can be purchased online at http://www.skicb.com/seasonpass or at the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square.
For more information visit http://www.skicb.com/599 or call Skier Services at 970-349-2211.
Friday, 26 April 2013Tonight saw the largest crowds of the week with the heart of the village packed for the final event of the Monster Energy Shred Show: Snowboard Big Air.
Of the ten men who qualified for the finals earlier in the night, it was Canada’s Maxence Parrot who took the win with an impressive 96.50 for a near perfect backside Triple Cork 1440 Mute grab; and will be going home with $15000. Par rot who placed 5th in Friday’s 5Star Slopestyle contest comment on his winning trick, “I was really surprised to stomp the triple the first try, I brought it around very fast but it was difficult.” said Parrot, “I am only use to doing it on a lot bigger jumps than this one.” He added. Parrot won a silver medal in Slopestyle at the 6Star X Games Aspen this past January as well as taking first place at the O’Neill Evolution Big Air the week before.
Standing next to Parrot on the podium was Kim Rune Hansen from Norway who executed an impressive switch backside double cork 1260 mute grab on his second run that scored a 93.25. Hansen took 3rd place at Austria’s 5Star Spring Battle last month. Rounding off the podium was Justin Morgan from the USA. Morgan scored a 90.25 for a switch backside double cork 1260 stalefish. “I thought the jump was perfect, it was such a good jump for progression, all night everyone was having fun, I was having fun, it could not have been better.” Said Morgan, “I got to say, I look forward to this event every year because this event is so big, the jumps are huge and the riders are so much fun to ride with, I love it.” he added.
The 5Star Monster Energy Shred Show has come to and end and we look forward to seeing the sponsors, athletes and crowds in Whistler this time next year for what will surely be another spectacular showing of snowboarding talent.
- Maxence Parrot 96.50
- Kim Rune Hansen 85.75
- Justin Morgan 90.25
- Sage Kotsenburg 87.00
- Matts Kulisek 80.25
- Carlos Gerber 79.25
- Emil Ulsletten 77.00
- Darcy Sharpe 62.50
- Eric Willett 23.25
- Nicholas Julius 12.75
Wednesday, 24 April 2013Coming out of the fog that shrouded the Boarderstyle on April 18, all eyes were on the weather for the TTR 5-Star Slopestyle event at Monster Energy’s The Shred Show at the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler, BC. Fortune was shining on us though, and eventually the sun was too. After a brief hold while a cloud raced through, the sky cracked open allowing a clear final heat consiting of two runs down the Blackcomb Terrain Park slopestyle course.
Straight out of the gate the competition was heated and several riders put down runs that could have put them on the podium, but in the end it was Norway’s Emil Ulsletten who edged out American Eric Willett for the top spot and $15k. In his first win of the season Ulsletten used the 3 rail features and 3 jumps to pull off a sick run that included 2 stylish double corks. Canadian Tyler Nicholson pulled together a solid run after a nasty crash during qualifiers to reach the last spot on the podium.
The consistently improving weather has the stage set for Saturday night’s TTR 5-Star Big Air contest in the Whistler Village where another 25 thousand dollars will be given away. Stay tuned.
http://www.worldsnowboardtour.com
Monday, 22 April 2013BANFF-LAKE LOUISE, Alberta, Canada – There are no signs of slowing as spring skiing keeps on giving in Banff–Lake Louise. Sunshine Village is playing host to Canada’s National Ski Team training and also unveils Canada’s first Veuve Clicquot champagne and oyster bar this weekend!
Canadian Ski Teams train for Sochi at Sunshine Village
The Canadian Alpine Ski Cross, Canadian Alpine Ski Team and Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team will train for Sochi 2014, at Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard resort this spring.
The national teams, which include reigning downhill world champion Erik Guay and Calgary’s own Jan Hudec, will be at Sunshine training over the next few weeks. Sections of Sunshine’s slopes, including the course for the ski cross team, have been built to replicate Sochi’s Olympic spec’s.
Veuve Cliquot
The on-mountain venue, located on the spring patio of historic Trappers Saloon, will offer guests an exclusive location to take in Sunshine’s Spring Concert Series. Sunshine’s new après ski offering, which is well known at resorts around the globe, will enable guests to sample one of the most recognizable French champagne brands while enjoying freshly shucked West Coast oysters.
The Veuve Clicquot champagne and oyster bar will be open from 11:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. each weekend until May 20th, coinciding with the resort’s popular outdoor concert series.
Spring skiing continues in Banff – Lake Louise, with the Lake Louise Ski Area hosting their huge end of season party, Rukus in the Rockies, on May 5th, and skiing at Sunshine Village until May 20th.
Find Your Wild in Canada’s Protected Playground; visit www.SkiBig3.com for vacation specials, ski packages and all the latest updates straight from the resorts.
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Public Relations
Email: Alison@SkiBig3.com
Phone: 1-403-760-7746
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Friday, 19 April 2013April showers bring May flowers – well, if that saying is true, we’ll be seeing some nice floral additions to the Superpark Dachstein. However, tricky weather conditions at the QParks Snowboard Tour Final last Saturday prompted a location change to guarantee a level playing field for the riders. Initially planned to take place at the kicker line, the contest was moved to the infamous rail and box section up on the Dachstein. In 3 qualification runs, the riders had the chance to prove their skills either on a three-part rail line or a 3-part box line. Unfortunately, strong wind gusts, snowfall and dense fog rendered a safe final impossible, so the results of the qualification runs had to be used as decisive factor in the day’s ranking.
TIME TO SHINE…
The victory ceremony was held at the Dachstein valley station. And since every cloud has a silver lining, the sun was also giving a big comeback and both riders and spectators were rewarded with brightest sunshine. With relaxed beats, witty speeches as well as drinks and snacks sponsored by Blue Tomato, the O’Neill Roof Battle and the QParks Snowboard Tour 2012/13 enjoyed a positive grand finale.
In the snowboard men category, last year’s QParks Tour winner Florian Galler stepped on top of the day’s winner podium thanks to 3 great runs. With a Cab 270 on the kinked rail, he also snatched the “best trick” award. Showing a steady performance throughout the season, Fabian Wolfsgruber secured the overall QParks Tour victory among the men. In addition to a one-year sponsorship by adidas eyewear, Fabian could rejoice over a prize money of EUR 1.300,- in cash. S
In the ladies category, Daniela Kaindl snatched the prestigious overall victory crown and a Red Bull Mobile contract including a sweet smartphone. Newcomer of the year Simon Gschaider is now also proud owner of a new smartphone.
Check out the victory interview with the three overall champs!
QParks Snowboard Tour Overall Winners 2012/2013
SNOWBOARD MEN
1. Fabian Wolfsgruber (AT)
2. Jonel Fricke (GER)
3. Clemens Millauer (AUT)
SNOWBOARD GIRLS
1. Daniela Kaindl (AUT)
2. Kathrin Gappmayr (AUT)
3. Sabina Pintar (SLO)
SNOWBOARD ROOKIES
1. Simon Gschaider (AUT)
2. Tit Stante (SLO)
3. Felix Reicher (AUT)
Overall Results QParks Snowboard Tour
Stoked Balicamp Winners
“Most popular Rider“ Stante Tit from Slovenia and “Hottest Shot“ winner Arianna Tricomi from Italy will spend 2 awesome weeks of surfing at the legendary Balicamp.
Check out the highlights of the QParks Snowboard Tour final in the neat video clip and photo gallery.
Congratulations to the winners of the QParks Snowboard Tour 2012/2013, happy summer and see you next season, when it’s once again TIME TO SHINE at the QParks Snowboard Tour 2013/14!
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