Friday, December 31, 2010

Have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Brimacombe wish you a safe and Happy New Year!

The forecast is looking a little weak for tomorrow, please check the website or call the Snow line (905)983-SNOW (7669) before heading out to the hill to ensure we will be open. The weather guessers had called for rain today, but so far nothing has materialized. It appears that winter will make its return on Sunday.

What will rain do to us? Rain certainly has an effect on the slopes, but not to the extent you may think. Park Avenue has been open on "natural" snow only, the base was not that deep to begin with and today's mild temperature has taken it's toll already, we have closed that run due to thin spots and any rain tomorrow will not help. The rest of our terrain has good coverage of man made snow with a good base depth. Man made snow is more resilient to the effects of rain, it filters water better resulting in less loss. By Sunday when the temperatures have dropped, you will likely notice no difference to the snow surface on our trails, our groomers will have it in fine form. Please remind your friends in town, that even though they might not have snow on their front lawns...we at Brimacombe still has lots on ours!


Looking DOWN the Standard run.

Looking UP the Standard run (note: what looks like faint brown spots on the east side of the run is chalk marker from yesterdays time trials)


Weather wise, things are looking good for the week ahead. Snowmaking should go back into production soon allowing us to continue to open more skiable terrain!


Our REGULAR SEASON OPERATIONAL HOURS begin on Sunday January 2, 2011

The holidays are beginning to wrap up, but please note due to the offset of some school board Christmas break periods;

WE WILL BE OPEN MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011 FOR DAY SKIING 9am to 4:30


So, that does it for 2010....2011, BRING IT ON!

It's been another YEAR in paradise,

Cheers,

Mark

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Good times at the Brim...

The hills were alive today, it was great to see so many new faces mixed in with old friends.

For some reason, people LOVE getting their picture taken riding the chairlift...


















Elsewhere at the Brim...Billy G. makes some smooth turns on his new Telemark equipment...



and MacKenna and Kayla spend some quality sister time on the slopes together,


Tomorrow's another day, come on out for a ski or snowboard at the Brim.
We are open 9am to 4:30pm for Day skiing and 4:30pm to 10pm for night skiing on Thursday Dec 30, 2010.
Cheers,
Mark

Monday, December 27, 2010

Gate training begins.

It's a cool and breezy day at the Brim today, be sure to dress warmly if you're heading out to the slopes.


The Brimacombe Snow Racing Club set their gates for the first time this season, prepping and training their young racers for the upcoming race season. The kids look like they're having a blast out there...and that's what it is all about.




Winter is HERE, join us at the Brim.

Cheers,

Mark

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Another FIRST

It's a bright SUNNY day out here at the Brim the prefect kind of day to hit the slopes for the FIRST TIME!

Cailyn S. tests out her skis before taking on the Bambi run.
The Magic Carpet ride is a success.

Mom and Cailyn happily glide down the hill as dad takes the ever important photos!
Another skier is born! Brimacombe is a great place to spend time with your family, join us on the slopes this winter, you'll be glad you did!

There is a lot going on at the Brim today, the Brimacombe Snow Racing Club Christmas camp got under way today. Practice and time trials will be going on all week in preparation for the start of the 2011 race schedule. We wish the club luck and look forward to cheering our athletes on!
The Brimacombe Snow School instructors took part in a skills training session today. Our programs start soon, limited spaces remain so if you have not yet registered don't delay!

More terrain opened up today as well. We added the Bowl, Clubhouse run and the top sections of both Tower run and Promenade (Promenade is natural snow only). Our West quad chair lift and West Chalet are also open.

The week ahead looks good, come on out and spend some time on the slopes, winter doesn't last forever MAKE THE BEST OF IT!!

It's another day in Paradise,

Cheers,

Mark

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

Oh what fun is was to ski/ride at the BRIM today...

Our Main Park is OPEN, here's some shots of today's action...











Even Santa's elves got a few runs in today....they must be ahead of schedule at the North Pole!


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BOXING DAY-ISH SALE: DECEMBER 26 and 27
Save 40% on ALL Skis & Boards and 50% OFF MSL on all HEAD outerwear.

Please note: Sale cannot be combined with any other promotion or offer, including the Member Advantage Discount.
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As the day winds to a close here at Brimacombe, we wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas. We will reopen on Boxing Day (Dec 26, 2010) at 9am, come and spend the day with us!
It was another day in Paradise,
Cheers,
Mark


Sunday, December 19, 2010

SNOWY Sunday.

It's another SNOWY SUNDAY here at the Brim! We are open every day this week for day skiing, and Wednesday Night for night skiing, join us for some pre-Christmas fun! Please note, we will be closing at 3:30pm on Christmas eve, re-opening Boxing day at 9am!







See you on the slopes,
Cheers,
Mark

Saturday, December 18, 2010

GREAT day!

We're having a great day out here at the Brim. With seven runs plus the Beginner Park (terrain park) open and lift tickets at 50% off of our regular prices it's a great time to hit the slopes before Christmas! Still looking for that perfect gift? Why not consider a membership or night pass for your loved one? Our Retail store is also open 7 days a week and filled with great products and popular brands...new this year OAKLEY, TECHNICA, and ELAN snowboards. Don't forget, Brimacombe's members save 25% instantly on everything purchased in the Brimacombe Slopeside ProShop before December 25. But, time is running out, there's only 7 days left!


Ben's Bump and Ladies downhill are now OPEN for the season!



The BEGINNER PARK is a happening place today with some NEW FEATURES installed!






Check out our holiday hours of operation on our home page at www.brimacombe.ca, make the most of WINTER spent it at the Brim!
Cheers,
Mark

Friday, December 17, 2010

More snow = MORE RUNS!

What a STELLAR beginning to the 2010/2011 winter season! The weather has been nearly perfect for our snowmaking needs, and the amount of natural snow we have received to date seems almost as much as we saw ALL last season!

Our snowmaking and outdoor ops. crew have been hard at work this week preparing to open more terrain for this weekend. Beginning tomorrow (Dec 18, 2010) we will have 7 runs open...Park Ave, Pete's Elbow, Bunny Blvd., Standard, Bambi, Ladies Downhill, and Ben's Bump.

As I type, the BEGINNER PARK is under construction and will ALSO BE OPEN TOMORROW!

The park crew building the Beginner Park earlier today...


Construction is also under way in the MAIN terrain park, we will update you as soon as we have more info, however it will be opening soon!

ALL DAILY LIFT TICKETS ARE 50% off OUR REGULAR PRICES ALL WEEKEND LONG!

Rest up, We're going to have a GREAT weekend at the Brim!

Cheers,

Mark


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A FINE day indeed.

We couldn't ask for a finer day out here at the Brim. The Sun is full strength, barely a wisp of a cloud in sight and the temperature is great for snowmaking! Join us for day or night skiing today, we are open until 10pm.

We have added Pete's Elbow to our list of open runs, and are currently pumping out piles of snow in both of our Terrain Parks, Ladies Downhill, Ben's Bump and the Bowl runs.


A peak through the trees at snowmaking in progress on Ben's Bump.

Our own snow storm.

Our Main terrain park getting blasted.


Beautiful blue skies, come on out and enjoy a day with us.

See you on the slopes,
Cheers,
Mark




Sunday, December 12, 2010

SNOWING at the Brim!

Raining in town? IT'S SNOWING AT THE BRIM!











Experience WINTER, come on out for the day lift tickets are just $20! (Sunday December 12, 2010)


Cheers,

Mark

Saturday, December 11, 2010

A GREAT start to the season!

Brimacombe is buzzing with happy skiers and snowboarders, by all accounts the conditions are AWESOME! The skies are overcast but the expressions on the faces of our members and guests out here are bright....the ski season has officially arrived at the Brim!


If you couldn't make it out to Brimacombe today, tomorrow is another day. All lift tickets are just $20 this weekend!



The upper area of the Standard run earlier this morning...

The Standard Chairlift...



Our current operational hours will be as follows,

TODAY
for Day Skiing until 4:30pm


Sunday Dec 12, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm


Wednesday Dec 15, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night Skiing 4:30pm to 10pm


Saturday Dec 18, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night Skiing 4:30pm to 10pm


Sunday Dec 19, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm


MONDAY Dec 20, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm


Tuesday Dec 21, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm


Wednesday Dec 22, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night skiing 4:30pm to 10pm


Thursday Dec 23, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm


Friday Dec 24, 2010 Day Skiing 9am and CLOSING AT 3:30pm

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day.

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Speaking of Christmas, are you done your shopping? No? Me either... Our Retail store is fully stocked and open 7 days a week to serve you! Check out our NEW BRANDS!

OAKLEY ~ TECHNICA ~ AuCLAIR ~ ELAN SNOWBOARDS

The BRIMACOMBE PROSHOP is located at 4098 Regional Rd. 9 (Gate 4) AT THE BASE OF BRIMACOMBE! All money spent here, stays here!



It's paradise out here,

Cheers,

Mark

Friday, December 10, 2010

Get a good nights sleep...

BECAUSE THE SKI SEASON BEGINS AT THE BRIM IN THE MORNING!


Our crew is hard at work in preparation for opening day tomorrow (Dec 11, 2010).


The Standard and Bambi runs are ready for final grooming!




We are PLEASED TO REPORT that BUNNY BLVD. will also be OPEN this weekend!

(Standard, Bambi, and Bunny Blvd ~serviced by the Standard Quad Chairlift and the Magic Carpet Conveyor lift)



Our current operational hours will be as follows,

Saturday Dec 11, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Sunday Dec 12, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Wednesday Dec 15, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night Skiing 4:30pm to 10pm

Saturday Dec 18, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night Skiing 4:30pm to 10pm

Sunday Dec 19, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

MONDAY Dec 20, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Tuesday Dec 21, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Wednesday Dec 22, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm and Night skiing 4:30pm to 10pm

Thursday Dec 23, 2010 Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Friday Dec 24, 2010 Day Skiing 9am and CLOSING AT 3:30pm

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day.

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Speaking of Christmas, are you done your shopping? No? Me either... Our Retail store is fully stocked and open 7 days a week to serve you! Check out our NEW BRANDS!

OAKLEY ~ TECHNICA ~ AuCLAIR ~ ELAN SNOWBOARDS

The BRIMACOMBE PROSHOP is located at 4098 Regional Rd. 9 (Gate 4) AT THE BASE OF BRIMACOMBE! All money spent here, stays here!

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See you tomorrow...When paradise opens for business,

Cheers,

Mark

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