Saturday, February 23, 2013

Whistler, Sunny Side, Nice and Easy, and Farmer's Field!

Today is a GREAT day to be on the slopes of Brimacombe! At 10am we fired up T-bar #8 to service Whistler, Sunny Side, Nice and Easy and Farmer's Field! That gives us approximately 99.99% of our terrain OPEN! Currently the only area of terrain not open is the steep face of Richard's Landing, however we are hoping to get this open if we get the predicted 20-30cm of snow on Tuesday. Opening the terrain west of T-bar #8 (Sunny Side, Nice and Easy and Farmer's Field) is generally something we can only do with adequate natural snow due to the limitations of snow making capabilities in that area. Mother Nature was late to the party again this year but over the past few weeks she has certainly came to the table! We have received a lot of compliments on the conditions today so if you decided to stay at home because of the weather in your area you missed out on a great day....we had fresh snow over night and no rain as of the time I am writing this edition of the at the Brim blog.

I heard an interesting rumor for the second time this month so I thought I would write a few words to dispel any false information floating through the gossip channels. It seems that some have heard that Brimacombe has been sold to new owners...in fact both versions of this story this season tell that we have sold and the new owners will be changing the name of the facility to "The Brim"...I think I have heard variations of this story (that we have sold to new owners) for at least the past 20 years -with a huge spike when we decided to change our facility name to Brimacombe. This is of course not true, we are not for sale, we are not trying to sell, or even thinking of selling to anyone nor have we ever been. The Oshawa Ski Club operating as Brimacombe continues as it has for 76 years to be a Not-For-Profit membership owned facility. All "businesses" that operate at Brimacombe (Slopeside Skis and Boards, Brimacombe Snow School, Pee Wee Ski Camp, Food Services) are ancillary businesses operated by Brimacombe and all revenue derived goes directly back into the operations of your club. Every dollar you spend here stays here and helps us continue to provide the best ski and snowboarding experience possible and as always we thank you for your support and dedication.

Back to reality! Here's how things looked in the west today...

Ready to concur Whistler

All Mother Nature!

T bar 8!

OPENED TODAY!



Au Natural! Take advantage of this opportunity to ski or snowboard Farmer's Field. It's big, wide, and gentle with a great view of the rolling hills that surround us...very tranquil. 

It was another day in paradise,

Cheers

Monday, February 18, 2013

Family Day FUN


Tons of fun was had today at the Brim as families from near and far joined us for some quality time in the great outdoors. Only pictures can truly express the kind of day we had at Brimacombe...so here you go...








Stephan H snapped these pictures in the VAULT terrain park today... 






















Thanks for joining us today if you made it out! Visit us this week for some "downtime", all Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm lift tickets are just $20 taxes included! The conditions are great so don't miss out!

It was another day in Paradise,

Cheers,

Mark




SEASON BLOWOUT! 

50% OFF EVERYTHING IN-STORE
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to buy some new ski or snowboard gear, this is it! Enjoy savings of 50% off on everything in-store including skis, snowboards, poles, underwear, outerwear and much more!

Only at Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store.

50% off Skis, Snowboards, Bindings & Poles!
50% off Jackets, Pants, Long Underwear & Gloves!
50% off EVERYTHING!!!

Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store 
via Gate 4, 4098 Durham Road 9, Orono
p:             (905) 983-7669       ext. 226
e: slopeside@brimacombe.ca

Please note: Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.
All discounts based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSL)

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BRIMFEST IS COMING - MARCH 2 & 3

Join us for a weekend-long celebration on the slopes - perfect for the entire family! Enjoy live music, contests, tons of events, displays, giveaways and more! 

Events Included in Brimfest:

Saturday, March 2
• 2-for-1 Discover Packages 
(includes lift ticket, rental & lesson) 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Retro Costume Contest
• Mini Putt - Sponsored by Putting Edge Whitby!
• Live Music - Sponsored by 94.9 the Rock & KX96 FM
• Apres Ski Party - Sponsored by Clarington Tourism
- Back by popular demand - The Stone Sparrows!
- Cash Bar and munchie specials!
• Demos, Displays and more!
• Annual Bambi Jump Competition

Sunday, March 3
• Pancake Breakfast
• Crack the Vault Park Challenge
• Facepainting
• Mini putt
• Live Music
• Vendors and Demo Tents
• Prizes, Giveaways and more!
 Crack the Vault Park Challenge - Watch in awe as as skiers and riders attempt to stomp tricks for big points and huge prizes!

Come out and celebrate the winter season with friends and family at the Brim!

Full Schedule coming soon.
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-MARCH 3-
Brimacombe's 2013 
Crack The Vault Challenge

Brimacombe is proud to present the return of Crack the Vault Challenge
brought to you by Oakley, 686, Rome, Scotties, Monster and Brimacombe's own Slopeside Retail Store. 

The BIGGEST Terrain Park challenge is going down 
Sunday, March 3, 2013.

The Run Down

Registration and Sign-in starts at 9:00 a.m. day of the comp 
Registration and Sign-in ends at 11:00 a.m. day of the comp 
Mandatory Riders Meeting @ 11:15 a.m. in the middle of the park 
Comp starts at 11:30 a.m. with jam session 
1 hour jam session 
Qualifiers will begin at 1:30 p.m. 
Finals will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
Big prizes and awards will follow! 

Comp Format

One hour Jam Session (controlled drop-ins) 
Riders will be scored on the tricks they can throw down, biggest tricks stomped puts you in the finals 
Skier 13-17 years old and Skier 18 and over categories and snowboard 13-17 years and 18 and over categories 
Female Open Ski and Snowboard 
Awards for top three finishers and best trick in each division 
Park passes are required 

** Riders must be 13 years of age or older! **

Entry

$40 for Competition and Competition Lift pass (Boulevard Chair Only pass to access the Park) 
Brimacombe members pay only $25 for Competition Registration 

All events are weather dependent, please check our website or call our Snow Line at             (905) 983-7669       before heading out!
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NEW MEMBERS SKI FOR FREE!

Invest in over 75 years of history. 

Our New Member Promotion is back! 

Purchase a pass for next season (2013/14) anytime after February 8th and you'll ski (or ride) the remainder of this season for FREE!

Plus, we'll treat you to next season's pass at this season's rates!

There's never been a better time to join the Brimacombe family. Enjoy unlimited access to the slopes and facilities for one set rate. You'll love the freedom, flexibility and, of course, the savings of membership because the more you ski or snowboard the less it costs per day! 

2013/14 Passes are on sale NOW!

When it comes to skiing and snowboarding in the GTA, few will find a better experience than at Brimacombe. Rated "The Best in the Snow Business" by the Canadian Ski Council, Brimacombe caters to the traditional skier as well as the snowboarder who wants to jib all day long in one of our terrain parks.

Did we mention the PERKS of a Membership?

Members save 15% on all lessons with the Brimacombe Snow School and save 15% on Pee Wee Ski Camp! Plus When you show your 2012/13 membership card throughout the community, you'll experience even more savings! Click [here] for our current list of offers available exclusively for members!



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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Pictures in the Park and more!

If you are reading this chances are you are either exhausted from a day on the slopes or wishing you were, and what a day it is! As I write the big hand is nearing 12 as the little hand has rested on the 2 of the clock face (2:00pm) and this is the view from my office...
That's right! SNOW and SUN....falling on super conditions. 


Holly and the team from Ski Telemark joined us today for their annual visit. Keith W is seen here ready and waiting for the next group of eager people ready to take on a new challenge. 


Greg H rolls pole and fancy free tearing down the race practice course on the Standard today

Loaded!

Follow the leader!


HERE'S WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE 
VAULT 
TERRAIN PARK




































There are STILL TWO FULL DAYS left in this weekend and the conditions could not be better. We are OPEN Monday February 18, 2013 for FAMILY DAY from 9am to 4:30pm...join us for more days in Paradise,

Cheers,

Mark




OPEN FAMILY DAY!

WE ARE OPEN FOR FAMILY DAY 
-MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2013!!-

All terrain and facilities currently available for weekend skiing (Park Ave through Clubhouse Run plus the Vault and Piggy Bank terrain parks) WILL BE OPEN from 9am to 4:30pm Monday February 18, 2013. 
Regular weekend/holiday rates apply

Join us for some quality family downtime at Brimacombe!



SEASON BLOWOUT! 

50% OFF EVERYTHING IN-STORE
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to buy some new ski or snowboard gear, this is it! Enjoy savings of 50% off on everything in-store including skis, snowboards, poles, underwear, outerwear and much more!

Only at Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store.

50% off Skis, Snowboards, Bindings & Poles!
50% off Jackets, Pants, Long Underwear & Gloves!
50% off EVERYTHING!!!

Brimacombe's Slopeside Retail Store 
via Gate 4, 4098 Durham Road 9, Orono
p:             (905) 983-7669       ext. 226
e: slopeside@brimacombe.ca

Please note: Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.
All discounts based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSL)

***  

BRIMFEST IS COMING - MARCH 2 & 3

Join us for a weekend-long celebration on the slopes - perfect for the entire family! Enjoy live music, contests, tons of events, displays, giveaways and more! 

Events Included in Brimfest:

Saturday, March 2
• 2-for-1 Discover Packages 
(includes lift ticket, rental & lesson) 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Retro Costume Contest
• Mini Putt - Sponsored by Putting Edge Whitby!
• Live Music - Sponsored by 94.9 the Rock & KX96 FM
• Apres Ski Party - Sponsored by Clarington Tourism
- Back by popular demand - The Stone Sparrows!
- Cash Bar and munchie specials!
• Demos, Displays and more!
• Annual Bambi Jump Competition

Sunday, March 3
• Pancake Breakfast
• Crack the Vault Park Challenge
• Facepainting
• Mini putt
• Live Music
• Vendors and Demo Tents
• Prizes, Giveaways and more!
 Crack the Vault Park Challenge - Watch in awe as as skiers and riders attempt to stomp tricks for big points and huge prizes!

Come out and celebrate the winter season with friends and family at the Brim!

Full Schedule coming soon.
***



-MARCH 3-
Brimacombe's 2013 
Crack The Vault Challenge

Brimacombe is proud to present the return of Crack the Vault Challenge
brought to you by Oakley, 686, Rome, Scotties, Monster and Brimacombe's own Slopeside Retail Store. 

The BIGGEST Terrain Park challenge is going down 
Sunday, March 3, 2013.

The Run Down

Registration and Sign-in starts at 9:00 a.m. day of the comp 
Registration and Sign-in ends at 11:00 a.m. day of the comp 
Mandatory Riders Meeting @ 11:15 a.m. in the middle of the park 
Comp starts at 11:30 a.m. with jam session 
1 hour jam session 
Qualifiers will begin at 1:30 p.m. 
Finals will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
Big prizes and awards will follow! 

Comp Format

One hour Jam Session (controlled drop-ins) 
Riders will be scored on the tricks they can throw down, biggest tricks stomped puts you in the finals 
Skier 13-17 years old and Skier 18 and over categories and snowboard 13-17 years and 18 and over categories 
Female Open Ski and Snowboard 
Awards for top three finishers and best trick in each division 
Park passes are required 

** Riders must be 13 years of age or older! **

Entry

$40 for Competition and Competition Lift pass (Boulevard Chair Only pass to access the Park) 
Brimacombe members pay only $25 for Competition Registration 

All events are weather dependent, please check our website or call our Snow Line at             (905) 983-7669       before heading out!
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NEW MEMBERS SKI FOR FREE!

Invest in over 75 years of history. 

Our New Member Promotion is back! 

Purchase a pass for next season (2013/14) anytime after February 8th and you'll ski (or ride) the remainder of this season for FREE!

Plus, we'll treat you to next season's pass at this season's rates!

There's never been a better time to join the Brimacombe family. Enjoy unlimited access to the slopes and facilities for one set rate. You'll love the freedom, flexibility and, of course, the savings of membership because the more you ski or snowboard the less it costs per day! 

2013/14 Passes are on sale NOW!

When it comes to skiing and snowboarding in the GTA, few will find a better experience than at Brimacombe. Rated "The Best in the Snow Business" by the Canadian Ski Council, Brimacombe caters to the traditional skier as well as the snowboarder who wants to jib all day long in one of our terrain parks.

Did we mention the PERKS of a Membership?

Members save 15% on all lessons with the Brimacombe Snow School and save 15% on Pee Wee Ski Camp! Plus When you show your 2012/13 membership card throughout the community, you'll experience even more savings! Click [here] for our current list of offers available exclusively for members!



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