Friday, January 4, 2013

What's happening at the Brim...

We have had a GREAT first two weeks of the season out here at the Brim! Consistent cold weather and ample water reserve has allowed us to rapidly open terrain for your skiing and snowboarding enjoyment! If you were not out on the slopes the BOWL opened Wednesday and BEN’S BUMP opened today!

WHAT ARE WE OPENING NEXT?

We will be opening CLUBHOUSE RUN and PROMENDADE tomorrow (Jan 5, 2013) serviced by the West Chair, West Chalet and Parking lot #1. Access from the east will be across the top section of Flyer through the chute to Promenade.

Construction of our VAULT terrain park will begin tomorrow with the plan being to open it Tuesday  January 8, 2013 at 4:30pm.

Snowmaking weather will be minimal this week, however we plan to come back onto already open terrain when possible to build up thin areas etc. We will be continuing to make snow on the FLYER when we can, as well as getting equipment onto Park Ave when possible (until now it has been open on 100% natural snow only).

PLEASE NOTE

Tomorrow will be the first day that we will run a race course on the west side of the Standard Run (new course location) and Ben’s Bump together. It will be a good test run to see how everything flows before the 8 week lesson programs fire up next week.  Access to the BOWL Chair from the Main Street quad will be via the TOP of LADIES DOWNHILL.

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PACE PENGUIN

If you are 8 years of age or younger (or you are a parent that has kids that age) stop by any ticket office or our Main Office in the East Chalet and pick up your PACE PENGUIN safety package for FREE!





Brimacombe is pleased to be taking part in a pilot safety initiative called PACE PENGUIN.
The objective of this program is to help reduce the risk of injury to young children in downhill sports by educating children, parents and fellow skiers/snowboarders.

This program is designed to not only address several of the known risk factors for children, but contribute to an overall positive experience for families. Early research indicates the PACE program has outstanding positive influence on parents’ resort selection. By helping children to have a safe and fun experience, we hope that today’s "little penguins" will grow into safe, dedicated life-long skiers and snowboarders, who will in turn, introduce their children to downhill sports.

For more information click on this link... http://www.pacepenguin.com/

A special THANK-YOU to the Brimacombe Volunteer Ski Patrol for their assistance in implementing this program.

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Our Regular Season Operational Hours
 
begin TOMORROW Saturday Jan 5, 2013
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Want to Win Some Free Stuff?

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR BEGINNER STORIES!
 
Send us YOUR beginner story! We want to hear about your first time on the slopes. It could be about your first lesson, your first fight with the t-bar or your first time linking turns - just tell us how and when you discovered your love for winter sports!
Whether you just started or have been skiing or snowboarding for ten years - we want to know what tips and tricks YOU found most helpful when you were first starting out.
Never skied or snowboarded before? For only $48, both you and friend can learn to ski or snowboard with a Beginner Discover Package that includes a four-hour equipment rental and beginner lift ticket, plus a one-hour beginner lesson – everything you need to get you started on the slopes!
This Special 2-for-1 offer is valid only for the evenings of January 11 and 25, 2013. Lift ticket and equipment rental runs 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Group lesson is at 5:30 p.m. *Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or promotional offer. Discount applies to Discover Package of equal or lesser value. Both Packages must be purchased in the same transaction.
For more details on the Discover Packages [click here]
Grand Prize:
  • 5 free lift tickets to share with friends
  • One private one-hour lesson with a Brimacombe Certified Instructor
  • A ton of Brimacombe Swag!
Submissions can include stories, videos, photos or audio. Please include your first name, age, city and contact details with your submission. Submit your entries to contests@brimacombe.ca.
Contest Deadline is January 31, 2013. Winner will be chosen February 1, 2013.
Please note: All submissions become property of Brimacombe and may be used for future promotional purposes. Video submissions must have been filmed at Brimacombe and may not include swearing, vulgarity or the use of inappropriate music, video or images. By submitting your content you consent that Brimacombe may use your submission to encourage others to love skiing and snowboarding :)

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FIRST APRES SKI OF 2013:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Brimacombe's first Apres Ski Party of the season is Saturday, January 12! Spend the night with friends, family - and the Stone Sparrows! Listen to live music in the warmth of the East Chalet, enjoy dinner and munchie specials in the cafeteria and, of course, a cash bar! Apres Ski begins at 3:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m.

Not only are the Apres Ski Parties on Saturday nights, but no tickets are required and no admission will be charged! Just show up & bring your family and friends!

The Stone Sparrows have combined their diverse backgrounds in funk, soul, blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk into a unique sound combining interesting twists on classic instrumental styles with soulful lyrics that feel at once comfortable, yet still fresh and unique. For more information on the Stone Sparrows, [click here].

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If you haven't ended your relationship with your couch yet this winter....it's time to say good bye to it and hit the slopes...another day in paradise lies ahead,

Cheers,

Mark