THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

It was a winter that wasn't much of a winter but we made the best of it and enjoyed our time here at the Brim and we hope that you did too. Over our 75 years of history as a ski club there have been a few that have been particularly challenging due to the weather, and this season was no exception. That being said, the majority of seasons have been  ripe with snow and cold temperatures...what I'm trying to say is don't let this year get you down good years follow poor ones.

We had an AWESOME last day on the slopes...we ended it as we have for the last number of years...with a SPLASH!

Here are some pictures of today's PUDDLE JUMP event.

Freddy R dances it up before the event.

It's amazing what you can get kids to do for the chance of a prize and a chocolate bar,

Brian O demonstrates an effective method of washing his face.

It was another SEASON in paradise,

Cheers,

Mark

LAST WEEKEND OF THE 2011 2012 SEASON!

WE HAVE BIG EVENTS PLANNED FOR THIS WEEKEND!

The thunderstorm Thursday night into Friday morning took it's toll on our snow but with two of the seasons biggest events planned for this weekend we have decided to take on Mother Nature and show her we won't back down easy!

Brimacombe's CRACK THE VAULT CHALLENGE terrain park competition, and the PUDDLE JUMP are still planned to go ahead! We will however be operating on greatly reduced terrain.

We'll take it day by day...so here is the plan for Saturday MARCH 17, 2012.

9am to 4:30pm Bunny Blvd. Standard, and Bambi. Serviced by the Standard Chair and Magic Carpet. The Main Terrain park will be closed for public use due to the Competition, however you can register to take part in the comp or join us as a spectator!

DRESS IN GREEN FOR ST.PATTY'S DAY!

ALL LIFT TICKETS ARE JUST $20! JOIN US AS WE WRAP UP THE 2011 2012 SEASON!

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The season may be winding down but we still have some fun and exciting events on the horizon!

OAKLEY PRESENTS...

Brimacombe’s 2012
CRACK THE VAULT CHALLENGE

SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2012

Brimacombe is proud to present the first ever "Crack the Vault Challenge" brought to you by Oakley, 686 and Rome.

The Run Down
Registration and Sign-in starts at 9:00 day of the comp
Registration and Sign-in ends at 11:00 day of the comp
Mandatory Riders Meeting @ 11:15 in the middle of the park
Comp starts at 11:30 with jam session
1 hour jam session
Qualifiers will begin at 1:30
Finals will begin at 3:00

Big prizes and awards will follow including

CASH, a ROME SNOWBOARD and BINDINGS, OAKLEY GOGGLES AND MORE!

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
(Standard Chair Only pass to access the Park)/Competition registration
Brimacombe members pay only $30 for Competition registration
$50 Park pass/Competition Lift Pass/Competition Registration

All events are weather dependent, please check our website or call our snow line (905)983-7669 before heading out.
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END THE SEASON WITH A SPLASH!

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9am AT THE MAIN OFFICE INSIDE THE EAST CHALET
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST OBTAIN AND WEAR A WRIST BAND.

Non-Members will be required to complete and sign a Special Events Waiver at time of registration. All those under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign their Special Events Waiver for them.

EVENT BEGINS AT 11am at "LAKE BRIMACOMBE" in front of the EAST CHALET

HELMET'S ARE MANDATORY

RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS NOT PERMITTED ACROSS THE POND

BEACH ATTIRE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

PRIZES GIVEN AWAY RANDOMLY



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SEASON END 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.

SAVE!50% on Skis, Snowboards, Bindings & Poles!
50% on Jackets, Pants, Long Underwear & Gloves!50% on 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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We've been taunted by Mother Nature all year long, but all things considered we have had some GREAT ski and snowboarding conditions at the Brim! We thank everyone for your patronage, understanding and loyalty and hope to see many of you out this weekend to take in some sun and enjoy the activities.

A weekend in paradise awaits,

Cheers,

Mark

SPRING HAS SPRUNG ~NEW HOURS OF OPERATION~

What an AWESOME day....it's 9:30am and the sun is BEAMING, the snow is crisp and white...and the temperature is reminiscent of WINTER! Don't miss this chance to hit the slopes of Brimacombe because the season is winding down FAST.

Join us tonight for our last APRES SKI PARTY of the season!

After a day on the slopes, spend the evening with friends and family listening to live music in the warmth of the East Chalet -Music by "The Doozies" from 3:30pm to 8pm. Enjoy our Apres Ski dinner special and of course a cash bar!

Our FINAL EVENT in the 2012 SATURDAY NIGHT RAIL JAM SERIES kicks off TONIGHT (March 10, 2012) at 6pm!

Brought to you by our very own Brimacombe Slopeside Retail Store, Rome, Oakley, 686, Scotties, Clarke Sommerville Sports & Monster.

$25 day of registration fee. Registration and sign-in for the Rail Jam ends at 5:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 6:00 p.m.

Riders must be 11 years of age or older to compete. Helmets mandatory. Waivers required. All competitors must have a 11/12 Park Pass and either a valid lift ticket or membership. It is recommended that all competitors park in Parking Lot #4, in case the awards runs late and the lifts are closed.

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Our season is winding down!

Join us for March Break as we say good bye to the 2011-2012 season,

OUR HOURS OPERATION ARE CHANGING.

WEATHER PERMITTING we will be open the following;

Saturday March 10, 2012 for Day and Night Skiing 9am to 10pm (All night passes can be used this night) Final Event in the 2012 Saturday Night Rail Jam Series – Final Apres Ski Party of the season.

Sunday March 11, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

MONDAY March 12, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Tuesday March 13, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Wednesday March 14, 2012 for Day and Night Skiing 9am to 10pm (All night passes can be used this night)

Thursday March 15, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Friday March 16, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm

Saturday March 17, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm Brimacombe’s CRACK THE VAULT CHALLENGE (terrain park comp.)

Sunday March 18, 2012 for Day Skiing 9am to 4:30pm Brimacombe’s Annual Puddle Jump

ALWAYS CALL OUR SNOW LINE (905)983 SNOW OR CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE BRIM.

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TURN LIFT TICKETS INTO 20% OFF THIS MARCH BREAK!

It's simple! Visit Brimacombe any day or night, from Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 18, and hold on to your lift ticket. Hand in your original March Break lift ticket on any return visit during the 2011/12 season and save 20% on any lift ticket.

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OAKLEY presents

CRACK THE VAULT CHALLENGE

THIS EVENT IS HIGHLY WEATHER DEPENDENT

BRIMACOMBE'S CRACK THE VAULT CHALLENGE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 17 2012

OAKLEY PRESENTS..
Brimacombe’s 2012
Crack The Vault Challenge
Brimacombe is proud to present the first ever Crack the Vault Challenge brought to you by Oakley, 686 and Rome.
The Run Down
Registration and Sign-in starts at 9:00 day of the comp
Registration and Sign-in ends at 11:00 day of the comp
Mandatory Riders Meeting @ 11:15 in the middle of the park
Comp starts at 11:30 with jam session
1 hour jam session
Qualifiers will begin at 1:30
Finals will begin at 3:00
Big prizes and awards will follow including CASH, a ROME SNOWBOARD and BINDINGS, OAKLEY GOGGLES AND MORE!

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
(Standard Chair Only pass to access the Park)/Competition registration
Brimacombe members pay only $30 for Competition registration
$50 Park pass/Competition Lift Pass/Competition Registration

All events are weather dependent, please check our website or call our snow line (905)983-7669 before heading out.

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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.

SAVE!

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

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

Click here for Slopeside's retail hours
Please note: Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.
All discounts based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSL)

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END THE SEASON WITH A SPLASH!

JOIN US AS A PARTICIPANT OR JUST A SPECTATOR AT OUR

ANNUAL PUDDLE JUMP

SUNDAY MARCH 18th, 2012!

This event is open to EVERYONE BRAVE ENOUGH to risk a swim in the chilly waters of "Lake Brimacombe".

Membership or Lift ticket purchase required -all non-members must sign a Special Events Waiver -all non-members under 18 years of age will require a parent or legal guardian to sign their Special Events Waiver for them.

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW...STAY TUNED!

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It is PARADISE out here....don't take my word for it! Come out and see for yourself!

Cheers,

Mark

Spring Temperatures

The weather this season has been interesting to say the least...the weather guessers must be throwing darts these days to predict what the week will be like.

Yesterday was a beautiful day on the slopes, in fact it just might have been a little too beautiful. The unseasonably high temperature mixed with the gentle breeze working into higher wind speeds over night took a toll on our conditions in a very short time. At 3am when the groomers went back to the shop for the day, the hill was back in pristine condition...by 8am water had rose to the surface in a number of locations forcing us to re groom almost all of our open terrain to cover the worst affected areas. The rain held off until about 11am and we were able to host the final visits of a couple of school groups....and more school groups are wrapping up their visits with us for the season tonight. With March break beginning tomorrow and the end of the season just around the corner we are pleased to be able to remain open to finish their programs.

All things considered we still have ample snow to push around on most runs, our groomer operators are known to surprise and impress us with their abilities to take what looks like a bad situation and turn it around in an unbeleivable way. We will do battle with Mother Nature and bring you the best skiing and snowboarding possible....don't give up on us yet there is still time left in this season!

Join us for March Break as we bid farewell to the 2011-2012 season!

Cheers,

Mark

The RESULTS ARE IN ~BIG AIR 2011~

The 2011 BIG AIR COMPETITION results are in!

15 and under SKI
1. Spencer Ryan
2. Daniel Beamish-Lavoie
3. Garret Eddy


15 and under SNOWBOARD
1. Matt Mageau
2. Mike Varga
3. Dan Carrol


16 and over SKI
1. Kyle Coxworth
2. Brian Elliot
3. Pelle Brolhman


16 and over SNOWBOARD
1. Rodney James
2. Brock Macleod
3. Miles Rudka


BEST TRICK
SKI
Spencer Ryan


SNOWBOARD
Dan Carrol

CONGRATULATIONS! It was a great show and we thank all competitors for coming out.


A HUGE THANK-YOU TO ALL OF OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Monster Energy, Rome, Scott, Scotties, Coal, 686, Sessions, Oakley, Clarke Sommervilles Sports, Bilf and the Brimacombe Proshop!

As promised yesterday, here are more shots of the action!

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END THE SEASON WITH A SPLASH! JOIN US AS A PARTICIPANT OR JUST A SPECTATOR AT OUR ANNUAL PUDDLE JUMP SUNDAY MARCH 27th, 2011!



Immediately following the Puddle Jump we are proud to announce a FREE CONCERT featuring local rising stars ELEVEN PAST ONE!


The rock-pop band from Bowmanville, Ont., formed in early 2007. Brothers Daniel Richter, Stephen Richter, and Joey Richter, along with Steve Patenaude and Nathan Meima, have performed in Canada and toured throughout the United States performing their debut album, The Ultimate Catch.

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REMAINING HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE 2010/11 SEASON

Spring may be in the air, but there's still time to enjoy the snow at Brimacombe!

Brimacombe will be open as follows, for the remainder of the season:

Wednesday, March 23 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 26 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Beginning Wed, Mar. 23, enjoy reduced full-day lift ticket rates!
• Adults/Students $35
• 13 & Under $31
• 5 years & under $5 (when accompanied by a paying adult)

On March 23, 26 & 27, Brimacombe will operate the Standard Chair, Magic Carpet and Bowl Chair only. No trails west of Flyer will be open.

* All night passes will be accepted on the evening of Wednesday, March 23.

All dates are, of course, weather dependant.

Always check our website, or call the snowline (905-983-7669) before heading out!

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It's a great day AT THE BRIM!

Cheers,

Mark