Showing posts with label the brim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the brim. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Around the BRIM this weekend.

If you were stuck in the city all weekend you missed a great time on the slopes of Brimacombe. With barely a flake of snow visible on your lawn and street you may wonder where all the cars are heading with skis and snowboards strapped to their roof racks...I've got the answer, and it's here at the Brim! The ski and snowboarding conditions are great here at Brimacombe...so I thought I'd share some pics of just a handful of the people who are enjoying winter to the maximum by taking the opportunity to get some "down time".

Blue sky and white snow....a great combination!

Joan P. out for a day with her kids and grand kids,

Jody A. and Gabby spend some mother daughter time together,

Shawna C. and Samantha A. happy to be together on the slopes,

3 1/2 month old Elliot R. enjoying some time people watching in the chalet,

Tim S. takes a breather between parent and tot sessions....twins keep him busy,
Kayla D. finds a mud slide in February!

A great weekend to learn the sport,

It's also been a great weekend for lunch on the deck...Landon and Reagan poised ready to serve,


Paul B and Ava take a few last runs before heading home after a fun day on the slopes,

Contrary to the predictions of the Groundhog...winter IS NOT over, there is still tons of skiing and snowboarding time left in this season, with a number of great events on the schedule! Check out our homepage for more information http://www.brimacombe.ca/ .

There appears to be a little more snowmaking weather coming this week...we are standing by ready to spring into action. We will be continuing to build up the base depth on our already open terrain and work towards opening Rutherford's Cut.....with hopes of building the mogul field as soon as possible -or Ed W will never leave me alone! ;)

It's another day in paradise!

Cheers,

Mark

Thursday, January 12, 2012

It's SNOWING at the BRIM!!!

You may have rain in your neck of the woods...but we have had nothing but SNOW here at Brimacombe.

As I type (12:35pm Jan 12, 2012) white gold is falling heavily from the heavens!



The snow shoveler's are getting a workout...why don't you? Head out to Brimacombe and celebrate winter!

The weather guessers are promising cold temperatures beginning Friday night, as soon as they arrive we will be hitting the "go" button and making snow mainly on Bunny Blvd., Bowl, the Main Terran Park, and starting to head west!

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It’s an exciting time here at Brimacombe!


Not only are we celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Oshawa Ski Club, but the financial success of the past couple seasons has also allowed your Management Team and Board of Directors to move ahead with growth plans for your Club’s future success.

As a first step in this long-term plan, we have committed to the purchase and installation of a new fourth chairlift to be installed in the Standard run area. Our goal is to install the new chair as soon as this coming Summer 2012, but we need your help to ensure we meet this goal. The approximate cost of a new quad chair is $1.6 million. We have already saved about $1 million towards this project, and only need to earn the additional $600,000 this winter to make a new chair a reality this coming summer. We can do this with your support!

You’ve probably heard us say it before, but in case you haven’t I’ll say it again, “Every dollar spent here, stays here!” As a not-for-profit ski and snowboard area, every dollar you spend on-site at Brimacombe is invested back into the facility, contributing to projects such as our new chairlift. It makes supporting your facility easy, and in fact most of you have been doing it already!

Let’s work together to raise the remaining funds and secure a new chairlift by Summer 2012.

Here are four easy ways you can help:

1. Bring someone new to Brimacombe
Do you know someone who would love skiing or snowboarding at Brimacombe? Take the initiative and invite them to try our slopes. Not only could you gain a new ski buddy, but every rental, lift ticket and membership sold also contributes to the purchase of our new chairlift.

2. Shop at Brimacombe’s Slopeside Retail Store
The next time you’re shopping for equipment, apparel and accessories, visit Brimacombe’s Slopeside Retail Store with one location only, conveniently located at the base of Brimacombe. Not only will you discover excellent selection and competitive pricing, but every hard-earned dollar you spend will also support the installation of our new chairlift. No other shop can do that, because Brimacombe does not operate a store in the hamlet of Kirby, Oshawa or any other town!
3. Book a lesson
Is there someone you know who wants to learn to ski or snowboard, or could you yourself use a refresher? Not only will a lesson increase the likelihood that a new skier or snowboarder will stick with the sport, but every lesson booked at Brimacombe’s award winning Snow School will also contribute dollars towards our new chairlift!

4. Treat yourself to lunch
Take advantage of Brimacombe’s on-site food services at the East and West Chalets, as well as the Snack Hut at the top of Standard. Every food and beverage purchase helps raise funds for our new chairlift and meet our goal to have it installed by Summer 2012.

The enthusiasm and support of our members is what has made the Oshawa Ski Club, now Brimacombe, so amazing these past 75 years. On behalf of your Board of Directors and Management Team, thank you so much for your continued support this season as we continue to grow and work together to raise funds to meet our goal of installing a new chairlift by the coming Summer 2012.

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It's another day in paradise,

Cheers,
Mark

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Stage a "Winter-vention" this weekend at Brimacombe

Do you have a friend that is sitting around the house either "waiting for winter to start" or counting down the days until it's over? This weekend is the perfect time to stage an intervention!

We live in Canada, for goodness sakes, and it's time to roll with the punches Mother Nature dishes out. Who wants to spend 3-4 months of the year hibernating!?!

STEP ONE: This Saturday night at Brimacombe we're hosting our first Apres Ski Party of the season from 3:30-9:30 p.m!

Grab your family and friends and cozy up in the warmth of the East Chalet while listening to live music and enjoying dinner and munchie specials on sale in the cafeteria and, of course, a cash bar.

Remember: All Apres Ski Parties are now on Saturday nights. No tickets are required and no admission will be charged! Just show up & bring your family and friends.

STEP TWO: If you've successfully managed to drag that hibernating friend, or family member, off the coach, you can also take it one step further and actually get them out onto the slopes, by taking advantage of the 2-for-1 Discover Packages being offer this Saturday night only!

On the evening of January 14, 2012, Brimacombe's already low-priced Discover Packages are buy one, get one FREE*!

For only $48, two people 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 they need to get started on the slopes!

Not a beginner? Experienced Discover Packages are only $75 and are perfect for the lapsed rider in need of a refresher.

Please plan to arrive at least 30-40 minutes before your lesson to allow time for purchase and equipment fitting.

*PLEASE NOTE: This 2-for-1 Discover Package offer is valid on the evening of January 14, 2012 only. Lift ticket and equipment rental runs 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Group lesson is at 5:30 p.m. Offer is 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. ** Lift ticket included in the Discover Package #1 for Beginners is valid on Brimacombe's Magic Carpet only. The Lift Ticket included with the Discover Package #2 for the Slightly More Experienced allows unlimited access to all open trails.

[Click here for more details on Brimacombe's 1st Apres Ski Party of the Season]

[Click here more details on Brimacombe's Discover Packages]

Thursday, January 5, 2012

75 Days of Free Swag: Day Twenty-Eight

In celebration of Brimacombe's 75th anniversary, we're giving something away every day (except Christmas Day) for 75 days until our big Birthday Bash and Reunion Party on February 25, 2012!

DAY TWENTY-EIGHT: SHOW YOUR DIVERSITY

Tell us how to say 'snow' in a language other than English!

To Enter:
Post your answer, in "Language - Word" format (i.e. English - Snow, French - Neige, etc.) on the Brimacombe fan page thread before midnight tonight. All names who posted a word for 'snow' by the deadline will be entered to win some free Brimacombe swag.

Note:
If someone mentions your word before you do, don't fret - there are 6,912 languages that you can use to find a translation!

The contest will close at midnight tonight, and a winner's name will be chosen at random tomorrow morning. Be sure to come back to the Brimacombe fan page tomorrow to see if you won.
A complete list of names is posted here under News on the Brimacombe website, as well as available from the Main Office.

Check back daily for 47 more opportunities to win!

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Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Brimacombe!
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75 Days of Free Swag: Day Twenty-Seven

In celebration of Brimacombe's 75th anniversary, we're giving something away every day (except Christmas Day) for 75 days until our big Birthday Bash and Reunion Party on February 25, 2012!

DAY TWENTY-SEVEN: FIND OUR SNOW HOST

Find one of our snow hosts and enter for a chance at free lift tickets!

To Enter:
Find one of our snow hosts located around Brimacombe and complete a survey before 4:00 p.m. today, Sunday, January 8. All who complete our survey will be entered for a chance to win a pair of free lift tickets.

Wondering how to find a snow host?
Look for a green coat, white pants and a bright smile!

The contest will close at 4:00 p.m. today, and a winner's name will be chosen at random tomorrow morning. Be sure to come back to the Brimacombe fan page tomorrow to see if you won.
A complete list of names is posted here under News on the Brimacombe website, as well as available from the Main Office.

Check back daily for 48 more opportunities to win!

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Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Brimacombe!
Brimacombe website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter
You can also stay up-to-date by signing up to receive our regular
email eblast.

75 Days of Free Swag: Day Twenty-Six

In celebration of Brimacombe's 75th anniversary, we're giving something away every day (except Christmas Day) for 75 days until our big Birthday Bash and Reunion Party on February 25, 2012!

DAY TWENTY-SIX: TRIVIA

What runs are opened today, Saturday, January 7?

To Enter:
Email your answer to 75days@brimacombe.ca or send a private message to Brimacombe Orono on Facebook before midnight tonight. All names received by the deadline will be entered to win some free Brimacombe swag.

Hint:
All our run & lift listings can be found on the Brimacombe homepage.

The contest will close at midnight tonight, and a winner's name will be chosen at random tomorrow morning. Be sure to come back to the Brimacombe fan page tomorrow to see if you won.
A complete list of names is posted here under News on the Brimacombe website, as well as available from the Main Office.

Check back daily for 49 more opportunities to win!

• • • •

Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Brimacombe!
Brimacombe website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter
You can also stay up-to-date by signing up to receive our regular
email eblast.

75 Days of Free Swag: Day Twenty-Five

In celebration of Brimacombe's 75th anniversary, we're giving something away every day (except Christmas Day) for 75 days until our big Birthday Bash and Reunion Party on February 25, 2012!

DAY TWENTY-FIVE: TRIVIA

Name one of our partners in Brimacombe's Membership Advantage Program

To Enter:
Email your answer to 75days@brimacombe.ca or send a private message to Brimacombe Orono on Facebook before midnight tonight. All names received by the deadline will be entered to win some free Brimacombe swag.

Hint:
A full list of partners in our Membership Advantage Program for the 2011/2012 season can be found in the front foyer of our East Chalet!

The contest will close at midnight tonight, and a winner's name will be chosen at random tomorrow morning. Be sure to come back to the Brimacombe fan page tomorrow to see if you won.
A complete list of names is posted here under News on the Brimacombe website, as well as available from the Main Office.

Check back daily for 50 more opportunities to win!

• • • •

Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Brimacombe!
Brimacombe website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter
You can also stay up-to-date by signing up to receive our regular
email eblast.

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


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

http://www.brimacombe.ca/

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Load up your equipment...

BECAUSE OPENING DAY IS THIS SATURDAY (Dec 11, 2010)!!!



That's right, our snowmaking crew has been hard at work, and the groomers are on the hill, we will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm. The Standard and Bambi runs will be open, serviced by the Standard Quad chair and the Magic Carpet conveyor lift.

TICKETS ARE JUST $20 for all ages this Saturday and Sunday!


Snowmaking is still underway and more runs will open in the near future.
Here are some shots of the action out here at the Brim.










See you SATURDAY!
Cheers,
Mark