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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Whistler winter signature contest offers five themed prize packages and ultimate grand prize
Tourism Whistler media release
For immediate release - October 18, 2012
Whistler winter signature
contest offers five themed prize packages and ultimate grand prize
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Enter Tourism Whistler’s signature winter contest for your chance to win
one of six amazing prize packages http://bit.ly/LqcCu
Whistler, B.C. – Six sensational winter-themed prize packages are up for
grabs in Tourism Whistler’s signature contest, launched this week to
coincide with the #WhistlerUnfiltered
winter marketing campaign.
#WhistlerUnfiltered
is an online anthology of Instagram images of Whistler where people have
been asked to use the #WhistlerUnfiltered
hashtag on their Instagram images, which could then be featured on the
#WhistlerUnfiltered microsite and in additional marketing materials.
The collection of unofficial, uncensored, candid snapshots with the themes
of: Anticipation, Rooftop of the World, Dropping In, Snow Play and Boots
Off are featured on the #WhistlerUnfiltered
website with some photos included in the opening and closing signature
campaign videos as well as five shorter videos, launched monthly throughout
the campaign in October, November, December, January and February. Each
week, new images from the collection will be sourced and featured on the
campaign microsite: www.whistler.com/unfiltered
with a top-three selection most prominent on the page.
In support of the campaign, Tourism Whistler has launched the ultimate signature
winter contest with prize packages also on the themes of Anticipation,
Rooftop of the World, Dropping In, Snow Play and Boots Off. A grand prize
package is also available.
Anticipation
Prize:
This prize is for one lucky winner and includes a $500 whistler.com
certificate to start planning your next Whistler adventure. And to get you
even more thrilled to ride in Whistler, K2 will throw in a brand new K2 Ski
or K2
Snowboard set up including a new skis/board, boots, bindings, poles and
travel bag. This prize is valued at $1,500 CAD and will be drawn on
November 16, 2012.
Rooftop Of The
World Prize:
You and a friend will explore the Coast Mountains—one of the most glaciated
regions in the world with a 12 minute Helicopter Sightseeing Tour courtesy
of Blackcomb
Aviation. Afterwards travel through the old growth forests and frozen
lakes while taking in the majestic views while on a Backcountry BC
Snowmobile Tour including lunch courtesy of The
Adventure Group. Prize includes four nights’ of rest and relaxation,
ground transportation from Vancouver, and lift tickets for Whistler
Blackcomb including access to the P2P Gondola. Prize is valued at $2,080
CAD and will be drawn on December 17, 2012.
Dropping In
Prize:
Enjoy four nights’ accommodation for you and a friend in a Deluxe Slopeside
Room with views of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain courtesy of the Fairmont
Chateau Whistler. While you relax at night, during the day you’ll be
riding the trails on Whistler Blackcomb and further explore what’s beyond
the borders of Whistler with an Earn Your Turns Tour for two courtesy of Whistler
Alpine Guides. This prize is valued at $3,000 CAD and will be drawn on
January 16, 2013.
Snow Play Prize
Whistler offers endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Get ready for the
ride of your life with an exciting glide over spectacular creeks with an
Eagle Tour courtesy of Ziptrek
Ecotours. Explore over 129 km of cross-country paradise and see
Whistler from an entirely different perspective with a Discover Biathlon
program for two including lesson, rentals and trail passes courtesy of Whistler
Olympic Park and then an Afternoon Backcountry Discovery Package with
lunch included at the Callaghan Country Lodge courtesy of Callaghan
Country. Further tune your cross country skills on the Lost Lake Nordic
trails. As dusk settles in, glide over the snow guided by gentle, giant
Percheron horses where you and your guest will be taken to a gourmet fondue
dinner. Kick up your feet at night in a Deluxe Slopeside Room courtesy of
the Fairmont
Chateau Whistler. Prize is valued at $3,300 CAD and will be drawn on
February 18, 2013.
Boots Off Prize
Enjoy all the comforts that await in Whistler. You and a friend will unwind
for four nights in a studio suite courtesy of Nita Lake
Lodge. Indulge your senses in 60-minute relaxation massages at Spa @ Nita
Lake and dinner for two at Aura restaurant
and Hy's
Steakhouse. After a great day of activities and fresh mountain air, you
will be ready to experience Après in Whistler with $50 certificates for the
Longhorn Saloon, Tapley’s and Buffalo Bills. Prize is valued at $2,600 CAD
and will be drawn on March 18, 2013.
Grand Prize Trip
to Whistler
What could be better than winning a trip to Whistler and getting to bring
three of your closest friends with you? Flights and ground transfers are
included where you will be whisked away to a winter wonderland and chill
out in style for seven nights in a two bedroom suite at Evolution courtesy
of Lodging Ovations. K2 will throw in a brand new K2 Ski
or K2
Snowboard set up including a new skis/board, boots, bindings, poles and
travel bag for each one of you. Your trip will also include:
- One Private Backcountry X Snowmobile Tour for four
with lunch included courtesy of Canadian
Snowmobile Adventures
- One WildPlay Zoom Zipline tour for four courtesy of
The
Adventure Group
- One Dog Sledding tour for four courtesy of the Whistler
Sled Dog Company
- One Earn Your Turns Tour for four courtesy of Whistler
Alpine Guides
- One night stay at the Journeyman Lodge including
dinner and breakfast and transfer to and from the lodge, and
lunch the next day at Alexander Falls base courtesy of Callaghan
Country
- Four 1-day trail passes for Ski Callaghan including
group skate/classic lesson and rentals courtesy of Whistler
Olympic Park
- Four 2-day tickets for Whistler Blackcomb including
access to the Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- A $100 gift card to be used on your choice of a perfect gift or memento of your time in Whistler at Celebrate.
The grand prize is valued at $19,600 CAD and will be drawn on March 27,
2013.
While the contest is aligned with the winter marketing campaign,
entrants do not have to submit an Instagram photo to enter. Simply visit http://www.whistler.com/wintercontest
for more information and to enter.
Book
early and save for winter. Book your winter vacation at www.whistler.com
by November 15 to save up to 39 per cent on stay and ski packages.
Whistler-based travel consultants at whistler.com
can customize vacation packages, taking care of flights, ground
transportation, accommodation and activities. Whistler.com
offers the largest selection with no booking fee for accommodation and
activities. Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) to request a no-obligation
quote or visit whistler.com
for more details and offers.
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Whistler
is Canada’s premier year-round
leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120
kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the
Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The
resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms
among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets.
Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops,
25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and
snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and
watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse
community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.
Tourism
Whistler is the member-based
marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the
Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as
well as 1.800.WHISTLER and whistler.com
– Whistler’s official source for visitor bookings and information. As the
convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler,
Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and
operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels,
restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
Media
can visit whistler.com/media
for Whistler facts, media releases, story starters, local personality
profiles and access to images and B-roll.
Broadcasters:
Whistler now has the capability
to take you live with our enhanced fibre network. The significantly
expanded network of more than 200 kilometres of fibre optic cabling
throughout the resort allows instant transmission of HD signals to any
location at any time. Details on how to access, and book the fibre
are available on our media site. http://media.whistler.com/contact-us/filming-in-whistler/
Media
Contact
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Coordinator, Travel Media
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