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Kimberley & Fernie Alpine Resorts - Serious Kudos from Ski Canada Magazine

February 18, 2009

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February 18, 2009

RCR Resorts Earn Serious Kudos from Ski Canada Magazine!

Calgary, AB – February 18, 2009 - Ski Canada magazine (Winter 2009) names Resorts of the Canadian Rockies’ ski resorts in a total of 13 “Best of Skiing in Canada” awards. We are proud of achieving these acknowledgments and to be named amongst top resorts across the country. The following is the long list of accolades received from Ski Canada magazine.
“Best of Skiing in Canada” - Ski Canada magazine (Winter 2009)

Fernie Alpine Resort
Cutest (and most effective) – Husky Dog Lift Tower
Best Extracurricular School Credits: Avalanche Awareness Campaign
Best Bug (mention): Notable glading due to the Spruce Beetle
Best Powder: Top 12 in Canada
Best Bars & Après Antics: Griz Bar
Best Place to Blow Up Stuff: Newly renovated Avalauncher Tower
Best Grooming: Top 10 Spas

Kimberley Alpine Resort
Best Choice
Best Wurst: Bavarian wieners & downtown theme
Best New Way of Selling Ice to the Eskimos: New direct air service on Delta to the Canadian Rockies International Airport
Best Grooming: Top 10 Spas

Nakiska
Best Way to Make Your Parents Proud:  Freedom Fridays

Stoneham
Best New Perma-Pipe
Best Grooming: Top 10 Spas

Mont-Sainte-Anne
Top 5 Biggest Vertical (East)

About Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
RCR http://www.skircr.com is one of the largest ski resort owners/operators in North America, owning five ski resorts across Canada, including Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta; and Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham in Québec.
RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek Golf Resort, Wintergreen Golf and Country Club, Le Grand Vallon, The Wolf’s Den Lodge (Fernie) and the Trickle Creek Lodge (Kimberley). RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.

For further information please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Phone: 403-209-3323
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Sarah Windsor
PR & Media Coordinator
Resort of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
1505 17th Avenue SW
Ph: 403-209-3304