Panorama &
Kimberley & Kicking Horse, Canada Saturday,
Mar.
6, 2010 - Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Trip Leader
Alan Jackson 7440 E. Camellia Ct.
Floral City, Fl. 34436
(352) 637-5274 E-mail me
Panorama: “The Best Mountain You’ve Never Skied!”
Ski “Kicking Horse” & “Kimberley” As
Options
Cash Price: $1369 Per Person, based on 4 Persons in a 2Bedroom/2Bath Condo at
"Gold Premium" Ski-In/Ski-Out Taynton Lodge!
See Pricing Table Below for Desired Accommodations
Trip application options:
Manual,
Electronic,
On-line.
Click Here for more information about these
options.
To pay by Credit Card contact your trip leader for instructions. -- Credit
Card Authorization Form click here.
Trip Co-Leader
Phil Reed
3315 W. De Leon St. #13
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 508.7501 E-mail me
This Trip Was Designed With Our
Club’s Frequent Travelers In Mind!
Join Your Two Experienced Trip Leaders On A Trip You Won’t
Soon Forget!
Escape
to the incredible Kootenay Rockies in British Columbia, Canada for
the ski trip of a lifetime! We will be skiing three (3) great ski
resorts (all of which TBSSB has never traveled to before) and
enjoying the “Gold Premium” accommodations at Panorama Mountain
Resort. If you are looking for a unique experience at a true gem of
a resort, this is one of the ski world’s best kept secrets – waiting
for you and your friends.
Crowd-free world-class skiing plus
near-luxury resort accommodations, this is one trip you don’t
want to miss! With only 42 spaces, this exclusive ski party
will sell out fast! Don’t be left stateside, call Alan Jackson
352.637.5274 or Phil Reed 813.508.7501 to reserve your spot on this
fabulous one-of-a-kind trip, a “trip you won’t soon forget.”
We will ski KICKING HORSE on one
day and KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT on another for those
interested. Kicking Horse (67 miles away) receives an average
of 25 feet of snow per year and its terrain is rated at 20%
beginner, 20% intermediate, and 60% advanced/expert. Kimberly (62
miles away) is the highest city in Canada at 3,640 feet. Kimberly
Alpine Resort, 2.5 miles from the town of Kimberly, has a summit
elevation of 6,500 ft. The terrain is rated at 20% beginner, 42%
intermediate, and 38% advanced spread over 1,800 acres
Other Panorama Facts
The ski resort is of average size for North America, with 2,847
acres of skiable lift-served terrain. This places it somewhere in
the top ten in terms of area. It also has one of the largest
vertical drops in North America, at 4,000 feet (1,200 m). In terms
of continuously skiable vertical drop, it is 5th
behind Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Whistler-Blackcomb, Jackson Hole
and Kicking Horse.
- Located in the province of British Columbia, 190 miles west of
Calgary, Alberta. Panorama is 11 miles west of Invermere.
- Owned and operated by Intrawest ULC, North America's leading
developer and operator of village-centered resorts.
Panorama
has the most complete mountainside village in the Canadian Rockies
region...
Panorama is known for its immense mountain, but it's the
smaller-by-design village that really sets the resort apart. All
condos, town homes, and hotel rooms are just a short stroll, or
Gondola ride, from the steaming waters of the Panorama Springs
pools, Canada's biggest mountainside hot tubs and pools. Check out
CanSki for your summer wear or browse the works of local artisans at
the Bavin Glass Cabin. Remind yourself to save some energy for the
village and all it has to offer...
We will be staying at the fabulous Taynton Lodge,
Panorama’s “Gold Premium” slope-side condos. Enjoy breathtaking mountain
views, convenient ski-in/ski-out access,an exclusive hot tub area
for Taynton guests only, a workout facility, and exceptional access to
the Panorama Hot Springs Pools. Each unit comes with fully equipped
kitchen with fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, and
utensils. TV, gas fireplace, telephone, balcony, and 2 full bathrooms
round out each unit.
CASH PRICE:
"Gold
Premium" Taynton Lodge
Unit
Type/Each with Kitchen
& Gas Fireplace
Number of Occupants:
Bedding:
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Bedroom/1 Bath
$1899
$1469
$1319
$1249
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Split King/Sleeper Sofa
2 Bedroom/2 Bath
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$1709
$1479
$1369
$1299
$1259
Split King/Queen/Sleeper Sofa
Must have a valid Passport for travel to
Canada!
Ground Only (No) Air DEDUCT $636
Prices are per person. Accommodations are assigned in order deposits are
received.
No space is held without a $350.00 per person deposit. Early commitments get
first choice!
All prices are CASH prices. 3% Processing Fee for Credit Card Charges.
With over 1,800
acres of terrain, 80 named runs and glades, there's plenty to
discover at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Located in the Purcell Range of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley
offers stunning scenery and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere that
lets you make the most of your ski getaway. On the mountain, there's
newly enhanced beginner's area, exciting long trails for the
intermediate skier, and gladed areas and steep terrain for the
advanced skier and rider.
Kimberley has succeeded at turning itself into an excellent ski
resort. It has plenty of groomed cruisers, moguls, and glades to
keep everyone happy. It also has an area restricted to beginners
only.
Click on Map for Enlarged Version
Vertical Drop
2,465 ft
Base Elevation
4,035 ft
Top Elevation
6,500 ft
Terrain
1,800 acres
Trails
80 (Including Glades)
Terrain
20% Beginner
42% Intermediate/Advanced
38% Expert
Longest Run
3.97mi
Lift System
5
Lifts - 1 High
Speed Quad (North Star Express), 1 Triple Chair (Easter), 1
Double Chair (Tamarack), 1 T-Bar (Owl),
1 Magic Carpet
Kicking Horse Mountain
Resort is the first four season mountain resort to be built in the
Canadian Rockies in the past 25 years.
The resort is ideally situated to produce a sparkling, light and dry
snow, aptly named "Champagne Powder." Kicking Horse Mountain
Resort has been rated #1 resort for powder in North America by
Skiing Magazine.
The varied terrain offers a winter playground for those new to
alpine adventure and the perfect opportunity for adrenaline junkies
to charge down a 4,000 foot ski-out, the second longest in Canada.
You'll get to the top of your run in comfort and style with the
Golden Eagle Express walk-in gondola, the first level walk-in
gondola to be used in Canada. Other winter activities include heli-skiing,
snowmobiling, ice climbing, dog sledding, and snowshoeing.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort boasts 4,133 feet of vertical spread
over 2750 acres. It's a mountain of adventure! With 106 runs, 70
inbound chutes, luxury mountain top dining, and a wide variety of
winter activities, you'll discover our best is your best winter
story ever. A fresh adventure awaits you!
There are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy at Kicking
Horse. Many start out with a ski tour to get to know the resort’s
trails with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Cross-country skiers
enjoy 14 kilometers (8.75 miles) of trails ranging from softly
rolling track for beginners to more difficult terrain for advanced
skiers. A warm hut with a wood-burning stove welcomes guests along
the way. Snowmobilers have hundreds of miles of frozen track
to explore, and ice climbers looking to challenge their skills will
find more than 60 trails within an hour of the resort. Kicking Horse
also offers snowshoeing, telemark skiing, and flight sightseeing.
Kicking Horse’s ski school provides group and individual lessons for
adults ranging from first-time skiers to those who just need to
brush up on their skills
Round-trip air from Tampa to Calgary, Canada,
seven nights lodging, applicable taxes, motor coach transfers, and an entire
week of fun-filled TBSSB activities.
LIFT TICKET PRICE:
5-day Lift Ticket Is $210 Per Person!
The Panorama 5-Day Lift Ticket pricing was based on a July 09 Canadian &
U.S. dollar conversion rate of 1.1%. At the time of actual ticket purchasing
in late Feb 10, this price may be higher or lower due to a change in the
conversion rate on the date of purchase.
LODGING:
We will be staying at the Tayton Lodge,
Panorama’s “Gold Premium” slope-side condos. Enjoy breathtaking mountain
views, convenient ski-in/ski-out access, an exclusive hot tub area for
Tayton guests only, a workout facility, and exceptional access to the
Panorama Hot Springs Pools. Each unit comes with fully equipped kitchen and
gas fireplace.
All cancellations must be received in writing by
December
15th, 2009. See cancellation policy on the 2nd page of the trip application.
PAYMENT:
Make checks payable to "TAMPA BAY SNOW SKIERS and BOARDERS"
and mail to:
Phil Reed, 3315 W. De Leon St. Unit 13, Tampa, FL 33609
Deposit and balance of trip costs may be paid with a major credit card. You
will be billed later for the final payment. At that time you will be able to
order lift tickets, reserve ski-rentals, and purchase trip cancellation
insurance.
To pay by Credit Card contact your trip leader for instructions.
Credit Card Authorization Form click here.
A
charge of 3% will be made for credit card convenience
TRIP
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO ANY NEW TAXES OR FEES IMPOSED BY EITHER THE GOVERNMENT,
AIRPORT, AIRLINES OR AGENCIES INVOLVED.
Escape
to the incredible Kootenay Rockies in British Columbia, Canada for
the ski trip of a lifetime! We will be skiing three (3) great ski
resorts (all of which TBSSB has never traveled to before) and
enjoying the “Gold Premium” accommodations at Panorama Mountain
Resort. If you are looking for a unique experience at a true gem of
a resort, this is one of the ski world’s best kept secrets – waiting
for you and your friends.
Panorama
has the most complete mountainside village in the Canadian Rockies
region...
