WinterPRIDE Mar 1-8 Highlights and Updates

In This Issue

Stay Free! Ski Free! 1.866.787.1966

Furrocious with DJ Paul Goodyear

Visit our eStore Indivdual Tix on Sale

Hotel Spot Light: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Ground Transfers - Glacier Coach Lines

Adventure Activity Highlight

TRAVEL Notes

Air Canada Specials

2010 Festival Guide Now Online

Travelocity Never Roam Alone

Come and Join us with Suite Stay & Ski Packages starting at $112

If you have been sitting on the fence if you should make the journey to Whistler this year? This is the year to come! As the Official Alpine Skiing Venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Whistler Blackcomb is set to host the world. The energy and excitement in the village is going to be like no other time and with a strong snow pack the skiing & riding has never been better!

Evolution of Gay & Lesbian Ski Week March 1-8, 2010

- We're setting the record gay when it comes to THE TRUTH ABOUT 2010. The truth is, there will never be a better time to visit Whistler Blackcomb than in 2009.10. Find out why

OFFICIAL CENTRAL RESERVATIONS CALL TOLL FREE 1.866.787.1966

TIP: In the "Estimated Time of Arrival" Type in "WinterPRIDE" to help identify your reservation!

Host Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Guests staying at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa will get an exclusive WinterPRIDE Welcome basket upon arrival including a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly!

Preferred Hotels:
Coast Blackcomb Suites (formerly the Marriott)
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

Associate Hotels:
Holiday Inn Sunspree
Whistler Select Luxury Homes

Call 1.866.787.1966 or search online - pull down menu "Hotel Deals"

Event Highlight:

Manhunt MountainTOP Snowball with DJ Hex Hector

Get your WinterPRIDE Event Tickets today! DJ Hex Hector along with special Manhunt guestsTristan Bull & Ryan Raz heats things up on Saturday, March 6th!

PRIDE Highlights:

Air New Zealand Kiwi Cowboy/Cowgurl Night

* Whistler Beer Specials
* Chances to win Free Whistler Beer

* Sexy Timberline Country Dance Instructors

* Free Cowboy Hats and other surprises

* Prizes including Air New Zealand Retro Bags
(Ticket at Door or included in Full Week or Mid Week Pass)

80`s Night

* Southern Comfort Prizes

* Complimentary Southern Comfort Shots

* Southern Comfort Cocktails on special

* Ice Luge Shot Specials!
(Tickets at Door or included in Full Week or Mid Week Pass)

Pool Party

* Hostess with the Mostess and Performance by Jaylene

* Cocktail service in the Pool by the Super Hot Pool Boy

* $5.00 Drinks!

* Priape Swim Wear Boys
(Book online, at Pride House or included in Full Week, Mid week or Extended Weekend Pass)

Bubbles and Boobies - Women Only

* Chocolate Fondue and snack food

* Complimentary access to the Spa amenities

* $4.00 drinks

* Love Nest Surprises
(Book online, at Pride House or included in Full Week, Mid Week, or Extended Weekend Pass)

FURRocious

* Whistler Beer Specials
* Chances to win Free Whistler Beer

* Priape Bear Skin Photo Booth

* Priape Fetish Wear Models

* DJ Paul Goodyear - direct from Sydney Mardi Gras
(Book online, at Pride House or included in Full Week, Mid Week, Extended Weekend, or Weekend Pass)

Gay Oscar Party (Sunday, March 7th)
Join the Glamourattie of Whistler for a night of Fashion, Food and Fun. Walk the Red Carpet for the Paparazzi, and get entered to win prizes for Best Dressed or Best Celebrity Look-Alike. Lots of fabulous prizes, food and people!

Make your choices for various categories and win great prizes and enjoy Chocolate fondue and snacks as well as a complimentary glass of Bubbley!
- Tickets available at Pride House Whistler

You can also visit our updated eStore for all of your ticket needs for WinterPRIDE 2010. Space is limited for some of the events - so book early, save and secure your tickets before they are sold out.

Men's Full Week $310

Men's Mid Week $145

Men's Extended Weekend $240

Women's Full Week $190

Women's Extended Weekend $120

Gold Medal Cooking with Melissa Craig - Bearfoot Bistro (Tue., Mar. 2nd 10.30-1.30) limited seats $75

Whistler Beer Tasting Tour (Fri., Mar. 5th 2-4) $20

Dog Sled Tour in the Callaghan Valley (Wed., Mar. 3rd) limited space $200

Click Here for other Event Ticket Options

Hotel Partner Highlight:

Coast Blackcomb Suites

The Coast (formerly the Residence Inn by Marriott) is a WinterPRIDE favorite location for our hard core skiers/boards. No doubt this is one of the best ski-in/ski-out locations where you can quite literally ski right into the lobby of the hotel. Located at the top of Painted Cliff Road on Blackcomb you get to have a mini run in before you hit the Wizard Chair. Our favorite feature: Ski Lockers that back out onto the ski slopes.

Call 1.866.787.1966 Book Today!

Ground Transfers:

Getting to Whistler has never been easier! If you

http://www.whistlerglaciergroup.com/whistler-blackcomb-bc/olympicpark.html

have been coming to Whistler for the past several years you will know that the Sea to Sky Highway has been undergoing a $600 Million upgrade and we are pleased to say - the improvements have now been completed! Yippee! Driving time from Vancouver to Whistler is just 90 minutes.
** NO HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS AS OF MARCH 1ST**

To help you navigate the highway this coming season Whistler Glacier Group is our official Ground Transportation provider and they will be able to assist you with all your transfer needs from Vancouver or from the Airport and beyond. We do recommend taking either a shuttle or private transfer rather than bringing your personal vehicle to the resort. Most volume pressures should have subsided by March 1st and traveling restrictions lifted, however by using the Whistler Glacier Group you can sit back and relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery so you arrive fresh and ready for all your exciting adventures. Plus it is a great way to meet some of your fellow Pride adventurers as well!

Dog Sledding Made Fab!

Be Fab and wrap yourself in Furs as you get cozy with Dog Sled Adventures during WinterPRIDE

Wed., Mar.3rd Book Now!

Fri., Mar. 5th Book Now!

Limited space. Enjoy spectacular views near the Olympic venues.

Travel Special Note:

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

Both US & Canadian Travelers crossing the US/Canada Border will require a passport, NEXUS card, or province/state-issued Enhanced Driver's License to cross.

Save with Air Canada in 2010 use the Air Canada promotion code: 6ZN8X8D1
This promotion code can be used at http://www.aircanada.com

Valid for YVR - Vancouver Int'l Airport for Travel between Feb. 21 - Mar. 21

What this space for other travel tips!

Save with American Non-stop flights from Dallas to Vancouver Use Promo Code:
5320AK (Valid from Feb. 22 - Mar. 15 for YVR Vancouver)

Save with Alaska Airlines. Use Promo Code: ECCMB1183 (Valid from Feb. 27 - Mar. 13, 2010 for YVR Vancouver)

$50 one way or $95 Round Trip when booking in advance. 1.866.905.7779 Promo: Pride

AWD: G027999

GW-112 WinterPRIDE eNewsletter (Feb. 26/10)

Greetings from Whistler, !

WinterPRIDE (March 1-8) is days away, excellent snow conditions 12 cm of new snow and with over 1127cm (37+ Feet) of snow on a 299cm base! Incredible hotel & ski packages, the fact is this is the time to come up and experience Whistler.

In this eNews we are highlighting some of the key events... ticket sales have been going strong and we encourage you to book today before the events are sold out.

Get your tickets today!

**** Important Notice****
Guest Relations / Ticket Centre has moved to Pride House Whistler located at the Pan Pacific Village Centre next to the Holiday Inn
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Our airline partners have some terrific rates in making your travel to Whistler affordable. Air Canada has rates starting at just US$220 from LAX to YVR including taxes! $505 from Toronto, $1028 from London Heathrow - just to name a few.

There are still some amazing deals to be had including our Ski & Stay package starting at $112/person/night for a 3 night 2 day ski. Book your accommodation or event tickets now.

Remember to call 1.866.787.1966 our official central reservations if you want some personal attention.

Our official host hotel: The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa has some incredible savings when you book today + you get an exclusive WinterPRIDE Welcome gift including some Bubbly from Barefoot Wines!
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Are you already confirmed your reservations at the Host Hotel? Please be sure to send us an email to dean@gaywhistler.com with your arrival date, name and confirmation number so we can be sure to send you a special welcome gift upon arrival!
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WinterPRIDE is looking for Volunteers - if you are interested contact Carson at volunteers@gaywhistler.com

Quick Links

Other Upcoming Events

Our 2010 Sponsors

Air Canada has some incredible deals if you book early! From LAX to YVR - Vancouver you can find fares as low as US$220 round trip including taxes & fees! Remember to use your Air Canada Promo Code: 6ZN8X8D1

GayTravelocity also has a special offer of $150 off your Travel package of 5+ nights you just need to remember to use your promo code: GL150

Book your WinterPRIDE Vacation today!

We are proud to be working with our friends at FLYGIRL in producing our women events and being our WinterPRIDE Ambassadors throughout the entire week. We have a lot of awesome programming coming up for the Gurrls so watch the website for more exciting details in the coming weeks.

2010 Festival Guide

Click to view online now or pick up your own copy in Vancouver

Priape, Little Sisters, Love Nest

* Watch for locations in Seattle, Portland, and other centres in the next few weeks

Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guides:

John Sutherland - Travelocity Ski Guide Director

8,171 acres of pure skiing bliss and healthy 37+ feet of snow on a 286cm (113") base you can be sure that your skiing experience is going to be amazing!

Next Guide Training on Monday, March 1st.
GayTravelocity.com

If you have any questions on the Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guide Program - please feel free to send John an email to learn more john@gaywhistler.com

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Come and be part of the magic of WinterPRIDE (Mar.1-8). The energy, excitement, and the skiing is going to be unreal! With over 37 feet of snow, more in the forecast, low crowds, excellent value priced hotels and Olympic guests staying on to party - all that is missing is you!

Last Minute Specials available by calling 1.866.787.1966 or booking on line today for all your WinterPRIDE needs. Make sure you remind the reservation agent you are with GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE all season long! Visit often as this is going to be one incredible season.

** mark in comments that you are with "WinterPRIDE" throughout the season!
** Reminder: Send us an email with your confirmation number if you are staying at our Host Hotel: The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, so we can be sure to send you a special welcome gift!!

Cheers,

Dean + Ken
Alpenglow Productions/GayWhistler