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WinterPRIDE Activity summary Monday Canadian Callaghan Cruiser Snowmobile Tour
Tuesday Canadian Trappers’ Run Dog Sledding
Wednesday Canadian Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour Whistler Olympic Plaza ICE SKATING CocaCola Inner Tube Park Inner Tubing
Thursday Canadian Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour Whistler Sliding Centre SKELETON ADVENTURE
Friday Canadian Trappers’ Run Dog Sledding ZipTrek EcoTours EAGLE TOUR
Saturday Canadian Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour
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Welcome to Whistler! Welcome to Whistler! Twenty years ago a gay man named Brent Benaschak and a few friends had a vision to share their home mountain with other queer people from around the world. His small, dedicated group gradually won over the local community and courted sponsors to create Gay Whistler Ski Week which has grown from a attracting few hundred participants to more than 2,500 and evolved its themes with the times from ‘Gay Ski Week’ to ‘Altitude’ and in 2007 into ‘WinterPRIDE’. We have seen many of our guests find life partners and life long friends, we have celebrated engagements, weddings and we have celebrated the lives of those that we have lost. In the twenty years of being out in Whistler our quest to be treated as equal citizens has come along way. In Canada and many other regions around the world we are getting closer in realizing that goal with having the right to marry the person we love. This year we are thrilled to have our festival receive official civic status as the Resort Municipality of Whistler proclaims Feb. 5-12, 2012 Pride Week. We invite you to join us on Thursday, February 9th where we will have the Mayor address the crowd at the Apres Ski party at the Conference Centre. We are excited to welcome back Air New Zealand as they take over sponsorship of the Ski & Snowboard Guide program. You can expect our guides to take you to new heights with that special ‘Kia Ora’ hospitality of New Zealand. Our army of GuySpy Ambassadors will be here in the valley looking after all of your WinterPRIDE details. We are pleased to welcome HSBC, ‘the world’s local bank’, Flight Centre, as well as Affinity Auto, and Park Shore BMW to our festival. New activities and events this year include: skeleton experience on the world’s fastest track - the Whistler sliding Centre where you can expect to clock speeds of 125km/hour! Ice skating at the Whistler Olympic Plaza, Up Yer Kilt Party at the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub. We are very excited to welcome Hollywood funny man - Jason Stuart for the WinterPRIDE Comedy show and for Snowball 20 Int’l producer / DJ Manny Lehman. Make sure you visit your entertainment listing on page 31 to see all the amazing talent we have this week! Thank you for choosing Whistler and WinterPRIDE as your vacation experience. Together we make this festival one of the best and look forward to many more years to come. Welcome home! Dean Nelson Ken Coolen Executive Producer, CEO Executive Producer, COO Alpenglow Productions Corp. dba GayWhistler Suite 1025, 106-4368 Main Street | Whistler | BC | V0N 1B4 | CANADA
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A Message February 2012
from the Premier
January 2012 As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, am very pleased A Message from theI Premier to welcome everyone to the 20th annual GayWhistler WinterPride Festival. The festival promises to be another wonderful week filled everyone to As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am very pleased to welcome th the 20skiing, annualsnowboarding, GayWhistler Winter Pride Festival. The promises to be another with social gatherings, andfestival entertainment.
wonderful week filled with skiing, snowboarding, social gatherings, and entertainment.
This is a fabulous way for members of the gay and lesbian
community to come together experience all that Whistlertohas This is a fabulous way for membersand of the gay and lesbian community come together and experience all that like Whistler has to offer. I would like to commend everyone at GayWhistler to offer. I would to commend everyone at GayWhistler for planning and organizing for organizing this time exciting event. It isthat yourmakes time and that makes this and for that thisplanning excitingand event. It is your and effort thiseffort festival a success festival a success and for that you should feel proud. Congratulations on twenty years of you should feel proud. Congratulations on twenty years of organizing Winter Pride as an organizing Winter Pride as an alternative vacation option. alternative vacation option.
To who areare visiting fromfrom outside of British Columbia, I hope you will enjoy To those thoseofofyou you who visiting outside of British Columbia, I hope you your will enjoy stay in Whistler and the lasting legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
your stay in Whistler and the lasting legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Please mymy best wishes for afor great and memorable festival. Enjoy theEnjoy camaraderie. Pleaseaccept accept best wishes a great and memorable festival. the camaraderie.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
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PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Gov
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A Message from the Mayor January 2012
Dear WinterPRIDE festival participants, Whistler is proud to welcome back WinterPride, now in its 20th year. The Resort Municipality of Whistler embraces the diversity that the LGBTT community represents. The municipality is committed to working with community partners to continue making Whistler an inclusive mountain resort. Thanks to GayWhistler, the WinterPride week has become an iconic annual event that adds to the vibrancy of Whistler in the winter season. On behalf of Whistler Council in honour of your 20th Annual, I am pleased to proclaim, February 5 - 12, 2012 “Pride Week in Whistler.” We hope you take the time to explore all of the beauty and unique experiences our resort has to offer. Why not try Nordic skiing at Lost Lake, outdoor skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, incredible alpine skiing, old-growth forest canopy tours and snow shoeing. Or take some down-time at wide variety of spas, fine dining, shopping, as well as catching the après and exciting nightlife you have come to expect. Enjoy your stay in Whistler during WinterPride! We wish you the best of luck and success for the 20th Annual WinterPRIDE festival. Have a wonderful and safe holiday and we do look forward welcoming you again. Warmest regards,
Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden Resort Municipality of Whistler
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TAKE FLIGHT WITH AIR NEW ZEALAND SKI & SNOWBOARD Guides Enjoy this complimentary program that gives you the opportunity to ski/ ride with other guests with like abilities, make new friendships and create epic memories! Our army of volunteer ski & snowboard guides are ready to show the best of Whistler & Blackcomb mountains.
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WinterPRIDE AprÈs Ski No doubt one of the most popular social events of WinterPRIDE is the Apres Ski Events. This is an opportunity for everyone to come together and recount the day’s adventures, meet old friends and get acquainted with new friends. Great door prizes and special guest appearances, so show up early and stay late! 3PM - 6PM
Sunday, FEBRUary 5th
Thursday, February 9th
Après @ CBB’s at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Après @ the Whistler Conference Centre
Monday, FEBRUary 6th
GuySpy Village T-Dance / Après @ the Whistler Conference Centre
Après @ GLC at the base of Whistler Mountain
Tuesday, February 7th
Après @ the Bearfoot Bistro
Wednesday, February 8th
Après @ the Whistler Conference Centre
Friday, February 10th
Saturday, February 11th
Après with Special guest: Tyrell Witherspoon & Mr. Gay Canada Finales @ the Whistler Conference Centre
Sunday, February 12th
Après @ CBB’s at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Guest Relation Hours
Sunday (5th) 2Pm-8pm | Monday - Wednesday 8am-6pm | Thursday-Friday 8AM-8PM | Saturday 8AM-6PM | Sunday (12th) 10AM-1PM Guest Relations: Aava Whistler Hotel - Summit Suite (lobby). Open for all your Ticket, Activity and Pride Retail needs + QMUNITY Lounge.
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Saturday FEBRUARY 4th, 2012 9PM-Late
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Sunday FEBRUARY 5th, 2012 2PM-8PM
Guest Relations & Ticket Sales
Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. QMUNITY Lounge sponsored in part by: Whistler Beer, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly; Jack Daniels. 3PM-6PM Après Ski
Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, CBB’s. Details: Kick off the week at a Whistler’s classic - the CBB’s. Door: Complimentary. 7PM-10PM
Welcome Party
Location: Whistler Conference Centre, Grand Foyer Details: The official Welcome Party at WinterPRIDE. Come and meet our various resort partners, meet new and old friends and get social! A 20 year retrospective.
Details: $15 Includes entry to after party at Buffalo Bill’s. Individual event tickets at door only, advance tickets for pass holders. 10PM-1AM
Welcome Dance
Location: Buffalo Bill’s. Details: The party continues on for those that want to shake things up! Door: $10 Individual event tickets at door only, advance tickets for pass holders.
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Monday February 6th, 2012 8AM-6PM
Guest Relations & Ticket Sales
Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. 10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides
(Allow 45 minutes from the Village)
Location: WHISTLER Mountain, Top of Whistler Mountain at the Roundhouse Lodge / Peak 2 Peak Gondola near the LIGHT BOARD.
Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lunch: 12-2PM Chickpea Chalet Whistler Mountain **New Venue** 1PM-3PM
Callaghan Cruiser Snowmobile Tour
Details: Journey through the pristine Callaghan Valley to the historic NorthAir Goldmine site for a fabulous introduction to the backcountry. Follow wide, winding trails to an open play area. Experience the perfect mix of easy riding and spectacular scenery – ideal for first time snowmobilers. Cost: $149* Advance Reservations required. 3PM-6PM Après Ski
Details: The GLC - Garibaldi Lift Co. aka “The Gay Lesbian Club” is a true Whistler icon right at the base of Whistler mountain. The classic ski lodge makes for the perfect start of Pride Après - so join us slope side for one of our most popular après ski hot spots!! Door: $12
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Monday February 6th, 2012 6PM-10PM Dine Around
Location: Tandoori Grill - 4368 Main Street #201 Tel: 604.905.4900 | tandooriwhistler.com
Milestones - 4555 Blackcomb Way Tel: 604-905-5422 | milestonesrestaurants.com
9PM-Late Up Yer Kilt Party
Details: Ruckus Deluxe hits off the start of the week’s social night events with “Up Yer Kilt” party at the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub. Door: Individual event tickets at door $15, advance tickets for pass holders only.
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Tuesday February 7th, 2012
8AM-6PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. 10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides (Allow 45 minutes from the Village) Blackcomb Mountain, Glacier Creek Lodge (Bottom of Jersey Cream & Glacier Chairs)
Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Lunch: 12-2PM Glacier Creek Lodge - Expressway
12PM-3PM Trappers’ Run Dog Sledding Details: A real Canadian experience. Let your eager and powerful dog team lead you into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley. Cost: $175* (per adult based on two per sled)
3PM-6PM Après Ski Details: Expect another fantastic apres ski party at the Bearfoot Bistro with great music and amazing culinary delights from Executive Chef Melissa Craig. Enjoy Canada’s only vodka ice room and the coldest room on the planet: The Belvedere Ice Room. Door: $12
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Tuesday February 7th, 2012 6PM-10PM Dine Around
Location: Alta Bistro - 4319 Main Street #104 604.932.2582 | altabistro.com Ric’s Grill - 4154 Village Green 604.932.7427 | ricsgrill.com 9PM-2AM Details:
Door:
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa Cowboy & Cowgirl Party et ready for a Ho Down with our friends at Echo G Valley Ranch & Spa as they heat up the dance floor with some great line dancing with a true West Coast flare. Presented by Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, Sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, special guest appearance by the Timberline Dance Society and singing sensation Canadian Country recording artist Patrick Masse; DJ Byron James. Individual event tickets at door only $20, advance tickets for pass holders.
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Wednesday February 8th, 2012 8AM-6PM
Guest Relations & Ticket Sales
Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival.
10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides
Location: WHISTLER Mountain, Top of Whistler Mountain at the Roundhouse Lodge / Peak 2 Peak Gondola near the LIGHT BOARD Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Lunch: $12-2PM Roundhouse Lodge - Glacier View Room (Whistler Mtn)
11:30AM-2:30PM CALLAGHAN CRUISER - 3 HOURS
Details: Wilderness Run - 3 Hours, Carve your way through the remote backcountry of the Callaghan Valley. Rugged wilderness surrounds you, while you ride through deep-forested trails and across frozen lakes. Experience this awe-inspiring landscape on our top of the line machinery to discover what freedom really is!
Cost:
$189*/person Advance Reservations required.
1PM-3PM
WinterPRIDE Inner Tubing
Details: Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down the exhilarating tubing hill. There’s no skill or equipment required - just a sense of adventure and a desire for excitement. Door: $20* for 1 Hour / $29* for 2 Hours.
All-suite. All welcoming. All Whistler. There are mountains of suite reasons to stay at Pan Pacific Whistler. Enjoy all-suite hospitality with complimentary Internet, local calls and slopeside valet ski storage. Plus, our Dubh Linn Gate Pub has a revitalized patio with firepit feature and heaters. Best views and live music in town. Visit us for après!
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Wednesday February 8th, 2012
3PM-6PM Apres Ski at the Grand Foyer
Location:
Details: Enjoy the grand 40-foot Rumford fireplace as you recount the day’s activities with your friends as you enjoy the tasty libations of Finlandia Vodka, Barefoot Wine and Whistler Beer. ** NEW this year WinterPRIDE concession! ** Door: Individual event tickets at door only $12, advance tickets for pass holders.
Whistler Conference Centre
6PM-10PM Dine Around Bearfoot Bistro
Location:
Bearfoot Bistro - 4121 Village Green 604.932.3433 | bearfootbistro.com
21 Steps - 4433 Sundial Place 604.966.2121 | 21steps.ca
Gender Bender Drag Ball
9PM-2AM
Details: A night of cross dressing and festive revelling at Whistler’s hottest night club - Garfinkles. Hosted by Vancouver’s Drag Diva - Symone Says’ alter ego Christopher Hunt; Special guest performance by Jodie James, Buster Cherry, DJ Zach Shore is sure to get you groov’n on the dance floor. Presented by Southern Comfort. Expect a lot of laughs and many libations! Prizes for best Drag and more.... Details: $15* in Advance, $20 at Door.
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Thursday February 9th, 2012 Official PRIDE DAY in Whistler 8AM-8PM
Guest Relations & Ticket Sales
Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. QMUNITY Lounge will be open 3pm - 7pm. 9AM-12.30PM The Medicine Trail Snow Shoeing Adventure
Details: Walk through a forest full of mystery along an old trapper’s path. Learn traditional knowledge while you snowshoe and sample healing teas from plants that grow along The Medicine Trail. Travel deep into a special ancient forest in the Callaghan Valley. Hear a brief history of the area’s traditional uses and ways of the past. Let your imagination go as you gaze upon giant cedar, fir and hemlock trees that provide a canopy high above. Finish back at the caboose for a rejuvenating snack by the fire. Cost: $89/person* Advance booking required. 10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides (Allow 45 Min from the Village) Location: Blackcom Mountain - Glacier Creek Lodge (Bottom of Jersey Cream & Glacier Chairs)
Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lunch:
12-2PM Glacier Creek Lodge - Expressway
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Thursday February 9th, 2012 1PM-3PM
Pride Skeleton Slide Experience
Details: Your Skeleton Slide Experience begins with a sport orientation, including helmet fitting, sled familiarization, track etiquette, safety guidelines and a mock run. After orientation staff will shuttle you to the start position, also known as the Maple Leaf Start situated 1/3 of the way up the track. With a final safety check and briefing from the Whistler Sliding Center Track Crew, you’ll be ready for action!
Cost: 2PM-4PM
• 2 skeleton runs per participant • Total session duration approximately 2 hours in length $149 / person* Advance booking required. Barefoot Mixology with Wine
Location: Guest Services Office Aava Hotel. Details: Mixology with Wine - Not your mother’s white wine spritzer... Join the Barefooters as they teach you how to take that bottle of wine and create fun and fabulous cocktails! Cost: $10 2:45PM-3PM
Pride ski out at Olympic station to village followed by a Pride March through the village to the Whistler Conference Centre
3PM-6PM Apres Ski at the Grand Foyer
Location: Whistler Conference Centre.
Details: Enjoy the grand 40-foot Rumford fireplace as you recount the day’s activities with your friends as you enjoy the tasty libations of Finlandia Vodka, Barefoot Wine and Whistler Beer. Mayor of Whistler to make Pride Proclamation address at 5PM Cost: Individual event tickets at door only $12, advance tickets for pass holders.
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Thursday February 9th, 2012
3PM-6PM HIM Wellness Centre
Location Whistler Conference Centre Details: HIM (Health Initiative for Men) invites you to visit their WinterPRIDE Wellness Centre and meet the guys from HIM in Vancouver. This is an opportunity to ask those “hard to ask” questions and get information on Gay Men’s Health, whether it be physical, sexual, social or mental health. And of course, pick up those important supplies for a fun weekend.
4PM-8PM
Whistler Tasting Tours - Finer Things Dinner Tour
Details: Tour Price:
4 - courses, 4 award winning Restaurants. $109.99*/person
8PM-10PM
Comedy Night with Julia Stretch & Jason Stuart
Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: Night of comedy hosted by Vancouver’s Drag Diva Symone Says. Local Vancouver comedian Julia Stretch will get you primed for the incredible and talented Jason Stuart from Hollywood! Presented by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Sponsored by The Whistler Question Newspaper Door: $36* in Advance / Door: $50 10PM-Late
WinterPRIDE Pool Party presented by Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
Location: Meadow Park. Free Pool Party shuttle from the Hilton every 30 minutes Details: Let’s get soaking wet! WinterPRIDE takes over the Meadow Park swimming pool for a late night party hosted by the ever outrageous Drag Diva - Symone Says. Presented by Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Sponsored by Finlandia Vodka, Whistler Beer, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. Bring your OWN Towel & Swim Suit. Clothes check & lockers available at site. Door: $36* in Advance / Door: $50 if available
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DJ Listings
International DJ/Producer Manny Lehman
DJ Ted Eiel Chicago
DJ Tim Jones Tonker - UK
DJ Adam Dreaddy Vancouver
DJ Dan Murphy Sydney
DJ Kasey Riot Vancouver
JC Simon ARCADIA Ottawa
DJ Riki Rocket UK
DJ/Producer Bertossi Vancouver
DJ Foxy Moron Whistler
DJ Byron James North Vancouver
DJ Zach Shore Vancouver
DJ Miss M Vancouver
DJ Kevin Costner Whistler
DJ Doug Cameron
Special Guests: Jason Stuart Julia Stretch Ruckus Deluxe Patrick Masse Tyrell Witherspoon Symone Says
Jodie James Syren Buster Cherry Burgundy Brixx Madame Mae I Mr. Gay Canada Delegates
Cris Derksen Samantha Mack Vancouver Men in Leather Jackson Netto
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Friday February 10th, 2012 8AM-8PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. QMUNITY Lounge will be open 3pm - 7pm. 8:30AM-11:30AM Trappers’ Run Dog Sledding
Location: Carlton Lodge Details: A real Canadian experience. Let your eager and powerful dog team lead you into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley. Cost: $175* (per adult based on two per sled) 10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides
Location: WHISTLER Mountain, Top of Whistler Mountain at the Roundhouse Lodge / Peak 2 Peak Gondola near the LIGHT BOARD Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lunch: 12-2PM Roundhouse Lodge Glacier View Room (Whistler Mountain)
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Friday February 10th, 2012 12PM-2PM
WinterPRIDE Charity Ski Race on Blackcomb
Location: Blackcomb Mountain, Race Centre Details: Show us what you have as you zoom down the Blackcomb Race Course all to raise money for the Whistler Health Care Centre. A minimum of a $5 donation for each race. Enter as often as you like. Guess your time! Over $2,000 in prizes up for grabs! Visit GayWhistler.com for more details.
12PM-3PM
Location: ZipTrek EcoTours at the Carlton Lodge Details: Experience the thrill of the Pride Eagle Tour and fly like an eagle on Ziptrek’s canopy adventure. Cost: $129* | Advance booking required.
2PM-4PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel Details: Enjoy samples of Whistler Beer. Cost: $10 Tasting at the Guest Services Office in the Aava Hotel.
3PM-6PM
Pride Eagle ZipTrek Tour
Whistler Brewery - Beer Tasting
Guy Spy Après Ski Village T-Dance
Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: Join the crowd in the Grand Foyer for WinterPRIDE’s classic afternoon T-Dance with the music of DJ Tim Jones of the UK and enjoy the tasty libations of Finlandia Vodka, Barefoot Wine and Whistler Beer. NEW this year WinterPRIDE concession! Door: $15
3PM-6PM HIM Wellness Centre
Details: HIM (Health Initiative for Men) invites you to visit their WinterPRIDE Wellness Centre and meet the guys from HIM in Vancouver. This is an opportunity to ask those “hard to ask” questions and get information on Gay Men’s Health, whether it be physical, sexual, social or mental health. And of course, pick up those important supplies for a fun weekend.
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Friday February 10th, 2012 6PM-7PM HIM Speed Dating Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: As part of their commitment to social health, the guys at HIM want to help you find someone special for the weekend! Whether you’re looking for a ski partner, a hot tub playmate or a future lover, this event is a quick and easy way to meet a lot of guys in a short amount of time. 6PM-10PM Dine Around Bavaria Restaurant - 4369 Main Street, #101 604-932-7518 | bavaria-restaurant.com Quattro - 4319 Main Street 604.905.4844 | quattrorestaurants.com 9PM-2AM Furrocious - A Leather, Denim and Fetish Party Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: DJ Ted Eiel gets down and dirty for a night of debauchery, Special guest appearances and activities by VML (Vancouver Men in Leather) and Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project. Plus a special appearance from the Mr Gay Canada delegates. The Wildlife comes out at night in Whistler and they are Furrocious! Door: $30* in advance / $40 at door
9PM-2AM Purrlesque Location: GLC - Garibaldi Lift Company Details: Hosted by the delicious, irresistible & outrageous Samantha Mack; starring Burgundy Brixx and Madame Mae I! Then dancing into the night with Vancouver’s own DJ Kasey Riot. This is going to be one burlesque show you have to experience for your self. The Vancouver Observer said, “To watch Burgundy Brixx, was to see an artist at the top of her craft. In a sparkling green dress that set off her flaming red hair, Brixx was in total control of the audience, expertly choosing when and what to reveal.” Door: $22.50* in advance / Door: $40
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Saturday February 1 1th, 2012 8AM-6PM
Guest Relations & Ticket Sales
Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the Aava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up your event tickets and learn more about the festival. QMUNITY Lounge will be open 2pm - 6pm 10AM-2PM Take Flight with Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides (Allow 45 Min to the Village)
Location: Blackcomb Mountain Glacier Creek Lodge (Bottom of Jersey Cream & Glacier Chairs) Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboard guides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new & long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Lunch: 12-2PM Glacier Creek Lodge - Expressway 11.30AM-2.30PM Wilderness Run Snowmobile Adventure in the Callaghan Valley
Details: Carve your way through the remote backcountry of the Callaghan Valley. Rugged wilderness surrounds you, while you ride through deep-forested trails and across frozen lakes. Experience this awe-inspiring landscape on our top of the line machinery to discover what freedom really is! $169*/person Advance booking required. 2PM-4PM
Barefoot Mixology with Wine
Location: Guest Services Office, Aava Hotel Details: Join the Barefooter team and taste and experience some great Californian Wines. Tastings will include multiple white and red varietals. From that perfect after work glass of wine to the special occasion dinner wine, the team from Barefoot will guide you through the world of wine and send you away with increased knowledge and a special surprise. Cost: $10
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Saturday February 11th, 2012 3PM-6PM Après Ski
Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: This is the largest Aprés Ski of the Week! One of the last chances to connect with friends new and old, while listening to DJ JC Simon - Arcadia. - Special guest appearance: Tyrell Witherspoon - Mr. Gay Canada 2012 Finale - NEW this year WinterPRIDE concession! Door: $15
3PM-6PM HIM Wellness Centre
Location: Whistler Conference Centre Details: HIM invites you to their Wellness Centre. 6PM-10PM Dine Around
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Details: ”SHRED BETTIES BASH” is the closing party for the women of WinterPride........ performers, pounding beats, HOT snow bunnies and winter debauchery! Need we say more! Produced by Flygirl, DJ Riki Rocket [UK) & DJ Miss M [Cross Canada Tours) Door: $40
10PM-4AM
Details: DJ Adam Dreaddy opens for Int’l DJ/Producer Manny Lehman for the epic final dance event at WinterPRIDE: SNOWBALL 20. It may be cold outside, but it is going to be hot inside. Light show by Showmaxx: Yuriy Rzhemovskiy Advance Tickets: $75* / Door: $90
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Sunday February 12th, 2012 10AM-1PM
10AM-1PM
Farewell Brunch
Location: CBB’s Bar & Grill, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Details: Last chance to say good-bye to friends old and new and enjoy a hearty meal before you hit the road back home. 1PM-4PM
Guest Relations & Lost and Found
Details: Did you lose something during the week... check in with Guest Relations. Pre-book your WinterPRIDE 2013 vacation now. WinterPRIDE is Feb. 3-10, 2013
Volunteer Wrap Party
Location: Whistler Brewery Details: Thank you to our army of volunteers that help make WinterPRIDE one of the leading Gay Ski Weeks in the world. This afternoon it is all about you! Great prizes to be won... for more details visit GayWhistler.com click on Volunteers. 3PM-6PM Après Ski
Location: CBB’s, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Details: For those guests that have extended their stay CBB’s will host a final après for you. Come as you are and meet other guests that have stayed on. Door: Complimentary 3PM-7PM Detox
Location: Scandinave Spa - 8010 Mons Road | Tel: 604.935.2424 Details: Needing to Detox before heading home? The Scandinave Spa is the perfect retreat! Invigoreate and cleanse your body and mind in the hot baths and refreshing waterfalls, melt away with a relaxing massage, and breathe in the invigorating country air. Cost: Starting from $58*
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Summer In Whistler No doubt one of the best keep secrets is Whistler in the summer. We encourage you to come back this summer season and explore our vast terrain with everything from white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, canoe trips, world class golfing and of course the epic summer patio aprés action!
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FAQ Q Are there any additional perks to my 7 day, Mid Week or Weekend Pass? A Yes, not only did you save some on the bundle pass, you have the flexibility of doing as much or as little as you want. It’s sort of like a Season Pass. You can also flash your pass to our retail partners and save or get a special gift! 15% off food at the GLC & Merlins. Q Are there gay ski/snowboard guides for all levels of skiers/riders? A Yes, we have ski guides available every day for all levels of skiers & riders so come up and ski/ride with your level group. There are also lesbian led groups! Q Are tickets transferable or refundable? A Regrettably No. Q My partner and I are looking to get married. Can we do this while at WinterPRIDE? A Yes, we have several options available for you; just contact us at guest services. Q What are our options to get back to Vancouver? A We have several options for you, visit our website under travel or see us at guest services. Q Is it too late to volunteer? A No, come on down to the guest services suite and talk with our Volunteer Manager, Carson or one of our volunteer leads. Q What can I do if I do not ski or snowboard? Will I be bored? A There are hundreds of things for you to do and you will not be bored! Here are a couple examples: Sight See on Whistler & Blackcomb – Ride the Whistler Village Gondola and then take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for a bird’s eye view of these massive mountains, take in one of the culinary or wellness seminars, go dog sledding or fly through the forest like a Jedi Knight or Indiana Jones with ZipTrek or luxuriate in one of the spas. Stop by our guest services desk for more ideas and suggestions! Q When is WinterPRIDE 2013? A February 3-10, 2013 Our New Host hotel, Aava Whistler, has a fantastic rate if you book by April 30th, 2012. $899*/person for a 7 night & full week men’s pass (based on double occupancy). Ask for details. Q Why should we book through your official booking channel? A This is one of the only tools we have available to give accurate numbers to our resort partners in the success of the festival and ensure the continued value we are able to give to you, the consumer. The alternative to this is diminished support as it is unclear who is actually staying for the festival which may result in higher future costs and ties our hands as organizers what we can ask for in the future. There is the lowest price guarantee so you can be assured you are getting the best rate available. Q What is Whistler like in the summer? A Whistler in the summer is total magic! As the snow makes a quick retreat and the village sheds the winter layers, Whistler is transformed into the ultimate summer playground. Amazing mountain biking and hiking just to name a few and now with the new Peak 2 Peak gondola – summer sight seeing takes on a whole new altitude! “ * “ all rates quoted in Canadian Dollars, subject to 12% HST, insurance and/or other fees maybe additional, space is limited, subject to general availability at time of reservation.
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Thank You! We would like to acknowledge and thank all the sponsors, partners, community partners, our army of volunteers and the residents of Whistler for helping to create the magic of WinterPRIDE 2012. We extend our gratitude to: Aava Whistler Hotel AWARE Whistler Affinity Auto, Park Shore BMW Air New Zealand Alumni Committee Darren Cozart, Joe Rachert, Wayne Hartrick and team Al Bisson Barefoot Wines Aaron, Jerime & the BareFooters! BC Ambulance Service William McDonald & team Bearfoot Bistro Brent Lehmann, Ratcliff & Company Brown Foreman Canada Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort, Jack Daniel’s Buffalo Bill’s BUMP! Charlie David & crew Camp Moomba Canadian Snowmobile Adventures Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project Glen Callender Canadian Tourism Commission Carson & all our fabulous GuySpy Ambassadors (volunteers) Cato Pulleyblank Thank you so much for the fab Graphics! Celebrities James Steck Christopher Hunte aka Symone Says Coast Blackcomb Suites Community Marketing Inc. Tom, Dave & the CMI Team Crystal Lodge & Suites Cutting Edge Signs Glenn Damron Guide David Taylor Delta Whistler Village Suites
Derek Trudel Dine OUT Partners Araxi, Hy’s Steakhouse, Ric’s Grill, Quattro’s, Milestones, Alta Bistro. Whitespot, Whistler Tasting Tours, Bavaria, Quattro, The Grill Room, Trattoria di Umberto, Tandoori Grill DJ’s & Special Guests Manny Lehman, Ted Eiel, Adam Dreaddy, Tim Jones, Dan Murphy, JC Simon Arcadia, Zach Shore, Foxy Moron, Kasey Riot, Kevin Costner, Rikki Rocket, Ms M, Buster Cherry, Burgundy Brixx, Madame Mae I, Samantha Mack, Cris Derksen, Doug Cameron, Tyrell Witherspoon, Jodie James, Patrick Masse , Jason Stuart, Julia Stretch, Ruckus Deluxe Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub Echo Valley Ranch Krista, Norm, Nan & Team Fairmont Chateau Whistler Flight Centre Canada Fly Girl Leigh & Mandy Garfinkels Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) GayCalgary & Edmonton Magazine GaysOnTour.com GayVan.com Angus GLISA 3rd WorldOutgames Global BC Dima & team GLOSS Magazine – Bevin GuySpy Morris & Team HERE Media HIM (Health Initiative for Men) Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Homorazzi.com IGLTA Jack Fox
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Jamie Crouch Joel Camley Gowlings John Rae John Sutherland & the Air New Zealand Ski/Snowboard Guides Karen McCormick Kevin Small & Karen RRW Marketing Latin American Online Services Karla & Team Little Sister’s Book Emporium Lisa, Aron & Teagan Solway and team LOV – Living Out Vancouver TJ Mark Long Meadow Park Sports Centre Petra, Melissa & Staff Micheal Frolick Mr. Gay Canada 2012 Delegates New Ad Nita Lake Lodge Lindsey & Ryan Oasis Ultra Lounge OUTtv Blue & Team Pan Pacific Whistler Pink Banana World QMUNITY Jennifer & Team Resort Municipality of Whistler Bob & his amazing team! Red Bull Rick Hurlbut Rick Leonovich RTown - Resort TV team Jacki & Krista Scandinave Spa SGN: Seattle Gay News skiOUT! Thanks Peter Stays for Gays.com Stephen Smith Key West Florida
Shayne Forster Showmax Dan, Mark & Team Skeeter Mottishow Surf Spot Internet Cafe Sunil & Big Roger TAG Approved Tom Roth & Team TGC (Travel Gay Canada) TFD Tommy D & Anna Todd Hancock Transmission Bob, Morris & Team Tonker UK Tourism British Columbia Tourism Whistler Tourism Vancouver Vancouver Queer Film Festival Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Marek & Todd Vancouver Pride Society Village Hosts Volunteers VML (Vancouver Men in Leather) Trent, Rowhan, Aedan & Team V-Rag Cole Whistler / Blackcomb Thanks to the whole mountain team Whistler Beer Whistler Conference Centre Caroline, Barb, Mark & Staff Whistler Glacier Group Whistler Question Thanks John, Holly, Victoria, Ruth & Stephanie! Whistler Premier Xtra Vancouver ZipTrek Warrick, David & Team
On behalf of the whole GayWhistler and Alpenglow Productions Corp. team we greatly appreciate your support and all you have done to make this week a success. Dean Nelson CEO – Community Relations GayWhistler.com and Alpenglow Productions
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