WINTERPRIDE
2014
Press Kit for GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE 2014
BE PART OF THE MAGIC
EXCELLENT VALUE
HEALTHY MIX OF GUESTS
GayWhistler continues to be the leading Gay Ski Weeks in the world with the four elements of sports, culinary, wellness and entertainment.
World class mountain resort offers a huge array of activities for both skier & non skier, for the foodies to the clubbers. Value hotels to luxury five diamond resorts.
WinterPRIDE has a fantastic mix of guests from the USA, Canada, and International.
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WinterPRIDE 2014
EVENT SUMMARY
GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE: Celebrate 22 years of the annual Gay & Lesbian Ski Week 8 Days, 65 Events Jan.26-Feb.02, 2014
22 Years 3,000+ Guests 8 Days 65 Events
CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF OUT ON THE SLOPES... Born out of activism in 1992 GayWhistler remembers its roots and continues to evolve and balance celebration with safe welcoming spaces for the LGBT community to come together from around the world.
SNAP SHOT: KEY EVENTS Saturday, Jan. 25th - GLITTER - Vancouver Kick off party with DJ PAULO Sunday, Jan. 26th - Welcome Home Coming Party Monday, Jan. 27th - Mixx & Mingle Party with DJ JONI T Tuesday, Jan. 28th - Cowboy Party with DJ BILLY THE KID and Mr. Gay Canada Wednesday, Jan. 29th - Gender Bender Party with DJ QUEST Thursday, Jan. 30th - WinterPRIDE Charity Ski Race on Blackcomb Mountain Thursday, Jan. 30th - Official Proclamation of “Pride Week” by Mayor of Whistler Thursday, Jan. 30th - Mr. Gay Canada Grand Finale & Fashion Show Friday, Jan. 31st - Pride March through village: Skiers’ Plaza - Conference Centre Friday, Jan. 31st - Double Threat Night: Furrocious, and WhiteOUT Saturday, Feb. 1st - W.O.W. Women’s closing party with DJ LISA DE LUX Saturday, Feb. 1st - Snowball 22 one of Whistler’s longest running annual dances - Daily Complimentary WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard guiding - Daily Après ski parties - Nightly theme parties
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Whistler Village in Rainbows The Resort Municipality & Merchants display Rainbows to ensure the LGBT traveler feel welcomed.
The Destination
WINTERPRIDE
The world renown resort of Whistler is within a five-hour driving radius of more than 6.3 Million people and within easy driving distance of Vancovuer. YVR - Vancouver International Airport, is Canada’s second busiest, welcoming more than 16.2 Million passengers annually gives huge growth potential for the resort and festival. Whistler resort’s unique pedestrian village and most accessible back country terrain gives visitors unlimited possibilities earning Whistler countless awards including: #1 Overall Resort - Ski Magazine #1 Resort - FreeSkier #1 Best Place to Ski/Stay - Condé Nast Traveler (2013) #1 Gay Ski Week - Gay.com (2012) Award winning hotels including the Pan Pacific Whistler, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Westin, and the Four Seasons Whistler - all Conde Nast Gold Medal winners. Award winning Spas including the Four Seasons and the Scandinave Spa.
Festival Experience WinterPRIDE is known around the world as
complimentary ski/snowboard guiding over the 8,171 acres of pure skiing bliss, by grouping like skier/riders with our trained guides to ensure everyone has a great time. This allows our guests to meet new people with similar passions and ski abilities in a safe and welcoming environment. We offer designated group lunch daily both on the mountain for the skiers as well as in the resort for the non-skiers. One of our most popular activities is the infamous “Après Ski” where everyone comes together and recounts the day’s adventures! Each night we designate two restaurants for WinterPRIDE Dine OUT where the festival guests can continue to socialize and plan the week ahead. After dinner we have our early evening dance club events with each night having a different theme all culminating to the grand finale dance party - Snowball on Saturday night. Other activities during the week include: Culinary Experience, Yoga, Spa Retreats, Dog Sledding, Snowmobile Tours, Fashion Show, Pool Party, Educational Workshops.
the friendly Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard week. Every day during the festival we lead
Après Ski #1 Social Event
WinterPRIDE Diversity Organized skiing and snowboarding, dog sledding, snowmobile tours, to world class social events from the Fashion Show, Pool Party, Après Ski and large weekend dance parties. There is something for everyone. - Bear, Leather, Fetish - Cowboy, Gender Bender - Women events - Culinary, Wellness, Spa
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Resort in Pride We work closely with our
will have rainbow flags to show their support to the LGBT community. In annual surveys
resort partners in ensuring all stakeholders
the majority of Whistler
have diversity policies in
employees all agree that
place and practice year
WinterPRIDE is their
round rather than just for
favourite week of the year
the week.
- “Everyone is having a
You can expect to see Rainbow Banners
About Us
many of our businesses
great time and in fabulous moods!” Majority of Whistler
down our main street, Village Gate Boulevard,
Hotels are “TAG
welcoming the world to
Approved / HRC
the resort as well as
Compliant.”
Alpenglow Productions Corp. GayWhistler Alpenglow Productions Corp. (APC) has been the executive producers of Whistler’s Gay Ski Week since 2006. In that time we have rebuilt the annual event to one of the leading and most popular Gay Ski events on the planet earning us the nod from Gay.com as one of the leading Gay Ski Weeks in the world (2012) and continue to be cited by editors and guests as one of the best ski weeks in the world. APC is Supplier Diversity Certified through CGLCC
ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY
Champion of Human (LGBT) Rights APC also produces various other events that are more specific in raising awareness on homophobia including: Mr. Gay Canada Competitions as well as producing the 2009 Mr. Gay World Competition. APC was the creator and founder of the first ever LGBT dedicated pavilion at a major sporting event - PRIDE house at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The goal of the pavilion was to raise awareness of homophobia within sport and to be a catalyst in making the sporting environment a safer place for LGBT athletes, coaches, trainers and fans. The result was PRIDE house became one of the most talked about news stories of the 2010 Olympics.
More than just Gay Ski Week 8,171 Acres of Pure skiing bliss
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Both Ken & Dean travel to various events to promote the annual Gay Ski Week, but as well as, work at breaking down the barriers to homophobia and supporting emerging prides.
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HISTORY
Putting Western Canada on the International LGBT Map In 1990 the international LGBT community discovered the Emerald Gem of Canada as a warm and welcoming destination when Vancouver hosted the Gay Games. Sport became a catalyst for brining people together in celebration and camaraderie. 1991 Seattle based Out & About sports group organized a gay ski weekend for a group of avid skiers including Brent Benaschak & Rodney Plant. 1992 Brent and his team organized the beginning of what was soon to become known as “Altitude.” Monk’s on Blackcomb was an early advocate of the ski week and, Bev Brown was a key ally and hosted the first Snowball at the restaurant for an estimated 300 people. 1993 Reviews from the year earlier were positive and gave the gay community a viable choice as Colorado was grabbling with discriminatory legislation towards homosexuals. Altitude Volunteer program began as the community started to work together. Estimated 600 people attended with most events sold out.
Retrospective of Gay Ski Week: Altitude
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1994 - The Growing Year: Whistler started to take notice of this niche market as the Producers wooed Canadian Recording Artist, Sarah McLachan to perform to a sold out audience solidifying Altitude as a “must attend” event on the Gay Calendar. 1995 -A savvy media campaign is executed and the expected 300-400 people at the opening party turns out to attract over a 1,000. And by weeks end over 1,600 people have called Whistler home. Altitude became the single biggest ski event in Whistler with events that included: Gay Bingo, Comedy Night, Beach Party, Fashion Show, Mountain Top T-Dance, and Snowball headlined by DJ Billy Carroll 1996 - 2000 - Altitude surpassed Aspen as the biggest Gay Ski Week in the World. World class entertainment included: CeCe Peniston, Jimmy Somerville, Joi Cardwell, Kevin Aviance and his outrageous back up dancers, Elvira Kurt, Kiki & Herb, Pam Ann, Christine W., and the most famous guest to attend Altitude The Rt. Honorable Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Estimated attendance 3,000
Altitude’s evolution to GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE, one of the world’s leading LGBT mountain festivals 2001 - 2002 Altitude continues to dominate
2007 - Gay Ski Week launched with its new brand “GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE.” The vision of WinterPRIDE was to take the annual event and transform it into a festival that would be more inclusive and accessible to a wider
the gay ski week circuit and firmly establishes
audience. Activities were introduced to both the
itself as the start of the pride circuit celebrations
skier and non skier, Bear/Leather events, lesbian
annually. Whistler resort also continues receive
specific events and new culinary and wellness
world wide attention as one of the best ski
programs.
resorts in the world only adding even more prestige to the annual event. 2003 Altitude faced its most difficult year
2008 - WinterPRIDE earned the prestigious nod of being recognized as the #1 Gay Ski Week in the World by editors of PlanetOUT /
as the founder and visionary suddenly passed
Gay.com as well as the most lesbian welcoming
away one month prior to the start of the annual
of all gay ski weeks.
ski week. The Altitude team and community
2010 - The Olympic Winter Games are
came together to celebrate Brent’s life and
hosted in the City of Vancouver and the resort of
Altitude continued.
Whistler forcing the normal time slot for ski week
2004-2005 Altitude transferred through two
to shift by a month. Executive Producers Dean
years of temporary ownership from an investor
Nelson and Ken Coolen make a bold move to
from San Diego.
create the first Olympic Pride Pavilion - Pride
2006 - A group of independent business
House. The world wide media attention
people took over the ski week with just twelve
showcased how welcoming the destination is to
days to plan. The week was called
the LGBT community.
“GayWhistler’s Ski Week” and it was an
EVOLUTION
2012 - The Resort Municipality of Whistler
opportunity for the annual event to get back
extends official civic status to the festival
down to its core roots, research what the LGBT
proclaiming Feb. 5-12 ‘Pride Week’. The first
community wanted and plan for the future.
pride march is scheduled for Feb. 9th, 2012.
*Package rates are per person per night, based on 2 adults sharing a Deluxe Room from January 28 - February 8, 2011. Book by Nov 15, 2010. Package includes accommodation and a 4 Day Lift Ticket per person. Rates do not include taxes or fees, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Minimum blackout dates and/or other restrictions may apply.
Whistler Blackcomb
2012-14 Official Civc Status in Whistler
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2008 - Whistler Blackcomb becomes the first Ski Resort to include LGBT specific pages on their corporate website. They also included a “Rainbow Flag” on their home page with other flags such as “French”, “Japanese”, “Independent Disabled Travelers” reinforcing the resort’s stance on being truly inclusive.
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ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP Int’l dj/producer IVAN GOMEZ
DJ LISA DE LUX
DJ Foxy Moron
Snowball 22 Saturday, February 1st The Billboard Chart Topping International Sensation returns after blowing everyone away as the closing DJ for Big Roger's Big Pride weekend last summer. Ivan Gomez, born in Barcelona, is one of the most known DJs and Producers worldwide. His mixture of various house genres that include Tribal, Progressive, Tech House and Underground, tinged with uplifting Vocals from time to time, become an absolute treat every time he plays. His live sets captivates and impresses with impeccable construction through Privates, live mash ups and original productions.
WOW! Women of WinterPRIDE Closing Party Saturday February 1st Well known for her high energy party rockin' sets, Lisa captures dance floors with her original remixes, live mashups and innovative styles. Appearing as a DJ on Showtime's Lesbian Series "the L Word" for 4 seasons, as well as countless mega Pride events including “The Dinah” has created a huge loyal followers.
Thursday Après Thursday January 20th Foxy Moron is the resident Après-ski dj at the base of Whistler Mtn. in the Garibaldi Lift Co. She plays strictly vinyl and likes music with soul. Whether it's funk, jazz, house, breaks, rock, roll or electronic, it all goes well with drinking toddies and grooving bodies.
DJ PHIL B Snowball 22- Closing Party Saturday February 1st Having played every major circuit event there is Phil B has developed a massive following. His name is synonymous with incredibly fun, crowdpleasing parties.
DJ SETH COOPER WhiteOUT - presented by Hilton Hotels & Resorts Friday January 31st This award winning DJ/Producer packs the dancefloor with unique and uplifting sets, driven by high-energy vocals and hard to find releases. The passion that Seth has, is expressed by the music that is played at his events worldwide which is driven by high-energy vocals and hard to find releases.
DJ NICK BERTOSSI Furrocious Friday January 31st Innovative original productions and clubthumping house music have made Nick Bertossi into Vancouver's very own International Superstar DJ
DJ KASEY RIOT WOW! Women of WinterPRIDE Closing Party Saturday February 1st Currently one of the most prominent female DJs in Vancouver's club scene, Kasey Riot's been setting dance floors on fire since 2007 and has proven herself as a heavy hitter with multiple residencies, headlining shows and frequent tours. With a classically trained background, she has gone from learning piano and theory from her Polish mother, to fronting punk rock bands, but has now taken her knowledge and passion for music to the dance floors.
DJ PAULO Glitter - Vancouver Opening Party Saturday January 25th A Vancouver favourite, recognized world-wide for his distinctive approach to Tribal House. Affectionately titled the ‘Tribal Bitch’, DJ Paulo is relentless, always leaving them wanting more. Portuguese Bitchery… this is DJ Paulo.
DJ PORNSTAR SPLASH Pool Party Thursday, January 30th The one, the only, DJ PORNSTAR! Quickly rising to take his rightful place as one of the next generations of top DJ’s, And looks sizzling hot in a swimsuit! OFFICIAL DJ for "ANDREW CHRISTIAN" Clothing, RANKED #1 DJ in LOS ANGELES by Reverbnation.com, TOP 5 "SEXIEST" DJ's in AMERICA by Noize Magazine, TOP 5 "COOLEST" DJ's in AMERICA by Queerty.com
DJ QUEST Gender Bender Party Wednesday January 29th DJ Quest was born by his mother in Vancouver. A self taught DJ he's been around the block and then some and for over a decade he's been playing kickass shit in his hometown. His steady fabulosity of sound is sure to rock the house. Playing deep, vocal, tech to tribal you can say his beat is always fresh never frozen. ?He is currently resident DJ @ 1181 on Fridays and special sightings around the city including the Trouble T-Dance during pride and special events for Big Roger Events.
DJ BILLY THE KIDD WinterPRIDE Cowboy & Cowgirl Party Tuesday January 28th Billy the Kidd originates from Gold Coast, Australia. He adds a great new flavour of International Talent to Whistler. His high energy performances are sure to get the party pumpin'!
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DJ RSquared GuySpy Village T-Dance Après Ski Friday January 31st DJ Rsquared excels at spinning commercial house, but he always likes to have an edge with the emerging EDM scene; thus making him an extremely versatile DJ. His energetic performances are quickly having him emerge as a successful Canadian DJ. As he moves at a lightening pace, the audience loves to watch as Rsquared begins to twist this sound, drop that beat, and chop and change between tracks until the dance floor is throbbing to his music.
DJ DEL STAMP Closing Après Ski Party Saturday, February 1st Originally from St. John's Newfoundland, Del Stamp has become a prominent face in Vancouver nightlife - whether behind the decks, or on the dance floor. with residencies that include Celebrities, the Pumpjack, the Junction, and Numbers Cabaret. For the past five years, Del has developed a solid following and is well known for his blend of top 40 and tribal remixes - playing some of the best tracks by the most recognized international gay producers. Aside from Davie Street, Del has played events for Big Roger Events, Restricted Entertainment's SInCity, and Toronto's Pitbull - and has some exciting upcoming bookings including BeatBox in San Francisco, GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE, and Pitbull's Caribbean Cruise.
DJ JONI T WinterPRIDE Mixx & Mingle Party Monday January 27th The infamous DJ Joni T returns to Whistler after rocking massive pool parties and beach clubs in Central America. Bringing you Whistler’s only deep house, electro and funk night to the local music scene.
DJ KORI.K GLC Après Ski Party Tuesday January 28th Classic DJ spinning on vinyl a Whistler favorite.
Internationally renown artist take Whistler by storm Courtney Act - Australian Idol + 2014 RuPaul’s DragRace Werking Girl. Top 3 RPDR4, Professor Chad Michaels Drag U3, #1 Cher
performances. August 2013, Chris won the prestigious title of Mr. Gay World in Antwerp, Belgium among 28 nations competing for the title.
Impersonator, Fierce Bitch, Living Legend, Queen of Queens RPDR ALLSTARS WINNER. Chad produces and performs with the longest running Female Impersonation show in California, The Dreamgirls Revue, and travels extensively touring nationally and internationally as a proud representative of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Chris Olwage - Mr. Gay World + Black Swan Known by TV viewers as ‘the Black Swan’ for his appearance on New Zealand’s Got Talent, Olwage, 27, is well-known in Auckland’s GLBT community for his work as a Get It On! model and his regular dance
WINTERPRIDE DRAG QUEENS
SYMONE SAYS
CONNIE SMUDGE
SURPRISE DQ?
One of Vancouver's premier gender illusionists. Entertaining the masses from Paris to Whistler Awarded "Entertainer of the Year"
The unstoppable Connie Smudge is a TV personality on Outlook TV and OUTtv as well as the life of the party. Larger than life and always a load of fun.
Will we have a special surprise Drag Queen appearance? Rumor has it that she may be flying in from Hong Kong! Stay tuned!
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EVENT LISTINGS - MIDWEEK Summary of event listings for WinterPRIDE 22 WinterPRIDE Guest Services and Ticket Centre will be open in the Aava Whistler Hotel from Jan.26-Feb.02 Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 3PM-6PM Après Ski at Black’s Pub 10PM-1AM Welcome Dance at Garfinkel’s Monday, January 27, 2014 - WHISTLER 8AM-6PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides WHISTLER 3PM-6PM Après Ski with DJ GRITTY BUMPS | Buffalo Bill’s - 4122 Village Green
WinterPRIDE Ski Guiding
6PM-10PM Dine Around Tandoori Grill - 4368 Main Street #201 | Tel: 604.905.4900 | tandooriwhistler.com La Bocca - 4232 Village Stroll | Tel: 604.932.2112 | labocca.moonfruit.com 9PM-Late Mixx & Mingle Pyjama Party | Maxx Fish 4232 Village Stroll Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 - BLACKCOMB 8AM-6PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler Way 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides - BLACKCOMB 10AM-11:30AM Natural Mystic Snowshoe Tour | TAG Whistler - Hilton Plaza 3PM-6PM Après Ski with DJ KORI.K | Buffalo Bill’s - 4122 Village Green 6PM-10PM Dine Around Alta Bistro - 4319 Main Street, #104 | 604.932.2582 | altabistro.com Brewhouse - 4355 Blackcomb Way | 604.905.2739 | markjamesgroup.com 9PM-2AM Cowboy & Cowgirl Party | Buffalo Bill’s - 4122 Village Green Wednesday, JAN. 29TH, 2014 - WHISTLER 8AM-6PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler Way 9AM-5PM winterPRIDE YOUth | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides WHISTLER 11AM-2PM SuperFly Zipline | TAG Whistler - Hilton Plaza 218-4293 Mountain Square 1PM-3PM WinterPRIDE Inner Tubing | Coca-Cola Inner Tube Park - Base II, Blackcomb 3PM-6PM Après Ski with TABIAS.DJ | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way 6PM-10PM Dine Around Ric’s Grill - 4154 Village Green | 604.932.7427 | ricsgrill.com 21 Steps - 4433 Sundial Place | 604.966.2121 | 21steps.ca 9PM-2AM Gender Bender Party with DJ QUEST | Garfinkel’s Whistler - 1-4308 Main Street [11] WinterPRIDE 2014 Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
EVENT LISTINGS: WEEKEND Summary of event listings for WinterPRIDE 21
Weekend has the larger evening parties
Thursday, JAN. 30TH, 2014 - BLACKCOMB 8AM-8PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel 9:30AM-12.30PM Trailblazer Snowmobile Tour | TAG Whistler 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides BLACKCOMB 12PM-2PM WinterPRIDE Charity Ski Race on Blackcomb 3PM-6PM Après Ski with FOXY MORON | Whistler Conference Ctr 4:30PM-8PM Whistler Tasting Tours - Finer Things Dinner Tour 6PM-10PM Dine Around Araxi Restaurant + Bar - 4122 Village Gate Square | 604.932.4540 | araxi.com Hy’s Steakhouse - 4308 Main Street | 604.905.5555 | hyssteakhouse.com 6PM – 7:30PM VIP Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Reception | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler 8PM-10PM Mr. Gay Canada Grand Finale & Fashion Show | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler 10PM-Late SPLASH Pool Party at Meadow Park with DJ PORNSTAR (LA) | Shuttle from Aava Whistler 10PM-Late Throwback Thursdays with DJ QUEST | Moe Joe’s - 4115 Golfers Approach Friday, JAN. 31st, 2014 - WHISTLER 8AM-8PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler Way 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides WHISTLER 11AM - 1PM SuperFly Zipline Tours | TAG Whistler - Hilton Plaza 218-4293 Mountain Square 2:30PM - 3PM WinterPRIDE Ski Out and March | Mid Station at Olympic on Whistler 3PM-6PM GuySpy Après Ski Village T-Dance with DJ RSQUARED | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way 3PM-6PM Women’s Après | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way 6PM-10PM Dine Around Quattro - 4319 Main Street | 604.905.4844 | quattrorestaurants.com 9PM-LATE Furrocious - Military Ball with DJ NICK BERTOSSI | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler 9PM-LATE WhiteOUT Presented by Hilton Hotels & Resorts with DJ SETH COOPER| Garfinkel’s 1-4308 Main Street
FRIDAY
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EVENT LISTINGS: WEEKEND Summary of event listings for WinterPRIDE 21
Saturday, Feb. 1ST, 2014 - BLACKCOMB 8AM-6PM Guest Relations & Ticket Sales | Aava Whistler Hotel 10AM-2PM WinterPRIDE Ski/Snowboard Guides BLACKCOMB 11AM - 1PM SuperFly Zipline Tours | TAG Whistler - Hilton Plaza 3PM-6PM Après Ski with DJ DEL STAMP | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way 3PM-6PM Women’s Après | Whistler Conference Centre 6PM-10PM Dine Around The Grill Room - 4599 Chateau Blvd | 604.938.2033 | www.fairmont.com/whistler Trattoria di Umberto - 4242 Village Stroll | 604-932-4442 | http://bit.ly/Wp12Tratt 9PM-12AM skiOUT! WHOOSSH Martini Party with DJ SMOOTHIE | Merlin’s Bar - 4553 Blackcomb Way 9PM-2AM WOW! with DJ Kasey Riot + DJ LISA DE LUX | GLC - Garibaldi Lift Co. 4165 Springs Lane
10PM-4AM Snowball Dance ‘til Dawn Closing Party with DJ IVAN GOMEZ + DJ PHIL B | Whistler Conference Centre - 4010 Whistler Way Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2013 10AM-1PM Guest Relations & Lost and Found | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler Way 10AM-1PM Farewell Brunch | Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub - Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 4270 Mountain Square
1PM-4PM Volunteer Wrap Party | Aava Whistler Hotel - 4005 Whistler Way 3PM-6PM Classic Après Ski | Black’s Pub 4270 Mountain Square (base of Whistler Mountain) 3PM-7PM Detox | Scandinave Spa Whistler - 8010 Mons Road
ENTERTAINMENT SUMMARY: International DJ/producer IVAN GOMEZ (BCN), DJ PHIL B (SFO), DJ SETH COOPER (Chicago), DJ
DJ PAULO (LAX), DJ PORNSTAR (LAX), LISA DE LUX (YVR), DJ KASEY RIOT (YVR), DJ/Producer NICK BERTOSSI (YVR), DJ QUEST (YVR), DJ RSQUARED (YVR/YUL), DJ GRITTY BUMPS (Whistler), DJ JONI T (Whistler), DJ FOXY MORON (Whistler), DJ BILLY THE KIDD (Whistler), tobais.dj (Whistler), DJ Smoothie (YVR), DJ Kori.K (Whistler), DJ DEL STAMP (YVR)
SPECIAL GUESTS: AUSTRALIAN IDOL - COURTNEY ACT, NEW ZEALAND’S GOT TALENT + MR. GAY WORLD - CHRIS OLWAGE, MICHAEL MORRILL - MR GAY HONG KONG, SYMONE SAYS, CONNIE SMUDGE, WILLY TAYLOR, TIMBERLINE DANCE SOCIETY, MR. GAY CANADA 2014 DELEGATES [13] WinterPRIDE 2014 Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
WelCOMe paRTY S u n DJ GRITTY BUMPS
Garfinkles | 4208 Main Street $20**
JAN
26 9PM - 1AM
apReS SKi
DJ GRITTY BUMPS Buffalo Bills | 4122 Village Green $15**
Mon
JAN
27
GeNDeR BeNDeR PARTY
DJ QUEST
Wed
JAN
29
Release your inner drag queen or king! We’re playing gender roullette. Celebrate style and 9PM - 2AM glamour in whichever way and whatever gender you want! And don’t be afraid accessorize!!! Be create and silly, or sexy, be bold and courageous and creative and most of all, have fun! Garfinkles 4208 Main Street $XX**
3PM - 6PM
MiXX & MiNGle M o n PJ PARTY
DJ JONI T A social and interactive party to help you meet new friends or reconnect with WinterPRIDE regulars. Drinks and games keep it frothy, fun, and even a little flirty! Maxx Fish 4232 Village Stroll $XX**
JAN
27
apReS SKi
DJ Foxy Moron Whistler Conference Centre | 4010 Whistler Way | $15**
9 P M - 1A M
DJ Kori.K
Garibaldi Lift Co. [GLC] 4165 Springs Lane | $15**
30
MR. GaY CaNaDa Thur GRAND FINALE + FASHION SHOW
Tues
JAN
28
DJ pornstar (LA)
Let’s get soaking wet! Don’t forget to pack a towel and swimsuit! DJ PORNSTAR (LA) turns up the heat at the annual WinterPRIDE festival Pool Party with go-go dancers bouncy beats and sexy men in skimpy swimwear! Sponsored by Andrew Christian! Clothes check and lockers available on site. Meadow Park Sports Centre | 8625 Highway 99 $28.57**
JAN
30
8PM - 10PM Contestants from across Canada compete for the title of Mr Gay Canada at the Grand Finale for the 6th annual competition. Fighting for a chance to represent Canada at Mr Gay World the men will strut their stuff on the runway with fashion from formal to fetish! Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way | $36**
JAN
30 10PM - 4AM
VillaGe T-DaNCe F r i DJ RSquared
Whistler Conference Centre | 4010 Whistler Way | $15**
3PM - 6PM
COURTNEY ACT + CHRIS OLWAGE
apReS SKi
Thur
JAN
Thur
POOL
SplaSh PARTY
JAN
31 3PM - 6PM
FuRROCiOuS MILITARY BALL
nick bertossi
Fri
JAN
WOMEN OF WOW WINTERPRIDE S a t
DJ LISA DE LUX + DJ KASEY RIOT
Hosted by the Vancouver Dyke March Festival Society. A fun and interactive party to help meet new and old friends in one of Whistler’s hottest clubs. Garibaldi Lift Co. [GLC] 4165 Springs Lane $35**
SNOWBall
DANCE‘TIL DAWN
dj ivan gomez (BCN) + DJ PHIL b (SFo)
Feb
01 9PM - 2AM
S at
Feb
01
The final closing party of the week long celebration is Snowball 10PM - 4AM 22. Incredible music and epic sounds and lights. Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way $57.14**
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Who doesn’t love a man in Uniform? The Military ball is your chance to party it up in your 10PM - 2AM favourite uniform whether it’s army, police, leather or sports kit. One of the week’s most popular events we’re getting dark and dirty with beats provided by Vancouver’s own rising global star NICK BERTOSSI who’s signature high energy sounds are guaranteed to keep the dance floor pumping! Whistler Conference Centre | 4010 Whistler Way | $28.57**
3PM - 6PM
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Men’s Full Week Pass Sun Jan 26 – Sat Feb 1
$299*
Men’s Mid-Week Pass
COWBOY & COWGiRl paRTY DJ BILLY THE KID
Tues
tobais.dj
Whistler Conference Centre | 4010 Whistler Way | $15**
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Mount-UP, we’re having ourselves 9PM - 2AM a ho-down! A taste of the Wild Wild West…coast. Boots and stetsons required? Nah, but wear-em if you got-em. Lasso yourself a stallion or filly at this fun and inclusive event with linedancing, country music and a great crowd. Special guests Timberline Dance Troupe and Mr. Gay Canada delegates. Buffalo Bill’s | 4122 Village Green | $20**
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DJ QUEST Feeling nostalgic? We’re turning back time to turning it out with a bumping night of classics. Vancouver’s own DJ QUEST brings a retro vibe to the stylish dance floor at Moe Joe’s with your favourite anthems, a little old school house, and yes, disco! Moe Joe’s 4115 Golfers Approach $XX**
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WHITEOUT Award winning DJ SETH COOPER headlines our reinvented Friday night party. We’re going full circuit with new lights and sound, sexy go-go dancers and a whole lot of sexy boys bouncing all night to fun vocal driving beats! Let’s shake it till we break it! Garfinkles | 4208 Main St | $28.57**
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Thurs Jan 30 – Sat Feb 1 Fri Jan 31 – Sat Feb 1
DJ Del Stamp Whistler Conference Centre | 4010 Whistler Way | $15**
$139*
Women’s Full Week Pass Sun Jan 26 – Sat Feb 1
$199*
Sun Jan 26 – Thurs Jan 30 $130*
Women’s Extended WeekEnd Pass Thurs Jan 30 – Sat Feb 1
$129*
Women’s WeekEnd Pass Fri Jan 31 – Sat Feb 1
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Men’s Week End Pass
Women’s Mid-Week Pass
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Men’s Apres Ski Pass Sun Jan 26 – Sat Feb 1
$79*
Women’s Apres Ski Pass Sun Jan 26 – Sat Feb 1
$79*
*All rates are starting from and valid for online sales/Advance sales only, quoted in Canadian dollars, per person, subject to tax and/or other fees including insurance may be applicable, space is limited, subject to general availability at time of reservation. **All rates quoted in Canadian dollars, per person, includes tax, space is limited, subject to venue capacity first come first serve basis.
FAQ’S - STORY STARTERS AN INTERVIEW WITH DEAN NELSON, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF GAYWHISTLER’S WINTERPRIDE 1. Tell me what WinterPRIDE is and how you got involved? WinterPRIDE is the evolution of Gay Ski Week. In 2007 we re-branded Gay Ski week as we saw there was a bigger opportunity to reach more people to become more inclusive to both the skier/non skier, to the full spectrum of our very diverse LGBT community. We have programming specific for women, to the bear/ leather/fetish, to the circuit queens and everything in between. I first was involved with Gay Ski Week back in 1995 as a hotel partner, as well as a volunteer, and then in 2006 became part of the organizing group that took over the week long celebration.
2. There are a few other gay ski weeks out there, but WinterPride seems to be the best at attracting lesbians. Why is that? WinterPRIDE is a huge team effort and we are really fortunate to work with many wonderful community groups that are able to engage and listen to what our female guests are looking for and needing in a winter escape. We are thrilled to have an opportunity to work with the Vancouver Dyke March making the festival more inclusive and to attract the international and regional lesbian traveller.
3. Why come to an event like WinterPride instead of just going to Whistler for a ski week on your own?
The advantage of coming during WinterPRIDE is the village vibe is remarkably different. Everyone loosens up, is having a great time and everyone can just be themselves without having to think in their mind “is this okay.” Also many of our resort partners have exclusive discounts and promotions during the week therefore making your vacation budget stretch that much more. You can also win some amazing prizes and of course you are meeting like minded people from all over the world. Many of our guests have found their life partners and made long time friends.
4. Tell me about the skiing and snow boarding. Do people all meet up to ski together or what? Yes, everyday
during WinterPRIDE, we assemble everyone that wants to ski/snowboard together into similar skiing/riding abilities. This way you are able to
meet other people at your own speed and have an enjoyable experience at North America’s largest ski resort. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains can be a bit overwhelming for some of our guests from vertically challenged geographies! This also means if you are in a relationship and you are at different skiing abilities group you can break off and each have an amazing time on the mountain and come back and meet for lunch and later for Après without feeling guilty of either holding your partner back or pushing him/her into terrain that they are not comfortable with. It has saved a many a marriage I reckon!
5. Are there races or competitions? On Thursday, Jan. 30th we have our annual Charity Ski Race... the race is actually a race against yourself where you need to guess your time. So it does not necessarily mean the fastest racer wins.... it is the skier that is the most consistent. Last year the winner guessed his time perfect! All proceeds this year go towards the Whistler Health Care Centre.
6. What about newbies? Can they get lessons? Yes, Whistler Blackcomb offers both private and group lessons. When you sign up and let the guest relations know you are with WinterPRIDE they will do their best to link you up with other WinterPRIDE guests.
7. What kinds of events do you have for non-skiers? There are so many amazing adventures to get into... we have the very passive adventures like culinary (mixology, wine tastings, beer sampling, progressive dinners), sightseeing on the Peak2Peak gondola; soft adventures like Inner Tubing, dog sledding, ice skating in the village, to relaxing and detoxing at one of our many spas... to more adrenaline adventures like Bungee Jumping, Snowmobile tours, ZipTreking, and even bobsled and skelton! Imagine hovering just inches off a sheet of ice clocking some 70 mph head first down the fastest sliding track in the world! That is skelton at the Whistler Olympic Sliding Centre... it is okay, totally safe... skelton is the easiest of the three sliding sports and you have a full training session on how to slide safely!
8. What big women’s events do you have scheduled for 2014? This year
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we are working with a local grass roots organization - the Vancouver Dyke March to continue to build the women’s community at WinterPRIDE. They will be hosting WOW! Women of WinterPRIDE the closing party for the women with DJ KASEY RIOT and DJ LISA DE LUX and loads of beautiful snow bunnies to get you in the mood to party the night away. All of WinterPRIDE events are accessible to everyone. The girls will be at the Mixx & Mingle Party, Cowboy/girl Party, Gender Bender Party and of course the MGC Grand Finale and Fashion show with Australian Idol & RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant - COURTNEY ACT.
9. Is WinterPride a good place for singles? Or is it geared more toward couples? WinterPRIDE has a diverse offering
so we have both singles, couples and swingers! So of course singles ares going to have a total rage just depends on what they are looking for.
10. Any highlights of the week you are excited for? This year we are planning a
winterPRIDE YOUth diversity workshop in response to a request from the local youths wanting to be involved with the festival. It is a day designed for gay youth and their alliances to come together to celebrate diversity and community through workshops, film and play! WinterPRIDE is thrilled to be working with BIG ROGER EVENTS as the festival’s official entertainment director. They have been able to secure some incredible talent that will keep us grooving both on and off the slopes with DJ PAULO + DJ QUEST setting the tone for the GLITTER Vancouver opening party through the entire week with DJ PORNSTAR, DJ SETH COOPER, IVAN GOMEZ AND DJ PHIL B bringing their styles to Whistler for everyone to enjoy. The civic government has officially declared Jan. 26-Feb.2, 2014 “Pride Week in Whistler” and the Mayor herself will be presenting the Proclamation during the Mr. Gay Canada Fashion Show. Also on Friday WinterPRIDE will host the third annual Pride skiout and March through the village. The biggest travel tip is to plan early as all the best deals are available prior to November 15th each year. For those that plan last minute still can find some good rates if they are flexible on the dates they want. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit us online at GayWhistler.com
FAQ’S - STORY STARTERS AN INTERVIEW WITH DEAN NELSON, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF GAYWHISTLER’S WINTERPRIDE Whistler is not cheap, is WinterPRIDE a playground just for people with deep pockets? Or are there ways those of us who are economically challenged can enjoy the event? I think the perception that Whistler is expensive is the biggest misconception.
Snowbus is a twice daily shuttle service with an excellent value price point. You can
WOULD IT BE CORRECT TO SAY THAT reach them direct at 1.888.794.5511 or online at WHISTLER IS A SAFE HAVEN FOR www.snowbus.ca MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE STILL IN THE CLOSET BACK HOME, WHO From Seattle you can take the COME TO THE EVENT TO BE Amtrak - Cascades. It is a relaxing journey THEMSELVES? Whistler for the most part creates an
up to Vancouver where you can easily transfer to the Greyhound to continue your journey to
Whistler is actually excellent value when you
environment that embraces diversity and has an
look at the total picture of what the resort has to
attitude of anything goes. Speaking with some
offer. Whistler has world class facilities, some of
of our guests over the last couple years they
the best skiing/riding in the world, voted
have told me that the reason why they love
consistently as one of the best mountain resorts
coming to Whistler is because Whistler is not
for culinary, night life, spas, and
seen as a Gay destination so it does not raise
accommodations. If you plan ahead you will get
any flags or alarm bells for those in a more
wicked deals for instances we offered ski
conservative community. They are able to for
most up to date equipment available and all
packages starting at just $101/person/night
the week let their hair down and have fun and
guests can save up to 33% when they book in
back in August, room only rates starting at $99/
not worry about looking over their should to see
advance. The other advantage of renting with
night. I think the problem is when people do not
if anyone is watching, they are able to just be
our preferred partner is you have complimentary
plan ahead and want to go up to Whistler last
and have fun as an equal human being. We
ski storage, access to free tuning and service,
minute and all they can find are the few rooms
have created programming that allows our guest
and convenient pick up locations. Plus they
available at some of our luxury properties that
to be ambiguous to über-gay and everything in-
have outer wear rentals available so the only
start at $399/night. This year will be no
between.
thing you will need to pack are your ski gloves
are currently running a promotion that if you book now you can get a 3 night / 2 day ski package for just $134/night/person, but you have to book in advance. For those that are a bit more frugal the Whistler hostel at the Olympic village is excellent value at just $39/ bed/night, other ways to save is collect some of your friends and go in on renting a larger suite to share the cost. You can prepare some of your own meals in the suite to save some dollars on dining out during your stay. Buy an Edge Card or your ski tickets online before you arrive into the resort. Ticket window price for a ski ticket is approx. $96/day vs. online at $88 or $82 with an Edge card (based on a 2-day ski pass online pre-purchase 48+ hours in advance) Final tip: Volunteer for Pride! You get access to the events, meet lots of great people and you will have a great time.
1.800.USA.RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com
Extra luggage fees are killing me do I need to bring my ski gear? Travel light! Whistler Blackcomb has the
and socks! Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online at
exception as the snow base continues to grow as will the hotel room rates - so book early. We
Whistler. For more information call
How do I get up to Whistler from Vancouver? There are many different options available to our guests. They can self drive, limo, take a
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Do you have the dates for WinterPRIDE in the future years?
motor coach or shuttle service, take the
Yes, our dates are:
Greyhound, or you can even take a Heli-Jet from
January 25-31, 2015
the Airport. Here are some great resources for
The official travel partner is Whistler
your consideration: Glacier Coach Lines - the preferred
Blackcomb where they can assist you with all of your travel needs from Air, Accommodation, Ski
transportation company for GayWhistler. They
Tickets, Rentals, Ground Transfers, and
offer town car, luxury SUV’s, limo, mini-coaches
activities. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit
and motor coach private charters for the larger
www.gaywhistler.com
groups. You can reach them at: 1.866.905.7779 or online at www.whistlerglaciergroup.com Pacific Coach Lines is the official shuttle service to Whistler Blackcomb with express Airport service with nine departures daily. You can reach them direct at 1.800.661.1725 or visit online at http://www.pacificcoach.com
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Host Hotel for 2013-15 is the Aava Whistler Hotel www.aavawhistlerhotel.com
STORY STARTERS
A LETTER TO WINTERPRIDE
SHARING HOW THE SKI WEEK TOUCHED ONE PERSON PROFOUNDLY
Tales from the Coat Check Two years ago our Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium was working the coat check for a Whistler Pride event at the Conference Centre. The group was incredibly generous with their donations to our Eradicate Polio Campaign and we were able to talk with several of the attendees regarding their visit to Whistler. A gentleman of about my age started chatting with me about my family and our feeling about Whistler Pride. We discussed at some length about how the town had always been so welcoming and then he told
outside world as a "Gay" destination. The attendees could tell acquaintances they were going to Whistler without fear of letting their orientation be revealed. Thanks for letting me share this with you, Dean Diane Maskell -Past President Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium
me his story. His partner of 35 years had just recently passed away; but he had made this gentleman promise that he would still come to Whistler Pride to represent both of them. He told me that Whistler was, for years, the ONLY place they could vacation as a couple without fear of reprisals for their sexual orientation. He and his partner had never missed a week since the inception. He looked around the large gathering and mused that most of the younger men present had NO idea of just how lucky they were to enjoy the freedom of expressing their orientation that had, for years, been denied to them. What I still remember was his quiet dignity as he relayed all this to me. I have never forgotten him and the impact he had on me. Especially since Dean explained to me that for many in the Gay Community, Whistler held no connotation to the
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Media Tools:
GayWhistler Media Kit Tourism Whistler Media Kit Whistler Blackcomb Media Kit Tourism Vancouver Tourism BC Media Kit Canadian Tourism Media Kit
THE RAINBOW FLAG Start of a Pride movement bringing an invisible minority out of the shadows Every year the Village is covered in
including adaptations such as
Rainbows. Whether it be the banners along
bumper stickers and decals. "A
Main Street or flags in the windows of many of
true flag," Baker said, "is torn from
the businesses. This is a recognition to the
the soul of the people.
LGBT Community of the acceptance that is part
of the culture of Whistler. The following explains
Since, Baker has designed
what the significance of the Rainbow Flag is to
flags for many dignitaries and
our Community.
political figures, including then
Gilbert Baker – Father of the Rainbow Flag
San Francisco Mayor Dianne
In 1978, Gilbert Baker (born in Kansas in 1951) designed the Rainbow (or Gay Pride) Flag as a symbol of LGBT pride, liberation and diversity. "In the beginning the Rainbow Flag was about liberation. It was about breaking free
Feinstein. Baker also designed the flags for the 1984 Democratic
Father of the Rainbow Flag: Gilbert Baker
National Convention.
The 25th Anniversary of The Rainbow Flag:
of an existence limited by fear and conformity,
In 2003, Baker created a rainbow flag that
the right to express sexuality without shame or
stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic
retaliation from those who legislate "morality.'“
Ocean in Key West to commemorate the 25th
The previous symbol for our community had
anniversary of the flag. With that creation, Baker
been the Pink Triangle, which was a stigma or
broke his own record previously awarded in
mark put on us by the Nazis in the Second
1994 for his mile long Rainbow Flag in memory
World War.
of the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
The Key West flag, which was 1.25-miles, was
He began making banners and ultimately
created over three months and included more
the Rainbow Flag for his friend Harvey Milk, who
than 18,000 yards of nylon fabric, 25 miles of
was later assassinated on Nov 27, 1978. The
seams, and was created in 100 foot and 250
Rainbow Flag debuted at the 1978 San
foot sections seamed together. It weighed more
Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day
than three tons. A section of this world record
Parade.
flag hangs in Whistler every year for
Pride Snowflake In 2007 Alpenglow Productions commissioned an artist to update Altitude’s Pride Snowflake. The Pride snowflake encompasses the entire community incorporating the male, female and transgender symbols as well as incorporating sexual diversity by including the gay, lesbian and bisexual symbols along with the six colours of the original pride flag.
WinterPRIDE.
It has since been used around the world as a symbol of LGBT unity in many variations,
Beyond Gay: Politics of Pride - Feature Movie Both Ken and Dean spent two years filming a feature documentary which included Whistler. The Film has gone on to win a number of awards. The Film is just one example of the other unique TV and Movie
Other Events Alpenglow Productions produces and collaborates on other events throughout the year including: • • • •
Summer Adventures Mr. Gay Canada Mr. Gay World Travel Gay Canada Conference
exposure GayWhistler has brought to the resort and the exposure there of.
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ALPENGLOW PRODUCTIONS dba GayWhistler’s WinterPRIDE Suite 1025, 106-4368 Main St. Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4, CANADA T: 604.288.7218 F: 888.803.6345 E: dean@gaywhistler.com W: http://www.gaywhistler.com
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