Monday, 21 January 2013

Join us for an action packed week of events at Blue



We have another action packed week of events and activities at Blue. Cold weather is in the forecast and we have all 36 trails open for skiing and snowboarding. It’s time to celebrate winter at Blue! Here’s what’s happening this week:

Tuesday, January 22nd:

Fiesta Tuesday’s Movie Night
It’s Fiesta Tuesday at Jozo’s and this week’s featured film is Snowboard Canada’s RELAX.
Join us for a free movie night and an awesome deal on Burrito’s – only $2 for 5!  Doors open at 7pm and show time is at 8pm.

Thursday, January 24th:

Live Music – Shane Cloutier Band
There’s always something happening at Jozo’s! Whether you feel like some live entertainment in the afternoon or grabbing a late dinner while enjoying good music, performances will be happening from 3pm-7pm and from 10pm-close.

Friday, January 25th:

Live Music – Julian Taylor Band
Missed Thursday’s live music? No problem! Jozo’s is hosting yet another live music performance happening the entire evening! Event starts at 3pm-7pm or 10pm-close.

Saturday, January 26th:

Billabong Flaunt It All Girls Slopestyle Event
Kicking off their 7th season, the Billabong Flaunt It Tour is an All-Girls Slopestyle & Rail Jam snowboard series that is aimed at giving girls from all levels a chance to “Flaunt It”. Supported by VonZipper, Dakine, Nixon, Snowboarder Magazine and Snowboard Canada, Flaunt It provides over $75,000 in cash and prizes for the girls to compete for. The first place winner from each stop of the tour will also receive airfare and accommodation to the series finals at Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA! Although there is some serious stuff to be won, this contest was designed with fun in mind!

This is a morning slopestyle jam followed by an afternoon rail jam. Throughout the day, contestants will have the chance to do as many runs as desired with the judges watching over the course of the event, until they eventually determine standout riders. Every participant will receive a gift bag and a complimentary lunch.

To register, go to http://www.billabongflauntit.com/registration. The website also provides further details on the event schedule. Please notice that a valid lift ticket or season pass is required!

Molson Canadian Live – Jamie McLaughlin
Take a break from the slopes and enjoy some live music performed right in the South Base Lodge! Event starts at 2:30pm until 6pm.

Saturday – Sunday January 27th:

Ride Along with Ski Cross Athletes Davey Barr & Julia Murray –
Melanoma Awareness Event
Hear stories from Olympic Ski Cross athletes and learn all about how to help prevent Melanoma. Don’t miss the chance to sign up for ski lessons with these incredible ambassadors! 
Make sure to sign up as soon as possible as there us a limited amount of spots available per lesson!
Come out to learn and support a great cause! All proceeds from the event go to the DCMF.
For further information on this event, go to http://www.dcmf.ca or call 647-393-DCMF.

Weekly Activities:

Take advantage of all the fresh snow after a mild week and jump back into winter with partaking in some our returning weekly activities that had to be put on hold after the thaw. Despite the sudden and complete switch in temperatures, guests can be sure to enjoy a good balance of indoor and outdoor events that give you the chance to warm up and head back outside!

Winter activities include horse carriage rides, skating on the pond, guided snowshoeing and much more. To get further information on activities happening daily, visit our website or stop by the Activity Central located beside the Grand Central Lodge at the bottom of the Silver Bullet chairlift.

Monday, 14 January 2013

What’s Happening at Blue This Week: January 14th - January 20th



Want to know what’s happening at Blue Mountain this week? Listed below is our full line up of events for this week. With more than 20 major events this season, it’s never a dull moment at Blue Mountain!

Tuesday, January 15th:

Fiesta Tuesday’s Movie Night
It’s Fiesta Tuesday at Jozo’s and this week’s featured film is Toy Soldier’s Act Natural.
Join us for a free movie night and an awesome deal on Burrito’s – only 2 for $5!  Doors open at 7pm and show time is at 8pm.

Wednesday, January 15th:

Live Music – Drew McIvor
Stop by the Twist Martini Lounge to enjoy a relaxing evening with live entertainment.
Event starts at 7pm.

Saturday, January 19th:

Salomon’s ‘Don’t Get Lost’ Snowshoe Raid
This is a team based snowshoe race in which competitors will travel on and off-trail to checkpoints located throughout The Blue Mountains’ beautiful forests and parklands. Event begins with Race-Kit pickup at 8:30am in the Grand Central Lodge. Race is set to start between 10:45am and 11am. There will be awards and a post-race meal to warm up!
To find out more information on pricing and to view a full event schedule, visit www.dontgetlost.ca.

Roxy Ride Day – All Girls Snowboard Day
The Roxy Ride Days tour is aimed to offer the opportunity for female riders to progress their park and all-mountain skills with guest coaches and Roxy team riders. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate rider, the Roxy Ride Days will be perfect for you. All coaching sessions are broken up, so you can easily plan out your day here at Blue Mountain. The day is free for you to maximize your time with what you want to learn!

Event is open to any girls age 14 and up. Price is $50 + lift ticket.
Group meets in Spectacular room at the Blue Mountain Inn; please arrive at 8:30a.m. for check in.
Roxy Ride Day Schedule:
9:30am – 9:45am: Welcome
9:45am – 10am: Warm Up
10am – 10:30am: Group Coaching Session: Park Riding (Intro or Review)
10:30am – 12:30pm: Coaching Sessions: Jumps, Rails, Boxes
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm: Mini Jams: Game of R.O.X.Y. – JIB JAM
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Prizes & Wrap Up

Molson Canadian Live – Aaron Garner
Head on down to the South Base Lodge to watch Aaron Garner perform! Take a break from all the excitement happening this day and join Molson and Blue to enjoy a unique après ski atmosphere.
Event starts at 2:30pm.

Sunday, January 20th:

Après Ski – Scott Donally
Come and see Scott Donally perform live at Rusty’s! Wind down after a day on the slopes with some food and great entertainment!
Event starts at 3pm.

Weekly Activities:

Don’t forget about our weekly winter activities happening throughout the entire season!
Despite milder temperatures this week, Blue Mountain continues to be busy with events happening around the resort.

Daily Live Music
Stop by M.J. Byrne’s Irish Pub to soak up some live music, starting at 9pm.

Ridge Runner
The mountain coaster offers an exciting downhill adventure at Blue. The coaster will take riders on an exhilarating trip through the escarpment’s varied terrain and thrilling glades for over a kilometer downhill.

Indoor Activities
Don’t let the weather stop you from being active. Check out the indoor Tennis courts or go for a swim Plunge! Aquatic Centre.

For more information visit http://www.bluemountain.ca/events_quickfacts.htm or stop by the Activity Central located by the Grand Central Lodge.

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Superheroes of Stoke



Blue Mountain Hosts Special Screening of ‘Superheroes of Stoke’ Ski Film on Friday, January 11, 2013
Proceeds raised go to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

This year marked the 20th anniversary of Matchstick Productions’ (MSP) first ski film. In honour of the heroes that have influenced the sport of skiing and its progression throughout the years, Blue Mountain is screening the most anticipated ski film of the year: Superheroes of Stoke. The film showcases footage from all over the globe, captivating viewers through stunning HD shots and an up-close experience that is contagious with energy. With an all-star cast including James Heim and Michelle Parker and exceptional filmmakers, this movie truly pushes the boundaries of action film making.

Join us at Blue Mountain at 7pm on Friday, January 11th to celebrate 20 years of extraordinary ski films. Tickets are available at Red Devil Sports in the Blue Mountain Village for a minimum $5 donation. All proceeds go to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. For more information, visit www.skimovie.com.

Tickets
·         $ 5 minimum donation
·         All proceeds go to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
·         Available at Red Devil Sports located in the Blue Mountain Village

Mountain Hardwear Promotion
·         Any customer spending more than $50 on Mountain Hardwear products will receive a free ticket for the January 11th show
·         They will also automatically be entered into a draw to win a Mountain Hardwear head-toe ski prize pack

Event Details
What:   ‘Superheroes of Stoke’ Movie Night

When:  Friday, January 11, 2013
            Doors Open at 7pm and screening to start at 8pm

Where: Cascade Room, Grand Central Lodge in the Blue Mountain Village

Why:   Get the chance to win amazing prizes, including Blue Mountain lift tickets, Red Devil Sports gift cards, James Heim autographed posters and much more. Free popcorn will also be available for the audience

Sunday, 6 January 2013

Activities & Events



Saturday January 19

Salomon Don't Get Lost Snowshoe Raid
Salomon’s Don’t Get Lost Snowshoe Raid is an orienteering event where teams of two will have three hours to navigate to checkpoints on their snowshoes to collect points. Don’t Get Lost Snowshoe Raid Saturday January 19th Race Kit Pick-up: 8:30 - 10:00am (Pre-marked maps distributed with race kits) Race Briefing: 10:00am Walk to Bus Pick-Up: 10:15am Board Buses & Drive to Start Location: 10:30am Race Start: between 10:45am and 11:00am Course Cut-Off: between 1:45pm and 2:00pm (3 hours after the race begins) Awards & Post Race Meal: 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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Roxy Ride Day

The Roxy Ride Days are an all girls snowboard coaching tour. Aimed at giving girls a chance to progress their freestyle skills weather you are a beginner shredder hitting your first jump or avid all mountain rider with mad skills. It’s a fun, progressive day out on the mountain and in the park with the WSF Roxy coaching team. Your day will be broken up between all mountain and park coaching sessions in the morning and mini jam comps in the afternoon. Coaching sessions are broken up by what you want to learn. Interested in jumps and getting sweet airtime? Join the jump session. Only want to focus on rails and boxes? Join the jib session. Want to try it all? Split your time between both! The day is free for you to maximize your time with what you want to learn! Roxy Ride Day SCHEDULE Saturday January 19th 8:30am – 9:30am: Check-in 9:30am – 9:45am: Welcome 9:45am – 10:00pm: Warm Up 10:00am – 10:30pm: Group Coaching Session: Park Riding (Intro or Review) 10:30am – 12:30pm: Coaching Sessions: Jumps, Rails, Boxes 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm – 3:30 pm: Mini Jams: Game of R.O.X.Y. – JIB JAM 4:00pm – 4:30 pm: Prizes & Wrap up More event details http://blog.roxy.com/category/events/roxy-ride-days-events-2/