Thursday, March 09, 2006

Despite the warmer temperatures, Coors Light Triple Challenge is going off. The action started this morning with the half-pipe competition in the Pickle Super Pipe. The sun is even trying to peek out to watch the competition! Over on Smart Alec the build for the Oxy Rail Jam and the Mars Big Air continues, a huge thank you to everyone who’s been putting in time moving all that snow around (not to mention the crew that helped make all that snow in the first place). The competition is fierce and but the fun is only beginning – make sure you get up here to check it out!   

Results to follow.....

For up-to-date photos of the action and the complete schedule check out www.triplechallenge.ca!

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Published by BlueMountain: 1:02 PM Updated On: 3/9/2006 at 1:04 PM

Monday, March 06, 2006

Coors Light Triple Challenge Ski & Snowboard Festival

 

Collingwood, March 2006 – Blue Mountain Resort is beginning to change shape as the Coors Light Triple Challenge Ski and Snowboard Festival draws near.  Sunday, March 4^th, the event site at the base of Smart Alec will come to life as the build of two 80 foot rails gets underway.  Massive preparation for the big air to rail component of the Coors Light Triple Challenge is scheduled to take the good part of a week, as Blue Mountain Resort’s operations team binds forces to create one of Canada’s largest ski and snowboard festivals.         

 

The Coors Light Triple Challenge, March 9^th through 11^th is BlueMountain’s final event of the season, featuring a collection of events including half-pipe, slope style, rail jam and big air to rail competitions.  In celebration of an incredible season, the festival will also host one of the biggest free outdoor concerts of the year.

 

Top pro skiers and snowboarders from around the world are ready to contend in a series of events starting with the Friday night Oxy Rail Jam.  Mars Big Air to Rail participants will start off with an invitational day time qualifier on Saturday with the highest scoring competitors advancing to a night time final. On Saturday night competitors and spectators will also catch an open air concert at the base of Smart Alec on the Telus Concert Stage.  Heading up this year’s show is the punk inspired quartet, The Stills.  This Montreal based group will bring a splurge of live 80’s style rock to the scene.   

 

Athletes may register Thursday, March 9^th from 7:30 to 9:30 AM in Cascade 2 at the Grand Central Lodge.  The entry fee is $35.00 per contest with registration times running at the same time and location, Friday and Saturday.  Discounted lift tickets will be available to competitors following registration.  Please note: Competitors under 18 years of age will need a guardian to sign their waiver.  A practice session will run on site from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.  The competition kicks off Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.  Helmets are mandatory.

 

The Coors Light Triple Challenge: 10 mountain events, 30,000 lbs of rail, 13 million gallons of man made snow, 500+ athletes, 40 judges and 20,000 spectators you won’t want to miss! 

 

For continuous updates and an event schedule check out: www.triplechallenge.ca

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Published by BlueMountain: 3:23 PM

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

The call is out to all graphic designers, illustrators, film makers, animators and photographers! The Multimedia Showcase was created to encourage the communication of ideas through Multimedia channels such as video, photography, graffiti, graphic design and animation. The Showcase is an opportunity for all multimedia enthusiasts to display their talent and gain exposure as well as to win great prizes! There are categories for both amateur and professionals judged by a famed panel of photography, film, animation and illustration experts.

Join us on February 10-11, 2006 for all the excitement!

For all the details check out www.multimediashowcase.ca !

Fri. February 10th

Category Viewing Graphic design/ Graffiti/ Photography
12-10pm Kandahar Room/Blue Mountain Inn
Free Admission

Grand Marnier presents a showcase reception and product tasting for all entrants and supporters.
Kandahar Room/Blue Mountain Inn
7:00pm – 9:00pm $5 entry

Movie Premier Presented by Cplus Productions "Yours to Discover"
Starts at 8:30pm Weider Room/Blue Mountain Inn
$ 5 entry

Sat. February 11th

Category Viewing Graphic design/ Graffiti/ Photography
12-10pm Kandahar Room/Blue Mountain Inn
Free Admission

Grand Marnier presents a showcase reception and product tasting for all entrants and supporters.
Kandahar Room/Blue Mountain Inn
7:00pm – 9:00pm
$5 entry

Film Showcase
Starts at 8:30pm Weider Room/Blue Mountain Inn
$ 5 entry

Multimedia Showcase Awards
Following the Film Showcase
Weider Room/Blue Mountain Inn

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Published by BlueMountain: 3:15 PM Updated On: 2/3/2006 at 8:46 AM

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

The Terrain Park Team Challenge presented by Appleton Jamaica Rum, SBC Skier and Snowboard Canada Magazine is Blue Mountain Resort's first ever team based slope-style competition. Teams of 3 will go head-to-head in a battle of originality in one of Canada's largest terrain parks. Competitors are judged on style, difficulty and execution contending for cash prizes!

Saturday January 14, 2006
On site-registration from 8:00am to 10:30am
Register at The Blue Mountain Inn in the Duntroon Room

Please note: Participants under 18 years of age will need a guardian to sign waiver

Practice is from 9:30am - 10:30am

Competition starts at 11:00am

$ 75 per Team to Enter

All athletes will require a lift ticket & Badlands park pass (discounted tickets to athletes upon registration for the event)

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Published by BlueMountain: 4:22 PM

Monday, December 05, 2005

The sky has opened and the snow is starting to fall! With the first dusting of snow on the mountain and below zero temperatures in the long term forecast, Blue Mountain is excited to announce that Thursday, December 8th, 2005 will mark the tentative opening day of Blue Mountain’s 65th season!

When the lifts start moving on December 8th at 9:00 am skiers and snowboarders will have until 4:30 pm to enjoy Blue in white. From season opening until December 14th, day visitors can take advantage of specially priced early season day ticket for $33 + GST! The night skiing season is scheduled to begin one week later on Thursday, December 15th and will give visitors to Blue Mountain the opportunity to ride under the lights until 10:00 pm.

For up to date information on what runs will be open don't forget to check out the detailed conditions report.

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Published by BlueMountain: 12:16 PM