Dec 1, 2007 | Marmot, Winter 2007

2007/08 SPECIAL EVENTS

A list of upcoming events.

Dec 13 Night Skiing Begins (conditions permitting)
Check out the newly lit intermediate terrain and the Stomping Ground terrain park off Whiskey Jack chair.

Dec 14 Ride Coaster for the Cure
This is a First Annual Event put on by the Mount Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol. Gather donations to ride our newly lit run, Coaster, all day and night in support of the BC Cancer Foundation.

Dec 15 Annual Rock the Food Bank Benefit
Join us for this annual “Rock-stravaganza” supporting area food banks, just in time for Christmas. Admission is by donation of non-perishable food or toys.

Dec 23 Carols by Candlelight
An evening of song and good cheer! Follow the candlelit trail from the Alpine Lodge to the Ozone.

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service
A multi-denominational service celebrating Christ’s birthday.

Dec 26 Coca Cola Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display
Come on out with the whole family to take in this FREE light show spectacular! It starts with a breathtaking torchlight parade, followed by an incredible fireworks show!

Dec 31 New Years Eve Celebrations

Raven Fondue Dinner & Dance
Enjoy a three course gourmet fondue, followed by a late night snack, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. Dance and request your favourite hits following dinner with live DJ and special effects.

Fat Teddy’s Rocks!
Live classic and Top 40 rock by “Acid Wish” featuring members of Canadian pop/rock icons The Odds. Price includes late night snack at 9:00pm, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and live band plus automated DJ.

Magical Family Countdown
Held in the Whiskey Jack Banquet Room, this party is ideal for families and especially for kids 12 & under. The doors open at 6:00 with a buffet dinner at 6:30 including kids activities & play area until the magic begins.

New Year’s Dinner at Fireweed’s Family Restaurant
Reservations recommended at 334-5706. A casual atmosphere with dinner service from 5 to 10 pm, featuring a special New Years Eve Roast Beef Dinner Buffet.

Ozone Bonfire Special
Lift accessed tube rides at 5 PM including hot chocolate, a bonfire and a 9:00 countdown.

Jan 7 – 11 Kokanee Winter Festival
Celebrate Kokanee Winter Festival with half-price midweek full-day lift tickets and Nordic trail passes.

Jan 11 Kokanee Day for Dudes #1
Alright Fellas, this one’s just for you. One Friday a month, get your lift pass, an afternoon All-Mountain Lesson, and a great apres for only $59 and only $29 for Season Passholders. Apres includes entertainment, prizes, and of course, Kokanee beer!
Additional dates: Feb. 2, March 14 & April 4 Jan 12 – 13

Avy Awareness Weekend
Silent auction to raise funds for the Canadian Avalanche Association.

Jan 14 – 18 Rossignol National Ski/Board Week
Free beginner ski or snowboard lessons!

Jan 18 Fanta Fridays!
Come session your favourite hit in the terrain park under the NEW lights!! Get in on the action with prize giveaways by the Fanta Riders, rail jams with coaching, local DJ entertainment and shred time under the stars!
Additional dates: Feb 15 & Mar 7 Jan 19

The Yeti Adventure Snowshoe Race
If this Nordic Snowshoe Race doesn’t take your breath away, the scenery will!
For more info stomp over to www.theyeti.ca.

Jan 26 The Brick Rail Jam
Skiers and boarders… Come on out and show off your jibbing skills on a series of rails and boxes, and win great prizes while you’re at it! Round 1 for the “King of the Hill” Series!

Jan 26 Aussie Day
From the Land Down Under? FREE Alpine lift passes and Nordic trail passes for all Aussies. Apres festivities in Fat Teddy’s.

January 28 Kokanee Hospitality Cup
If you work in the Hospitality Industry, this is a deal you won’t want to pass up!

Feb 3 20th Annual Herb Bradley Coca Cola Classic
This fundraiser for Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is open to all public and attracts both skiers and boarders.

Feb 9 – 10 Valhalla Pure Freeheel Festival
Come out and celebrate all things free-heel. Free the heel, free your mind!

Feb 17 Ski for MS Fundraiser
Do you want to help people affected by Multiple Sclerosis? Do you want a free day skiing or snowboarding at Mount Washington? Then this day could be for you!

Feb 23 Full Throttle Slopestyle Competition
Skiers on Saturday compete on a number of different jumps, hits and features down the Slopestyle course, showing off style, technique and flow.

Feb 24 Full Throttle Slopestyle Competition
Boarders on Sunday compete on a number of different jumps, hits and features down the Slopestyle course, showing off style, technique and flow.

Feb 29 – Mar 2 The Ski Cuts & Board Shorts Film Festival
Ladies and gentlemen, the event that you’ve all been waiting for: An on mountain guerrilla-style amateur film festival!

March 3 – 7 CIBC Wood Gundy Women’s Week
Women’s Day Escape Packages on special all week!

March 8 Helly Hansen Showtime Challenge! Open to all ages. Riders and skiers throw down some killer tricks at this great competition.

March 15 OSB After Dark Invitational
It’s gonna be a party! Awesome beats, Okanagan Springs Beer Garden, BBQ, and outrageous entertainment get you amped to catch Whistler and the Island’s Best Freestylers performing an array of death defying airs.

OSB After Dark Wrap Up Party
Annual post event wrap up party with live entertainment and drink specials. It’s going to be a party!

March 17- 26 Spring SnoJam/Dairyland Daze
Some great Spring SnoJam events to spice up your family’s Spring Break, including the Old Dutch Obstacle Race, Beaver Tails tail eating contest, Barq’s Snowtube Fest, and the Dairyland Poker Run!

March 27 – 30 2008 Canda Post B.C. Freestyle Championships

March 29 Night Skiing Ends

April 5 Save-on-Foods Dummy Downhill
Build a Dummy Skier or Boarder, send it over a big jump. Prizes for best dummies and wipeouts.

April 6 Last Day of Winter Operations

April 6 Barq’s Slush Cup

April 20 Royal LePage Snow to Surf Race
Come on up and see one of the most incredible team races on the planet!

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