Ski Holidays Canada have just released details on two of their ski tours which they’ll be offering for winter 2010. These smaller personalised ski tours will take you away for the hustle and bustle of larger ski resorts to smaller “secret” ski resorts.
These ski tours can be adjusted for specific ability levels.
Please contact Ski Holidays Canada for more information or to book.
Their FREEPHONE number from the U.K. is 0800-567-SKI2
Their FREEPHONE number within North America is 1-888-747-6259
They are on MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME (GMT-7 hours)
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Ski Tour #1: Soft Snow Adventure
Duration: 11 nights 10 days of skiing
Supplier Ski Tour Overview:
This adventure will take you some of Canada’s best-kept secrets. This is about Big Snow, Small Crowds and Cool Towns.
We visit Kimberley, White Water the town of Nelson, Red Mountain and the town of Rossland. These ski resorts average 15 to 40 feet of snow a year. These ski resorts are away from the hustle and bustle of the large ski resorts short line are all we see.
We recommend this ski tour to start with a pick up from the Canadian Rockies International Airport (formally known as Cranbrook airport) – this airport is only 45 min to Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Daily flights to the Canadian Rockies International Airport are available from Vancouver or Calgary.
The ski adventure would start with a Saturday arrival to the Canadian Rockies International Airport and end with a Wednesday departure from the Canadian Rockies International Airport. We suggest either flying Air Canada or British Airways to the hub city of either Vancouver or Calgary. From there, Air Canada will take you to Canadian Rockies International Airport which is only 45min to Kimberley Alpine Resort. This is were the ski adventure starts.
For your return, Air Canada will take you back to the hub city of Vancouver or Calgary via the Canadian Rockies International Airport. Rossland is only 3.5 hours to the airport.
Ski Tour Summary:
- 11 nights 9 days skiing
- 3 nights Kimberley Alpine Resort 3 days skiing
- 3 nights in Nelson – 2 days skiing White Water
- 5 nights in Rossland- 4 days skiing Red Mountain Resort
Ski Tour Itinerary:
Saturday (Day 1): Fly UK to Calgary or Vancouver, then on to Canadian Rockies International Airport were the experience ski guides will there to meet you. Kimberly Alpine Resort is only 45 minutes away. After check in your experienced ski guide/host will meet you in the Kelsey Restaurant pub.
Sunday to Tuesday (Day 2 to Day 4): For the next 3 day skiing Kimberley Alpine Resort with your experienced ski guide, on Day 4 you will leave the resort around 2 pm and travel to Nelson (travel time 3 hours).
Tuesday to Thursday (Day4 to Day 6): You will check into the historic Hume Hotel. After check in you will meet in Mike’s place pub then off for dinner. The next 2 days of skiing is at White Water your experienced ski guide/host will meet you for breakfast then drive to White Water about 20 minutes away. One of these days will be an off day. If you would like to ski on your “day-off” there will be an extra cost.
Friday (Day 7): Early morning move to Red Mountain about 1 hour away at the end of the day stop at one of our favorite place for a beverage. Then check into the Prestige Hotel in Rossland then off to the historic Steam shovel pub.
Saturday to Wednesday (Day 8 to 12): The next 4 days are skied at Red Mountain your guide will meet you after breakfast and take you to Red Mountain. Red is about 10 minutes away, from the hotel.
Day 12: You will be taken you to the Canadian Rockies International Airport. There are 2 or 3 flights daily to Calgary and Vancouver. Recommended as the drive to Calgary is about 10 hours.
This ski tour includes the following:
- Ground transportation
- Accommodations in 31/2 to 4 star hotels
- Breakfasts
- Lift tickets
- Ski Guide/host
- Group Photo
Available Dates:
- Jan 16th to Jan 27th 2010
- Feb 6th to 17th 2010
- March 13th – 21st 2010
Rate:
$3199.00 + 5% GST per person (Total: CDN$3,359 / Approx £1,775*)
*Exchange rate correct at time of publication. Visit XE.com for up-to-date exchange rates.
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Ski Tour #2: Ski and Wine Adventure
Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Supplier Ski Tour Overview:
On this 12 day, 11 night tour, we are going to ski Sun Peaks and Apex Mountain Resorts, both located in beautiful British Columbia. It includes 6 nights with 5 days skiing at Sun Peaks and 5 nights with 4 days skiing at Apex Mountain.
Sun Peaks is the true meaning of ski-in and ski-out. It has something for everyone, from its 5 mile beginner run to the steeps of the Berfield chair, all contained in a warm and friendly mountain village setting. Apex Mountain Resort is one of Canada’s hidden gems with a great mix of terrain, lots of sun and lots of fresh dry snow.
Both resort have great “off piste” skiing within the resort area boundaries for the intermediate to advanced skier. The average area temperatures range from -4c to -10c (12 F to 25F). Sun Peaks and Apex Mountain both average 20 feet of snow a year – this is more snow than a 2 story house!
The ski tour would start with a Saturday arrival to Sun Peaks and end with a Wednesday departure from Apex Mountain Resort. We suggest you either fly Air Canada or British Airways to the hub city of either Vancouver or Calgary. From there, Air Canada will take you to Kamloops for the start of the adventure at Sun Peaks. For your return, Air Canada will take you back to the hub city of Vancouver or Calgary via Kelowna, a short 1.5 hour drive from the Apex Mountain.
Ski Tour Summary:
- 6 nights 5 days skiing Sun Peaks
- 1 day of wine tasting as we travel to Apex
- 5 nights 4 days skiing Apex Mountain Resort
Ski Tour Itinerary:
Saturday (Day 1): Fly UK to Calgary or Vancouver, then on to Kamloops and a 50 minute bus ride to Sun Peaks Resort. Check into Cahilty Lodge. After check in, your experienced ski guides will be in the lobby for anyone that would like an orientation walk around the village of Sun Peaks.
Sunday to Thursday (Day 2 to Day 6): For the next 5 days you can ski with your experience ski guide/host. Sunday after your day of skiing a reception is held with one of Canada’s most recognized athletes, Nancy Greene and her husband Al Raine.
Friday ( Day 7): Depart for Apex Mountain around 9am with stops at 2 vineyard along the way. We will stop in the town of Penticton for supplies like beer/wine and munchies. We will continue the short drive to the resort and check into Apex Mountain Inn and Spa.
Saturday to Tuesday (Day 8 to Day 11): For the next 4 days ski with professional, experienced guides.
Tuesday evening your rap up dinner is in the gun barrel saloon.
Wednesday (Day 12): Check out of the hotel and off to Kelowna for the flight back to the UK.
Other Winter Activities:
There are many other great activities besides skiing. Below are activities that are not included in the itinerary, some of these activities will have extra cost involved.
- Dog sleighing (Sun Peaks only)
- Horse sleigh rides
- Canadian Junior Hockey Games (Sun Peaks only)
- Snowmobile tours
- Snow tubing
- Mountain Fondue dinner followed with a torch light ski down (Sun Peaks only)
- Ice skating thought the forest on a well maintained 1 km long loop with a large bone fire going as well. (apex only)
- Day of Wine tours and local brewery tour. We will need a minimum of 10 people. (Apex only)
- Snow Cat skiing: Is like helicopter skiing except you are taken by grooming machine on roads that are used in the summer by logging trucks. These grooming machines can seat up to 11 people.
This ski tour includes the following:
- Ground transportation
- Accommodations in 31/2 to 4 star hotels
- Breakfasts
- Lift tickets
- Ski Guide/host
- Group Photo
Available Dates:
- Jan 16th to Jan 27th 2010
- Feb 6th to 17th 2010
- March 13th – 21st 2010
Rate:
$3299.00 + 5% GST per person (Total: CDN$3,463.95 / Approx £1,831*)
*Exchange rate correct at time of publication. Visit XE.com for up-to-date exchange rates.
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Space is limited on these above ski tours so Contact Ski Holidays Canada to book before they fill up!
