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=  anyhow!), but I figure that ski season is a-passin' ... so ... here    =
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Canada: British Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
Guide to Downhill Ski Resorts in Southwest British Columbia

Version 0.8                                     Release Date: Dec 01, 1994
                                                Editor: kostur@sfu.ca

Quick Reference:
                    Vertical       # of      Lift Ticket    Full Rental
Resort              Drop           Runs      (adult full day/half-evening)
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Whistler (a ways north of Vancouver)         ------------------------------
 Blackcomb Mountain 1609m/5280ft   100       $46/$36        $28.50/$20
 Whistler Mountain  1530m/5020ft   100+      $46/$36        $28.50/$20
Immediately North of Vancouver/North Shore Mountains   --------------------
 Grouse Mountain    365m/1200ft    22        $28/$21        $20/$20
 Cypress Bowl       526m/1752ft    24        $29/$22        $19.50/$16
 Mt. Seymour        400m/1312ft    25        $24/$18                  [*]
A ways east of Vancouver                     ------------------------------
 Hemlock Valley     396m/1300ft    34        $26/20                   [*]
 Manning Park       300m/1000ft    24        $23/16                   [*]

[*] Sadly; only 1990/91 prices are available to me currently.

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## WHISTLER RESORT
                    Blackcomb Mountain       Whistler Mountain
- Season Duration:  Nov 24/94 - May 22/95    mid-nov to late april
                    & mid-june - mid-aug
- Hours:            9am - 3pm weekday        9am - 3pm weekday
                    8:30am - 3pm weekend     8:30am - 3pm weekend
                    until 3:30 midwinter     until 3:30 after feb
- Snowmaking:       120 hectares (300 acres) 40 hectares (100 acres)
- Terrain Mix:      20% / 55% / 25%          25% / 55% / 20%
- Vertical Rise:    1609 metres (5280 ft)    1530 metres (5020 ft)
- Elevations:  Base 675 m/2214 ft            652 m/2140 ft
               Peak 2284 m/7494 ft           2182 m/7160 ft
- No. of Runs:      100 marked               100
- Lift System:      5 detachable quads, 5    1 gondola, 3 detachable quads,
                    triple chairs, 1 double  3 trpl chairs, 2 dbl chairs,
                    chair, 2 T-bars, 1       2 T-bars, 3 beginner tows/
                    beginner tow/platter     platters
- Call/Write:       Reservations:
Blackcomb Skiing    Blackcomb           Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation
Enterprises Ltd     Hotels and Resorts  P.O. Box 67, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B0
Partnership         PO Box 1044, 4557   604/932-3434
P.O. Box 98, 4545   Blackcomb Way,      Van: 604/685-1007
Blackcomb Way,      Whistler, B.C.      604/932-6374fax
Whistler, B.C.      V0N 1B0             800-WHISTLER (Canada & US Reserv.)
V0N 1B0             800-777-0185
604/932-3141         (N.America)
604/932-5988fax     604/932-2176fax

                    Snow report numbers:     Snow report number:
                    Vanc: 604/687-7505       604/932-4191
                    Whis: 604/932-4211

## Whistler Resort
- Annual Snowfall:  914 cm (360 in)
- Average Temp:     -4 c
- Blackcomb Mtn Amenities: nordic trails, 2 daylodge, 3 mid-mountain huts, childcare, ski shop/rentals, 8 cafeteria/restaurants, 2 pub/lounge, ski school, on-mountain accommodation, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, grocery store, liquor store/cold beer & wine, r.v. hook-up, conference & meeting rooms, banking machine, laundry
- Whistler Mtn Amenities: nordic trails, daylodge, 3 mid-mountain huts, ski shop/rentals, 5 cafeteria/restaurants, pub/lounge, ski school, on-mountain accommodation, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, racquetball/squash/tennis, indoor swimming pool, grocery store, liquor store/cold beer & wine, r.v. hook-up, conference & meeting rooms, banking machine, laundry
- Resort Amenities:  nordic trails, childcare, ski shop/rentals, 52 cafeteria/restaurants, 23 pub/lounge, ski school, on-mountain accommodation, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, racquetball/squash/tennis, indoor swimming pool, grocery store, liquor store/cold beer & wine, r.v. hook-up, conference & meeting rooms, banking machine, laundry
- Special Amenities: Heli-skiing, nordic trails, ice arena, camping, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, golf, shopping, movie theatre, amusement arcade, fine restaurants, conference centre
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals:

          Single Mountain --| Dual Mountain -----------|
          Day  Afternoon      1 Day     3 Day     5 Day
Adult     $46  $36            $47       $138      $220
Youth     $46  $32            $42       $123      $195      <- under 19
Child     $20  $15            $22.50    $66       $105      <- under 13
Tot       free                                              <- under 6
Senior    $33  $29            $33.75    $99       $155      <- over 64

Blackcomb Ski & Sport Rentals
                              High Perform. ---|  Snowboard --------|
Rental    Full Day  Half Day  Full Day  Half Day  Full Day  Half Day
Adult     $28.50    $20       $41.50    $29.50    $35       $26
Kids      $13       $9.5

- How to Get There:
     From Vancouver: Highway 99 north across Lions Gate Bridge, west on
      Highway 1/TransCanada. Highway 99 north at Horseshoe Bay. Whistler
      is 125 km (75 miles) north of Vancouver along spectacular Howe
      Sound and into the Coastal Mountains (think proper winter tires!)
     From east: Highway 1/TransCanada across Second Narrows Bridge, then
      as above.
     Train: BC Rail 604/984-5246; 604/984-5505fax
      North Vancouver [7am] to Whistler [9:34am] and return (when on
      schedule) from Whistler [6:10pm] to North Vancouver [8:35pm].
      One way: Adult $17, Youth/Senior $15.50, Child $8.50
      Tickets and information available at the North Vancouver Station
       604/5246 or from the conductor. Whistler train station located on
       Lake Placid Road, Whistler Creekside, with free connecting bus
       service to the Village.
     Bus: Maverick Coach Lines [ from bus depot in downtown Vancouver ]
           604/255-1171; 604/255-5770fax
           Departs Vancouver at 6:30am, 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm. Two
           hour and fifteen minute travel time. Departs Whistler at
           8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30am, 4pm, 4:45pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm.
           One way: Adult $13, Child $6.50.
           Tickets and information from Vancouver Bus Depot at Main and
            Terminal Streets. In Whistler, bus tickets available from
            Maverick bus driver. Bus departs from Nesters Square. 1km
            north of Whistler Village; Whistler Village bus loop; Whistler
            Creekside on Highway 99 by Husky Station.
          Perimeter Transportation [ from Vancouver Int. Airport ]
           1-800-663-4265; 604/261-2299; 604/266-1628fax
           Departs Vancouver Airport at 6am, and every hour on the half
           hour until 7:30pm and 9:30pm during Peak Season (weekends from
           Dec 16 to Apr 2). Less frequently other days of the week, or
           times of the year. Two and half hour travel time.
           Departs Whistler every hour at 35 minutes past the hour start-
           ing at 6:35am until 7:35pm during Peak Season.
           One way: Adult $26.75, 12andunder $14.10, 5andunder free
     Air: Blackcomb Helicopters 604/938-1700; 604/932-1706fax
          Canadian Helicopters 604/932-2070
          Corporate Helicopters 604/932-3512; 604/938-1852fax
          Glacier Air 604/932-2705; 604/932-2765fax
          Helijet Airways 604/938-1878; 604/273-4688Vancouver;
                          1-800/665-4354out-of-bc; 604/273-5301fax
          Mountain Spirit Aviation Ltd 604/894-5161; 604/894-6531fax
          Whistler Air 604/932-6615; 604/932-6100fax
- Call/Write:
     Whistler Resort, 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4,
      604/932-3928; 604/7231fax; Reservations: 604/932-4222;
      Vanc: 604/685-3650; Toll free (US and Canada except BC) 800-WHISTLER
- Special Notes: Blackcomb:
FIRST UP: Early access program gives the keenest skiers breakfast and first crack at the powder. For $9.95, First Up lets you board the Wizard at 7:30am and buys you breakfast in the Rendezvous. As soon as the ski patrol
complete the avalanche clearance, the mountain is yours. From Dec 17, conditions permitting. Valid lift ticket required.
FREE TOUR: "All Mountain" tour from Glacier Creek and Rendezvous Lodge @ 10:30am and 1pm. "Blackcomb Glacier" tour from Glacier Creek @ 1:45pm.
FREE SKI TIPS: Between 9am and 11:30am under the Solar Coaster on Springboard. Check with Ski School for other on-mountain locations.

: I have skied a few places (all the Seattle areas, Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Bachelor) and Whistler/Blackcomb are easily my favorite places to ski.  You can ski there for days on end and still find places that you have not skied. - igr@apl.washington.edu Nov 23 1994

: The only places that I have skied in Vancouver are Whistler/Blackcomb. They have the most acreage that I have ever seen, but I am not that familiar with their beginner to intermediate runs.  Supposedly they have tons. - igr@apl.Washington.EDU Nov 21 1994

: If you are flying into Vancouver International Airport, take the perimeter(?) bus to Whistler. I did that a few years ago. I gets you there but it's slow especially if it is snowing hard in the mountains. - wolf@accesspt.north.net Nov 21 1994

: I live in Seattle but gave up skiing locally because it's worth the 4-hour drive to Blackcomb (where I go almost every weekend).  Lift tickets are $35-$40 US (less if you get them at a grocery store) which is much less than the Colorado areas.  Sure, the Seattle areas are cheaper.  But I ski more in the first 2 hours at Blackcomb than I do in a day at the Seattle areas because of the high speed quads that cover the whole mountain.  In addition, the runs are better, the snow is better, and the weather, wh
ile not great, is better than sleet in Seattle's hills.  No question that the lodging is pricey--but you can stay in Squamish (40 minutes west; en route) very cheaply.  BTW, Vancouver is 90 minutes from Whistler, even doing the speed limit. - bish@u.washington.edu Nov 21 1994

: If you're going to go.. lifts: $50cdn with taxes. If you go.. make sure it's mid week. What they say is true! I'm a Blackcomb fan myself.. but try both...I'll try and post some info on what our snow fall is like for the different regions. If anyone is planning a trip up here and would like some weather info closer to your trip date send me a note. I'll return as many responses as possible, but no guarantees!.. and I'm not responsible for any sudden weather changes which can be frequent on the West coast!
" - GBERNAR2@bcsc02.gov.bc.ca Nov 14 1994

: If you have sufficient funds, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND, in fact INSIST that you spend at least 2-3 days up at Whistler/Blackcomb resort.  For the past 5 years those two mountains have been consistently voted either #1 or #2 in North America and boast the longest vertical drop. However, it gets very expensive (accomodations and lift tickets).  You could do a day trip up there, lodging in Vancouver, and taking a $10-20 bus ride up, ski the day for $40-60.  even if you have to blow half your budget on a few
 days up on Whistler, do so -- going back without ever having skied these two mountains ... well, we'll never forgive you =). - dloy@cs.mcgill.ca Nov 10 1994

: Blackcomb has just put in a new gondola and high speed quad chair, allowing a theoretical "parking lot to mountain top (5280 ft up) time" of 22 min. Blackcomb and Whistler mountains face each other, and you can ski one in the AM and the other in the PM (or the next day).  A day pass is about $46 this year. Each mountain has 100+ runs ranging in difficulty from a 7? mile green run from the mountain top to bottom, to double black diamonds. - acewong@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Nov 8 1994

: Whistler has a new high speed quad chair this year too. It replaces the old Blue chair, but goes a little higher, up to the top of Little Whistler. It services four alpine bowls with predominantly Black and Blue runs. Increases lift capacity to the alpine by 250%. Should open on Dec 17.
: I'll be starting up the daily reports for Whistler as soon as they start making them available. I'll also try and get this years trail maps scanned and up on our WWW server within the next week. - sl@vanbc.wimsey.com Nov 8 1994

: For convenient access and minimum risk for conditions, do Grouse, then over to Whistler if the snow is good. - Darwin_J._Fedorick@mouse.edmonton.ab.ca Nov 8, 1994

: If you plan on going to Whistler area, accommodations are quite expensive, however, once you are there, skiing is almost at your door. No need for transportation. Although I believe there is local transit. - Etienne_Lau@mindlink.bc.ca Nov 5 1994

: You're still not convinced? Blackcomb's superlatives could go on forever. Among the descriptions of note: 1 mile vertical rise (longest in North America), snowmaking covering 4000 vertical feet (longest in the world), 600 acres groomed per day, most high speed lift capacity per skier visit in the world, most above treeline high speed lift capacity in North America, most above treeline seating in North America, 185 winter operating days (longest in Canada), Trail Design winning the Snow Country Magazine's
 Trail and Slope Design Award, 3340 acres, most Level IV instructors in North America ... and many more. - Editor Winter 94/95

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## GROUSE MOUNTAIN
- Season Duration:  Late Nov - Mid April
- Hours:  8am - 10pm week-ends
          9am - 10pm weekdays
- Annual Snowfall:  800 cm (315 in)
- Snowmaking:       23 hectares (57 acres) on 6 runs over full vertical
- Average Temp:     -2 c
- Terrain Mix:      30% / 50% / 20%
- Vertical Rise:    365 metres (1200 ft)
- Elevations:       Peak                1249m/4100 ft
                    Base of Skyride     289m/950 ft
                    Grouse Nest         1138m/3700ft
- No. of Runs:      22
- Lift System:      Two-section aerial tramway, 4 double chairs, 2 T-bars,
                    4 beginner tows/platters
- Amenities: night skiing, 1 daylodge, 2 mid-mountain huts, ski-shop/ rentals, 4 cafeteria/restaurants, pub/lounge, ski school, conference & meeting room
- Special Amenities: a fine dining restaurant, The _Theatre_in_the_Sky_, helicopter tours, sleigh rides, a new 300ft snowboard half pipe & terrain park (hips, rails, and table tops, soon to include a car)
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals:

          Lift Ticket -------------|
               After --------------|    Full      Snowboard
          Full 11am 1pm  3pm  5pm  |    Rental    or High Perf.
Adult:    $28  $27  $25  $23  $21  |    $20       $32       <- under 65
Youth:    $24  $23  $22  $21  $20  |    $20                 <- under 19
Child:    $15  $14  $13  $12  $11  |    $12                 <- under 13
Tot:      free free free free free |    $9                  <- under 7
Senior:   $15  $14  $13  $12  $11  |    $12                 <- over 64

All rates include the "Skyride" from the parking lot to the slopes !

- How to Get There:
     From east: Highway 1/TransCanada west until Capilano Road in North
      Vancouver. Turn right to Grouse Mountain parking lot.
     From downtown Vancouver: Georgia Street through Stanley Park and
      across Lions Gate Bridge to Marine Drive, left on Capilano Road for
      2.7 km (1.7 miles). It is a 20 minute drive from downtown.
     Public/BC Transit: From downtown take #246 "Highlands" bus going west
      on Georgia St. Transfer at Edgemont Village to #232 "Grouse
      Mountain" bus; or take SeaBus across Vancouver Harbour/Burrard Inlet
      to North Vancouver. Take the #236 "Grouse Mountain" bus. The later is
      more scenic.
- Call/Write:
     Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver,
      B.C. V7R 4K9. 604/984-0661; 604/984-7234fax.
      Snow report number 604/986-6262

: Awe-inspiring mountain scenery...gourmet dining...terrific entertainment ...clean fresh air...everything that makes Vancouver great comes together at Grouse Mountain. All just a pleasant 15 minutes away through Stanley Park and across the Lion's Gate Bridge. Then, the adventure begins. Our aerial tramway whisks you aloft for a wonderful 6 minute ride high over the forests and lakes in among the mountain peaks. The views are breath-taking; ships in the harbour; the glittering Strait of Georgia, far off Va
ncouver Island. And that's only the beginning. Once atop our mountain plateau, there's a wealth of things to see and do. Get in touch with nature as you hike a gentle trail, wander along a paved walking path, or whirl away in a helicopter for an eagle's eye view.
: The hills were made for thrills. The ultimate challenge awaits mogul smashers on the Peak while runs like The Cut let skiers set their pace. That's the beauty of Grouse Mountain...there's a downhill adventure made just for you!
: And best of all, you will find snow that's out of this world with prices that are easily within your reach. - Grouse_Mountain Winter 1994/95

: Grouse has the best view of the 3 local mountains (all of which are geared towards families IMHO) and public transit takes you to the gondola ride -
imagine that, city public transit takes you skiing!. - acewong@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Nov 8 1994

: For convenient access and minimum risk for conditions, do Grouse, then over to Whistler if the snow is good. - Darwin_J._Fedorick@mouse.edmonton.ab.ca Nov 8, 1994

: Within the metro area of Vancouver, we have ...Grouse Mountain. It is served by metro transit. - Etienne_Lau@mindlink.bc.ca Nov 5, 1994
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## CYPRESS BOWL
- Season Duration:  Late Nov - Late April
- Hours:  8:00 am - 11:00 pm week-ends
          8:30 am - 11:00 pm weekdays
- Annual Snowfall:  500 cm (197 in)
- Snowmaking:       none
- Average Temp:     1.5 c
- Terrain Mix:      23% / 37% / 40%
- Vertical Rise:    526 metres (1752 ft) [ longest on North Shore ]
- Elevations:       Base:          930 m/3050 ft
                    Mt.Strachan    1450 m/4750 ft
                    Black Mountain 1200 m/4000 ft
- No. of Runs:      24
- Lift System:      4 double-chairs, 1 beginner tow
- Amenities: night skiing, nordic trails, daylodge, ski shop/rentals, cafeteria/ restaurant, pub/lounge, ski school
- Special Amenities: n/a
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals:

Eve = Evening/night skiing; lifts running from 7pm to 11pm

          Lift Ticket --------|
          Rope                | Full Rental --------------| Snow
          Tow  Day-----|      |                   High      Board
          Only Full Part Eve  | Day     Eve       Perform.  &boots
Adult:    $10  $29  $25  $22  | $19.50  $16       $31       $33
Youth:    $10  $25  $21  $20  | $19.50  $11                 <- under 19
Child:    $7   $16  $12  $12  | $11     $11                 <- under 12
Scooter:  $2   $2   $2   $2   | $11     $11                 <- under 5
Senior:   $10  $13  $13  $13  |

Reduced Price Lift Tickets: The Price Club [ a local store ]

- How to Get There:
     Cypress turnoff on Highway 1/TransCanada in West Vancouver, westbound
      from Second Narrows and Lions Gate Bridges. 12 km up from Highway.
     26 minute drive from downtown Vancouver
     Shuttle from Park Royal (South) Mall, West Vancouver via Cypress
      Mountain Sports 604/922-3468
- Call/Write:
     Cypress Bowl Recreations Ltd. P.O. Box 91252
      West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9. 604/926-5612; 604/926-9441fax.
      Snow report number 604/926-6007

: Cypress seems to be the most popular of the 3 local mountains (all of which are geared towards families IMHO). - acewong@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Nov 8 1994

: Convenient access and minimum risk for conditions for cross-country would be Hollyburn Bowl/Ridge/Mountain if the snow is good.  - Darwin_J._Fedorick@mouse.edmonton.ab.ca Nov 8, 1994

: Within the metro area of Vancouver, we have ... Cypress Bowl. I don't believe that Cypress has transit service, so you will have to bum a ride. - Etienne_Lau@mindlink.bc.ca Nov 5, 1994
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## MT. SEYMOUR
- Season Duration:  Late Nov - April
- Hours:  8am - 10pm week-ends/holidays
          9am - 10pm weekdays
- Annual Snowfall:  350 cm (140 in)
- Snowmaking:       none
- Average Temp:     -2 c
- Terrain Mix:      40% / 40% / 20%
- Vertical Rise:    400 metres (1312 ft)
- Elevations:  Base 1034 m/3393 ft
               Peak 1400 m/4593 ft
- No. of Runs:      25
- Lift System:      4 double chairs, 1 twin rope tow
- Amenities: night skiing, daylodge, childcare, ski shop/rentals, cafeteria/restaurant, pub/lounge, ski school
- Special Amenities: Winter Education Program, snowshoeing program
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals: [ 1990/91 Prices ]

Weekends and Holidays
          8am-      8am-      1pm-      1-        4-
          10pm      4pm       4pm       10pm      10pm
Adult     $24       $22       $17       $22       $18
Youth     $20       $18       $15       $18       $10
Child     $13       $11       $11       $11       $10
Tot       free

                    9am-      9am-
                    4pm       10pm
     Mon - Wed      $7        $9
     Thurs-Fri      $11       $13

- How to Get There:
     From Vancouver: Hastings Street east to Second Narrows Birdge. On the
      north side, take the third exit, Mt. Seymour Park, and follow the
      signs for 5 minute trip.
     25 minute drive from downtown Vancouver
     Seymour Express Bus Route: Seymour-CHRX AM600 Express first class
      coach has three routes running every weekend and holiday to most
      lower mainland communities throughout the winter. 604/986-2261
- Call/Write:
     Mt. Seymour Resorts Ltd, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3.
      Van: 604/986-2261. Fraser Valley: 604/872-6616. 604/986-2267fax.
      Snow report number: 604/879-3999

: Seymour has incredibly inexpensive lift ticket prices on weekdays. ($15 Cdn). - acewong@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Nov 8 1994

: Within the metro area of Vancouver, we have ... Seymour. Seymour is served by metro transit. - Etienne_Lau@mindlink.bc.ca Nov 5, 1994
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## HEMLOCK VALLEY
- Season Duration:  Early Dec - Easter
- Hours:  9am - 4pm Thursday - Sunday
- Annual Snowfall:  500-700 cm ( in)
- Snowmaking:       xx hectares (xx acres) on x runs over full vertical
- Average Temp:     -1 to -3 c
- Terrain Mix:      20% / 60% / 20%
- Vertical Rise:    396 metres (1300 ft)
- Elevations:  Base 975 m/3200 ft
               Peak 1371 m/4500 ft
- No. of Runs:      34
- Lift System:      1 triple chair, 2 double chairs,
                    1 beginner tows/platters
- Amenities: night skiing, nordic trails, daylodge, childcare, ski shop/rentals, 2 cafeteria/restaurants, pub/lounge, ski school, on-mountain accommodations, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna
- Special Amenities: none
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals: [ as of 1990/91 ]
                    Full Day       Half Day
     Adult          $26            $20
     Youth          $23            $18
     Child          $14            $18
     Tot            free           free
     Senior         $14            $12
     Cross Country  $7

- How to Get There:
     From west [1 hr from Port Coq]: east on Highway 7/Lougheed to Harrison
      Mills. North on Morris Valley Road. Watch for the signs.
     From east [1 hr from Hope]: west on Highway 7/Lougheed, then as above.
     Additionally: You can use Highway 1/TransCanada and cross the Fraser
      River at Abotsford/Mission or Agassiz [ whichever you get to first ]
     International Stage Lines: Sk bus pick up and return trip from Surrey,
      Langley, Aldergrove and Mission 604/270-6135
- Call/Write:
     Hemlock Valley Resorts Inc., Comp.7, Hemlock Valley Site, R.R.1
      Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0. 604/797-4411; 604/797-4440fax.
      Reserv: 604/797-4444. Snow report number 604/520-6222
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## MANNING PARK
- Season Duration:  mid-Nov to early April
- Hours:  xam - xxpm week-ends
          xam - xxpm weekdays
- Annual Snowfall:  576 cm (xxx in)
- Snowmaking:       xx hectares (xx acres) on x runs over full vertical
- Average Temp:     ?
- Terrain Mix:      30% / 40% / 30%
- Vertical Rise:    432 metres (1417 ft)
- Elevations:  Base 1357 m/4451 ft
               Peak 1789 m/5868 ft
- No. of Runs:      24
- Lift System:      2 double chairs, 1 T-bars, 1 beginner tows/platters
- Amenities: nordic trails, daylodge, childcare, ski shop/rentals, cafeteria/restaurants, pub/lounge, ski school, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, grocery store, r.v. hook-up, conference and meetings rooms
- Special Amenities: xxx
- Lift Ticket/On-site Rentals: [ 1990/91 ]

          Full Day  Half Day  Orange Day
Adult     $23       $16       $14
Youth     $18       $13       $13
Child     $12       $9        $10
Tot       free
Senior    $14       $10       $12

- How to Get There:
     From west [209 km from Vancouver]: Hwy 3; 10 km from the highway
     From east [177 km from Penticton]: Hwy 3; as above
     Greyhound Bus service; six times daily
- Call/Write:
     Gibson Pass Resort Inc. P.O. Box 1480, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0.
      604/840-8822; 604/840-8848fax. Snow report number 604/733-3586
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= Include Standard Disclaimer(s) and ...                                  =
= This guide does not include Vancouver Island, or any of the resorts in  =
=  British Columbia's interior [ even if they might seem kind of south-   =
=  western ]. Simple reason being that they are all long distance for me, =
=  and I can not inexpensively call them for the detailed information.    =
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= PS/Hint: If sufficient information showed up in my emailbox, I would    =
=  compile a similar guide for those too !                                =
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