Mountain Living - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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It was fantastic to see so many Homeowner’s around the resort for these
days, particularly the younger crowd.
Our Real Estate success to date has
been strong, and it’s pleasing to see
many of the new Homeowners joining
us in making Kicking Horse a great
destination resort.
We hope to continue this success and
as always are truly thankful to our
Homeowner’s for promoting resort
life.
Message from Steve
Another great winter season has
concluded and again we attribute its
success in part to our Homeowner's.
So in this edition of Mountain Living,
we take a look back on this wonderful winter and give thanks to all
those who made it yet another
memorable one.
Though it was a milder winter, our
Homeowners were not deterred
and took advantage of the amazing
events and programs that Kicking
Horse had to offer.
As a resort, we celebrated the success of new and old events. From
the first ever BC Family Day to our
customary events such as Wrangle
the Chute and the Sunsplash Funkfest.
Our Real Estate brokerage officially
changed it’s name to Canadian Rockies
Realty and now incorporates Real Estate at both Fernie Alpine Resort and
Kimberley Alpine Resort.
We also look forward to the development of the Cedars this summer, with
a show home in the works that will
display all the assets of our newest
resort development.
With that said, we look forward to
what the summer has in store for us.
Whether you visit for a weekend or a
season, there’s something for everyone, and rest assured our sales, marketing and events team will be working
hard to ensure the upcoming summer
season is another triumph.
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We are also pleased to announce the
return of the Homeowner Harvest
Weekend, full of fun events and activities for our Homeowner’s and their
guests. We look forward to bringing
you more detailed information on this
exciting weekend in the not too distant future.
We encourage you to stay tuned for
more of our exciting summer events!
Though I run into many of you
throughout the season, I can never
thank you all enough for contributing
to the success of Kicking Horse and
truly displaying Mountain Living as a
positive experience. I am ever grateful
for the dedication and passion of our
Homeowners, with this winter being
no exception.
I look forward to seeing you all again
in the summer, thank you for a wonderful winter 2012/2013.
Steve Paccagnan
President & CEO, KHMR
Some things Homeowner’s can look
forward to this summer is the continuation of the Homeowner Benefits
Card. (See Page 4)
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SUMMER 2013 HOURS OF OPERATION JUNE 28 - SEPTEMBER 1
*LRU = Last Ride Up
*LRU = Last Ride Up
Mtn Operations
Sunday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Golden Eagle Express
10:30am - 4:30pm LRU
10:30am-4:30pm LRU
Biking Catamount Chair
10:00am - 4:00 LRU
10:00am - 4:00pm
Mountain Biking off of Gondola
10:30am - 4:30pm LRU
10:30am - 4:30pm LRU
Grizly Bear Refuge
7 days /week
7 days /week
GBR - Lift Access
10:00am - 4:00pm LRU
10:00am - 4:00pm LRU
Tour Times
Every hour on the hour, beginning at Every hour on the hour, beginning at
10:00am
10:00am
NO TOUR at 1:00pm
NO TOUR at 1:00pm
Food & Beverage
Sunday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Eagle’s Eye Restaurant
Lunch - 11:30am - 4:00pm
Lunch - 11:30am - 4:00pm
Golden Eagle Grill
7:00am - 9:00pm
7:00am - 9:00pm
Whitetooth Grill
Function/Events only
Function/Events only
Rental & Retail
Sunday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Performance Rental Centre
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
General Store
10:30am - 5:30pm
9:30am - 8:00pm
Guest Services Front Counter
9:00am - 5:30pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Real Estate
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Discovery Centre
9:00pm - 5:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
Stay tuned for further information on season pass and ticket sales, future events and operating hours for other on
-resort businesses.
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The Golden Golf Club & Golden
Eagle Grill now open!
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Homeowner Benefit’s Card
A Homeowner Benefit’s Card will again be available
for the upcoming 2013 summer season.
Discounts are as follows:
 10% off at Eagle’s Eye (excludes alcohol, prepack-
aged food and drinks, dinner series and events not
included)
 10% off on Retail items (excludes sale items)
The Homeowner Benefit’s Card will be available for
pick up from Yasmin at the Discovery Centre from
June 28, 2013.
All 18 holes at The Golden Golf Club opened on April
26, along with the Golden Eagle Grill,
The Golden Eagle Grill is open daily for lunch from
11:00am to 7:00pm.
This summer, the Golden Eagle Grill boasts an exciting
new menu for lunch and dinner, and full breakfasts
available on weekends.
The card is valid for the Kicking Horse Resort 2013
summer season only.
Also stay tuned for other resort business discounts,
like Winston Lodge’s Homeowner 12% Deputy Discount!
Come and check out the best patio in town!
Mountain Closure
Our Mountain Ops Team would like to pass along a
friendly reminder to respect Mountain Closure during
the shoulder season.
Please be mindful that many hazards exist –line work,
vehicle traffic, changing weather conditions –avalanche
control could commence at any given time.
Be sure to stay safe!
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A LOOK BACK ON WINTER 2012/2013
With the conclusion of the 2012/2013 winter, we
are looking back at another great season at Kicking
Horse.
It was wonderful to see Homeowner’s partake
in the events at Kicking Horse, including the Brand
Ambassador Night, First Tracks Breakfast, Spring
Fling and the monthly Après Ski (thanks to Lois Gardiner and James Sprenger for organizing the very
popular Après events).
Just a little reminder as to why we love mountain living!
With the recent changes from our brokerage, we
have opened a display area at the RCR office on
17th Avenue in Calgary to promote our resort
real estate in the Calgary market where we are
also active in Fernie Alpine Resort, and Kimberly
The Real Estate brokerage also experienced a good Alpine Resort.
year with strong sales.
We would like to thank our Homeowners for the
contribution to making this season another successful one, and for making the resort such a wonderful
place to be!
First Tracks Breakfast
Whether you were there for the delicious buffet or the
amazing powder day, or both, the first tracks breakfast
had something for everyone.
Thanks to Marcus Molfenter and our Eagle’s Eye staff
for providing a great spread and amazing service.
Another big thanks goes out to Mike Rubenstien and
the Mountain Ops and Safety team for providing our
grooming report and making sure first tracks was safe
for everyone.
A final thank you must be said to all the Homeowners
and guests who attended, you truly made it a delightful
way to start the day!
Homeowner Spring Fling
Thanks to Nick Rumbles from Mountain School for helping set up the Homeowner’s
Spring Fling Amazing Race.
Congratulations to Bernie Grabowiecki, our winner of the Amazing Race, and thanks to
those of you who were able to attend the Spring Fling weekend and Kicking Horse’s Easter
celebrations.
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A Look Back on Events, Maxime Cretin, Events Planner
As we switch gears into another exciting
summer, I wanted to circle back on our
amazing 12/13 winter production. One of
our main goals this year was to implement
activities targeted towards all the little
wheels on resort, while also offering parents a fun alternative after 4:30pm.
With almost 100 participants, the competition was ferocious and totally aligned with Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing
commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth.
Our 8 sessions of Cooking with Chef
Ryan over Christmas holidays and Family
Day weekend were a big hit, bringing a
touch of creativity that introduced a new
direction for KHMR to follow. We hope
to see more big smiley faces devouring
piles of sweeties in future sessions!
Now, we look forward to preparing for the warm weather and another epic summer.
Many parents and athletes from sister resorts in BC and Alberta were
impressed by our resort’s appeal, promising to return next winter for
some more turns with the family.
Vivement l’été!
Our Craft nights, led by an extraordinary
Guest Services Team turned out to be a
great addition, challenging kids to show
off their skills in a fun atmosphere. Returns were extremely positive!
The annual Easter Egg Hunt brought together more than 70 children energized to
search for hidden goodies throughout the
Learning Centre. Based on the previous
two years success in this annual event, we
are now planning for a giant hunt on
mountain next year. So mark your calendars for 2014 Easter at KHMR!
Also, we saw a record number of 8-12
year olds sign up for the legendary Slush
Cup, bringing fresh new tricks to the
pond. It is a fact … these youngsters have
laid down the law here at Kicking Horse!
I will finish up with the 1st edition of the
Jeep Junior Freeski Series. It was incredible to watch the 7-11 age categories scope
out their lines in Crystal Bowl like real pro
-riders. They challenged the conditions
and impressed a cheering crowd of spectators watching below!
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Grizzly Bear Refuge Update, Nicole Gagnon, GBR Wildlife Ranger
For our resident grizzly bear—Boo—April 12 was indisputably the best day of the year. At high noon he was released from his over-wintering area into his much larger
mountainside habitat. It was the first opportunity for him
to explore his 20-acre domain since last October.
After a few moments of indecision during which Boo
paused to observe the assembled group of onlookers, he
quickly got over his stage fright and sprinted the full width
of his habitat in sheer exuberance. The night before had
been cold so the snow was firm enough to support the
500-plus pound bear as he literally danced across its frozen surface. He skipped and pirouetted and somersaulted.
He rolled on his back with all four paws waving skyward,
initiating the weeks-long process of rubbing away his excess winter fur.
Boo pointed his snout into the breeze, filling his lungs with
fresh air while sampling the myriad intoxicating smells of
the surrounding subalpine wilderness. Soon, one particular
scent got his attention. Boo methodically moved toward
the spot where a special treat had been buried in the
snow a few days before. This simulates the situation faced
by Boo’s wild cousins as they search for avalanche-killed
carrion after waking from their winter slumber. Boo
quickly zeroed in on the spot and began digging in earnest.
Within 12 minutes of leaving his den he had his prize. Boo
sprawled on his stomach and began munching on the big
slab of meat.
But on this day, freedom was more important than food,
so Boo soon abandoned his meal to resume jogging
throughout his habitat. He scampered up its steepest slope
to a high vantage point from which he could survey his surroundings. A minute later he was sliding back down the
steep snow on his stomach, reveling in the joy of movement.
It looked like Boo would never slow down. However, after
112 days of sleep in his winter den, he wasn’t accustomed
to so much activity and exertion. He soon tired and was
ready for a nap. Boo wandered into the dense forest and
disappeared from sight. Most likely he curled up at the base
of a tall spruce tree, content with a full stomach and blissfully tired muscles. Who knows what thoughts passed
through this grizzly bear’s mind as he drifted off to sleep?
Yes, this was the best day of the year.
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BEAR AWARE!
Boo’s awake and that means his friends are probably
waking up too! This is a good time for reminders on
how to be Bear Aware to ensure personal safety and
safety in the community.
Home Owner Tips
Garbage/Recyclables/Compost:
•Never store garbage or recyclables outside, unless it is in
an approved bear-proof container or bear-proof enclosure.
•Do not put garbage, recyclables or compost curb-side until morning of pick-up.
•It may only take one time to condition a bear to human
garbage.
•Store all food and other attractants securely in your car or
in a bear-proof food cache.
•Stay in groups and make noise as you walk, avoid surprise
encounters.
If you encounter a bear: Remain calm. Think
ahead. Your actions are the best defense against a
bear attack.
Bird Feeders:
•Do not use bird feeders in bear country.
•As an alternative to hummingbird feeders, use bird baths
or plant red or pink native flowers that are known to appeal to hummingbirds.
Barbecues:
•Burn barbecues clean immediately after use.
•Store units indoors, if possible leave the propane tank outside.
•Always remove the grease can and store it indoors when
not in use.
•Do not leave any food unattended outside, the smell from
barbecuing travels a long distance
Pet Food:
•Feed your pets indoors and store their food inside.
•Do not leave dog bones lying around the yard.
Fruit Trees/Berry Bushes:
•Harvest fruits as soon as they ripen.
•Remove fallen fruit from the ground daily.
•Electric fence large orchards.
•Plant non-fruit bearing trees/shrubs when landscaping.
Wilderness Tips
Camping, hiking, fishing and hunting often place
you in a bear’s natural environment:
•Do not camp where a fresh bear sign is found (i.e. scat,
fresh diggings, claw marks on trees, tracks).
•Pack all garbage out including all food scraps.
 Do not run: Bears can easily outrun humans. By run-
ning you may trigger an attack. Pick up small children and
when possible stay in a group. Back away slowly and speak
softly.  Give the bear space: Back away slowly and talk in a
soft voice. Do not approach the bear or make eye contact.  Leave the area or make a wide detour: If you
cannot leave, wait until the bear moves out of the way and
ensure that the bear has an escape route.  If the bear rears up on its hind legs: It is curious
and trying to see you or catch your scent better. It is not a
sign of aggression. Back away slowly and talk softly.  Watch for aggressive behaviors: A bear may dis-
play aggression by swinging its head from side to side, making vocalizations such as huffs, snorts, whoops, or moans,
displaying teeth or claws; jaw popping; swatting at the
ground; staring with eye contact; panting; or laying its.
ears back. These behaviours usually indicate that the bear is
stressed, acting defensively and asking for more space. Attacks rarely follow but this is a warning to leave the area. M O U N T A I N
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