The West Coast Powder Package

Brought to you by the Moose Travel Network featuring
Vancouver, Whistler, Kelowna, Big White & Silver Star Ski Resorts
$1419.00 CAD Per Person
Vancouver Start/End
Discount available to VIP, HI, YHA, ISIC, YTC, ISE, or GO25 cardholders

Schedule:
Tour runs Sunday to Sunday
Beginning December 14, 2008 (dependant on hill openings)
Closing March 22, 2009 (dependant on hill closings)

Description:
Eight days, seven nights (with an option of additional nights). This tour covers the best ski resorts in Western Canada. Start in Vancouver with a day trip, next head to Whistler/Blackcomb for two days of riding, followed by two days at Big White and one day at Silver Star Ski Resorts. The tour price covers dorm accommodation each night, all transportation on the trip, self-serve breakfasts each morning, tubing at Big White, a group dinner at the Beaver in SameSun Vancouver, snowmobile tour at Silver Star, activity night admission in Kelowna and five lift passes at the three best ski resorts in Western Canada plus much more!

Additional Add-Ons:

• Equipment Rental - Full equipment rental for entire duration of tour. Ski Package (includes skis, boots, and poles) approx. $155.00 CAN plus applicable taxes. Snowboard Package (includes snowboard and boots) approx. $175.00 CAN plus applicable taxes. Please let us know if you would like more information on equipment rentals.
• For guest arriving by air, it is best to land in Vancouver. Transfers from airport to hostel can be secured by visiting http://www.yvrairporter.com.
• Additional overnights can be reserved at any SameSun location. Please contact us directly for more information.
• Private/Semi-Private room upgrades are available. Please contact us directly for information on the private room upgrades.
• Please note tours are operated by the Moose Travel Network.

Tour Hosts:
Each tour is assigned a host from the highly entertaining and energetic Moose Travel Network staff roster. Throughout the tour, the host will provide assistance to all guests and give daily briefings on the great ski area the tour is about to visit. Upon arrival at each ski resort, guests are given a quick tour of the base area, then left to explore the resort at their own pace. All hosts carry cell phones throughout the day, and are able to be reached at any time if needed. Entertainment and fun are the highest priority, and tour hosts strive to provide the most possible.

Tour Itinerary:

Day One (Sunday):
Many individuals would have arrived the night before and have spent the night at SameSun Vancouver. Sunday morning, meet at the Beaver Lounge at SameSun Vancouver at 10:00 AM and get ready for a full day tour of Vancouver. After a full day of seeing the sights, settle back in at the hostel and get ready for your group dinner at the Beaver Lounge. Overnight SameSun Vancouver.

Day Two (Monday):
After a good night’s sleep at SameSun Vancouver, rise early and meet in the lobby at 7:30 AM for travel to the one and only…Whistler/Blackcomb! Grab your gear and hop on the Moose bus. Once in Whistler, we will get you sorted in your accommodations and on the slopes as soon as possible for a day of skiing/snowboarding at Whistler/Blackcomb. After a day of riding, relax for a few hours then get ready to hit the Whistler night life! Overnight Whistler.

Day Three (Tuesday):
Wake up early to catch fresh tracks at Whistler/Blackcomb. After a full day of hitting the slopes, pack up your gear and hop back on the bus for travel to Vancouver. Get settled in for the night at SameSun Vancouver then it’s back downstairs to socialize at the Beaver Pub! Overnight SameSun Vancouver.

Day Four (Wednesday):
After a solid few days on the coast, this is the day to rest those weary legs (and liver!) with a travel day into the interior of British Columbia en route to Big White Ski Resort. This is some of the nicest scenery in North America. Once the group arrives at SameSun’s Big White Ski Lodge, we will get you tucked away then out on the hills for a night of snow tubing! Overnight SameSun Ski Lodge Big White.

Day Five (Thursday):
Awake at SameSun’s ski in-ski out hostel at Big White and get out on the slopes for fresh tracks! Ride the day away and break for lunch in the village. Then go hard for the afternoon and soak your self away in the hot tub at the hostel after the lifts close. When all rested and relaxed, its time to rip it up at Snowshoe Sam’s…Big White’s most happening pub! Overnight SameSun Ski Lodge Big White.

Day Six (Friday):
Awake again (perhaps a little hung over) at the legendary SameSun Ski Lodge at Big White and spend another day exploring Big White Ski Resort. After a full day of riding, it’s back on the bus for a short trip to Silver Star Ski Resort. Once there, we have got a two hour snowmobile tour planned for ya! Overnight SameSun Ski Lodge Silver Star.

Day Seven (Saturday):
Ride Silver Star all day then its back on the bus for the short ride in to Kelowna. Once situated at the amazing SameSun Kelowna hostel, put on your party clothes as first we take you to a Kelowna Rockets Hockey game (or another social event) then it’s off the explore the Kelowna nightlife. Overnight SameSun Kelowna.

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