WinterPRIDE is celebrating the 18th year of Gay & Lesbian Ski Week and this year's theme is very exciting for us - "Let the Games Begin" as GayWhistler baths in the afterglow of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The following listed events are primarily "Women's Events" please refer to the main listing for "Mixed" events that are open to everyone.
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12PM-1PM Monday Power Yoga With Julia - The Whistler Core
A fun and complete Power Yoga means that poses will flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath. Let yourself be guided to a series of movements for the balance of your day.
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Whistler Mountain
8AM - 6PM Guest Relations - Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, South Tower Foyer
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with all of your Ticket and Activity needs.
10AM-2PM Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding - Whistler Mountain, Light Board:
Every day we have volunteers that tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. Meet new and old friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Women guiding women!
10.30AM-1.30PM Culinary Program - Bearfoot Bistro
Embark on a culinary adventure of discovery and learning. Cooking classes at the Bearfoot Bistro are the experience of a lifetime. You are guided by Chef Melissa Craig, Gold Medal Canadian Culinary Champion through the process of creating a first class gourmet meal from appetizer to dessert. All the ingredients are provided and you have complete access to our gourmet kitchen. The day ends when everybody raises a glass to their new found culinary knowledge and sits down to enjoy the fruits of their labour.
$75* In Advance - Limited Capacity (mixed)
3PM-6PM Après Party - Monk's Grill
Recount the day's events, share stories, listen to great music and sip cocktails at this classic après at the base of Blackcomb. Look for Mandy & Leigh in the Lavender Zone with all the women!
6PM-10PM Dine Around:
La Rua - The cuisine at La Rua is truly Canadian, with the Pacific Northwest influencing the menu which is rich in seafood, steak & game. Mediterranean dècor links two distinct rooms entered through archways: One with the ski slopes clearly in view; the other being romantic, soft and warmed by the characters in the surrounding mural. Lar Rua Restaurante is proud to be featured as one of the best mountain resort restaurants in North America and as one of the top 100 places to dine in Canada. For reservations or more information: 604.932.5011 or online at www.larua.ca
Kypriaki Norte - Whistler's favorite Greek Restaurant offers an extensive menu. With a variety of dishes to cater to almost any palate, an ambiance unparalleled anywhere and friendly staff you'll experience a true Mediterranean escape. For reservations or more information: 604.932.0600 or online at www.kypriaki.net
7PM - 9PM Ladies Climbing Night - The Whistler Core
Enjoy climbing with other women while receiving instruction from the qualified Core staff. Free Equipment Rentals $17.50*/person
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Blackcomb Mountain
8AM - 6PM Guest Relations - Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, South Tower Foyer
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with all of your Ticket and Activity needs.
10AM- 2PM Scandinave Spa
Looking to unwind in a tranquil environment? Whistler's newest attraction - Scandinave Spa Whistler Norwegian Baths (Thermal Pools) is the Norse way of relaxing and rejuvenating in a very social atmosphere. 8010 Mons Road, Whistler Tel. 604.935.2424 (mixed)
10AM-2PM Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding - Blackcomb Mountain, Glacier Creek
Every day we have volunteers that tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. Meet new and old friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Women guiding Women!
12PM-1PM Wednesday Power Yoga with Julia - The Whistler Core
A fun and complete Power Yoga means that poses will flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath. Let yourself be guided to a series of movements for the balance of your day.
3PM-6PM Après (Mix) Party - GLC
Legendary Après always a raging good time! Look for Mandy & Leigh in the Lavender Zone with all the women!
$12* at Door
6PM-10PM Dine Around:
21 Steps: provides stunning 2nd floor views of Whistler Village. Their Kitchen creates updated comfort food that are both big in portions and flavours for great value. 21 Step's extensive small plate menu offers items that the locals crave. For reservations or more information: 604.966.2121 or online at www.21steps.ca
Bavaria Restaurant: has been in operation for 8 years and has become a popular spot for families and get together's. The ambiance at Bavaria Restaurant is a fusion of Swiss, French bistro, German and Austrian style. Appetizers are delectable, such as the famous Raclette from France. Bratwurst platter from Germany, Spaeztle and many more European delicacies. They offer an array of schnitzel, AAA pepper steak, mouth watering wild game and seafood specialties. Of course don't forget about the specialty fondues from Europe. For reservations or more information: 604.932.6009 or www.bavaria-restaurant.com
7PM-8PM Inner Tube Party - Coca Cola Inner Tube Park on Blackcomb Mountain
For sliders and non-sliders alike! Swoop down the slopes on an inflatable tube - go with your friends or on your own. This is a safe and fun way to be part of the on-hill experience for those who don't ride or ski, and is guaranteed to be fun for all! $16*/person
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Whistler Mountain
8AM - 6PM Guest Relations - Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, South Tower Foyer
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with all of your Ticket and Activity needs.
10AM-2PM Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding - Whistler Mountain, Lightboard:
Every day we have volunteers that tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. Meet new and old friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Women guiding Women!
3PM-6PM Après (Mix) Party - Bearfoot Bistro
Expect another fantastic après party at the Bearfoot Bistro. With Cameron Chu & guests filling the air with live jazz and food available from our Executive Chef, Melissa Craig who was crowned Canada's Best Chef at the Canadian Culinary Championships. Complete with vodka served in the Belvedere Ice Room and bubbles at the Champagne bar, this Après is sure to electrify and keep you energized after a day on the slopes. Look for Mandy & Leigh in the Lavender Zone with all the women!
$12* at Door
6PM-10PM Dine Around:
Monk's Grill The secret to Monk's success is beyond its location. As Monk's celebrates its 18th anniversary, the staff & management team are thrilled to continue to produce fresh menus and top service. It is a high level restaurant with high expectations. Monk's focus in Whistler is to be a big city restaurant with big city food. For reservations or more information 604.932.9677 or online at www.monksgrill.com
Araxi - A crossroads of mountain elegance and approachable dining in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi enjoys a long-held international reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality. Executive Chef James Walt celebrates carefully sourced local ingredients from nearby Pemberton Valley farms, where he collaborates frequently with local growers. His seasonally rotating menus also feature the freshest seafood catches direct from the Pacific. Walt's innovative and skillfully executed dishes deliver intelligent compositions and delightful flavours, carefully married to our award-winning wine list. For reservations or more information: 604.932.4540 or online at www.araxi.com
9PM-12AM Bubbles and Boobies - Solarice Spa
Enjoy Barefoot Bubbly and cocktails and special treats as you relax in the serenity of the Solarice Spa. Enjoy this women's only event and take advantage of some mini treatments such as mini-manis, mini-pedis, mini facials, eyebrow shaping, foot & leg massage or express massage. $30* In Advance (add a treament for an additional $20/treatment)
Friday, March 5th, 2010 Blackcomb Mountain
8AM - 6PM Guest Relations - Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, South Tower Foyer
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with all of your Ticket and Activity needs.
10AM-2PM Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding - Blackcomb Mountain, Glacier Creek Lodge:
Every day we have volunteers that tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. Meet new and old friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Women Guiding Women!
3PM-6PM Village T-Dance - GLC
Get your groove on early and shake your can on the dance floor as Sexy California DJ Mark Bisson, sets the mood for this mid day dance party. Look for Mandy & Leigh in the Lavender Zone with all the women!
$15 at Door
6PM-10PM Dine Around:
Tandori Grill located in Whistler Village North has selected dishes that are most sumptuous as they were inspired by Great Indian Emperors and prepared to perfection by Chefs of by - gone eras. The Moghal Kings who brought renaissance and enrichment to the Indian culture, favoured the technique of cooking in a Tandoor clay oven. Tandori Grill adopted this mode of cooking. For reservations or more information: 604.905.4900 or www.tandooriwhistler.com
Ric's Grill - one of Whistler's legendary restaurants featuring fresh seafood, delicious steaks and mouth-watering pastas. Their bar area is a popular place to have drinks, socialize and chat with friends. Conveniently located off the lobby of the Crystal Lodge directly in the Village. For reservations or more information: 604.932.7427 or online at www.ricsgrill.com
9PM-2AM Celebrities on the Mountain presents SNOWSTORM - GLC (Garibaldi Lift Co)
Celebrities will turn the beautiful GLC into a pumping dance heaven with professionally designed new sound & light system. Be entertained by Vancouver's famed drag artist, Jaylene and Canada's hottest go-go boys, and Vancouver's rising superstar DJ/ producer Bertossi, who will be headlining SNOWSTORM. Produced by Celebrities Night Club, $35 In Advance
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Whistler Mountain
8AM - 6PM Guest Relations - Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, South Tower Foyer
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with all of your Ticket and Activity needs.
10AM-2PM Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding - Whistler Mountain, Lightboard:
Every day we have volunteers that tour similar skiing/riding ability guests around the massive mountains. Meet new and old friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Women guiding Women!
3PM-6PM Après (Mix) Party - GLC
Come to the largest Apres of the week. Check out the Mailbox Dating Game presented by HIM (Health Initiative for Men), while DJ Foxy Moran (Whistler) takes the mountain style après to legendary proportions.
$12* in Advance
6PM-10PM Dine Around:
Bearfoot Bistro - Extravagant, approachable, and undeniably fun, the Bearfoot Bistro boasts all the accoutrements of a five star dining establishment without the fuss and pretension. Passionate and professional, our staff work with confidence and flare, all the while ensuring virtually seamless and impeccable service. Featuring Chef Melissa Craig, awarded the coveted gold award at the 2008 Gold Medal Plates' Canadian Culinary Championships - arguably the most prestigious culinary event in Canada.
For reservations or more information: 604.932.3433 or online at www.bearfootbistro.com
Celadon - Gather with you and your friends around an open flame grill as you warm up and grill your own dinner to perfection. The mountain dwelling Koreans have been doing this for centuries as a way of battling the weather on cold wintery nights. CELADON helps bring that experience to Whistler, by preparing some of the finest cuts of meats, seafood and vegetables that Canada has to offer...then YOU grill it yourself at one of our uniquely designed table grills. Safe, no mess, no fuss...but delicious and a whole lot of fun. Our famous BLUE BAR is a also a perfect place for catching up with friends apres ski, offering a thoughtful selection of snacks, wines and cocktails. For reservations or more information: 604.905.4188 or online at www.celadonwhistler.com Have not heard back from them
9PM-2AM Shred Betties Bash - GLC
DJ Riki Rocket (UK) headlines the epic Gurrl party of the week. Produced by Flygirl, they will be pulling out all the stops to bring their special flare to our signature Women's event with a dazzling night of sexy performers, pounding beats and HOT snow bunnies from around the world!!! $35* In Advance
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 Blackcomb
10AM - 4PM Guest Relations - PRIDE House
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with plan for 2011 or any lost & found inquiries.
10AM-1PM Sunday Brunch - Cinnamon Bear Grille (Hilton)
Farewell and see you for WinterPRIDE 2011 (January 30 - February 6, 2011)
4PM-10PM WinterPRIDE Oscar Party - Pride House
Pan Pacific
And the winner is.... Come and be among the fabulous, watch the Red Carpet and the big show itself, The Oscars. Vote for your pics and win fabulous prizes and enjoy some Barefoot Bubbly!
$25* in Advance - Limited Space.
Monday, March 8th, 2010 Whistler
10AM - 4PM Guest Relations - PRIDE House
Come on by and meet our WinterPRIDE team and they can help you with plan for 2011 or any lost & found inquiries.











