FEATURE/Pack The Helicopter for Your Next Hike.Lifestyle Editors/Feature Editors FEATURE... VANCOUVER, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2004 There is a remote world within our own, high above the clouds where few have ventured to travel. An exhilarating place where the alpine air is crisp, cool, dry and the purest you will ever breathe; where the surroundings are so quiet and serene, it's as if you are the only person left on the planet; where the 360 degree view is so awe-inspiring, it leaves you speechless. As the helicopter pulls away, after dropping you into this surreal wonderland, it's as though you are Dorothy entering Oz for the first time: the colors are brighter, the sounds sharper and the adventure has only just begun. Alberta-based Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH CMH Center of Military History CMH Commission on Macroeconomics and Health CMH Chief of Military History CMH Children's Memorial Hospital CMH Ceramic Metal Halide (General Electric light source) CMH Congressional Medal of Honor ), of which Intrawest Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IDR IDR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Indonesian Rupiah. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ; TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :ITW ITW In The Wild (informatics, antivirus research) ITW Information Theory Workshop (IEEE) ITW Into Thy Word (religion) ITW Into the Woods ) owns 45%, offers heli-hiking trips that the whole family can enjoy, from the serious hiker eager for an intense and challenging climb to the passive traveler content to explore the helicopter's disembarkation area, admiring the diverse landscapes, spectacular flora and fauna in the surrounding meadows. A variety of itineraries is available with trips running from 3 to 7 nights. Though flexibility and adaptability is the golden rule at CMH, basic heli-hiking trips whisk guests to various spots atop the mountain for a day of discovery, perhaps a picnic along a cobalt blue lake or beneath a dazzling waterfall. Lodge-to-Lodge trips, where guests are transported from one lodge to another across dramatic ridges, are the most popular, allowing travelers to experience the unique terrain and character of more than one of CMH's five European-style lodges. Family Adventure trips are designed to accommodate every member of the family, from young children to great-grandparents. While the grown-ups are off heli-hiking with their certified adult guide, kids are flown away to their own private retreat to participate in a series of hands-on activities with a group of mountain guides, science and environmental specialists, and outdoor physical education teachers. Those searching for something even more out of the ordinary can book a Specialty trip that combines the invigoration of heli-hiking with specific interests. Trip themes change often, but past subjects include photography, food and wine, yoga, and even Harley Davidson motorcycle riding. Private guides are available for the ultimate in customized and private vacation planning. At the end of each day, guests return to the lodge for an evening of good food, cocktails, conversation, and (depending on your mood) a massage, spa treatment, sauna, whirlpool, games, or shopping. To learn more about Canadian Mountain Holidays heli-hiking trips or to book a vacation, call the CMH office at 1-800-661-0252 or visit their website at www.CanadianMountainHolidays.com. About Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) CMH, owned in part by Intrawest Corporation, is one of Canada's oldest adventure travel companies, the world's largest Heli-ski operator, and the inventor of heli-hiking. CMH has 12 heli-ski operations and 5 heli-hiking operations in the Columbia Mountains Columbia Mountains (50° 45' N; 118° 41' W) is a group of mountain ranges located in British Columbia, and partially in Montana, Idaho, Washington. The mountain range covers 135,952 km² (52,491 sq mi). of British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography . Annually, the company hosts 7,000 heli-skiers and 3,500 heli-hikers from all over the world. About Intrawest Intrawest is more than a developer of village-centered destination resorts, more than a ski and golf resort operator, more than a vacation club. For nearly 20 years, in every season, Intrawest has been providing travelers the most extraordinary adventure vacation experiences in the world. Across all of North America--from the majestic, mile-high mountain peaks of British Columbia to the sugar-white shorelines of Florida's gulf coast--and throughout select destinations around the globe, Intrawest creates unforgettable memories again and again. At the heart of the Intrawest network, are the company's village-centered destination resorts: Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada Panorama Mountain Village, British Columbia, Canada Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada Mont Tremblant Resort Mont Tremblant Resort is a large year round resort about one and a half hours north of Montreal. It is best known as a ski destination, but also features a lake suitable for swimming, and a golf course in the summer months. , Quebec, Canada Mountain Creek Mountain Creek is a ski resort located in Vernon Township, New Jersey, on Route 94, owned and operated by Intrawest. History of Mountain Creek Mountain Creek originally began as two separate ski areas, Vernon Valley and Great Gorge. , New Jersey Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia Stratton, Vermont Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Florida Copper Mountain, Colorado Winter Park, Colorado Winter Park is a town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 662, although tourists and seasonal workers significantly increase the population. Mammoth Mountain, California Each resort is the culmination of an extensive and comprehensive process--part art and part science--called "envisioning". Envisioning is "the articulation of a shared vision", in which architects, master planners, designers and community members gather to formulate their dream vision. The "envisioneers" join forces to create a Vision Statement, an idea roadmap that guides the planning, design, construction, operation and marketing of the resort. The dreamwork Dreamwork differs from classical dream interpretation in that the aim of dreamwork is to explore the various images and emotions that a dream presents and evokes, while not attempting to come up with a single, unique dream meaning. of the "envisioneers" is defined by four key elements: natural resources, history, recreation and human resources. They consider the impact of developing a particular parcel of land, taking into account its natural environment and determining the best use for the property. Intrawest's envisioneers are renowned for their creative foresight. Upon completion, Intrawest villages feature world-class accommodations, the finest restaurants, specialty shops and year-round entertainment, activities and events for the whole family. A shining example of the envisioning process come to life is Mont Tremblant Resort (www.tremblant.com) in the beautiful Laurentian Mountains, Quebec, Canada, with its Old World charm and European ambience. In addition to the resorts it owns and operates, Intrawest is involved in the development of six other world-renowned vacation destinations: The Village at Squaw Valley, California Squaw Valley is the name of multiple communities in the U.S. state of California:
Solitude, Utah Keystone Resort, Colorado MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas Lake Las Vegas is located in Henderson, Nevada. Lake Las Vegas refers to both a man made 320 acre (0 km) lake and to the area built around the lake. The area is sometimes referred to as the Lake Las Vegas Resort. Resort, Nevada Les Arcs, France Snowmass at Aspen, Colorado The growing Intrawest world also includes interests in: -- Canadian Mountain Holidays, Alberta, Canada, the largest heli-skiing/heli-hiking operator in the world -- Intrawest Golf, responsible for the development and management of leading golf courses around the globe, including its premier brand, Raven Golf Clubs, with locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, West Virginia and Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas (popularly known as just Cabo) is a small city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula at , in the municipality of Los Cabos in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. . Additional Intrawest courses can be found in Hawaii, British Columbia, Canada and Florida. -- Club Intrawest, a unique vacation ownership program with current locations in British Columbia and Quebec, Canada, California, Hawaii and Florida and soon in Ontario, Canada and Mexico. To millions of skiers, golfers, water sports water sports Urophilia, see there enthusiasts, sunbathers and adventure seekers, Intrawest is their world away. For more information about Intrawest Corporation, call Suzan French, Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Specialist, MSCO MSCO Military Sealift Command Office MSCO Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office , at 914-251-1500, ext. 114 or email sfrench@msco.com. |
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