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Whistler's annual festivals and events drive many guests to Whistler. Businesses can support these important events by being aware of what is coming up, welcoming guests accordingly and by leveraging the individual opportunities of each event.

WINTERPRIDE FESTIVAL

One of the biggest and best gay ski weeks in the world, WinterPRIDE Festival features a full slate of events including snowmobiling adventures, wine tastings, a pool party, a snowball dance, fantastic skiing and snowboarding, and everything in between.

• Dates: February 3 – 10, 2013
• Expected number of participants: 3,000+
• Location: The Host Hotel and official site for the Ticket Centre and Guest Relations is Aava Whistler Hotel. The primary WinterPRIDE venue for the majority of the après ski events and large evening parties will be the Whistler Conference Centre.

For sponsorship opportunities and other great ways for your business to get involved in the 2013 WinterPRIDE Festival, please click here.

For more information on WinterPRIDE, please visit www.gaywhistler.com.

SIGGE'S P'AYAKENTSUT CROSS COUNTRY SKI EVENT

The third annual Sigge's P'ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event returns with traditional loppet races of varying distances for adults and older teens, a ski cross event for younger teens, and a fun ski tournament for kids. Registration for 2013 is open. For more information, please visit www.payak.ca.

• Dates: February 23, 2013
• Total number of participants: 700 athletes plus family and friends
• Demographics of the participants: The average age is 30 to 50 years old with kids from five to 12 years old
• Primary location of event: Whistler Olympic Park
  

Here is how your business can get involved in the event:

• Become an event sponsor. For details on various sponsorship packages, please click here.
• Create a window display to the theme of the event.
• Buff is a sponsor of Sigge's P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event. Drive participants to your business after the event by providing them with a discount when they come to your location wearing a Sigge's Payak Buff between February 23 and 24. If you would like to provide a discount, please confirm your offer to Sherryl Yeager at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Your business will be listed as a Sigge's Ski Event supporter on www.payak.ca and on the event's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Announcer Stephen King will be on hand on race day and will also promote this special offering. 
• Create an event themed dessert, drink or entrée at your restaurant or café.
• Feature event themed products at your store.
• Become a prize sponsor in exchange for website recognition. Please contact Sherryl Yeager at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more details. 
• Volunteer for the event. Please visit www.payak.ca for information on volunteer opportunities.
  

2013 HAYWOOD SKI NATIONALS

• Dates: March 23-30, 2013
• Total number of participants: 650 athletes plus family and friends
• Demographics of the participants: Competitors aged 14 to 29
• Primary location of event: Whistler Olympic Park
  

• Become an event sponsor. For details on various sponsorship packages, please click here.
• Create a window display to the theme of the event.
• Provide an offer or special inviting attendees back to Whistler and to your location. Discount coupons can be handed out at the event to attendees, athletes and volunteers. Please contact Sherryl Yeager at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on how you can distribute coupons to attendees. 
• Create an event themed dessert, drink or entrée at your restaurant or café.
• Feature event themed products at your store.
• Become a prize sponsor in exchange for website recognition. Please contact Sherryl Yeager at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more details.