Epic Spring Offerings at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort


BANFF, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 23, 2012) -

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40cm in 48hrs and 70cm in 7 days. Come get "powderstruck" at Sunshine Village, with our incredible spring pass sale. On sale March 1st, ski up to 63 days for as low as $297.

Valid from March 20th, enjoy mild spring weather, pass holder perks and rock out to the cover tunes of BC/DC and more during our Spring Concert Series.

"Sunshine is famous for having Canada's longest non-glacial season and is wide open until May 21st," said John Scurfield, Senior Vice President of Resort Operations, Sales and Marketing.

At only $377, the Adult spring pass pays for itself in under five uses, and with long spring days, fresh powder and fantastic events, it's shaping up to be an epic spring season.

The live outdoor Spring Concert Series line-up will feature ODDS, New Moon, BC/DC on the 84th annual Slush Cup May long weekend and Juno & CCMA award winning artist George Canyon will perform to much anticipation as well.

"It's fantastic to welcome George Canyon once again for our outdoor concert series," said Scurfield, "Ever since his first performance, when he had to leave early to catch a military flight to play for our troops, he has returned to Sunshine to play for an enthusiastic crowd."

In addition to great live music, spring pass holders also enjoy many more perks. Not only do you get out to Sunshine Village in its absolute prime, but you get longer days, too. Starting March 31st, all lifts will spin a half hour longer, running until 4:30 - Jackrabbit will run until 5 p.m.

Pass holders can also share Canada's Best Snow with their best buddies and favorite family members, with our new buddy special entitling them to bring up to 4 friends for a onetime, $49.95ea day lift ticket.

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort located in the Majestic Canadian Rockies of Banff, Alberta is only 8 km (5miles) west of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway 1, Sunshine Village's spring skiing season stretches through the May long weekend, which is the longest skiing season in the Canadian Rockies.

Visit http://www.skibanff.com or call 1-87-SKI-BANFF for details.

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Contact Information:

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort
Dani Smythe
Media & Communications Coordinator
Office: 403-705-4026
Mobile: 403-404-4919
dani.smythe@skibanff.com

Spring pass sale means 63 days of wide open skiing. Photographer: Dan Hudson