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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
April 6 - 10, 2010


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    Introduction

    This April, return with us to the Canadian Rockies as we gather in scenic Jasper, Alberta on April 6 – 10, 2010 for SkiTops Network convention. We are in for a treat as our host, the 4-star Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will greet us with warm hospitality, impeccable service and award-winning cuisine.

    This historic landmark property is considered one of the finest examples of the Grand Canadian Lodge experience. The impressive Main Lodge and surrounding cedar chalets and heritage log cabins together comprise an alpine village on the shores of Lac Neauvert. An abundance of wildlife roam the 900 acre grounds while truly majestic peaks in the background define the valley setting. This is quite a place.

    And now, a word or two about the skiing …

    For over a decade now, SkiTops Members attending Network have been treated to skiing privileges on some of the great mountains of North America. This year is no different - except that likely most of us have never skied here before. Pack your best gear as our mountain host, Marmot Basin, is graciously providing everyone with a 4-day lift pass to this pristine, un-crowded gem of a mountain. The terrain here speaks to all levels of skiers. Here are the stats …
    Ski Marmot Basin


    Ski Marmot Basin

    • 3,000 Vertical
    • 1,675 Ski-able Acres
    • 30% Novice, 30% Intermediate, 20% Advanced and 20% genuine “OMG” expert terrain.
    Generally speaking, wide treed trails on the lower half of the mountain quickly give way to high alpine bowls and chutes above. Love to cruise? You will be in heaven here. Looking for a real challenge? Head for Eagle East or the North Chutes. You won’t be disappointed. But no need to wait until SkiTops to see the terrain. Have a look now at www.skiingjasper.com. Be sure to check out the new Canadian Rockies Express lift. Under 8 minutes from the base to the high alpine terrain.

    On to business …

    SkiTops Network has always been about creating the most productive business environment possible. Our sequential appointments format, which guarantees every Supplier will have the chance to meet with every Tour Operator in a proper business setting remains unique to this annual meeting. Even our recreational opportunities are designed around networking and relationship building, the cornerstones of our industry. To help keep you in touch with your office, Fairmont will be providing free WIFI internet access to all attendees. The bottom line is that when you Register for SkiTops Network you can be assured that everything will be in place for you to do business, one on one, for the duration of the event. So now let’s take a look at the Agenda.
    Banff National Park


    Banff National Park

    Jasper is about 5 hours distance from the Calgary International Airport (YYC). The drive time assumes you don’t stop to take pictures along the way. The SkiTops Board strongly encourages all tour operators and suppliers to arrive on Tuesday, April 6th to ensure you are in Jasper for the start of official events. To further incentivize early arrival, there are FREE activities on Wednesday for everyone to experience Jasper.

    Travel from Calgary to Jasper is simply breathtaking, literally one of the most scenic drives anywhere in North America. The route takes you through two pristine national parks. This is more than just traveling a mountain road; this is protected wilderness in its grandest setting. Be sure to book a morning flight in Calgary so that you see everything in the daylight. Keep your camera handy.

    The later half of the journey, from Lake Louise to Jasper, will take you on the Icefields Parkway, www.icefieldsparkway.ca. Recognized by UNESCO in 1984 as a World Heritage Site, the Icefields Parkway was recently described by National Geographic Magazine as “One of the Worlds Ten Greatest Drives”. All the while you will be driving on the well maintained Trans Canada Highway.

    SkiTops Network Agenda:

    TUESDAY, APRIL 6th - BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EARLY ARRIVALS

    HOSPITALITY DESK

    Time: 4pm - 7pm
    Location: Lobby Conference Desk

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS DINNER

    Time: 7pm -
    Location: Gardener’s Cottage (Cabin On-Property)

    BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

    Time: 7pm -
    Location: Tent City Sports Lounge (Main Lodge, Lower Level)
    Come enjoy pub style hors d’oeuvres while shooting pool and playing darts.
    Hosted by The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th - GROUP ARRIVALS
    Jasper Park Lodge


    Jasper, Alberta


    SkiTops Network


    Ski Marmot Basin

    HOSPITALITY DESK

    Time: 9am - 7pm
    Location: Lobby Conference Desk

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Time: 10am - 4pm
    Location: Thompson Room (Golf Clubhouse)

    ACTIVITIES

    • Dog Sledding

      The Dog Sledding activity has been canceled, due to lack of snow in the valley. (Don't worry, the skiing is still good.) Everyone who is signed up for Dog Sledding is welcome to join the Ice Walk or Skiing at Marmot Basin. The Ice Walk departs at 9:15am and the Skiing departs at 9am and 10am. If you are joining the Ice Walk, we will need your shoe size for boot and cleat rentals.

    • Maligne Canyon Ice Walk

      Time: 9:15am - 12noon
      Departs from hotel lobby
      Details: Cleats and warm winter boots included, shoe size needed
      Dress as you would to go skiing
      Hosted by Sun Dog Tours

    • Ski Marmot Basin

      Shuttle Times: Departs 9am and 10am, Returns 2:30pm and 3:30pm
      Mtn. Tour: Complimentary Mountain Tours are offered at 10am till 12noon at all ski levels, meet outside of Guest Services, look for “SkiTops” sign
      Lift Tickets: One-day lift tickets may be picked up at the Caribou Lounge at Marmot Basin
      Rentals: Marmot Basin is offering 25% off on rentals to SkiTops. To reserve on-line, go to www.skimarmot.com/rental_reserve.html. On the booking page, under “additional notes,” type “SkiTops” in order to get the discount. The discount will also be available on the mountain the day of skiing.

      Lift tickets are compliments of Marmot Basin, Transportation is compliments of Jasper Tourism & Commerce, Marmot Basin & The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    • Snow Shoeing & Cross Country Skiing - CANCELED

      Due to the lack of snow in the valley, these activities have been canceled. Instead get out and enjoy the great weather, grab a bike (rentals arranged at the pool desk 10am – 7pm) or take a hike around Lac Beauvert.
    SKITOPS APRES SKI

    Time: 6pm - 11pm
    Location: Sundeck (Overlooking Lac Beauvert, below Main Lodge)
    After a fun day of activities or of travel, wrap up in a blanket and enjoy smores & hot chocolate by a bonfire.
    Hosted by The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    SPONSORS WELCOME RECEPTION

    Time: 7pm - 10pm
    Location: Beauvert Room (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Note: Tour operators will attend as we thank all the sponsors of this event.

    SKITOPS LATE NIGHT PUB

    Time: 7pm -
    Location: Tent City Sports Lounge (Main Lodge, Lower Level)

    THURSDAY, APRIL 8th

    TOUR OPERATOR BREAKFAST MEETING

    Time: 7am - 8:45am
    Location: Mary Schaffer Ballroom (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Sponsored by Travel Insured International, Ogden/Weber CVB, All Resort Express, Copper Mountain Resort

    SUPPLIER BREAKFAST MEETING

    Time: 8am - 8:45am
    Location: Pyramid Room (Main Lodge, Lower Level)
    Note: Open forum for suppliers to chat with Peter Hunter and Adam Feehan

    HOSPITALITY DESK

    Times: 9am - 4pm
    Location: Beauvert Room Foyer (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)

    NETWORK MEETING

    Time: 9am - 12noon, 2pm - 4pm
    Location: Beauvert Room (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Morning Coffee Break sponsored by Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa
    Afternoon Coffee Break sponsored by Tourism Sun Peaks

    SKI MARMOT BASIN

    Shuttle Times:
    Departs 8:15am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm
    Returns 12noon, 2:30pm, 4:30pm

    Lift Tickets: One-day lift tickets may be picked up at the Caribou Lounge at Marmot Basin
    Rentals: Marmot Basin is offering 25% off on rentals to SkiTops. To reserve on-line, go to www.skimarmot.com/rental_reserve.html. On the booking page, under “additional notes,” type “SkiTops” in order to get the discount. The discount will also be available on the mountain the day of skiing.
    Lift tickets are compliments of Marmot Basin. Transportation is compliments of Jasper Tourism & Commerce, Marmot Basin & The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    LUNCH

    Time: 12noon - 1pm (two hour break)
    Location: Mary Schaffer Ballroom (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Sponsored by Mountain News/OnTheSnow.com, Winter Park Resort

    PROGRESSIVE COCKTAIL SITE INSPECTION

    Time: 4:30pm
    Location: Please meet in the lobby
    Tour Operators, please join us for a site complete with cocktails served along the way.
    Hosted by The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    NIGHT OUT IN JASPER

    Time: Departs 6pm - 6:30pm, Returns 9pm and 11pm
    Location: Please meet in the lobby for a fun night in the town of Jasper
    Hosted by the Jasper Tourism Group and Travel Alberta

    SKITOPS LATE NIGHT BONFIRE

    Time: - 11pm
    Location: Sundeck (Overlooking Lac Beauvert, below Main Lodge) After a fun night in Jasper, return to the hotel to enjoy smores & hot chocolate by a bonfire.

    SKITOPS LATE NIGHT PUB

    Time: - 2am
    Location: Tent City Sports Lounge (Main Lodge, Lower Level)

    FRIDAY, APRIL 9th

    HOSPITALITY DESK
    Times: 9am - 4pm
    Location: Beauvert Room Foyer (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)

    NETWORK MEETING

    Time: 9am - 12noon, 2pm - 4pm
    Location: Beauvert Room (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Morning Coffee Break sponsored by Vacations Inc.
    Afternoon Coffee Break sponsored by Salt Lake City Hilton

    SKI MARMOT BASIN

    Shuttle Times:
    Departs 8:15am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm
    Returns 12noon, 2:30pm, 4:30pm

    Lift Tickets: One-day lift tickets may be picked up at the Caribou Lounge at Marmot Basin
    Rentals: Marmot Basin is offering 25% off on rentals to SkiTops. To reserve on-line, go to www.skimarmot.com/rental_reserve.html. On the booking page, under “additional notes,” type “SkiTops” in order to get the discount. The discount will also be available on the mountain the day of skiing.

    Lift tickets are compliments of Marmot Basin, Transportation is compliments of The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

    SKITOPS APRES MEETING

    Time: 6pm - 11pm
    Location: Sundeck (Overlooking Lac Beauvert, below Main Lodge)) Take a step outside to enjoy smores & hot chocolate by a bonfire
    Hosted by The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    FINAL EVENING RECEPTION

    Time: 6pm - 7pm
    Location: Beauvert Room (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)

    FINAL EVENING DINNER

    Time: 7pm - 1am
    Location: Beauvert Room (Main Lodge, Lobby Level)
    Sponsored by Telluride Ski Resort, Vail Resorts

    SKITOPS LATE NIGHT PUB

    Time: - 2am
    Location: Tent City Sports Lounge (Main Lodge, Lower Level)

    SATURDAY, APRIL 10th - Ski Day

    HOSPITALITY DESK

    Times: 9am -
    Location: Lobby Conference Desk

    SKI DAY Shuttle Times: Departs 9am and 10am, Returns 2:30pm and 3:30pm
    Mtn. Tour: Complimentary Mountain Tours are offered at 10am till 12noon at all ski levels, meet outside of Guest
    Services, look for “SkiTops” sign
    Lift Tickets: One-day lift tickets may be picked up at the Caribou Lounge at Marmot Basin

    BBQ Lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm, Mid-Mountain Chalet, pick-up your lunch voucher when you get your lift ticket

    Rentals: Marmot Basin is offering 25% off on rentals to SkiTops. To reserve on-line, go to www.skimarmot.com/rental_reserve.html. On the booking page, under “additional notes,” type “SkiTops” in order to get the discount. The discount will also be available on the mountain the day of skiing.

    Lift tickets are compliments of Marmot Basin, Transportation is compliments of Jasper Tourism & Commerce, Marmot Basin & The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    DEPARTURES


    After skiing you can return to the JPL for one more night, or travel on to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where your advance reservation will provide you SkiTops Network convention rate for Fairmont rooms. Note: This represents a very significant savings, available only to SkiTops Members. To make a post Network reservation, at the FCLL simply call 800 257 7544 and tell the reservationists you are with SkiTops.
    Jasper Park Lodge




    Lodging At The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge:

    A note to all attendees …

    Choosing the Fairmont JPL as your lodging for SkiTops Network is essential. The rates for Fairmont rooms are certainly reasonable. But moreover, performance on our room block is critical as this insures the extensive meeting space that Network requires. Therefore, all SkiTops attendees are strongly encouraged to support our Association by booking your lodging at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

    SkiTops has a large room block of Fairmont category rooms at the Jasper Park Lodge. In addition, there are a limited number of alternate room types to choose from which are subject to availability. All rates quoted below are in Canadian Dollars and are exclusive of tax and a $12 daily Service Charge which includes Bell Service.

    To make your reservation, call the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Reservations Department at 780 852 3301. Be sure to identify yourself as either a SkiTops Tour Operator attendee, or a SkiTops Supplier attendee.



    Tour Operator Rates

    Room Type - Single/Double Rate
    Fairmont (from the room block) - $119 CAD

    Additional room types offered based on availability …

    Fairmont Deluxe - $149
    Fairmont Deluxe with Sitting Area - $179
    Junior Suite Fireplace - $229
    Junior Suite Lakeview - $279
    Lakefront Suite - $339
    Signature Cottages (2-8 Guestrooms) - $339 per Guestroom
    Supplier Rates

    Room Type - Single/Double Rate
    Fairmont (from the room block) - $159 CAD

    Additional room types offered based on availability …

    Deluxe - $189
    Deluxe with Sitting Area - $219
    Junior Suite Fireplace - $269
    Junior Suite Lakeview - $319
    Lakefront Suite - $379
    Signature Cottages (2–8 Guestrooms) - $379 per Guestroom



    Post Convention Lodging at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise:
    Chateau Lake Louise
    All SkiTops attendees are invited to spend an extra day or two at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, for the same convention rates (Fairmont rooms only). While not an official SkiTops event, those of us gathering in Lake Louise will likely have the opportunity for additional social / business networking, and perhaps a pick up hockey game on Lake Louise. This could be the perfect way to relax before traveling on to MTS or back home. To make your reservation, simply call 800 257 7544 and advise that you are a Tour Operator or Supplier with SkiTops.

    In conclusion …

    No doubt about it, given the location, the superior business focus and the wide variety of free activities - SkiTops Network 2010 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is going to be the premier ski business event of the season. Make plans to attend today.

    Q: Sounds great! How do I proceed to register? -
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    A: Begin by renewing your SkiTops Annual Membership (on the registration form or Click Here. Then call the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and book your room. It’s as simple as that. Be sure to look for updates regarding events, activities and more useful information.

    See you in Jasper!



    Sponsorship Opportunities

    No doubt about it, sponsorship of a SkiTops event puts your Company in the spotlight - while you gain more one-on-one time with your primary distribution channel, the Tour Operators.

    Consider: Many of SkiTops Sponsors have supported this event for over 10 years – and they tell us that sponsoring a SkiTops convention is one of the best uses of their marketing dollars. That’s because their unique message is carried directly to their prime audience – the Tour Operators. Here are a few of the benefits of Official SkiTops Sponsorship …

  • All Official SkiTops Sponsors will have their logo listed on SkiTops.com. home and membership pages. Your logo and company name will remain on the site until the following year’s event – providing exposure to the skiing public (the Home page) and our Tour Operator staff (via the Members page). These pages receive approximately 120,000 hits per year.

  • All SkiTops Sponsors are listed on the official SkiTops Banner, which is prominently displayed for the duration of the Network.

  • As a SkiTops Sponsor you are an honored guest at the exclusive Sponsors Reception / Dinner the first evening of the Network. Only the Sponsors and the Tour Operators attend this lavish event, so you will have plenty of time to engage the Tour Operators in conversation. Moreover, this evening every Sponsor will have the opportunity to speak directly to the Tour Operators from the podium.

  • And finally, every SkiTops Sponsor will be honored the final evening as a portion of your generous Sponsorship is awarded to the official SkiTops charity.

    There are several different levels of SkiTops Sponsorship corresponding to the cost of each event. As a SkiTops Sponsor, you can elect to buy out an entire event, or simply purchase a share or two - in a sponsored lunch for example. The greater the investment, the more exposure and recognition your Company will receive.

    So take a few minutes right now and check out the Sponsorship Opportunities listed below. Then select the event and investment level that’s right for you. Now leave the rest to SkiTops, as we put your Company in the spotlight at SkiTops Network 2010.

    Company:
    * Required
    Email:
    * Required
    Your Name:
    Phone:


    Event
    # of
    Shares
    Avail.
    Cost Per
    Share
    Shares
    Remaining
    Authorized
    Invoice
    Amount
    Wednesday, April 07, 2010
    Evening Pool Tournament
    Early day arrivals
    -
    -
    -
    Fairmont Hotels
    Thursday, April 08, 2010
    Tour Operator Breakfast
    4
    $1,350
    0
    Travel Insured International
    Ogden/Weber CVB
    All Resort Express
    Copper Mountain Resort
    Morning Coffee /
    Refreshments Service *
    1
    $500
    0
    Dakota Mountain Lodge
    & Golden Door Spa
    Lunch
    2
    $950
    0
    Mountain News/OnTheSnow.com
    Winter Park Resort
    Afternoon Coffee /
    Refreshments Service *
    1
    $500
    0
    Tourism Sun Peaks
    Off Mountain Evening Event
    1
    $1,000
    0
    Jasper
    Friday, April 09, 2010
    Morning Coffee /
    Refreshments Service *
    1
    $500
    0
    Vacations Inc
    Afternoon Coffee /
    Refreshments Service *
    1
    $500
    0
    Salt Lake City Hilton
    Evening Event
    2
    $1,500
    0
    Telluride Ski Resort
    Vail Resorts
    Saturday, April 10, 2010
    Ski Day BBQ
    1
    $950
    0
    Ski Marmot
    The amount you submit will indicate the number of shares
    you are committed to.

    The number of shares times the amount per share
    = your authorized invoice amount.

    Message to us:



    For further sponsorship details, contact - Mike Hibbard, (707) 575-7547 x108, mike@sportsamerica.com.



    Network 2010 | Event Sponsors:

    On The Snow .Com

    Ski Marmot Basin

    Ski Winter Park

    Ogden/Weber CVB

    Vail Resorts

    All Resort Express
    Fairmont Hotels and Resorts



    Travel Insured

    Ski Copper Mountain



    Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa

    Vacations Inc.

    Telluride Ski & Golf



    SkiTops thanks all of our sponsors for their support.


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