‘Affordable introduction offered WHY HAVEN’T you learned to ski yet? Too difficult? Too expensive? Not enough free time? Think again! '- B.C. ski areas are offering pack- ages that ensure learning to ski is - easy on you, your bank account and your busy schedule, The Canadian Ski Council (CSC), Association, the Canadian Ski Patro! System and over 100 ski areas in Canada ‘are jointly promoting a Discover Skiing Learn-To-Ski pack- age as a fun and affordable way to be introduced to Canada's most popular winter activity. The program is being offered at Corporate — sponsorship has enabled the ski industry to take this program to the Canadian public on un unprecedented scale, according to CSC president Colin Chedore. The Discover Skiing Leam-To- Ski package includes a one-day . beginner ski pass, a one-hour group ski lesson and equipment rental. A certified ski pro will case you into skiing quickly and safely. It’s a hassle- free way to start skiing! Prices vary’ accord- ing to region and ski area lift ticket prices, but you can \ expect to spend approximately. g $30, according to Canada West representative Jimmy Spencer. The price is reasonable when you consider the value of a full day of recreational activity, with professton- al instruction and equipment sup- _ plied. Very few sports could offer the ‘same experience for less. - sWineer bed- ¥ a on : ; With over 100 Canadian ski areas _. and breakfast. -? reed |S Sonatas yy \ participating in the program, there ” special includes or oe : are many B.C, ski areas that will _complimentary } make your Discover Skiing experi- ‘ ’ breakfast for 2. ence accessible and convenient. - ‘To find out. where you can _, {Friendly home: | Discover Skiing, pick up a Discover wo Skiing brochure at. your. local '_/ sStay'n Save Motor inns conveniently | located in Vancouver Airport Canafian Pacific Hopi 4 Resort, ' four of BC’s most popular destinations * Nietoria Canadian Airlines International tick- “sBeautyrest™ mattresses, free sports and movie Kamoops et counter, Hertz Car Rental outlet, channels, family restaurants and more. , 00.463.9098 ski retail shop, or watch The Weather _sCou on must be resented upon check-in = 800-66 Network. = P P P _ FAXtine (604) 273-9522 For more information, call the © - NEWS photo Paul McGrath |: * eSinglelDouble per night basis, Valid Nov, 1/94 to Feb. 20095. Canadian Ski Council at (905) 677- . PROGRAMS AND packages for beginners can help non-skiers fate x i er to avallability. Taxes extra _.; [- 0020 or contact the a ski resort that, reach toward this experience _ blasting down the slope, just off a you would like to visit. a chairliit, oo ie, - a the National Ski Industries | most B.C. ski facilities. LNTRAWEST RESORT. CLUB. —Blackcomb— 2 nights accommodation PLUS 2 half-day: BIfCKCOMB lift tickets for only $¢ : per couple $149 per couple - weekends (Friday arrivals) Call 1-800-387-9378 Your Blackcomb Mid-week Getaway includes twvo- -nights accontmodaticn at a Radisson Blackcomb Suites property and two, half- day Blackcomb Mountain lift tickets ($72 value). Some restrictions apply. Offer available only to persons who meet details of qualifications. When booking your reservation ask for confirmation code: NS. This offer expires February.28, 1995. Call us toll free, 1-800-387-9378. to book your reservation. Weekend offer does not include lift th tickets.