Are You Banff’s Next Top Model?

Beauty is someone who loves to ski or board, lives to have fun and knows there are no friends on powder days.

Show us you’ve got what it takes and you could win a trip for two to Banff-Lake Louise where you’ll be featured in one of our advertising campaigns! “We’re looking for someone whose love of skiing or snowboarding shines through. A fun-loving attitude and passion for snow is what we want to show off Canada’s Protected Playground, Banff National Park,” said Dan Markham, of Ski Banff-Lake Louise- Sunshine (SBLLS). The competition is organized by SBLLS as part of their annual sales presence at the Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show.

Skiers and snowboarders are invited to pose in front of a ‘green screen’, later to be superimposed against a shot of beautiful Banff-Lake Louise’s snow covered mountains. The contest winner will receive a trip for two to Banff-Lake Louise in Spring 2010. In addition to skiing or boarding at Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village, they will take place in a photo shoot and be featured in a future advertising campaign.

Check out the video and photos featuring 2008 winners Christina and Tommy at www.SkiBig3.com/Model.

The duo starred in online video show BanffSnow.com, had a double-page spread in Snowboard Canada and appeared in numerous other publications.

For your chance to win, come and strut your stuff at the Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine booth at the Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show at Better Living Exhibition, Exhibition Place, October 15-18, 2009.

The show is an annual mecca for snow enthusiasts, with the industry’s top companies showcasing the biggest and best for 2009-10. It’s North America's largest consumer showcase of ski and snowboard travel destinations, equipment, clothing, lifestyle information, products and services, and home to Canada's largest ski and snowboard swap.

For more information, please visit www.SkiBig3.com/Model. We’ll see you at the show!

Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show Gears up for Winter …Announces 2009 Dates

Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show Gears up for Winter …Announces 2009 Dates

TORONTO – While the summer heat prevails, winter enthusiasts are thinking about cooling off as they ramp up for the Toronto Ski Snowboard & Travel show (TTSTS) taking place October 15 - 18, 2009 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.

“As biggest show of its kind in North America, with hundreds of vendors and gravity defying entertainment, we’re happy to say that The Toronto Ski Snowboard and Travel Show owns winter,” said Heather McRae, Show Manager. “We’re excited to be part of a show that promotes fun and outdoor activity especially for the winter months when people tend to stay indoors.”

Canada’s largest “snow show” TSSTS is a one-stop shop for skiers and snowboarders and features ski and snowboard travel destinations, equipment, clothing, lifestyle information and related products and services.

What: The 2009 Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show

When:
Thursday, October 15th, 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 16th, 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place

Details:
Adults: $16.00; Juniors: $11.00 (Ages 6 to 15); Seniors: $11.00 (Age 60+)
Children (under six years): Free when accompanied by an adult
Family Pass: $40.00 (two adults & two juniors)

The Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show features the latest in equipment, fashion, resorts and travel advice. Visitors can check out the newest equipment from retailers representing Head, Burton, Rossignol, Atomic, Flow, Columbia, Phenix, Avalanche, Sims, K2, Salomon, Dalbello, Nordica, Carrera, Spy, Oakley and Kombi. More than 100 resorts from around the world are represented at the show, offering vacations of a lifetime to skiers and snowboarders.

Complete show information is available at: at http://www.torontoskishow.com/ and http://www.snowboardshow.ca/

For more information and to receive show updates contact:
Heather Macrae, Show Manager
Tel: 905.361.5233
Toll free: 888.695.2677
E-mail: macrae@sportshows.ca

Danna Barak
PUNCH Communications
T: 416-360-6522 x240
E: danna@punchcanada.com


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About:
The Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show is produced by the Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS), a non-profit corporation that has provided ski related grants to organizations including the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance; the National Recreation Skier Development Fund and Canada Ski West safety brochures. Major contributions have also been made to the Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA) and the Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS).

About CNSS:
Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS) is a non-profit corporation and the largest producer of boat, fishing, sportsmen’s, ski, outdoor and motorcycle shows in Canada. Through its family of shows, the corporation raises funds to ensure that generations of young Canadians can benefit from Canada’s outdoors. Since the first show held in 1948, more than $30,000,000 has been committed to these causes.