NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release - August 30, 2006

Whistler's 2007 Gay Ski Week sets dates and launches inaugural WinterPRIDE celebration

Whistler, BC - GayWhistler, the year-round promoter of Whistler to the gay and lesbian community, has set the dates for its annual Whistler Gay Ski Week and announced the first-ever WinterPRIDE celebration.

The annual Gay Ski Week has been set for February 4-11, 2007. Due to celebrate its 15th year, it is now one of the largest and most-renowned gay ski weeks in the world. Next year's event will be even bigger with the addition of WinterPRIDE – in a similar vein to the summer pride events that are held round the world each year celebrating diversity.

"We have had great success in the past with our Whistler Gay Ski Week and this year's festival will have an extra special feel with the addition of WinterPRIDE," says Sean Kearns, President of Aplenglow Production Corporation – the parent company of GayWhistler. "WinterPRIDE fits in with our vision of opening up Gay Ski Week to more than just skiers and snowboarders. This is the next evolution in gay ski weeks and we look forward to expanding WinterPRIDE across North America."

The week-long WinterPRIDE Whistler festival involves numerous winter sports activities, entertainment and parties all in the name of celebration, socializing and raising money for good causes, including AIDS Vancouver. In addition to a spectacular line-up of winter sports, Gay Ski Week 2007 will feature a series of lectures, hands-on culinary classes, a fashion show, pool and skating parties and numerous evening events. The week will end with the Mountain Top Tea Dance and Harmony Ball.

"The 2007 Gay Ski Week and WinterPRIDE event are open to everyone and all ages," says Kearns. "It will be a time to come together as a community and enjoy winter activities and celebrations."