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NEWS RELEASE February 8, 2007
RESORT ‘STOKED’ TO WELCOME NEW CHIEF (Revelstoke, BC) – Today, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that Rod Kessler, formerly of Stowe Mountain Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, has joined the team as the new Chief Operations Officer at this $1 billion, four-season resort destination. Mr. Kessler brings thirty years of experience in the ski resort industry to the team at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, including fifteen years of senior management at Stowe and five years at Stratton. As Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Kessler will oversee skier services and cat ski operations; mountain maintenance and construction; food, beverage and retail services as well as the ski school and ticket sales. “Revelstoke Mountain Resort is a spectacular world-class setting complimented by an incredibly warm and supportive community,” says Kessler, “I’m thrilled to be working with such a visionary team and I’m excited to move forward together to make Revelstoke Mountain Resort a truly world-class, one-of-a-kind destination.” When Rod “Lightning” Kessler isn’t gleaming down the slopes, he can often be found skiing the backcountry, cycling, or playing golf. Mission oriented and a strong leader, Rod joins an active and engaged management team, who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle unique to authentic ski communities like Revelstoke. “Rod is a great addition to our team at Revelstoke Mountain Resort,” says Don Simpson, Chairman of Simpson Property Group Canada, Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s developer, “His years of managerial experience in the ski resort industry combined with his passion for outdoor living make him an ideal choice for our Chief Operations Officer.” 2007 has already been a big year for the team at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, with the recent announcement of a $22 million gondola and high speed quad chairlift contract with Leitner Poma Canada Inc. that will make the Resort North America’s longest skiable vertical at 1,829 m (6,000 ft). The team also announced the signing of a purchase agreement contract for a spring takeover of renowned local helicopter skiing operation, Selkirk Tangiers. The signing of these contracts, in combination with the Resort’s acquisition of CAT Powder Skiing, will make Revelstoke Mountain Resort a one-stop destination for helicopter, snowcat and lift skiers from around the world. Located just minutes from downtown Revelstoke, B.C. (population 8,500) and only hours from international gateway cities like Vancouver (631 km), Kelowna (199 km) and Calgary (413 km), the Revelstoke Mountain Resort area is already a popular local, national, and international ski getaway. Over 8,000 heli and cat skiers flock to the region annually to enjoy the 40 to 60 feet of annual snowfall (about four storeys high) and superb backcountry terrain. In addition to offering world-class snowcat, helicopter, and lift skiing, Revelstoke Mountain Resort will also be a multi-phased resort community featuring a village heli-center, hotels, condominiums, town homes and single family lots. Over 5,000 homes are part of the long term plan for this sustainability-driven resort. A limited release of ski in/ski out resort condominiums is planned for the spring. For additional information on
Revelstoke Mountain Resort and to register for more information on the
upcoming real estate opportunities please visit
www.discoverrevelstoke.com.
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