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On February 6th and 7th top skiers and snowboarders traveled from far corners of Canada and the U.S.A., to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for the ultimate showdown of big mountain riding in the second annual Wrangle the Chute.

Wrangle the Chute is a freeride competition with three components; technical big mountain riding, terrain park/big air, and cowboy thrills on a bucking bronco. Spectators watched athletes from Heaven’s Door Yurt Café where the grill was fired up and the Big Rock beer and Red Bull was chilled.

The event also marked the third anniversary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Big Mountain Centre. A celebration on Saturday afternoon was held at the Day Lodge with Big Rock Untapped band ‘Broken Down Suitcase’ rocking the house, followed by the annual BMC Texas Hold’em Poker Challenge.

The famously treacherous terrain was conquered by both male and female athletes, and proved little challenge for the pros who hucked massive cliffs, maneuvered through tight terrain, and stomped down some big tricks at the finish line jump; although E.J. Hector (pro. Ejector), Kicking Horse’s newly named bronc, gave them a run for their money.

“Wrangle the Chute was even bigger and better this year,” says Steve Paccagnan, President and General Manager of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. “We saw cliff drops, amazing aerials, and a competitor straight-line the entire chute; we even saw one athlete ski top to bottom and hit the jump, all the time riding switch! It was a great feeling to be part of such a big crowd, listening to the reactions and excitement this competition brings to our resort. The Heaven’s Door Yurt Café proved to be the grandstand for this event; giving the crowd the best views, great food and exceptional entertainment!”

New to the Wrangler weekend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort hosted the first annual Wrangle the ‘Shoot’. The photo competition presented a unique twist for the event, and echoed the creativity and originality of Wrangle the Chute; being the first and only competition to incorporate on-course photographers, same-day turn around, and a nighttime photography show. Sixty-five amazing photos were on display and more than 100 people came out to place their votes based on Best Action, Best Landscape, Best Lifestyle, People’s Choice and Best Overall Photographer.

Stewart McDonough, Communications Specialist at Winsport Canada, sported his stylish Big Rock tee as he passed the torch getting the crowd super excited for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Cheers, Stewart!

GO CANADA GO!

GO CANADA GO!

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GO STEWART GO!

GO STEWART GO!

ON THE UP AND UP

ON THE UP AND UP

Not every runner can say they did this!

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Big Rock Untapped was created to build on Big Rock’s sponsorship of the JUNO Awards. The intent of this music program? To support Canadian artists who need a leg up to reach the next level of their career so that one day soon they may also be a JUNO Award nominee.

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is an up-and-coming musical force to be reckoned with. Since his modest first show at a tiny folk club in 2005, this Big Rock Untapped artist vaulted to the heights of Virginfest 2009 and beyond. MBF is quickly outgrowing his hometown of Calgary. As a musician, MBF is known for rallying the music community and bringing them together.

Inspired by his Love and Manners show which combined Michael’s compelling songwriting and stage performance with a supporting group of 120 local dancers, singers and musicians, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald & The Loud Love Choir will draw on the Love and Manners concept by taking a choir of 25 along with MBF on a five city, six show tour of Western Canada. This choir will accompany Michael in the performance of his songs as their voices provide the musical beds behind his guitar and voice. The tour will showcase MBF’s song writing talent along with his keen musical ear to create a night of explosive and unforgettable musical entertainment.

Tour Schedule
February 2, 2010 Lethbridge, AB
February 3, 2010 Calgary, AB
February 4, 2010 Calgary, AB
February 5, 2010 Kelowna, BC
February 6, 2010 Vancouver, BC
February 11, 2010 Edmonton, AB

Rehearsal for this show will commenced on December 13, 2009 (and will continue every weekend throughout the month of January).

The main 25 person choir will travel from city to city in a 56 passenger travel coach.  This tour is going to be a major musical event that will command attention.

Get yer tickets for the February 2010 Western Canadian tour!

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"To create a masterpiece, no compromise may be tolerated."

"To create a masterpiece, no compromise may be tolerated."

When Ed McNally, founder of Big Rock Brewery, is honoured with a Calgary Business Hall of Fame induction on November 5, the local business community will not only be giving a nod to the entrepreneurial prowess of the lawyer turned barley farmer turned beer magnate, it will also be celebrating the assurance that even when we run out of oil, we’ll still have beer. And music.

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We have kicked of the new semester at Big Rock University!

Big Rock’s Lecture Series showcases the diverse and intriguing talents of several University of Calgary professors and all proceeds are directed towards eight University of Calgary undergraduate scholarships.

To review the complete 2009-10 Big Rock Lecture Series calendar please visit bigrockbeer.com/lectureseries.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for the September 30 Lecture have already sold out!

Location: Big Rock Brewery
Address: 5555 - 76 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta

Time: Drinks 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Lecture 8:15 p.m. Discussion 9:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices
Ticket: $45
Student: $40 (must show Student ID at the door)
Semester: $160 (4-course package)

To purchase your tickets call (403) 720-3239 (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm).