SERVICES 2007-08

Cross-Country Ski School

     Beginner  Ski Lessons

     Learn how to cross-country ski in beautiful Manning Park with certified CANSI ski instructors, covering all the basics, such as: How to ski on the flats, ski up and down hills safely, and most importantly how to stop with confidence.

     Your lesson includes,  4 hours of instruction with some of the best ski instructors in Canada, return transportation onboard luxury highway coaches, a trail ticket to fully explore all Manning has to offer and of course our legendary wine & cheese on the return trip.

Please Check  Manning Day Trip Information for Itinerary !

     Student to instructor ratio will not exceed 8 to 1, private instruction is available upon request. Please book two weeks in advance 604-731-8818 as these lessons tend to fill quickly.

     Intermediate Ski Lessons

     If you haven't skied for a while and are looking for a little tune up this is the class for you. This lesson spends time refining hill techniques, such as: Breaking Snow Plow and Snow Plow Turns. Time is also spent practicing Diagonal Stride, Double Poling, Herring Bone and Uphill Diagonal Stride.

     Your lesson includes,  4 hours of instruction with some of the best ski instructors in Canada, return transportation onboard luxury highway coaches, a trail ticket to fully explore all Manning has to offer and of course our legendary wine & cheese on the return trip.

Please Check Manning Day Trip Information for Itinerary !

     Student to instructor ratio will not exceed 8 to 1, private instruction is available upon request. Please book two weeks in advance 604-731-8818 as these lessons tend to fill quickly.

     Skating Ski Lessons

     For those of you who want a real work out. Skating is a more streamlined, dynamic technique for traveling across the snow. Skating is the latest introduction to cross-country skiing. Learn proper weight transfer, body position and balance skills to enjoy this new technique.

     Your lesson includes,  2 hours of instruction with some of the best ski instructors in Canada, return transportation onboard luxury highway coaches, a trail ticket to fully explore all Manning has to offer and of course our legendary wine & cheese on the return trip.

Please Check Manning Day Trip Information for Itinerary !

     Student to instructor ratio will not exceed 8 to 1, private instruction is available upon request. Please book two weeks in advance 604-731-8818 as these lessons tend to fill quickly.

Cross-Country Day Trips

     Callaghan Valley

     Come and join us for an exciting new cross-country skiing adventure EVERY SATURDAY, from January 5/08 to February 23/08 , in a chartered luxury coach to the brand new Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley just south of Whistler, featuring 35km of groomed ski trails for both skating and classic.

     Your day will begin bright and early, the Sigge’s coach leaves promptly at 8:00am. Please ensure you are at Sigge’s, 2077 W. 4th Avenue, by 7:45 am. This will allow plenty of time for you to come into Sigge’s, check your name off the list, pick up any rental boots if you require them and purchase any last minute items you may have forgot. Our second pick up point is 8:20 am at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, just above the Upper Levels Highway. There is plenty of parking in this area and very convenient for those who are coming from anywhere on the North Shore or over the Second Narrows Bridge.

     Weather, roads and traffic volume permitting we’re scheduled to arrive at the Whistler Olympic Park by 10:00am. The new 10,000 square foot Day Lodge is not scheduled to open until the 2008-09 ski season but we will be able to use the Nordic/Ski Jumping technical building as a temporary shelter during this first season. There will be no concession available during this season either and all skiers are encouraged to bring there own food and beverages with them. All extra personal belongings can be left onboard the coach which will be secure and accessible throughout the day. Your Sigge’s Host will provide you with a ticket, wire and trail map. At lunchtime you have the option of eating onboard the coach or outside amongst the beautiful scenery of the Callaghan Valley.

     The trail system at the new Whistler Olympic Park will offer a variety of terrain for all ability levels. Exactly what to expect remains to be seen as this is the brand new venue which will host all of the Nordic events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and it is ours to discover and we welcome your comments as we will collectively learn what this new cross-country ski area has to offer. Please make sure you are keeping track of the time. It is very important that you make your way back to the base area / parking lot no later than 3:45pm! The departure time from the Whistler Olympic Park is 4:00pm sharp!

     At 4:00pm, we’re on the highway back to Vancouver. Sit back, have a nap and enjoy the ride. Sigge’s hosts will dazzle you with their smiles and stories all the way home. You can expect to arrive at St. David's United Church by 5:40pm and back to Sigge's by 6:00pm, weather, roads and traffic volume permitting. We hope you have a wonderful trip!

Please book at least one week in advance!

604-731-8818

$64 - Adults

$59 - Seniors / Children

Seniors 65 and over, Children 12 and under.

All prices include GST

Recreational rental equipment is an extra charge of $16 - Adult

     A hearty lunch, lots of water, suntan lotion, sunglasses, warm lightweight gloves, toque, and extra socks. As well, bring along a change of clothing for the ride home.

     Begin layering with synthetic or merino wool long underwear, which can wick moisture away, keeping your skin warm and dry. For your upper body, 3-4 layers are usually recommended. Pullover jerseys, thermo lycra tops, fleece sweaters and lightweight breathable nylon shell jackets are a few suggestions. Your legs require 2-3 layers at most. Remember to wear thermo tights and/or shell pants (available lined or unlined) over your long underwear. At Sigge’s we stock a great collection of functional quality clothing from Louis Garneau, Sugoi, Craft and Swix. Please come by, we would be happy to help you find the right combination!

     Group specials for Callaghan day trips are available, you must book and pay all at once in order to receive a 10% discount for groups of 10 people or more.

     Private instruction is available at your ski area of choice (Callaghan or Manning). Our rate is $50 per hour for the first person, and $25 per hour for each additional person.

     Manning Park

     We will transport you  EVERY SUNDAY, from December 2/07 to March 30/08 (except December 23rd and December 30th), in a chartered luxury coach to the winter wonderland of Manning Park, featuring 16km of groomed ski trails.

A busy Sunday in Manning Park, preparing for the day at Lightning Lake.

     Your day will begin bright and early, but well worth setting the alarm(s)! In order to maintain a tight schedule, the Sigge’s coach leaves promptly at 7:00am. Please ensure you are at Sigge’s by 6:45 am. This will allow plenty of time for you to come into Sigge’s, check your name off the list, pick up any rental boots if you require them, purchase any last minute items you forgot and most importantly, find out which coach you are traveling up on! For most Sundays, Sigge’s transports 2 or even 3 – 55 passenger coaches to Manning Park! If you are traveling up with a group, simply phone Sigge’s to double-check if you are grouped together. We cannot guarantee seat switching on Sunday morning. Our second pick up point is 7:20 am on Boundary Road at Broadway. There is plenty of parking in this area and very convenient for those who are coming from the North Shore. There is a BC Transit bus stop on the North West side of this intersection, approximately one-half of a block North on Boundary Road. This is the actual pick up point, NOT on the corner of the intersection. Your third option for pick up is across from Guildford Mall in Surrey. At 7:40am, the coach departs from the East side of 152A Street at the North side of 102A Avenue, Guildford. Wait in front of ICBC Claims Centre, across the street from the rear entrance to McDonald’s Restaurant.

     Now everyone is onboard and we’re scheduled to arrive at Manning Park Lodge by 10:00am. This is a brief 10-minute stop. You can visit the indoor facilities, pick up a coffee and muffin, fill your water bottle or browse in the gift shop. If you are keen and would like to begin your ski day from the Lodge, you may do so but must get a trail ticket before you set out for the day. Your Sigge’s Host will provide you with a ticket, wire and trail map. All other travelers now board their assigned coach, and we head 4km up the road to Lightning Lake. This is where your coach will remain for the day. You may leave your extra personal belongings onboard the coach, as it is secure. At lunchtime you have the option of eating onboard the coach or outside amongst the beautiful Whiskey Jack birds. Watch out for your sandwich, these birds are smart and will snatch it from behind your back!

Sigge in his element at Manning Park.

     The trail system in Manning Park is well marked and consists of ‘loops’ through the campground, then leads you up to Strawberry Flats via the North Gibson route (steep) or South Gibson route (gradual climb). Once you arrive up amongst the flats, you can ski all the way to the T-Bar, which links you to the downhill ski area. You are allowed a free lift up the T-Bar to access the lodge for refreshments and a snack. Descending the T-Bar hill back to the cross-country trails is a lot of fun and great practice for snowplows, breaking snowplows, step turns, telemark turns and heck, even parallel turns (if you’re up to the challenge). Round trip back to the coach at Lightning Lake is about 15km. Please make sure you are keeping track of the time. It is very important that you make your way back to Lightning Lake by no later than 3:20pm! The coach leaves Lightning Lake at 3:30pm for the day, and heads back down to Manning Park Lodge. The departure time from the Lodge is 4:00pm sharp! You have the option of skiing out to Manning Park Lodge from Lightning Lake. If you are an average skier, allow yourself 45 minutes.

*You must sign your name on the ‘ski out’ list on your coach!*

     At 4:00pm, we’re on the highway back to Vancouver. Sit back, have a nap and enjoy the ride. Included in your day trip cost are wine, cheese, pepperoni, crackers and juice. Sigge’s hosts will dazzle you with their smiles and stories all the way home. You can expect to arrive at Guildford by 6:15pm, Boundary by 6:40pm and Vancouver by 7:00pm. We hope you have a wonderful trip!

Please book at least one week in advance!

604-731-8818

$64 - Adults

$59 - Seniors / Children

Seniors 65 and over, Children 12 and under.

All prices include GST

Recreational rental equipment is an extra charge of $16 - Adult

     A hearty lunch, lots of water, suntan lotion, sunglasses, warm lightweight gloves, toque, and extra socks. As well, bring along a change of clothing for the ride home.

     Begin layering with synthetic or merino wool long underwear, which can wick moisture away, keeping your skin warm and dry. For your upper body, 3-4 layers are usually recommended. Pullover jerseys, thermo lycra tops, fleece sweaters and lightweight breathable nylon shell jackets are a few suggestions. Your legs require 2-3 layers at most. Remember to wear thermo tights and/or shell pants (available lined or unlined) over your long underwear. At Sigge’s we stock a great collection of functional quality clothing from Louis Garneau, Sugoi, Craft and Swix. Please come by, we would be happy to help you find the right combination!

     Group specials for Callaghan day trips are available, you must book and pay all at once in order to receive a 10% discount for groups of 10 people or more.

     Private instruction is available at your ski area of choice (Callaghan or Manning). Our rate is $50 per hour for the first person, and $25 per hour for each additional person.

     Bus Pass Information

     Sigge's Bus Passes have been growing in popularity over the past several years. Designed primarily for couples or two friends who plan to ski with us 3 or more times throughout the season. With 15 day trips scheduled to Manning you have plenty of options. When purchased before October 31/06 you can save up to 25% OFF the regular individual day trip price.

     Adult Passes (64 and younger)

     Senior Passes (65 and older)

SIGGE’S BUS PASS CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE:    

1. The use of a Sigge’s Bus Pass will be limited to the principal skier and ONE additional skier per trip, for a total of 6 or 10 trips respectively.
2. The principal Bus Pass holder will receive 15% OFF, the regular prices, of items sold at Sigge’s, when a current and valid Bus Pass is presented at the time of purchase.
3. If not completely used within the season purchased, my Sigge’s Bus Pass will NOT BE TRANSFERABLE NOR REFUNDABLE under any circumstances.*
4. It is further understood that I am responsible to call and book for a place on board any scheduled bus to Manning Park @ 604-731-8818.

• Bookings ONLY accepted with reference to Pass #.
• NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS!
• No rescheduling on cancellations made after the close of business on the Thursday preceding a trip.
• Cancellations made prior to the close of business on the Thursday preceding a trip WILL be eligible for rescheduling.
• A Bus Pass Holder requiring rental equipment will be advised to come into the store and be sized for their equipment no later than the close of business on the Thursday preceding a trip. Sigge’s will not be held responsible for the fit or availability of rental equipment that is not allocated prior to the close of business on the Thursday preceding a trip.
• NO BUS SWITCHING ON SUNDAY MORNING!!
• Groups of skiers wishing to travel together, on board the same bus, must BOOK at the same time and indicate that they are traveling as a group.
• Any unused portion of a Sigge's Bus Pass can not be transferred to another skier or to another season unless: (see exception to booking policy below.)
• ** In order to qualify for a SENIOR’S RATE you must be 65 years or older as of December 31/06.

• Cancellations made after 8:00pm Thursday and before 6:00pm Saturday will be subject to NO REFUND, CREDIT OR RESCHEDULING! Unless, there is a valid medical reason such as sickness or injury preventing participation in the sport. Cancellations after 6pm Saturday preceding a trip under NO circumstances will be allowed a credit or refund.
• If Sigge’s has to cancel a trip due to lack of snow or skiers, customers will be given the options of either; rescheduling, a credit or a refund.

Silver Star Mountain Resort

March 14-16, 2008

$399

(per person, based on double occupancy, including all taxes and gratuities)

$369 per person, based on triple occupancy
$499 per person, based on single occupancy

PRICE INCLUDES:

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL
TWO NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
TWO BREAKFAST BUFFETS
SATURDAY EVENING DINNER
TRAIL FEES
REFRESHMENTS ON RETURN JOURNEY
SIGGE'S HOST

     Spend two days skiing at BC's premier Cross-Country Ski Location. The Silver Star and Sovereign Lakes linked trail system offers miles of beautifully groomed trails to suit every level of skier, just 25 minutes from Vernon. We will be staying and dining at the Silver Lode Inn, which offers a true "ski-in and ski-out" accommodation and it is just metres from the shops and bars/restaurants of the resort.

Another amazing day at Silver Star.

ITINERARY

     Departure Friday March 14/08, 8:00am from Sigge's, West 4th Avenue, Vancouver or 8:20am from Boundary/Broadway, Burnaby. We will stop en route for a 30 minute meal stop (not included in trip package). Arrival at Silver Star Mountain Resort at approximately 2:00pm.

     Return departure Sunday March 16/08, 3:00pm from Silver Star Mountain Resort. With return arrivals at Boundary/Broadway approximately 8:40pm and Sigge's on 4th at approximately 9:00pm, weather and roads permitting.

Relaxing with friends at the Silver Lode Inn at Silver Star.

Call 604-731-8818 for more detailed information, book early as these trips sell out fast!

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

     Recreational Equipment

 (Seniors and Children receive a 20% Discount)

Prices do not include applicable taxes.

     Performance Equipment

            Including: Skating and Snow Shoes

(Seniors and Children receive a 20% Discount)

Prices do not include applicable taxes.

     You can pick-up your rental equipment anytime after 3pm and gear must be returned before 1pm. For example a 2 day weekend rate would start anytime between 3pm and 8pm Friday night and would conclude between 9:30am and 1pm on Monday morning. Sigge's does not do reservations for any of our rental equipment, we strictly work on a first come first served basis.