Peter asked me to add this post on his behalf. He welcomes everyone to the Second annual Pemberton World Mountain Sports Festival:

Dear friends in adventure

Welcome to www.pembertongames.com , www.xandes.com and XAZTECAS in Mexico. I wish to welcome you to our festivals and cultural exchanges between Peru, Mexico and Canada this year. Our big opening night is a Salsa Dance, Saturday, May 21st, 7pm- 1am at the beautiful new Pemberton Rec Centre. You can pick up your maps of Campgrounds and Pemberton area here. Keep checking our schedule for various additions to the festival.

TRADE SHOW OUTSIDE

I am inviting Whistler / Vancouver and other outfitters and shops , as well as any events you might have to participate in our festival and trade show. If you have anything to show or sell, please take advantage of putting a booth or a tent up outside of the Rec Centre at only local businesses prices $25 a day , a special Pembertongames Introductory offer. This way Whistler Resort will also link and help promote our little grass roots festival, which will grow as TELUS fest did in Whistler, especially with all the activities possible in Pemberton that time of year. Since we are offering such a great deal for vendorsa, we also ask for donations to coveer our evening costs for rental of the Centre for evening ceremonies. More info on booking rec centre trade show space , table rentals, etc. 604-894-2340

CALLING PARAGLIDE INDUSTRY

We wish to especially invite the paraglide industry in Canada to come , set up your shop, or things you may have to offer. Thuis could be the first ever PARAGLIDE TRADE SHOEW in Canada if you take the time to participate. Someone could organize a used gear swap for example as well.

Please take a look at the various links below and see the types of arts, films and sporting activities already taking place. Like Simon Bedfords, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, “Tips from an old pro workshop”. We are adding a few Whistler events, including A Capt Powder Presentation at the LONGHORN SALOON, my PARACINDERELLA, feature updated work in progress, premiere version , and other Whistler events. Blackcomb is open until May 30th this year, so you can take in some great spring skiing while you are at the fest. The Pemberton World Mountain Sports Festival is turning into the Pemberton / Whistler World Mountain Sports Festival more each year. This year we also welcome Our First Nations , should they wish to participate with an evening, a Rodeo or any other ideas they may have. So if you have anything to share, offer some great spring discounts or specials, Pembertongames is the place for you ! More info on booking rec centre trade show space , table rentals, etc. 604-894-2340

PARAGLIDE COURSE

Glenn Bitterman , an HPAC certified instrucror will be putting on paraglide intro course victoria day long weekend, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. local Whistler / Pemberton cost$ 500.00 per person. students can upgrade to first rating with 35 fligfhts 7 off high launch.equip supplied,require payment by one week before course.will choose locations based on weather.require an minimum of8 students to go forward with course. Tandem s will be part of the course and included in the program . A $100 cash deposit is preferred .

UPDATES MAY 4th ; Things really progressed since we talked with our little PEMBERTON WORLD MOUNTAIN SPORTS FESTIVAL .

1/ Mexican Tourist Bureau is sponsoring the Salsa Night , Sat May 21st , 7pm – 1am with films, slides, at the new Pemberton Rec Centre. Looking at including bus/shuttle up Pemby Meadows, and Birken drive home included !

2/ Also, how to paraglide course is on , special local prices $500 for three day certification with HPAC certified instructor, Glenn Bitterman May 21-23 .

3/ The Longhorn in Whistler confirmed Monday, May 23rd with a night with Capt Powder, slides and retro films.

4/ Also , digital photography night, tips from an old pro , a free evening , Nay 25th ,7pm at Pemberton Library with Simon Bedford former photographer for THE WHO, First Nations portraits to cover of BIKE magazine and paragliding shots we use in all our promotions.

5 Two nights of Peruvian and International shorts , TBA at Pony in Pemberton

6 Cross Country Paraglide Monkey races by Denis on Mt Mckenzie, Pemberton .

7. Towing/acro paragliding demos on Lillooet Lake with TED and ZONE Paratowing .

8 www.nibyfity.com Mountainbike race in Pemberton , Sat May 28th.

9. http://www.whistlerwellnessfair.com/ A great wellness fest in Whistler May 28th at Westin Hotel and Spa

10. Pemberton Lost Mountain Souls Tour , an invitational ski tour to celebrate our lost bros and sisters in the mountains, see details here, facebook, Pembertongames websites.

11. Peruvian shorts part one PONY EXPRESSO 8pm .Tuesday May 24. A wonderful collection of Peruvian short films. A collection of award winning shorts by the finest of Peruvian Filmmakers.

12 Peruvian Films part two PONY EXPRESSO 8pm .Friday May 27 . A wonderful collection of Peruvian short films. A collection of award winning shorts by the finest of Peruvian Filmmakers.

13 PARACINDERELLA Premiere, part 2 , ” WORK IN PROGRESS ” Crystal Lounge, (by Old Sphagetti Factory)Whistler Resort, 8pm, Sun , May 22nd, 2011 .

14. Mt Currie Night TBA

15. Possible Rodeo Inclusion Mt Currie

16. LOST MOUNTAIN SOULS TOUR , call going out for teams still…see details on separate article here.

More updates coming on more events TBA in Whistler/Pemberton .

Let us know of any other events please on these dates , May 21-29 th. and we can list them as well. Will be finalizing, making posters, and promoting on each individual sub event seperately as well .

See newsletter here and www.pembertongames.com . See our sponsors there.

MEDIA TANDEMS

For interested media there will be complimentary paraglide tandems available.

VOLUNTEER AND SPONSOR INQUIRIES , OTHER QUESTIONS WELCOME

Peter Chrzanowski tel 604-894-2492

Vince Farleigh / SALSA NIGHT / Trade show 604-786-6264