Ready Set Go The New Amazing Race Whistler Kicks Off This Summer with a Bang



May 21, 2005 -- Fan of reality television Curious what you might do if you were the one playing the game Looking for some excitement to liven up your summer Canadian Outback Adventure Company has created the perfect answer for adventure-seeking, adrenalin-charged enthusiasts ready to participate in their own reality show. Amazing Race Whistler will kick off this summer on July 1 and run through September 5 offering the ideal way to see and experience the best of Whistler, all nicely packaged in a unique and exhilarating three-hour soft-adventure.

Teammates are paired together before racers are set loose on an exciting course filled with interesting route markers that guide you to your next stop, road blocks that challenge racers with a specific task that a team member must complete before moving on, and detours that run you throughout the town. To give too much information would certainly spoil the surprise, however eager racers can expect to find route markers that take them on various adventures that just might include a ride up the Whistler Mountain gondola, flying down a zip line, racing through a maze or kayaking on one of Whistler's many rivers and lakes.

"Whistler offers no shortage of summer activities and must-see sights," says Murray Seward, General Manager of Canadian Outback Adventure Company. "Unlike anything else around, Amazing Race Whistler allows guests to check out a variety of Whistler activities and landmarks, and do it in such a way that brings together friends, families, and even strangers, for a whole lot of fun."

Amazing Race Whistler is available for adults and kids ages five and up with no special skills required. The experience is priced at $99.99 CDN per adult, or $49.99 CDN for children ages five through twelve. Everything required for the race is included, in addition to bottled water and an Amazing Race Whistler keepsake to take home. To finish it off, prizes will be awarded to all winning teams. Bookings can be made by calling the Canadian Outback Adventure Company or visit the Canadian Outback Adventure Desk located in Le Chamois across from The Fairmont Chateau Whistler at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.

For the ultimate Amazing Race experience, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is offering the Luxury Leg of the Race package that includes the Amazing Race Whistler and a luxurious night of accommodation in a Fairmont Room. Prices start at $185 per person based on double occupancy. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-441-1414 or visiting www.fairmont.com.

Located a two-hour drive from Vancouver along the scenic Highway 99, Whistler is a spectacular year-round resort located in the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia.

In operation since 1992, Canadian Outback Adventures provides soft-adventures throughout British Columbia for individuals and corporate groups of all sizes. Experiences include white-water rafting, skiing, and corporate team building, to name only a few. For more information about Amazing Race Whistler or other activities, call 1-800-565-8735 or visit Canadian Outback Adventures online at www.canadianoutback.com.

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Ready Set Go The New Amazing Race Whistler Kicks Off This Summer with a Bang