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Sun Peaks hosts Snow Bum 2: The Snapshot contest

Nov. 17, 2010 ― Sun Peaks Resort     ♦ Home page photo by Bruce Smith, SunPeaksResort.com

Sun Peaks Resort is excited to announce the sequel to its successful Snow Bum competition last year, Snow Bum 2: The Snapshot. Aspiring snow bums from around the world are invited to take a one-of-a-kind picture that shows off their enthusiasm for winter ― a “casting” photo, if you will. The prize for best photo is a trip to Sun Peaks for the winner, where a renowned videographer will accompany them onto the slopes to film their exclusive winter-themed video.



Kevin Hagell from Kaizen Visuals will spend a day with you and your friends, filming everything from shredding through epic powder, making that huge jump off the slopes, or chilling out at après. Kaizen Visuals produced the Sun Peaks Promotional Winter Video. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for a lucky person to have their love of winter captured on video by a film producer. The winner and their friends will stay six nights at one of Sun Peaks’ exclusive resort properties. There will also be secondary prize for most popular (most-voted for) photo as contestants will be rewarded based on how many votes they get on their photo, by promoting their entry through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

“Since Snow Bum was such a success last year, we wanted this year’s contest to be even more accessible to participants across the globe,” explained Christopher Nicolson, president of Tourism Sun Peaks. “A picture is worth a thousand words, and having people show us why they love winter through their lenses is a great way to celebrate the snow season. We anticipate lots of creative and unique shots will be shared with the world.”

Snow Bum hopefuls can enter the contest online by uploading a unique picture that shows off their passion for winter directly onto the Snow Bum website, www.snowbumcanada.com. All entrants are encouraged to capture their fun side by being as creative as possible while incorporating country or city landmarks into their shots and the essence of winter before sharing their image online with all of their friends. A Snow Bum logo will be available online for optional inclusion into any photo that is submitted.

Photos must be uploaded onto www.snowbumcanada.com by Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. Sun Peak’s panel of judges will award the “Most Votes Winner” on Tuesday, Feb. 22, and the top 20 finalists will be announced on Feb. 22 as well. The grand prize winner of “The Snapshot” will be announced on March 1 for prize redemption between March and April 2011 (end of winter season). Contestants must have an applicable visa for the duration of their stay if required. Contestants under the age of 19 must bring a parent or guardian on their trip to Sun Peaks Resort. For official contest rules visit www.snowbumcanada.com.

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