You Don't Have to be a 'Local' to Shop with a Local's Card!

Pick up a $5 Local's card when you come to Kimberley and get up to 10% of purchases at many stores in Kimbereley and Cranbrook.  The card lasts for a whole year so if you plan to visit more than once just use the same card.  Even if you are only spending a few days here it is worth purchasing one, it will pay its way in one visit!

Discounts on Food & Beverage, Gifts, Adventure Trips and Golf & Ski purchases.

Check out their website or ask for details when booking your accommodation.

A few words of thanks to all Loyal Guests and Rental Partners from Rocky Mountain Accommodations.

Rocky Mountain Accommodations would like to thank our guests and owners for a great past season and for the activity that is providing another good summer season. Although just the beginning of the summer we are seeing significant increases in occupancy levels for summer again this year.

Our goals have always been to provide the finest, most comfortable and best kept accommodations for the best price. With that in mind over time we have developed a loyal repeat customer base and have been able to attract new guests. We see this as the primary reason that our business is growing as it is.

The value aspect of our business has definitely helped our growth. Four or more people can stay in one of our properties for the price of a basic motel with far less amenities. Of course our proximity to skiing, golfing and other activities helps and when you combine that with quality accommodations, I believe we have more room to grow.

We are now sitting in mid June just before the summer solstice waiting for the real, hot summer to arrive. According to the Farmer’s Almanac we are in for a hot one and if the pattern is in place this year, it means that the sun will come out and the temperatures will rise in the next couple of weeks.

We are seeing a good early booking effect for our winter season and would like to help this along by offering discounts for anyone booking for Christmas and New Year before September 1^st.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Doug Ibbotson

Rocky Mountain Accommodations

June 15th See's the Start of the River Fly Fishing here in Kimberley.

With some great Trout Rivers in the area we really do have World-Class Fly Fishing here in the East Kootenays.  The Bull, St Mary's and Elk Rivers have an abundance of Rainbow, Cutthroat and Bull Trout to tease the most experienced angler or excite the novice!

Take a guided trip or ask where the local hot-spots are.  Stay in some beautiful accommodation and fish some stunning mountain rivers!

The Golf Season is now in Full Swing.  Why not let Rocky Mountain Accommodations put a customized package together for you.

Choose from our stunning Condos and Mountain Chalets in Kimberley, Radium and on Lake Windermere, Invermere.  Select some of the best golf courses in North America and let us put it all together for you.  Why not choose both locations and play a few rounds at Radium and then take the scenic drive south to stay and play at Kimberley.

Whether it is a Family Trip or that Corporate Guys or Gals Annual Trip, let us do the leg-work for you so all you have to do is turn-up and enjoy!

Call or Email us today for details.

Kimberley - 1-866-822-2666

Radium - 1-866-458-0919

Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Tourism would like to invite everyboby to Music on Main.  Come enjoy the street music, friends (New & Old) and neighbours from near and far.

Live Music from truly Great Local Talent every Thursday and Saturday throughout July and August from 7pm - 9pm on Main Street West in the village of Radium Hot Springs.

Come hang-out and enjoy this great experince to add that little bit extra to your vacation.                      

Kimberley has much more to see and do than just Golf and Skiing!

The Kimberley Underground Mining Railway is definately worth seeing and adding to your to-do list.  The whole experience is fasinating from the very young to the very old!  I took my family out to check it out and all of us really enjoyed the real experience that was relayed from all of the staff.  The demonstartion in the mine was an eyeopener for sure!

Open everyday until Labor Day.  Three rides a day, under 4yrs Free, Under 12yrs $7 and remainder $10.  This is outstanding value for an experience that lasts 2 hrs.  Highly recommended.

There is a Special on for Thurs and Fri June 24th and 25th where they are laying a BBQ on and music also. 

Check out their website: Kimberley Underground Mining Railway

Kimberley is once again hosting its Village Market this summer from Jun 20th through to September 5th, 10am - 2pm.

Summer has arrived in Kimberley and to mark it, the Village Market is once again bring hustle and bustle to the Platzl.  Local market stalls will be set up selling everything from Candles to Cakes, local artwork, along with a seperate Flea Market which is new this year.

Take some time out from playing Golf, Hiking and Biking and relax and chat to Local Stall Holders.  The atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly and adds to the Whole Experience of a Kimberley Vacation.

Call today to Book Accommodation : 1-866-822-2666

Book Early For the Ultimate Car Show

The Autumn Columbia Valley's Show & Shine is always the 3rd Saturday in September; this year it falls on September 18th.  It is again being hosted at the Driving Range of the Springs Golf Course.  It really is an awesome event whether you are a car enthusiast or not.  The spectacle of so many old and new classics all immaculately turned out makes for a great weekend out for the whole family.

On Friday night there is live music by the Surf Dragons at the Ball Park along with a Beer Garden hosted by the Rotary. 

On Saturday morning you can get a Pancake Breakfast at the Senior's Hall, Downtown Radium from 7am - 10am.

The Show runs from 10am - 4pm followed by a cruise from Radium to Invermere so you can see these magnificent machines in action.

If that is not enough to bring you down for the weekend.....there is a live 50's/60's dance from 8pm til 1am!

Call Michelle today to book your Accommodation

1-866-458-0919

or email

RMS Gliches Ironed Out!

The new booking software had some issues with regards to calculating owner statements with all the intricacies of various taxes, commisions and pooling.  Despite the time lapse we have been working hard with the technical support at RMS to customize the software to fit the way in which we want to opperate.  The interim work-arounds were slow and have been untimely.

RMS has promised to have all of this ironed out for this month's Owner Statement run.  Thank you to all owner's for you patience.  We now have a good working system with room for expansion.

Our Golf bookings for June have doubled last years figures already.

We know we have some of the finest accommodations in Kimberley, Radium and Invermere and we also know we have some of the finest Golfing to be had in Western Canada but we are not sure why our June is nearly fully booked in Kimberley already?  So if you were holding off for some last minute golf deals then don't. 

We have some realy fantastic deals in Radium with our recently aquired 35 luxury units in the Columbia Valley!

Get the guys or gals together and call us today to reserve you accommodation and or golf.

Anne in Kimberley on: 1-866-822-2666

Michelle in Radium on: 1-866-458-0919

Or send us an email with your requests:

Email today!

www.rockynow.com

Congratulations to Joanne Peers who was picked out for the 2 Night Stay in Kimberley.

A big thank you to everyone who visited Doug and I this year at the Calgary Golf Show and showed interest in our beautiful Condos and Mountain Chalets in Kimberley, Radium and Invermere.  Congratulations to Joanne who was one of 200 people who entered our Prize Draw at the show.  Joanne has won a complimentary 2 night stay in the stunning Sullivan Stone Lodges on the mountain in Kimberely. 

These spacious condos have 2600sqft of luxury living space with Gas BBQ on deck, a Private Hot Tub and can sleep upto 10 people.  They are a great base for your skiing & golfing vacations or simply a place to stay whilst exploring our beautiful East Kootenays with its unrivalved scenery, tranquility and laid-back way of life.

We have accommodation to suit everyones needs and budget.  You will be suprised at what you get for your money whilst staying in one of our condos or mountain chalets.

Check out our website today and book that spring or summer vacation.

www.rockynow.com

or Call Anne or Michelle for further information:

1-866-822-2666

The Buzz is really starting to go around about the Golf Experience of the year: Kootenay Rockies Mountains of Gold.

The Kootenay Rockies Mountains of Gold has now been PGA approved and both Pros and Ametuers are starting to book their place in this All-Summer long tournement/experience.

Check out the new Micro Site that expalins it all.

Kootenay Rockies Mountains of Gold

Leave the trouble of Golf Bookings to Us!

At Rocky Mountain Accommodations we are proud to be able to offer Fantastic Accommodation in Kimberley, Radium and Invermere and will put all of your golfing requirements together for a single priced package.

Anne and Michelle are at your service to customize your golf packages today.

 Email for a Quote Today

Call Anne in Kimberley on: 1-866-822-2666

or

Call Michelle in Radium on: 1-866-458-0919

A Great Weekend In Store For Everyone At Kimberley Alpine Resort.

It is that time of year again where truly mad people from all across Canada and beyond descend on Kimberley Alpine Resort for Spring Splash!  Saturday, April 3rd, we host costumed men, women and children who love to race down the hill into a huge swimming pool of freezing cold water.  Some make it majestically across the water, some try front flips and some just face-plant into the icy water!

Why, I hear you ask, well who cares it makes for a truly entertaining day.

On Sunday we have the Dummy Downhill, where anyone can enter their home-made dummies and let them plunge down the hill, off a jump and be judged for their looks and performance.  Another hilarious day of entertainment.

Whilst all of this is happening there is live music, BBQ's Grilling and plenty of Cold Beer on tap.

We still have some vacancies so why not do a last minute booking and sample some of the festivities that close our Winter Season in Style! 

Oh did I forget to mention: We have lots of fresh snow and the tempeartures are just great now!!

Call Now: 1-866-822-2666

Email today

Owners and Guests now have Wireless High Speed Internet at Timber Stone, Kimberley.

Shaw Cable installed High Speed Modems in every rental unit last month and Rocky Mountain Accommodations has installed and configured Wireless Routers in each unit for the benefit of all owners and guests.

This upgrade will enhance the facilities we can offer potential guests who often come to mix business with pleasure and ask for internet as a neccessity.  Each unit has it's own secure internet so no sharing band-width and also enabling peace of mind when online banking or shopping on the net.

The kids can now also bring down their favourite gaming console and play online too!

The Winter Season is flying by and we are now gearing up for Golf.  Golf bookings are coming in thick and fast already!

The Edmonton and Calgary Golf Shows are now on our radar and approaching fast.  These shows have all the information in one place to pick up some great deals on Gear, find out the latest Golfing News, Discover New Courses Opening and of course find the right Accommodation or Package for this years Golfing Trips.

Rocky Mountain Accommodations will have a booth at the Calgary (Mar 27-28) and Edmonton (Mar 13-14) Golf Shows so why not come and have a chat with us and bookyour trip on the day!

Early Tickets for the show can purchased online at: http://www.pgaofalberta.com/site/calgary_consumer_show

All owners now have greater control of their own unit.

The Owner's Net now gives all owners the ability to login to their unit area in the RMS system and book it out for themselves or friends & family.  It is easy to use and shows clear availabilty and puts a bookings directly into our system.  Owners can book their unit for colleagues and other paying guests (to the owner) and we will handle the check-in, confirmation mail outs and of course any administration during their stay for a small coordination fee.

Functionality is limited to bookings at the moment but there is enhanced features planned for the next release of software.  It is planned for Owner Statements to be available here too in the not to distant future.  Rocky Mountain Accommoadtions will keep you abreast of these enhancements as and when they happen.

login to Owner's Net

Book your accommodation only before Feb 28th 2010 and get it at 2009 rates.

Take advantage of this Great Offer to book at 2009 Rates.  Book your stunning Alpine accommodation in Kimberley, Radium & Invermere now to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of our speacial offer*.  We have Condos from 1 - 4 bedrooms and 5 bedroom luxury mountain chalets which are perfect for couples to large corporate groups.  Kimberley boasts hot tubs on nearly all of our unit decks and Radium & Invermere has resorts with Swimming Pools and large Spas, not to mention the famous Natural Hot Springs.

Whether you are coming to Golf, Fish, Hike, Bike, Explore or just relax in the natural beauty of Beautiful British Columbia we have the accommodation to fit your group and budget.  Why not check out our Kimberley and Radium sites or give us a call today:

Call Anne in Kimberley: 1-866-822-2666             

Call Michelle in Radium:  1-866-458-0919

Email us with your booking query           

*Summer accommodation only.

Book your Early Birdie Golf Now and Avoid Disappointment.

Check out our beatiful Alpine Accommodations close to so many great golf courses.  In Kimberley we have Shadow Mountain, Trickle Creek, Kimberley, Bootleg Gap and of course the famous St Eugene.  In Radium we have stunning mountain courses such as Eagles Ranch, Grey Wolf, The Springs, Copper Point and the Fairmont courses.  Truly spoilt for choice and we have the best accommodation to make your stay a truly relaxing experience.  Soak in our private hot tubs on the decks in Kimberley, or stretch off in our Swimming Pools at our Radium & Invermere resorts.  Book early to get the accommodation of your choice and avoid disappointment.

Call Anne in Kimberley on 1-866-822-2666

Call Michelle in Radium on 1-866-458-0919

Let us work out a great deal for you, email for a quote now.

Call today and get a great quote for your Golf Vacation!

We moved our Check-In to Kimberley Adventure Centre which seems to be working really well.

Just before Christmas we approached Kimberly Rafting and Fly Shop about a possible partnership so that we could use their shop as a Check-In and they could benefit from our guests coming into the shop and seeing what they had to offer. They were in the midst of launching a new winter range of activities and renaming themselves as The Kimberley Adventure Centre. This has worked out great for us, with our guests conveniently stopping in at their shop on the way to the Alpine Resort and getting to browse some pretty unique winter activities. They are a One-Stop shop for Snowmobiling, Dogsledding, Backcountry Skiing, Heli Skiing, Avalanche Courses and much more.

Check out their great website.

The Top Tier of our website has now been added.

Since the Summer we have been working hard on improving our websites and at last have crowned our bright new Kimberley and Radium sites with our Corporate Tier. The 2 specific location sites were working very well for us, enabling us do do our business and now we have the last ink in the chain which will help point potential guests in the right direction, enable owners to be kept up to date and give possible new buyers information required on renting their units.

It is a space for Rocky Mountain Accommodations to provide up to date information on what is going on in our beautiful part of the world to entice potential guests and to keep you all up to date with what is happening with your Vacation Property/Investment.

We have worked hard at this with data migration and in the web area to ensure the look and feel of the OLB matches our three sites. We are hoping all of this will increase bookings and revenue for all of our Rental Partners.

The Tournament Everyone is Talking About.

Golfers seeking an escape with first class accommodation and an incredible golf experience in a breathtaking mountain environment are invited to come and play in the Mountains of Golf season-long event and tournament, on the dates of your choosing between May 14th - September 14th, 2010. Mountains of Gold Tournament Package includes 3 Golf rounds/3 Nights Accommodation. Weekend Bookings: $579/golfer Weekday Bookings: $549/golfer.  Additional nights accommodation: $55pppn.  Additional non-golfer joining your party $55pppn.  Fantastic Prizes, including a top cash prize of $1M! More information:

email: golf@mountainsofgold.com
website: Amateur Sign Up

phone: (250) 427 7847

Dog Sled Racing is back at Bootleg Gap this year.

This race features 6-dog 6-mile Open and Purebred classes, 4-dog 4-mile Open and Purebred classes, 2-dog 4-mile Skijoring and a 2-dog 2-mile Junior class. Unlike other sled dog races, the Bootleg Sled Dog Races have a cause. Treatment facilities for victims of cancer and other illness in the Kootenay Rockies region are non-existent and patients inflicted with cancer and other illness must travel to Vancouver or Calgary for treatment. The East Kootenay Friends of Children Fund assists the families of patients with the financial burden of this travel. However, there is never enough to appreciably offset these costs. As sled dog enthusiasts we can help. All proceeds of the Bootleg Sled Dog Races will be donated to assist those fighting this battle. The 2010 Bootleg Sled Dog Races ... the event everyone is talking about!

This year we went high-tech in our booth and had our new websites live on a big screen which seemed to capture peoples imagination and really was a great way to show off our stunning inventory.

We ran a Prize Draw at each of the shows for a 2 Bedroom Condo, Ski-In/Ski-Out with Private Hot Tub. This was also high-tech and eco-Friendly this year with direct entry into our database laptop; this was a hit with all but a very few technophobes!

The 2 lucky prize winners were Darcy Duek from Edmonton and Nate Robinson from Calgary.

Rocky Mountain Accommodations have been very fortunate this summer to have been given an opportunity to take over Radium Vacation Rentals and start doing business in this stunning part of the Columbia Valley.

With approximately 35 units in and around Radium and Invermere we are now set to mirror our Kimberley operation with sound marketing, good value for money and most of all the very best customer service we can provide in order to build this new part of the business. We are all excited to be working further up the valley with some great skiing and golfing opportunities, not to mention all of the Hot Springs in the area. Michelle Crampton runs our Radium office who stayed on from Radium Vacation Rentals and who is a great asset to us for continuity and her great enthusiasm to take this venture forward and to make it sucessful! Welcome on board Michelle!

Ask Michelle for our great accommodation rates today!