Your questions and our answers..
TRANSPORTATION: HOW DO I GET THERE?
SOTM is being held at Kimberley Alpine Resort, 301 North Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC. There is ample parking at the site then just a short walk to the base of the quad chairlift, which will take you to the top of Northstar Mountain and the Friday gala and Saturday afternoon chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. Parking for the evening concert is at the end of Gerry Sorenson Drive near the ski Patrol Hut.
WHEN DO THE GATES OPEN?
You’ll access the gala and afternoon BBQ sites via The Northstar Quad chairlift located at the base of the main run, at Kimberley Alpine Resort. For the Gala, be at the chairlift at least 30 – 45 minutes prior to your event to allow for line-ups, the ride up the ski hill and to get to your seating location.
The lift will be in operation at the following times:
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Friday, July 8th
Gala – Kootenay Haus
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm - Saturday, July 9th
Chairlift rides to the Top of Northstar Mountain (included with your concert ticket). Take the chair up, walk the top of the mountain and enjoy the view.
5:30 pm - Evening concert site opens - Saturday, July 9th
Enter parking at the end of Gerry Sorenson Way
BBQ, Refreshments, Kimberley Pipe Band, Community Choir, Symphony of the Kootenays
HOW CAN I GET A WRISTBAND / LIFT TICKET?
You will require a Resorts of the Canadian Rockies lift ticket, which will be provided to you at the base of the Northstar chairlift, upon presentation of your gala or concert ticket. At the base, follow the signs to load the chair for your event. You will be issued the appropriate RCR lift ticket for: the Gala and the pre-concert trip to the top. Wristbands will be issued for those going to the concert only and not riding the chair.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
· Jacket, as it may cool off around 9:00 p.m.
· Water (No outside alcohol)
· Practical footwear, especially if you plan to hike down
· Sunscreen, bug spray and any other supplies you need
· Something to sit on–tarp, blanket or low-backed, low-legged chair. Chairs must collapse and be brought in a bag.
WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING?
· High-backed, or regular-legged lawn chairs. The higher the chair the further back you sit.
· Pets
· Alcohol or drugs
· Glass containers (exception baby food and bottles)
· Video or audio recording equipment
· Smoking materials. The Fire Hazard is High
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND DRINKS?
Yes, you can bring in your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be many tasty burger and hot dog options at our on site BBQ.
Note: Bag check in effect: checking for alcohol, drugs or glass (baby food & bottles permitted). There will be an on-site bar with beer, wine, coolers, cider, water and other non-alcohol drinks.
WHAT DO I SIT ON?
The lower to the ground you are the closer you can sit to the stage. We encourage you to bring a blanket or tarp, no larger than 8’ x 10” or low legged chairs with a back height under 26”. All chairs must collapse and fit into a bag.
Post Festival: The Lost and Found takes a while to gather, sort and record… please contact the RCR office after July, 12th. Lost items will only be retained for a limited time.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED?
Patrons will need to ride to the concert location on a quad chairlift. This means embarking and disembarking. The chairlift is in continual motion so walk away from the chair when disembarking. The speed can be adjusted for those with slower mobility but there is not full disabled access to the site. After disembarking at the top of the hill you will be required to walk down approximately 15 steps.
HOW FAR IS IT TO THE GALA SITE ONCE I’M OFF THE CHAIRLIFT?
· To the Kootenay Haus Gala – approximately 500 metres
WHAT SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE?
· Outdoor, portable toilets, as you leave the chairlift
· Food service BBQ by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
· Symphony of the Kootenays Season Ticket sales
· On site First Aid
· Guided walk to the base of the hill after the concert (optional)
HOW DO I DRESS?
The theme is Kootenay Casual so that means you are free to dress as you please but we encourage people to wear black and white. Whether that is a tuxedo and hiking boots, your formal dress or a black and white t=shirt. We encourage you to use your imagination and be part of the experience.
If you are planning to walk down after the concert then we suggest hiking boots or good walking shoes.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER TURNS BAD OR IT RAINS?
The organizers will be making a final decision on the weather approximately 22 hours in advance. If it is determined that it is unsafe or weather conditions dictate that an outdoor concert is not feasible, we will be relocating the concert to the Kimberley Conference Centre, at the base of the ski hill. The Gala and Concert will be held at that location, as well as the Beyond the Curtain, Final Rehearsal.
Gala and Concert ticket holders may attend the evening concert, at the conference centre. Those with Beyond the Curtain tickets and Concert Walk-down ticket holders will attend the afternoon “Beyond the Curtain” performance due to limited space in the conference centre. Watch the Website for Updates
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR
Rules, Safety and Etiquette – Good Neighbor Guidelines
In order to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved, please be aware of our good neighbour policies. This is a very friendly event where strangers respect each other’s needs during the day and evening. Most of these Good Neighbour Guidelines boil down to common sense and courtesy – Please be considerate to everyone on the hill.
· Use only the space you need and remember the side stages are for everyone
· NO SMOKING
· Pitch-in – put recyclables and garbage in the appropriate containers
· Turn off cell phones
· Respect your neighbour’s listening experience
If you have more questions email us at SOTM
TRANSPORTATION: HOW DO I GET THERE?
SOTM is being held at Kimberley Alpine Resort, 301 North Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC. There is ample parking at the site then just a short walk to the base of the quad chairlift, which will take you to the top of Northstar Mountain and the Friday gala and Saturday afternoon chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. Parking for the evening concert is at the end of Gerry Sorenson Drive near the ski Patrol Hut.
WHEN DO THE GATES OPEN?
You’ll access the gala and afternoon BBQ sites via The Northstar Quad chairlift located at the base of the main run, at Kimberley Alpine Resort. For the Gala, be at the chairlift at least 30 – 45 minutes prior to your event to allow for line-ups, the ride up the ski hill and to get to your seating location.
The lift will be in operation at the following times:
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Friday, July 8th
Gala – Kootenay Haus
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm - Saturday, July 9th
Chairlift rides to the Top of Northstar Mountain (included with your concert ticket). Take the chair up, walk the top of the mountain and enjoy the view.
5:30 pm - Evening concert site opens - Saturday, July 9th
Enter parking at the end of Gerry Sorenson Way
BBQ, Refreshments, Kimberley Pipe Band, Community Choir, Symphony of the Kootenays
HOW CAN I GET A WRISTBAND / LIFT TICKET?
You will require a Resorts of the Canadian Rockies lift ticket, which will be provided to you at the base of the Northstar chairlift, upon presentation of your gala or concert ticket. At the base, follow the signs to load the chair for your event. You will be issued the appropriate RCR lift ticket for: the Gala and the pre-concert trip to the top. Wristbands will be issued for those going to the concert only and not riding the chair.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
· Jacket, as it may cool off around 9:00 p.m.
· Water (No outside alcohol)
· Practical footwear, especially if you plan to hike down
· Sunscreen, bug spray and any other supplies you need
· Something to sit on–tarp, blanket or low-backed, low-legged chair. Chairs must collapse and be brought in a bag.
WHAT SHOULD I NOT BRING?
· High-backed, or regular-legged lawn chairs. The higher the chair the further back you sit.
· Pets
· Alcohol or drugs
· Glass containers (exception baby food and bottles)
· Video or audio recording equipment
· Smoking materials. The Fire Hazard is High
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND DRINKS?
Yes, you can bring in your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be many tasty burger and hot dog options at our on site BBQ.
Note: Bag check in effect: checking for alcohol, drugs or glass (baby food & bottles permitted). There will be an on-site bar with beer, wine, coolers, cider, water and other non-alcohol drinks.
WHAT DO I SIT ON?
The lower to the ground you are the closer you can sit to the stage. We encourage you to bring a blanket or tarp, no larger than 8’ x 10” or low legged chairs with a back height under 26”. All chairs must collapse and fit into a bag.
Post Festival: The Lost and Found takes a while to gather, sort and record… please contact the RCR office after July, 12th. Lost items will only be retained for a limited time.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED?
Patrons will need to ride to the concert location on a quad chairlift. This means embarking and disembarking. The chairlift is in continual motion so walk away from the chair when disembarking. The speed can be adjusted for those with slower mobility but there is not full disabled access to the site. After disembarking at the top of the hill you will be required to walk down approximately 15 steps.
HOW FAR IS IT TO THE GALA SITE ONCE I’M OFF THE CHAIRLIFT?
· To the Kootenay Haus Gala – approximately 500 metres
WHAT SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE?
· Outdoor, portable toilets, as you leave the chairlift
· Food service BBQ by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
· Symphony of the Kootenays Season Ticket sales
· On site First Aid
· Guided walk to the base of the hill after the concert (optional)
HOW DO I DRESS?
The theme is Kootenay Casual so that means you are free to dress as you please but we encourage people to wear black and white. Whether that is a tuxedo and hiking boots, your formal dress or a black and white t=shirt. We encourage you to use your imagination and be part of the experience.
If you are planning to walk down after the concert then we suggest hiking boots or good walking shoes.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER TURNS BAD OR IT RAINS?
The organizers will be making a final decision on the weather approximately 22 hours in advance. If it is determined that it is unsafe or weather conditions dictate that an outdoor concert is not feasible, we will be relocating the concert to the Kimberley Conference Centre, at the base of the ski hill. The Gala and Concert will be held at that location, as well as the Beyond the Curtain, Final Rehearsal.
Gala and Concert ticket holders may attend the evening concert, at the conference centre. Those with Beyond the Curtain tickets and Concert Walk-down ticket holders will attend the afternoon “Beyond the Curtain” performance due to limited space in the conference centre. Watch the Website for Updates
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR
Rules, Safety and Etiquette – Good Neighbor Guidelines
In order to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved, please be aware of our good neighbour policies. This is a very friendly event where strangers respect each other’s needs during the day and evening. Most of these Good Neighbour Guidelines boil down to common sense and courtesy – Please be considerate to everyone on the hill.
· Use only the space you need and remember the side stages are for everyone
· NO SMOKING
· Pitch-in – put recyclables and garbage in the appropriate containers
· Turn off cell phones
· Respect your neighbour’s listening experience
If you have more questions email us at SOTM
