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HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN UNVEILS AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR SMITHERS
October 17, 2008

Oct 17, 2008 - An aggressive plan to transform what has been generally regarded as a 'community' ski hill in Smithers into one of B.C.'s most unique mountain resorts has been unveiled by 20|20 Group. A ceremony to announce the plan took place at the base of the mountain's Skyline Chairlift, attended by Minister Bill Bennett, approximately 60 Bulkley Valley VIPs and members of the Wet'suwet'en First Nations community.

Minister Bennett joins Wet'suwet'en Chief Woos and CEO Lorne Borgal, president of 2020 Development on Hudson Bay Mountain to open a new eight-kilometre-long 'Trail to Town.' The three year plan will see adding another chair lift to Hudson Bay Mountain, the addition of 10 runs including the completion of the 'Trail to Town.' This gives Hudson Bay Mountain more than a 3,700 foot vertical drop, elevating its stature as one of the top five 'longest run' mountains in British Columbia. 'Smithers is one of British Columbia's best kept secrets in tourism,' said Bennett. 'The local economy can only benefit from development of the mountain ski area right in town. Together with the planned expanded tarmac at the Smithers airport, and the natural beauty and recreation opportunities, the future of the Bulkley Valley is bright.'
Minister Bennett joins Wet'suwet'en Chief Woos and CEO Lorne Borgal, president of 2020 Development on Hudson Bay Mountain to open a new eight-kilometre-long 'Trail to Town.'

The three year plan will see adding another chair lift to Hudson Bay Mountain, the addition of 10 runs including the completion of the 'Trail to Town.' This gives Hudson Bay Mountain more than a 3,700 foot vertical drop, elevating its stature as one of the top five 'longest run' mountains in British Columbia.

'Smithers is one of British Columbia's best kept secrets in tourism,' said Bennett. 'The local economy can only benefit from development of the mountain ski area right in town. Together with the planned expanded tarmac at the Smithers airport, and the natural beauty and recreation opportunities, the future of the Bulkley Valley is bright.'