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. October 14, 2008

VANCOUVER, BC, April 27, 2006. Golfers are dusting off their bags and clubs in anticipation of a spectacular 2006 season on the greens and fairways. World-renowned for both its ski slopes and golf courses, Intrawest Corporation prepares to receive guests at their top-ranked golfing resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Whether the avid golfer prefers a particular terrain or a specific course design, Intrawest boasts destination resorts to satisfy all preferences. Most of Intrawest's golf courses are slated to welcome the new season in May 2006, while guests at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Northwest Florida can enjoy year-round play:

SEASON OPEN: Raven Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, Florida - Masterfully carved through the marshes, wetlands and pine trees of Sandestin, architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. crafted this unique and visually stunning natural wonder that includes strategy and drama at every tee. Raven at Sandestin is host to the 2006 PGA Boeing Championship on May 8-14, 2006. (www.ravengolf.com)

SEASON OPEN: The Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, Florida - Offering the ultimate in risk/reward golfing with the most spectacular views on the Emerald Coast, renowned architect Tom Jackson designed this consistently top-ranked course as one of the most challenging and fun in Florida. (www.sandestin.com)

SEASON OPEN: Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, Florida - With a course routing that takes players from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the banks of Choctawhatchee Bay, Baytowne recently underwent an extensive renovation in 2005 by the original course architect, Tom Jackson. ( www.sandestin.com)

SEASON OPEN: Burnt Pine Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, Florida - A 7,000-yard layout provides an unrivaled golf experience on Florida's Northwest coast with rolling fairways and breathtaking views along the Choctawhatchee Bay. Side by side with Sandestin's Raven Golf Club, it is the only place in the world where Rees Jones and Robert Trent Jones Jr. courses meet. Deemed the "Crown Jewel of Florida Golf" by Golf Magazine and recognized as one of the "Top 30 Courses in Florida" by Golf Digest, opened to public play and resort guests on a limited basis.

SEASON OPENING May 4: Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe, West Virginia - Rated among the 2005 Top 40 Resort Courses in America, Raven at Snowshoe features long fairways and rolling terrain, some dropping as much as 200 feet from tee to green, all framed by panoramic Allegheny vistas for a golf experience unmatched anywhere else. (www.ravengolf.com)

SEASON OPENING May 5: Le Diable at Mont Tremblant, Quebec - Now a member of the prestigious and exclusive Raven Family of golf courses, Le Diable is a masterpiece that offers a unique golfing experience with impeccable greens, imposing red sand waste bunkers, long narrow fairways, and unmatched personalized service. (www.tremblant.ca)

SEASON OPENING May 5: Le G'eant at Mont Tremblant, Quebec - With plateaus sculpted into the mountainside offering heart-stopping vistas of the vast Laurentian landscape, this master's golf course is an unforgettable experience for players who enjoy golfing in the immensity of nature. (www.tremblant.ca)

SEASON OPENING May 7: Whistler Golf Club at Whistler, British Columbia - Rolling with the natural contours of the region, Arnold Palmer's first Canadian design course challenges diehards and delights enthusiasts of the sport. (www.whistlergolf.com)

SEASON OPENING May 12: Stratton Mountain Resort Golf Course, Vermont - Three sets of 9-hole courses make up this 27-hole championship golf course, featuring unique characteristics and challenges among forest, lake and mountain landscapes in the New England countryside. (www.stratton.com)

SEASON OPENING May 18: Monterra Golf at Blue Mountain, Ontario - This traditional links course by architect Thomas McBroom, features rolling bent grass fairways, razorback mounding, 86 bunkers, seven lakes, ravines, creeks and some spectacular elevated tee shots. (www.monterragolf.ca)

SEASON OPENING May 19: Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village, British Columbia - Ranked as the best course in British Columbia by Golf Digest in 2005, Greywolf is nestled in the Canadian Rockies and offers the finest in mountain golfing. (www.greywolfgolf.com)

SEASON OPENING May 26: Sierra Star Golf Course at Mammoth Lakes, California - A serene 18-hole championship course featuring gentle rolling hills and tree-line fairways, Sierra Star offers the highest elevation course in all of California. (www.mammothmountain.com)

SEASON OPENING June 2006: The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, Copper Mountain - The #1 rated mountain golf course in Colorado is minutes from Copper Mountain, the course offers a spectacular, challenging setting designed by Tom Lehman and Hurdzan/Fry. (www.coppercolorado.com)

SEASON OPENING June 2006: Copper Creek, Copper Mountain - Designed by Pete and Perry Dye, the course accommodates both novice and experienced golfers and features majestic views of the 10 Mile Range. The inclusion of natural alpine terrain, unique use of railroad tie bulkheads and elaborate mound systems present exceptional challenges (www.coppercolorado.com).