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National Geographic Ski Canada and Explore Like a Local Essay Contest (21+; essay) - 2/15/12
November 20, 2011 at
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Official Rules [nationalgeographic.com]
21+, contiguous US, one entry per person/email address. Submit an essay of 200 words or less that tells which of the Four Western Canadian Resorts that you want to visit and why. Ends February 15, 2012 @ 11:59pm ET
Prize: (1 winner) Ski vacation trip for two to the winner's choice of one of the Four Western Canadian Resorts. The trip package includes: 7-nights' accommodation at one of the Four Western Canadian Resorts; 2 5-day lift passes; Round-trip ground transportation between the Canadian airport closest to destination and the ski resort; Round-trip Economy Class air transportation from major international airport nearest winner's home that is served by Air Canada; Ski or snowboard rentals for 5-days; One ski or snowboard lesson for two; Choice of one of the following one-day activities: Cross-country tour, Showshoe tour, or Sleigh ride. (ARV: $6,730)
Winner must complete travel by March 27, 2013, on dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion or prize will be forfeited. Trip must be booked at least twenty-one (21) days prior to departure. Trip specifics are subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contest, and those set forth by Air Canada as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the Grand Prize package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, local airport and departure taxes, gratuities, overnight layovers, meals, incidentals, and personal charges at lodging, are the responsibility solely of winner. Unless child of winner, travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 or older if a resident of AL or NE; 21 or older if a resident of MI) as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Winner and travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining valid passports and any other documents necessary for travel to Canada. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if any activity is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, or if winner and/or travel companion are not granted entry to Canada in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution or compensation in lieu thereof will be provided except as in Sponsor's sole discretion. Actual retail value may vary from Approximate Retail Value based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value, if any.
Official Rules [nationalgeographic.com]
21+, contiguous US, one entry per person/email address. Submit an essay of 200 words or less that tells which of the Four Western Canadian Resorts that you want to visit and why. Ends February 15, 2012 @ 11:59pm ET
Prize: (1 winner) Ski vacation trip for two to the winner's choice of one of the Four Western Canadian Resorts. The trip package includes: 7-nights' accommodation at one of the Four Western Canadian Resorts; 2 5-day lift passes; Round-trip ground transportation between the Canadian airport closest to destination and the ski resort; Round-trip Economy Class air transportation from major international airport nearest winner's home that is served by Air Canada; Ski or snowboard rentals for 5-days; One ski or snowboard lesson for two; Choice of one of the following one-day activities: Cross-country tour, Showshoe tour, or Sleigh ride. (ARV: $6,730)
Winner must complete travel by March 27, 2013, on dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion or prize will be forfeited. Trip must be booked at least twenty-one (21) days prior to departure. Trip specifics are subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contest, and those set forth by Air Canada as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the Grand Prize package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, local airport and departure taxes, gratuities, overnight layovers, meals, incidentals, and personal charges at lodging, are the responsibility solely of winner. Unless child of winner, travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 or older if a resident of AL or NE; 21 or older if a resident of MI) as of the date of departure and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Winner and travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining valid passports and any other documents necessary for travel to Canada. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if any activity is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, or if winner and/or travel companion are not granted entry to Canada in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution or compensation in lieu thereof will be provided except as in Sponsor's sole discretion. Actual retail value may vary from Approximate Retail Value based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value, if any.
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The Four Western Canadian Resorts featured in this contest are: (1) Banff Lake Louise Sunshine, (2) Whistler, (3) Sun Peaks, and (4) Fernie. For more info on each one, visit www.nationalgeo
Essay must be a single work of original material created by the contest entrant. By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges, and warrants that the submitted Essay is an original work created solely by the entrant and that no other party has any right, title, claim, or interest in the Essay.
Contest consists of two rounds. During the first round, a panel of qualified judges determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the top ten (10) entries based on the following criteria ("Judging Criteria"):
• Creativity - the more creative and descriptive the better (50%)
• Humour - a sense of humour is valued (25%)
• Literary merit - pay attention to style and grammar (25%)
In the second round, a qualified judge determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the Grand Prize winner based on the Judging Criteria. The Grand Prize winner will be chosen on or around March 7, 2012, and notified by email. Decisions of the judges are final and binding
Essay must be a single work of original material created by the contest entrant. By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges, and warrants that the submitted Essay is an original work created solely by the entrant and that no other party has any right, title, claim, or interest in the Essay.
Contest consists of two rounds. During the first round, a panel of qualified judges determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the top ten (10) entries based on the following criteria ("Judging Criteria"):
• Creativity - the more creative and descriptive the better (50%)
• Humour - a sense of humour is valued (25%)
• Literary merit - pay attention to style and grammar (25%)
In the second round, a qualified judge determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the Grand Prize winner based on the Judging Criteria. The Grand Prize winner will be chosen on or around March 7, 2012, and notified by email. Decisions of the judges are final and binding
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