January 17, 2004 – The countdown has begun for one of Canada's biggest and best winter bashes. Nissan National Ski & Snowboard Week (NSSW) is quickly approaching and set to take place at ski and snowboard areas across Canada January 17-25, 2004.

Nissan National Ski and Snowboard Week (NSSW) is a full week of great deals, promotions, and parties on the slopes.  Many of your favourite ski and snowboard resorts across Canada will be participating and offering you specials so join in and celebrate the NSSW festivities.

To launch NSSW 2004 and get the party started, is the Nissan Ultimate Test Slide at Mt. St. Louis-Moonstone Resort in Barrie, Ontario on Saturday January 17th. The Nissan Ultimate Test Slide is a super demo day featuring Salomon, Rossignol, Elan, Scott, Premiere Snow Skates, Atomic, Head, Flow, Ride, Option/NFA, Fischer, Blizzard, 32 Snowboard Boots, Nordica, and Prior Snowboards. To keep the celebration going from coast-to-coast, NSSW 2004 will wrap up with a Nissan Ultimate Test Slide super demo day at Sun Peaks Resort in Sun Peaks, British Columbia Saturday January 24th, 2004.

“Nissan National Ski and Snowboard Week is our opportunity to get Canadians out sliding on Canada's slopes,” says Colin Chedore, President of the Canadian Ski Council. NSSW will include all sorts of events for all ages and all abilities. We want to encourage Canadians to get outdoors and enjoy the best of winter during this special week.”

The Ultimate Test Slide is your chance to try before you buy. Consumers are invited to demo a huge selection of the latest ski and snowboard gear – FREE! Skis, snowboards, boots, goggles, everything NEW will be on display and available for demonstration at the Ultimate Test Slide event. You don't want to miss out on the winter fun!

Cross-Country. From Newfoundland to British Columbia there are tons of exciting events in store for Nissan National Ski and Snowboard Week 2004.  Marble Mountain in CornerBrook, NFLD wants you to discover the excitement of skiing and snowboarding by offering $10.00 off their Discover Skiing and Discover Snowboarding Packages; Check out the Q92 Kokanee White Night at Ski Bromont in Bromont, QC where you can ski or board from 7:00pm to 3:00am for $19.99; Ski Snow Valley in Barrie, ON is giving you the chance on January 21 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm to Discover Skiing for just $10.95 or Discover Snowboarding for just $19.95; Or if you're up for something a little more adventurous ski in beach wear and check out the beach party, Frisbee golf tournament, and snow volleyball, on January 24th at Mt. Baldy in Oliver, BC.

November 2, 2003 – If you're looking for winter fun, head to Canada's snow resorts during Nissan National Ski & Snowboard Week, January 17-25, 2004. National Ski & Snowboard Week (NSSW) – sponsored annually by Nissan Canada and produced by the Canadian Ski Council – is an entire week of parties, great discounts and special events that celebrate Canada's “hottest” winter commodity – Snow! Carnivals, Competitions, Discounts. And More!

Fantastic events are scheduled throughout NSSW, including freeskiing, boardercross and big air competitions, outdoor rock concerts, and carnivals and face painting for kids. Plus families qualify for great deals on trail, lift, lesson and rental packages during Nissan National Ski & Snowboard Week. Many areas, are offering special rates for its Discover Skiing and Discover Snowboarding packages that include lift passes, rentals and lessons.

For more info, check out www.snowonline.ca.