"Ultimate" fabric trail maps introductory offer

We are so confident that you’ll be blown away by
our new custom dyed “ULTIMATE” Fabric Trail Maps
that we’re making an extraordinary offer:

We'll custom dye first-off prototype trail maps for your ski resort in three sizes, permanently dyed into washable, weatherproof 100% polyester fabric - absolutely free!

That's a $220 (Cdn) value - for a limited time, at no charge or obligation to you - only until December 31, 2005.

New digitally dyed fabric trail maps - weatherproof, convenient, collectible and cool
We've recently introduced the new “Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps to the ski market, and we’d like to make it easy for you to see exactly what it is that we’re so excited about.

New digital production methods allow us to permanently dye the image of your resort’s ski trails in full colour into durable polyester fabric.  They’re washable and weatherproof, usable in the snow, with gloves on, they don’t wrinkle or get soggy like paper, and are a sellable addition to the throw-away paper trail maps you already offer skiers for free.  Fabric maps are not intended to replace paper maps – they are simply a better type of map.  Our maps will go home with the skier because they are a more durable, convenient, collectible and cool product – that’s why we call them “Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps.

For skiers, fabric trail maps have many advantages

They can be slipped into a ski jacket pocket and pulled out when needed – no folding required.  They can be handled with gloves on with no worry of getting the map wet in the snow, because the image is permanently dyed and completely waterproof.  Fabric trail maps are more environmentally responsible than disposable paper, and they don’t wrinkle like a paper trail map when put in a jacket pocket.  All in all, fabric trail maps are very functional and convenient – and just as importantly, are a unique gift idea, collectible, or great souvenir of a memorable ski trip.

You can profitably sell these maps

Unlike your existing paper trail maps which are given free to skiers, these fabric trail maps are designed to be profitably sold in your retail stores, rental centers, lift ticket kiosks and even online through your web site.  Your group sales department can offer “Ultimate” maps to groups who come to your resort for meetings or conventions – and the maps can easily be custom dyed with their own corporate logo or meeting theme!  Or, for vacation destination resorts particularly, when skiers book a trip to your resort, they could be offered the opportunity to buy a fabric trail map which would be sent out to them with their accommodation information.  This would let the skiers familiarize themselves with the resort in advance of their trip, while giving the resort an additional profit opportunity.

As you’ll see on the enclosed wholesale price list, “Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps are offered at very economical wholesale pricing so you can make a good profit selling them.  But even beyond profit, it’s beneficial for your resort to have your trail map in as many skiers’ possession as possible – it’s a valuable marketing asset which skiers will take home with them.

Skiers will want fabric trail maps this season

Before introducing these fabric trail maps, we’ve done some preliminary testing of them at various resorts and the response from skiers and resort staff alike has been excellent.  When skiers saw the fabric maps being used on the slopes, they wanted to know where to buy them.  Since these fabric trail maps are a new product, very few skiers are aware of them right now.  But as resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada begin offering them, demand will rise quickly and for the benefit of your resort, you need to be ready.  And for this introductory period, we’re making it easy by offering you a no-risk way to see for yourself the difference between paper maps and the new “Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps.

They offer terrific marketing opportunities to promote your resort

You can also have them made for your resort’s own marketing purposes as corporate and sponsor logos can be cost-effectively dyed into the trail map.  Our production process is digital so we can produce small quantities (50 pieces minimum) suitable for very specific promotional situations.

Available in various sizes – with or without retail packaging

“Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps are available in four sizes:  small, medium, large and extra large.  The small size (about 100 sq. in.) is perfect for smaller ski areas which don’t have much detail in their trail map.  Its low price point also makes it an attractive impulse buy or gift item.  The medium size (about 200 sq. in.) is a good size for many resorts – large enough so more complex trail maps are easily readable.  The large (about 400 sq. in.) and extra large sizes (about 600 sq. in.) can contain large resort’s trail systems at a usable size, plus they can also be used as a bandana, neckerchief or scarf.  All maps are serged around the edges with colour-coordinated thread to prevent fraying.

All sizes can be ordered with or without retail packaging.  The retail packaging beautifully displays the map in a clear plastic pouch with peg hook so maps can be stacked or hung in your retail stores.  Or, for non-retail situations, you can lower costs by ordering maps without packaging.

We’ll take all the risk now so we can hopefully make a profit later

Simply because fabric trail maps are new, we need to ensure that both resorts and skiers become aware of them as quickly as possible.  We are so sure that once you see the image quality and clarity of these fabric trail maps, experience the usefulness of fabric over paper maps, and think about potential promotional opportunities tied to them, you’ll go ahead and place orders for larger quantities of fabric trail maps that we will eventually profit from!

Take advantage of this no-risk offer now

Until December 31, 2005, we’re going to take on the risk of absorbing the up front costs associated with producing “Ultimate” Fabric Trail Maps for your resort.  These free services include:

· Free Artwork ($120 Cdn value)

You simply supply us with high resolution computer files of your trail map and your resort logo (the same files that were used to print your paper trail maps is usually good), and we’ll format it into a suitable trail map size, we’ll then email you a colour proof for you to approve, and once approved, we’ll archive this artwork so that if you do order these maps in the future, you’ll save the artwork charges!

· 3 Free Prototype Sample Maps ($100 Cdn value including shipping)

We’ll digitally dye and sew prototype samples of your trail map, one each in small, medium, and large sizes.  They’ll be the same as the fabric trail maps you buy from us.  We’ll then courier these prototypes to you (on our account) so you can evaluate them.  This is usually an optional service, but for this introductory offer, it’s free!

Dealing with us is fast and easy

Our process is so fast that your prototype should be in your hands within one week after you approve the artwork.  Even full production quantities usually only require about 1 – 3 weeks to complete, depending on the size of the order. You can get more information about "Ultimate" fabric trail maps, or request a quote, or get details on ordering information and how to supply the computer files needed to produce your maps here.  You can also simply email or phone us today for more information.  But do it now - get your free, no-obligation prototype fabric trail maps – you’ve got absolutely nothing to lose!