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As the driving force behind a comedy circuit that blends stand-up with snow-soaked adventures, Quinn and the tour got their start on the ski hill circuit.
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Now in its 16th year, the Snowed In Comedy Tour has grown into CanadaB次元官网网址檚 largest comedy showcase, featuring 70 performances in 2025 across the country, including Vancouver Island stops in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Courtenay, Port Alberni and Campbell River.
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The 25-minute sets hit a broad range of comedic styles: Broadly speaking, Quinn draws from personal experiences and relationships, Zedlacher leans into characters, accents and act-outs, Myrehaug delivers anecdotes with a twist of outlandish humour and Sigurdson offers her sharp, witty perspective on relationships and daily life.
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What started as a passion project has evolved into a nationwide phenomenon, with the tour branching out to include urban theatres and non-ski destinations. Recently, the team has added a travel docuseries element to be aired later, capturing some of their adventures in communities across Canada, from backcountry snowboarding in Smithers to showcasing local culture.
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Despite the massive tour schedule, TV and other performances, Quinn and his crew donB次元官网网址檛 really get the rock star treatment when they perform. In fact, audiences barely recognize them until they get on stage.
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