GORE-TEX ™ Deep Winter Experience

Deep Winter Experience January 4-13, 2008

Bury yourself in the GORE-TEX ™ Deep Winter Experience, January 4-13.  A variety of experiences inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's epic storm season will take place on and off the mountain.  Celebrate the awesome power of winter in the heart of it all - Whistler British Columbia.

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Whistler Blackcomb's Experience Deep Winter Package

3 night 2 day lift and lodging package from $143 per person per night. Get 2 free Fresh Tracks tickets if booked by January 15.

Package includes 3 nights accommodation and a 2 of 3 Day Lift Ticket per person and a FREE Fresh Tracks Ticket per person. Package rate is per person per night, based on 2 people in as Studio, valid January 5-25, 2007.  Starting from rates are quoted in CAD funds. All USD rates are based on a 1.00 exchange rate. Taxes and fees are extra.  Restrictions may apply. Other packages available, please inquire for details.


DEEP WINTER PHOTO CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY ARC'TERYX

A GORE-TEX™ Deep Winter Experience
 

January 5, 7pm  Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Inspired by the awesome storms that often rage through the Coast Mountains each January, dumping feet upon feet of perfect powder onto Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the 2nd Annual Deep Winter Photo Challenge has blown into the village again. This grass-roots celebration of the storm season and the photographers who capture it will see Paul Morrison, last season's "King of Storms" come back to defend his crown. The Photo Challenge will have six of the best ski and snowboard photographer's in North America present their slideshows capturing epic powder days, dramatic skies, inspiring scenery, stormy conditions, deep tree skiing, and the lifestyles characterized at Whistler Blackcomb.

 

CHASING THE STORM PRESENTED BY GORE-TEX™

Weather Forecasting 101 with Jim Roemer
January 4, 8pm Millennium Place

$5 Donation to Whistler Blackcomb Enironmental Fund
An evening with Dr. Weather of Bestskiweather.com will get any skier or rider dialed on everything snow. From what La Nina has in store for Whistler Blackcomb this winter to how to best predict your next "sick" day will be presented by Jim Roemer, a man whose powder forecasts are second to none.


SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

EXTREMELY CANADIAN

Whistler Blackcomb is all about big-mountain skiing.
Check back soon for registration information

ROXY WOMEN'S ALL-STAR SKI AND SNOWBOARD CAMPS

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Jan 12-13

BURTON WOMEN'S LEARN TO RIDE CAMP

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Jan 12-13


EXTREMELY CANADIAN DEEP WINTER EXPERIENCES

Join us for an Extremely Canadian Clinic between January 5 – 13 and receive a value added bag of goods that are a must have for any self respecting steep skier in Whistler. These clinics will change your life… be warned you may end up quitting your "REAL" job and chasing the endless powder dream with the Rock Star guides of Extremely Canadian. 

Extremely Canadian & Whistler Heli-Skiing

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better Extremely Canadian has teamed up with Whistler Heli Skiing to offer you the "Best Day of Your Life."
A Whistler Heli Day with your favorite guide!!! Come on, and get this for the GORE-TEX ™ Deep Winter Experience Whistler Heli will be offering all Extremely Canadian Guests $100 off their Bell 407, 6 run package or the 212, 4 run package. 

Extremely Canadian Steep Skiing Clinic

If you're looking for the inside track on the best that Whistler Blackcomb has to offer, then you have to join an Extremely Canadian Steep Skiing clinic. This is not your average clinic, and these are not the average ski pros. Hand picked for their extensive knowledge of Whistler and Blackcomb's best "off piste" terrain, our coaches will guide you through some of North America's wildest in-bounds terrain.

With an intensive focus on steep skiing techniques and tactics, you'll find yourself confidently charging into lines that previously would have turned you back, knees quaking.

Our clinics are geared to advanced-intermediate to expert skiers. With a maximum ratio of 5 skiers per coach, you're sure to bag all the vertical your legs can handle, and maybe just a little bit more. Just when you think it's all over, our famous Merlin's Bar and Grill "decompression sessions" will provide you with the perfect stage to tell your best super hero ski stories.

You don't have to be a professional freeskier to try the adrenaline-packed adventure. Whistler Heli-Skiing offers a variety of packages for ability levels ranging from intermediate to expert. No powder experience is necessary to enjoy the thrill of tracking fresh lines on distant mountain peaks. Professional photo and video services are also provided. Whistler Heli-Skiing also offers $100 off the second day of heli-skiing/riding for those who can't get enough. 

AVALANCHE AWARENESS TOURS

January 9-13, 2008
Free Avalanche Awareness Tours are jointly run by the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol and the Whistler Sports Injury Prevention Program. The full day tour covers terrain evaluation, avalanche phenomenon, procedures that Whistler Blackcomb uses to keep people safe inside the ski area boundary, avalanche safety equipment, and rescue techniques. You must be able to ski/ride a blue run (intermediate run) comfortably to join the tours.

Please register in advance through the Blackcomb Daylodge Guest Relations desk or call 604.938.7759. Please note: a $10 cash refundable deposit will be taken when you sign up. On the day of your tour, meet your Ski Patrol guide and group between 8:45am and 9am at the Blackcomb Daylodge.
View our Avalanche Advisory, updated throughout the winter season by our pro-patrollers.

Avalanche Awareness Tours

Dates January 9-13, 2008
Tour Price Complimentary
Meeting Time 8:45am
Meeting Location Blackcomb Daylodge, base of Blackcomb

BACKCOUNTRY TOURS WITH WHISTLER ALPINE GUIDES

Get out of bounds and earn your turns in the backcountry. Join one of our professional guides for a day of fresh powder, exercise and serious vertical, with a multitude of bowls, glaciers and gladed runs to choose from. Intimate group sizes based on your ability and experience provide individual attention and a day geared to the right pace. Skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers are welcome. No backcountry touring experience is necessary. Participants must be comfortable on blue runs in a variety of snow conditions. If you are unsure of your ability please see our ski and snowboard ability chart or contact our office for more information.  Groups can expect 3 – 5 runs and up to 6,000ft of vertical decent for the day depending on ability and fitness level. For more information, visit www.whistlerguides.com.   To register visit us at Escape Route or Guest Services located in Whistler Village or call (604) 938-9242.


GORE-TEX® Coat Drive: Stay Warm and Dry and Help Others by Sharing What's Inside:

Receive a 20% on any GORE-TEX ® jacket purchase between January 5th-13th simply by donating a jacket for charity to the in-store drop box. Discount is available at the following Whistler Blackcomb retails stores: The North Face Store, Showcase Snowboards, Glacier Shop, CAN-SKI Village.



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