June 21, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb launches summer operation of the Peak Chair for sightseeing on Saturday, marking the company's highest achievement to date in the quest towards becoming North America's number one four season mountain operation.
June 16, 2005
Two leaders in the historical evolution of mountain biking in Whistler are collaborating to further encourage the growth of youth development in the sport.
June 14, 2005
For those who prefer to keep both wheels on the ground, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens a new beginner area on Saturday, June 18 under the Magic Chair at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
June 13, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb will host an exclusive day for locals on Sunday, June 26.
June 7, 2005
To ski or snowboard on the Horstman Glacier in the summer is to be part of one of the hottest scenes at Whistler Blackcomb.
June 7, 2005
Riders rejoice, the Garbanzo Zone will open two weeks early on weekends beginning this Saturday, June 11.
June 6, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb closed yesterday for the 04/05 winter after a season of record breaking highs and lows spread over 198 consecutive days of skiing and riding.
May 30, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb won the ski industry's top prize for environmental excellence out of a field of 62 applicants from ski resorts across North America.
May 12, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb's summer visitors will reach new heights thanks to summer activities launching this summer.
May 10, 2005
The second annual Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival wheels into Whistler August 3-7, 2005.
May 1, 2005
Riders say excellent trail conditions make for best opening weekend ever.
April 1, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb is finally enjoying its legendary powder season as another 43cm of snow fell overnight bringing the total snowfall accumulation since March 16 to 170 cm or 67 inches.
March 21, 2005
Spring has officially arrived according to the calendar, but an intense Pacific frontal system that brought 86 centimetres of snow to the mountains over the last week and 57 centimetres in the last 48 hours, heralds the return of winter to Whistler Blackcomb.
March 16, 2005
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival Competition Design Team has announced a star-studded list of invited riders to compete in the World Snowboarding Invitational, April 12-16.
March 8, 2005
The World Skiing Invitational, featuring the highly anticipated Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions, has announced the formats and field sizes for the 2005 event, April 12-16.
March 5, 2005
The Olympic Winter Games will take place in Vancouver and Whistler February 12 to 28, 2010. That would have been last week; and events held at Whistler Blackcomb would have run without delay.
March 5, 2005
The Olympic Winter Games will take place in Vancouver and Whistler February 12 to 28, 2010. That would have been last week; and events held at Whistler Blackcomb would have run without delay.
March 3, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb's first annual adult "Learn To Ski or Ride Week" successfully wooed more than 3,000 beginners over nine days of beginner-focused programming from February 12 to 20, 2005.
February 4, 2005
This morning, Whistler Blackcomb awoke to fresh snow on the mountains and in Whistler Village. A frontal system brought 28 centimetres or 11 inches of snow overnight.
January 27, 2005
The recent "Pineapple Express" storm packed a tropical punch like no other, but Whistler Blackcomb remains up and running, with a solid mid-mountain base and temperatures returning to seasonal levels.
January 26, 2005
The Columbia Brewery announced this week the launch of a special series of Kokanee beer bottles designed to celebrate and promote British Columbia mountain resorts.
January 25, 2005
On Wednesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 3 Telluride's MOUNTAINFILM Festival returns to Whistler for it's fourth year.
January 18, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Welcome Nights, presented in collaboration with members of the Whistler community, offers all visitors to Whistler a broad range of information and activities for anyone who has just arrived to the resort.
January 10, 2005
Whistler Blackcomb, the big-mountain resort well-known for incredible lift-accessed backcountry terrain, will host an Avalanche Awareness Day this Saturday, January 15, part of the Canadian Avalanche Centre's (CAC) 7th annual event to be held across Canada this week.
January 11, 2005
FIS 2005 Snowboard World Championships Opening Ceremony
January 10, 2005
Gearing Up for the FIS 2005 World Snowboarding Championships
January 5, 2005
Sports Illustrated for Kids 'Next Snow Search' finalists selected
December 14, 2004
Ten new gleaming red Pisten Bullys are ready to tame whatever the snow gods dump in their path as Whistler Blackcomb welcomed the new snowcats to its grooming fleet for the 2004/05 season.
December 13, 2004
With 18 on-mountain locations and over two million skiers and riders to feed, Whistler Blackcomb is rolling out a new food and beverage strategy to provide a great quality product at a great value.
December 8, 2004
Christmas will come early to Whistler this holiday season. On Saturday, December 18, Whistler Blackcomb welcomes anyone dressed up in a full Santa or Mrs. Claus costume to ski or ride for free.
November 29, 2004
The learning curve for learning curves never peaks. With that in mind, ski and snowboard instructors at Whistler Blackcomb are offering Season Passholders, Edge Cardholders and Sea to Sky residents the first ever early season half-day clinics for $20.
November 29, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb will host an exclusive Passholder Day on Saturday, December 4 on Whistler Mountain.
November 29, 2004
With the snow already flying at Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, snowboarding fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the sport's best athletes for the FIS 2005 Snowboard World Championships presented by Nokia.
November 24, 2004
Whistler Mountain opens Thursday, November 25, signifying the official opening of Whistler Blackcomb Resort for the 2004-05 season and joining Blackcomb Mountain which opened earlier than planned on November 20.
November 22, 2004
Tourism Whistler and Visa are pleased to present "Dine & Unwind", a tantalizing kick-off to Whistler's 2004/2005 winter season.
November 18, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb prepares to kick off its winter season with the announcement that Blackcomb Mountain will open early on Saturday, November 20. Whistler Mountain will open on Thursday, November 25.
November 11, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb's EDGE Card, offering lift ticket discounts to BC residents throughout the season, is fast approaching the Early Bird deadline of this Sunday, November 14.
November 1, 2004
Coincidentally timed with the first peak-to-valley snowfall of the 04-05 season, Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for summer 2005.
November 1, 2004
All of Whistler is a buzz this morning with the sight of new snow falling on the valley floor.
November 1, 2004
With the introduction of The Freeze Factor Team Edition Competition, Whistler Blackcomb will reward TWO Season Passes to the team that stands in the lift line for 24 hours prior to opening day and survives the 24 Hour Freeze Factor Team Edition challenges.
October 29, 2004
A hip colour scheme and fresh logo will be unveiled along with new rails this winter throughout Whistler Blackcomb's five terrain parks and three pipes.
October 28, 2004
Whistler, B.C. - Whistler Blackcomb Ride Tribe Schools will be hosting an Open House Saturday October 30, 10:00am to 2:30pm in conjunction with Sport Mart and Westbeach.
October 27, 2004
Intrawest has launched a US$3 million marketing campaign to promote Whistler and other key Intrawest resorts targeted at the Tri-State area of the North East US including New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
October 26, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb re-launches the successful "Schools on Snow" program as "Ride Tribe Schools" providing school-aged children with safe and easy access to skiing and snowboarding.
October 19, 2004
The annual hiring blitz at Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain is right around the corner and Whistler Blackcomb is looking to fill 1,200 new jobs and rehire more than 1,500 returning employees for the upcoming winter season.
October 14, 2004
Whistler is the best of the best again according to Skiing Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding Magazine with #1 rankings by each publication in their respective annual reader surveys.
June 25, 2004
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park, the international leader in downhill mountain bike parks and trails, will launch an additional 2,200 vertical feet of terrain on Whistler Mountain this Saturday, June 26.
June 22, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb has announced the appointment of a new Public Relations and Communications manager.
June 15, 2004
Cookbook author and international barbecue champion Ron "Rockin' Ronnie" Shewchuk is hosting a two-day boot camp for barbecue and grilling enthusiasts on Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4 at Dusty's Bar & BBQ in Whistler, B.C.
June 9, 2004
After the most successful opening month ever for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park (WMBP), and the Garbanzo Expansion happening in less than a month, it's safe to say the Bike Park trail builders have been busy.
June 4, 2004
This year Whistler Blackcomb will invest $14.2 million in on-mountain improvements, introduce 1100 acres of new terrain on Whistler Mountain, unveil a fully redeveloped Creekside base, host the 2005 World Snowboard Championships, and launch a Superpipe on Blackcomb Mountain, lit for night skiing and riding.
June 1, 2004
Whistler Blackcomb is actively engaged in fire prevention, and encourages locals to do the same – not just to protect the mountains, to protect the entire valley.
