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Largest Ski and Snowboard Sale in Canada Provides Plenty to Choose From and Great Deals. The annual Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale marks the unofficial start of the winter season as 20,000 square feet of ski and snowboard gear are offered at up to 70 per cent off. Over Thanksgiving weekend, deal hunters can stock up on everything from skis and snowboards, to jackets, pants, goggles and gloves. Located in the Blackcomb Daylodge, the Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale runs from Friday, October 5 through to Monday, October 8.
Whistler Blackcomb has been making significant progress on construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola since ground-breaking 14 weeks ago. Major excavation of drive terminals, tower sites, form work and concrete pouring has been achieved. The ground work has been laid for major milestones such as the erections of towers two and three this fall.
Over $3000 in cash and prizes for grillers who spice it just right for Local’s BBQ Day. This Saturday the Local’s BBQ Day will let amateurs strut their spicy stuff in three categories: Budweiser “King of the Grill” Anything Goes Contest, the 6th annual Bull’s Eye Backyard Burger Championships and the Grand Marnier Summer Cocktail Contest.
Signature event draws 15,000 spectators to Whistler while over 10,000 log into Rip.tv and Crankworx.com to watch live webcast. The most anticipated event of Kokanee Crankworx was held in the sun drenched, spectator packed Boneyard Slopestlye Course in the Whistler Mountain Bike park yesterday afternoon from 5-8pm. When all was said and done, Ben Boyko from North Vancouver, BC finished as top dawg with a final score of 33.7.
New Dual Slalom Event Is A Crowd Pleaser. South African Greg Minnaar proved he was fastest in the TELUS Dual Slalom during Kokanee Crankworx 2007. Minnaar took top spot on a tight, technical course located in the Boneyard in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
More than 10,000 adrenaline junkies are expected to view Whistler’s first live webcast during the Kokanee Crankworx Slopestyle finals, running July 28 from 5pm to 7pm (PST). The webcast, powered by the exclusive online broadcast partner, Rip.TV and sponsored by TELUS, is Whistler’s first ever live webcast of an action sports event. The action will feature a full live feed of the Kokanee Slopestyle final, including live commentary from the hosts.
2007/08 Season Pass up for Grabs for Lucky Photo Submission Draw Winner. Whistler Blackcomb has announced a 2007/08 season pass up for grabs for lucky local who submits a photo that captures what it is about these mountains that inspires them.
Celebrate the Arrival of Summer, Check out Summer Activities on Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Blackcomb is set to kick start summer with Summer Local's Day Sunday, July 8. All locals from Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish and Mt. Currie are invited to take part in the festivities including: free access to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Peak Adventure and Little Mountain Golf Centre as well as great deals on other summer activities that are available at Whistler Blackcomb.
Highlights include: uniting the mountains, debuting Symphony and crowning an Ullr girl. It's that time of year again, when the lifties trade their snow gear and goggles for shades and t-shirts. Whistler Blackcomb is closing for the 2006/2007 season on June 3, after receiving an accumulative snowfall of 1,416cm (46 feet) – the second snowiest on record. It's also been a season of new beginnings, with the opening of the Symphony Amphitheatre and the announcement of the world record breaking Peak to Peak Gondola.
Construction of Revolutionary Project to Begin in May. Three weeks ago, Whistler Blackcomb announced the revolutionary Peak to Peak Gondola, a record-setting project that will allow the resort to continue to offer an experience to visitors like no other in the world. Today it was announced that IMG, the world's premier and most diversified sports, entertainment and media company, was named as the exclusive sales agent for the naming rights to the historic project.
Whistler Blackcomb's search for their Ullr Girl ended at the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard's Playstation Big Air on Saturday April 21 when skier Grete Eliassen was crowned with a Viking helmet befitting a mountain goddess and awarded with a cheque for $25,000. The Minnesota native dominated over a field of 14 skiers and snowboarders in the resort's girls-only contest based on online votes, a park event, a big mountain event, and an arts and culture presentation.
Explore in your own backyard and inspire awareness and appreciation of Whistler's unique alpine environment. Summer at Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of outdoor, family friendly activities ranging from alpine hiking and sightseeing to mountain biking for people looking to reconnect and appreciate the unique environment Whistler offers.
Record breaking lift will revolutionize resort experience.
Whistler Blackcomb, a mountain resort already renowned for daring innovation, has announced its boldest move yet with the construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola, for completion December 2008. The two mountains will be united by a gondola that will set world records for length and height while providing an unmatched experience for winter and summer resort guests.
Mountain Offers Unlimited Spring Skiing for $99 With Purchase of 5 Day Edge Card. Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to announce Blackcomb Mountain will remain open until June 3 while upgrades take place on Whistler’s Village Gondola beginning April 23.
Unlimited spring skiing starting now for $99 with early-bird 07/08 EDGE Card purchase.
Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce the extended operations of the Highest Level and Nintendo Terrain Parks remaining open for spring sessions until May 21 and the rest of Blackcomb Mountain remaining open through to June 3, 2007.
Action Sport/Lifestyle Photo Competition Submission Deadline: February 11, 2007. The hunt is on for the world's best action sport/lifestyle shooters, and in a twist of roles, the crosshairs are trained on the people behind the camera.
The 10th annual Pro Photographer Showdown will be held during the 2007 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 13-22 in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, and will showcase the work of 5 of the world's best action-sport and lifestyle photographers.
Forecast for the Next Week Brings 50-75cm More.
Whistler is experiencing the tail end of a huge snowstorm, receiving 77cm of snow in the past 24 hours, bringing the current snow base to 296cm or 117 inches. With 769cm or 303 inches of snow so far this season, Whistler Blackcomb is the snowiest major ski resorts in the world.
Deep, fluffy powder on the menu for Saturday's Symphony Express Grand Opening. Christmas came early for skiers and snowboarders at Whistler Blackcomb today. A strong Pacific storm blanketed the area with 58 centimetres or 23 inches of fresh powder in the past 24 hours, adding to November's record breaking snowfall and bringing anticipation for the grand opening of Symphony Express this weekend to a fever pitch. Whistler Blackcomb has received an incredible 5.8 metres or 19 feet of snowfall since November 1.
Opportunity to meet senior leaders and peak ‘behind the scenes’ at the mountains’ sales, marketing and operations strategies. Whistler Blackcomb will host a Community Open House on Saturday, December 9th from 4-6pm. The Open House will be held at the Legends Hotel in Creekside.
Whistler Blackcomb Capital Improvements for the 06/07 Season - $22.1 Million
New Symphony Express High Speed Quad Chair - $9.2 Million
06/07 Whistler Blackcomb Adult Unlimited Early Bird Season Pass - $1369.00
Not Having to Wait in Line for a Lift Ticket on a Powder Day - Priceless
