December 7, 2007

Whistler Blackcomb Opens Superpipe December 9

Terrain Parks Growing And Superpipe Is Cut

Whistler Blackcomb is set to open its world class Superpipe on Blackcomb Mountain as of December 9, 2007 with mid-season quality.  The Blackcomb Superpipe will open at full size at 120m/394ft in length and 5.5m/18ft high walls.

After a great start to the season with over seven feet of snow in the alpine, Whistler Blackcomb has stepped it up and opened North America's most well known Superpipe.  "We've had our snow guns on full pull over the past couple of weeks to make sure we have the best pipe possible," says Brian Finestone, Whistler Blackcomb Terrain Park Supervisor.  "The groomers have pushed snow three nights straight and plan to string, step, and cut the Superpipe Friday."

Operations crews have been working around the clock blowing, grooming and digging snow to get the mountain's five terrain parks up and running.  Currently in the Habitat and Nintendo Terrain Parks, skiers and riders will find a mix of jumps, rails, boxes, hips and picnic tables totaling 25 features in all. "We are making snow all over our parks and will have some larger jump features coming in the next week," says Finestone. 

The Highest Level Park will officially open mid-December but larger features are being built on that side so people can get a feel for the bigger terrain and the flow of the park before the XL features are built and Highest Level passes are needed.   Skiers and riders can purchase their Highest Level pass when build-out is complete at Guest Relations in the Village, Creekside and at the Blackcomb Daylodge.  There are over 70 acres of park terrain between Whistler and Blackcomb so skiers and riders can experience any level of freestyle terrain they desire and progress at their own speed.

As one of the top ranked parks in North America and after winning almost 40 awards during its 14 year history, Whistler Blackcomb's terrain park are set to stomp it in 07/08. For more information on Whistler Blackcomb and our terrain parks visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com or www.untrackedlines.com .

Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark Peak to Peak Gondola project underway, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to the continent's two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

ABOUT INTRAWEST
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts.  The company has interests in eleven resorts at North America's most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America.  In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe.  Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com

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