January 15, 2008

Whistler Blackcomb Hits January Snowfall Average Early

Digging your car out of the snow in Whistler Village is a small price to pay for serious powder on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Whistler Blackcomb has already surpassed its average snowfall for January, while great early season conditions and dreams of a white Christmas were realized with above average snowfall during November and December.

Recent weeks on Whistler Blackcomb have been characterized by heavy snowfall and face shots leading to many happy powder smiles. As of today, the snow base is 244cm (96 inches).  Whistler Blackcomb surpassed its monthly average of 207cm (81 inches) today, having received 209cm (82 inches) since New Year’s Day.  Whistler Blackcomb received 162cm (64 inches) of snow in November, beating average snowfall for the month of 148 cm (58 inches), while a series of heavy storms dumped 260cm (102 inches) of snow in December, again beating the monthly average of 220cm (87 inches).

“The skiing has been fantastic at Whistler Blackcomb, thanks to many storms that dumped on our mountains,” says Stuart Rempel, Whistler Blackcomb’s Senior VP of Marketing and Sales. “Every day it seemed like we were waking up to a winter wonderland in the village and a skiers dream on the slopes. So far, we’ve had some amazing powder days, and with more than four more months to go in the season, we can look forward to more plenty more epic skiing and riding.”

Whistler Blackcomb’s average annual snowfall is 1,022 cm (33.5 feet), however 2006/2007 season was the second snowiest year on record with 1,416 cm (46.5 feet). This season, Whistler Blackcomb has received 631 cm (20.7 feet) of snow.

Skiers and riders can get their much-needed dose of Vitamin D over the next few days with the Environment Canada Alpine Forecast calling for sunshine.

Whistler Blackcomb’s regular season runs until June 8, and with the outstanding early season snowfall, spring skiing will be fantastic. Glacier Skiing runs June 9 to July 27.


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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