July 28, 2008

Ninja Cougar Loose In Whistler Mountain Bike Park

New Blue Trail Part of Mandate to Develop All Mountain Riding

Ninja Cougar has pounced, joining its fellow fighting animal friend, Karate Monkey, in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park's quest to develop intermediate all mountain trails. The brand new trail opens August 1, 2008. 

"Ninja Cougar is characterized by intermediate single track with wide ladder bridges and perfectly sculpted berms," says Brian Finestone, Whistler Mountain Bike Park Manager. "This blue trail is perfect for the intermediate rider who enjoys sculpted flowy trails or expert riders looking for fast single track experience."

The first completed section of Ninja Cougar appeared in the movie, Seasons, by The Collective mountain bike film company.

Linking existing intermediate trails, B Line and Karate Monkey, this brand new trail is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park's initiative to build a number of machine made and single track blue trails in both the Fitzsimmon's and Garbanzo zones. These more flowy trails are designed for all mountain riders who want to hit the park with their own shorter travel bikes.

In total there are more than 25 intermediate or beginner trails in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and two intermediate/beginner skill zones.

Meanwhile, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park has extended the Sampler Ticket offer indefinitely. The Sampler costs $22 for adults, $20 for youth/senior and $11 for children, and offers riders three chair lift rides – a total of nine possible lift combinations -  and access to 250 kilometres of varied terrain.


For more information on the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, visit www.whistlerbike.com.


Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb elevates summer adventure to new heights. On-Mountain activities include high alpine hiking and sightseeing via the Peak Chair on Whistler, epic riding in North America's number one ranked lift-accessed mountain bike park, and summer skiing and riding on Blackcomb's Horstman Glacier. In the valley, sparkling mountain lakes and beaches, four championship golf courses, and Whistler's vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafés, shops, galleries and spas are all surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests, introducing a world-record breaking Peak to Peak Gondola connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain's alpine. Opening December 2008, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will revolutionize the winter skiing and riding as well as summer sightseeing and alpine hiking experience. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway, this four season resort is truly spectacular by nature. Check it out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

About Intrawest ULC

Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts.  The company has interests in ten 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 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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Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Check out the progress on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/peak2peak. Opens December 2008.

Whistler Blackcomb is the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.