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Powder revelers enjoy 82 centimetres (32 inches) of snow in four days as resort experiences its best snowfall of the season. Skiers and riders have enjoyed consecutive powder days all this week as a heavy storm bombarded Whistler Blackcomb with the best snowfall of the season in what has been described as the resort's very own stimulus package. The mountains have been blanketed with 82 centimetres (32 inches) of snow in four days – a season record.
Symphony Bowl and the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain are set to open Saturday, January 24 in addition to Blackcomb Glacier which opened Thursday, January 22. These three areas combined add over 1,700 acres of skiing and riding terrain, bringing the total skiable acres at Whistler Blackcomb to 7,000.
Snowboard Photographers Crispin Cannon and Brian Hockenstein win 2nd and 3rd place. Pro photographer Jordan Manley has proven his talents once again, winning the Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by ARC'TERYX for a second year in a row and receiving accolades for the ARC'TERYX Image of the Show. His photos ranged from close-ups of patrol dynamite to skiers bursting through powder filled trees to macro shots as intricate as a skier reflected in an icicle.
On December 6, Whistler Heli-Skiing kicks off its 28th season, bringing guests the thrill of their lifetime for yet another winter. Along with an experienced heli-ski guide, skiers and riders who are an intermediate level or above can experience the thrill of flying in a helicopter, and the exhilaration of shredding untracked powder. Professional photo and video services are also provided so guests can capture their epic day forever.
Inspired by letter to the editor, long time local George Huxtable secures first "first ride", with 20 more spots available. Whistler Blackcomb has launched the "Ride of Your Life" competition inviting Whistlerites to nominate who they think should be on the first sky cabin when the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola opens December 12. In a recent letter to the editor in Pique Newsmagazine, Tavia "Tavalanche" Pursell shared why she thought that 89 year-old George Huxtable should be one of the first to ride the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Whistler Blackcomb jumped at the suggestion, and has launched a competition to find out whom else the community believes should ride first on opening day.
Lucky winner and three friends will receive a prize valued at $25,000, comprised of enough winter gear to fill a PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola cabin and a trip to Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb launched a huge contest last week to celebrate the equally epic grand opening of the world-record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which takes place on December 12, 2008.
Everything to get ready for the upcoming season, from skis to jackets to goggles offered at up to 70 per cent off
Whistler Blackcomb's legendary Turkey Sales returns October 10-13. The largest sale of its kind in Canada packs 20,000 square feet with ski and snowboard sporting equipment at up to 70 per cent off. The Blackcomb Daylodge at the base of Blackcomb Mountain is the home of the sale and is staffed by Whistler locals ready to help source the right equipment for customers' needs this winter.
SKIING Magazine readers have named Whistler Blackcomb No.1 ski resort in North America for the twelfth year in a row. Meanwhile, SKI Magazine’s annual “Top 50 Resort Guide” named Whistler Blackcomb No. 3 for the second year in a row.
"Whistler Blackcomb continues to strive for innovation and guest service excellence. On December 12, the grand opening of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will set us even further apart from other North American resorts,” says Stuart Rempel, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales for Whistler Blackcomb. “This year, we are set to make significant changes that will forever alter the way our guests experience the mountains. These top rankings are a very encouraging indication that we are continuing in the right direction and are a great start to this landmark winter season.”
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.
