August 6, 2009

KOKANEE CRANKWORX 2009 TWO days away from welcoming the world

Massive Event is Largest Whistler Hosts Before 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Whistler is readying itself to welcome the world with Kokanee Crankworx, the world’s largest freeride mountain bike festival, in just two days. Now in it’s sixth year, the event has grown from a grassroots celebration of gravity-fueled mountain biking, to an festival spanning nine days; drawing over 300 of the world’s best mountain bike athletes, over 150 accredited media and tens of thousands of spectators.

 
Image: Yorrick Carroux
Image: Yorrick Carroux
 
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August 4, 2009

Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge Names Bryan Ralph As Wildcard Photographer

ralphie of Nelson, BC Will Join Roster of World-class Mountain Bike Photographers

 
Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge Names Bryan Ralph As Wildcard Photographer
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Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge Names Bryan Ralph As Wildcard Photographer
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July 28, 2009

SAINT DEEP SUMMER PHOTO CHALLENGE JOINS ROSTER OF EVENTS FOR KOKANEE CRANKWORX 2009

On August 12, 2009 Six World-class Mountain Bike Photographers Will Present Slideshows Shot Over Three Days in Whistler, BC

 
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Mattias Fredriksson
 
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Harookz
Harookz
 
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July 16, 2009

KOKANEE CRANKWORX WILL HAVE THE LADIES PULLING TRICKS AND GETTING DIRTY AT 3RD ANNUAL WOMENZWORX COMPETITION PRESENTED BY SOMBRIO GIRL

Open Format Competition for Women Showcases Technical Descents, Jumps and Tricks

Kokanee Crankworx is calling all the ladies for WomenzWorx August 10-11, 2009

Presented by Sombrio Girl, WomenzWorx is an open competition designed by women, for women, WomenzWorx and will showcase professional and amateur female riders in a fun and social event focused on technical descents, jumps and tricks.

 
Photo: Paul Morrison
Image: Paul Morrison
 
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July 9, 2009

PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA ASSURES YEAR-ROUND SUCCESS FOR WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

Guest Survey Data Indicates PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is a Business Driver in Winter and Summer

 
Photo: Paul Morrison
Image: Paul Morrison
 
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June 25, 2009

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’s Summer makeover is a beautiful thing

Hiking is just getting underway with new trails Alpine Walk and the Overlord Trail open on Blackcomb, and West Loop Trail and Mathew’s Traverse descending from the peak on Whistler Mountain. Snow is still covering some of the alpine but trails are clearing quickly with the cooperation of Whistler Blackcomb’s trail crew, a very warm spring and recent rain.

 
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June 9, 2009

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK CRUISES INTO SUMMMER

Extended Play Starts June 13, Boneyard Nears Completion, Trail Crews Prep Garbanzo Zone

 
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WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK CRUISES INTO SUMMMER
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HUGH SMYTHE AND DOUG FORSETH RECOGNIZED BY CANADA WEST SKI AREA ASSOCIATION

Smythe recipient of the Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award and the Canadian Ski Council’s Founders Award While Forseth Receives Jim Marshall Award

 
HUGH SMYTHE AND DOUG FORSETH RECOGNIZED BY CANADA WEST SKI AREA ASSOCIATION
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HUGH SMYTHE AND DOUG FORSETH RECOGNIZED BY CANADA WEST SKI AREA ASSOCIATION
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May 21, 2009

SPEND A DAY IN THE PARK AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

Late Spring Offers Excellent Skiing and Riding on Whistler Mountain’s Peak
 
May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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may 13, 2009

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENS MAY 16

 
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WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENS MAY 16
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MAY 7, 2009

SUMMER SOARS AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH HIGH ALPINE ADVENTURE AND 360 DEGREE VIEWS VIA THE PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA

 
SUMMER SOARS AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH HIGH ALPINE ADVENTURE AND 360 DEGREE VIA THE PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA
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SUMMER SOARS AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH HIGH ALPINE ADVENTURE AND 360 DEGREE VIA THE PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA
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April 23, 2009

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENING MAY 16, 2009

Whistler Blackcomb’s famed Whistler Mountain Bike Park is scheduled to open May 16 with plans for continued expansion in the Garbanzo Zone; completely redesigned Slopestyle, Giant Slalom and Dual Slalom courses; and new lesson and rental packages for all levels of mountain bikers.

 
WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPENING MAY 16, 2009
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April 17, 2009

Whistler Blackcomb is named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2009 by Canada's Top 100 Employers Project

 
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Completed in 2006 this small micro hydro turbine generates power for lighting and heating in the bottom terminal at Symphony Express
 
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The Habitat Improvement Team at work moving a root section of tree into a local stream to improve fish habitat. HIT ’s inception was in 1997 and since then 89 projects have been completed
 
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Whistler Blackcomb staff and community members package staff uniforms for impoverished Romanian mountain communities. Since 2002 we have sent between 4000 - 5000 aid items annually. (winter jackets/pants, computers, and medical supplies
 
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April 13, 2009

APRIL BLIZZARD KEEPS SPRING AT BAY IN WHISTLER. New snow, 221-centimetre base and clearing skies create ultimate conditions as resort preps for TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival kick-off this FridaySnow continues through Spring.

 
April 13, 2009
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April 13, 2009

APRIL BLIZZARD KEEPS SPRING AT BAY IN WHISTLER. New snow, 221-centimetre base and clearing skies create ultimate conditions as resort preps for TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival kick-off this FridaySnow continues through Spring.

 
April 13, 2009
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March 18, 2009

Whistler Blackcomb launches spring operations and deals With 94cm/37" of new snow in the last week, the slopes are anything but spring-like. Spring is a season of transitions at Whistler Blackcomb. From powder to parties during the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival April 17-26; and from boards to bikes when the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens May 16; spring is the season for adventure hedonists.

 
March 18, 2009
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Rider: Alex Hearn
 
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FEBRUARY 28, 2009

SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN 2009
Men's Winners:
1st - Andrew Burns
2nd - Rusty Ockeneden
3rd - Mike Osachuk 		Women's Winners:
1st - Caley Vanular
2nd - Molly Milligan
3rd - Janelle Pritchard
 
Showcase Showdown 2009 Winners - Mens
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Showcase Showdown 2009
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Showcase Showdown 2009
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Showcase Showdown 2009
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Showcase Showdown 2009
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February 26, 2009

Mother Nature delivers Whistler a sweet stimulus package with 82cm of snow in four days
 
Feb 25, 2009 Powder
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Feb 25, 2009 Powder
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Feb 26, 2009 Powder
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January 23, 2009

Long Awaited Alpine Terrain Opens this Weekend at Whistler Blackcomb
Total Skiable Terrain at Whistler Blackcomb Increases to 7,000 acres.

 
Alpine Terrain Opens
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Alpine Terrain Opens
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