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OPENING DAY SEASON'S PASS GIVEAWAY QUIZ IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRIES.



The lucky 10 respondents were drawn from all our correct entries - each received a free day pass on opening day!

At Skier's Plaza on Whistler Mountain's opening day - on Saturday (17th) at 5:45pm we hosted the Season Pass Search. 1 of the 10 opening day ticket quiz winners had the chance to upgrade that day pass to a season's pass.

CTV broadcast live. Our patrol staff demonstrated with the avalanche rescue dogs.

The 10 lucky winners were:

Angie Nolan
Jay Kennedy
Jordan Smith
Stephanie Lingard
Alana Taylor
Mari-Liis Toming
Maria Lotte Halbach
Matt McCormick
Christopher Den Tandt

And the Whistler Blackcomb Season Pass went to: Megan McFarlane



Congratulations Megan - we are sure you'll have fun with that pass this season!
Thanks to all who participated.


Quiz questions and answers:  

*What was the date of the first snow to the valley this fall?

 September 30

*What is the name of the Gondola Experience that will open December 2008?

 Peak to Peak Gondola

*How many marked trails are there between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains?

 200+

*Which Mountain will be the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Men’s and Women’s Downhill and Super G Ski Run?

 Whistler

*What dates will the TELUS presents the Whistler World Cup occur this winter?

February 18-24

*What Whistler Blackcomb store sponsors the “Showdown” February 29- March 1

Showcase

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Free Avalanche Awareness Tours

Free Avalanche Awareness Tours are jointly run by the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol and the Whistler Sports Injury Prevention Program. The full day tour covers terrain evaluation, avalanche phenomenon, procedures that Whistler Blackcomb uses to keep people safe inside the ski area boundary, avalanche safety equipment, and rescue techniques. You must be able to ski/ride a blue run (intermediate run) comfortably to join the tours.

Please register in advance through the Blackcomb Daylodge Guest Relations desk or call 604.938.7759. Please note: a $10 cash refundable deposit will be taken when you sign up. On the day of your tour, meet your Ski Patrol guide and group between 8:45am and 9am at the Blackcomb Daylodge.

View our Avalanche Advisory, updated throughout the winter season by our pro-patrollers



Avalanche Awareness Tours

Tour Price

Complimentary

Meeting Time

8:45am

Meeting Location

Blackcomb Daylodge, base of Blackcomb

Dates

Wednesdays through Sundays from December 23, 2007


Retail Offer

Receive 10% off your Avi gear including transceiver, probe, shovel and handle at Showcase Snowboards and Canski at the base of Blackcomb. Offer ends 26 Nov.
Showcase Snowboards

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