April 2008

April 2008

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Race
 

Your corporate team of four skiers will spend a full day of skiing/activities on Blackcomb Mountain, all in the cause of raising money to help children and the families of children with serious illnesses.

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Mum's Mountain Classic
 

This fun annual event is open to skiing and snowboarding mums and grandmums of all ages. The day includes morning coffee, race practice, a match-time race, lunch and après festivities.

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Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup:
April 4 - 6

Modeled after the Trofeo Topolino Alpine Ski Races (title sponsor Disney Corp.) in Italy, the Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup has already become the North American highlight of the international juvenile calendar.

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Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS:
Halfpipe on Blackcomb

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS featuring Slopestyle, Rail Jams and Halfpipe will take place on both mountains utilizing the best terrain available. Competitions open to skiers and snowboarders, all ages welcome. Helmets mandatory.

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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
April 11 - 20

10 action packed days of snow sports, art and music. Don't miss it!

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World Backcountry Freeride Jam
April 18 - 20

Join us on top of Whistler Mountain for the biggest backcountry get-together in the world. Randonnee races, demo days, clinics and parties - don't miss it.

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Whistler Mountain
Last day for skiing and riding

Spring Skiing and Riding will continue on Blackcomb Mountain. Spring Hours of Operation: 9am to 4pm. Uploading via the Excalibur Gondola only. Wizard and Solar Coaster chairs will be closed until the Summer Glacier season.

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Blackcomb Mountain
Spring season for skiing and riding begins

Spring Skiing and Riding is open on Blackcomb Mountain from April 21 – June 8, 2008 via Excalibur and Excelerator. Hours of Operation: 9am - 4pm daily. Whistler Mountain will be closed on April 21 and reopen for the Bike Park and Summer Sightseeing.

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Spring Fling – A Taste of BC
 

Spring Fling – A Taste of BC
Benefiting the Whistler Film Festival Society

Saturday, April 26th
4:30-7:00pm
Hilton Whistler Resort


Feast on fine wine, food, fun and frivolity at Whistler's first annual Spring Fling, an après extravaganza in support of the Whistler Film Festival Society's programs. Features Mission Hill Family Estate and four signature wines from Artisan Wine Co., gourmet delicacies from some of Whistler's finest restaurants, live entertainment by The Hairfarmers, a silent auction and an exciting grand prize raffle..

The Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is a charitable, not-for-profit cultural and educational organization that produces one of Canada's leading film festivals, and plays a leadership role in offering professional development programs and opportunities for filmmakers and youth.

Tickets: $50 (includes a tax receipt)

By phone: toll free 1-877-991-9988 or 604-938-2769
In person: Tourism Whistler Activity & Info Centre (open 10 am-6 pm daily) More Information