January 2009

January 2009

Events List

jan
5

Winemaker's Après
Steeps Grill & Wine Bar Whistler Mountain

Featuring: Osoyoos Larose & Nk'Mip Cellars

Enjoy a Five Course Après Tasting with the Winemakers. Featuring the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu with each course paired with wines from Osoyoos Larose & Nk'Mip Cellars

2pm - 4pm
Tickets: $39.00* (includes Five Course Après and Wine Pairing)
Tickets at 604.905.2379 Steeps Grill & Wine Bar

*Taxes not included. Separate lift ticket required.

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jan
8

Kokanee Valley Race Series - GS
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

More Information

jan
9

Deep Winter Photo Challenge presented by ARC'TERYX & GORE-TEX
Whistler

Bury yourself in the GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience at Whistler Blackcomb. A variety of experiences inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's epic storm season will take place on and off the mountain. Celebrate the awesome power of winter in the heart of it all – Whistler British Columbia

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jan
9-18

GORE-TEX ™ Deep Winter Experience
Whistler

Bury yourself in the GORE-TEX ™ Deep Winter Experience, January 9-18, 2009. A variety of experiences inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's epic storm season will take place on and off the mountain. Celebrate the awesome power of winter in the heart of it all - Whistler British Columbia.

More Information

jan
10

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
10

King of the Rail Jib Session
Base of Blackcomb Mountain

A series of rail jam contests which run on selected Saturday nights under the Magic Chair. King of the Rail contests are for both males & females.

Separate categories for snowboarders & skiers, male & female, and adult & youth.

More Information

jan
11

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS - Slopestyle
Blackcomb Terrain Park

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

More Information

jan
11

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
15

Kokanee Valley Race Series - Super G
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

Please Note: Helmets are required for Super G

More Information

jan
16

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain - Slalom for Skiers

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
16-17

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

See the athletes and the Olympic venue before the 2010 Games at this exhilarating event that combines cross-country skiing with ski jumping.

More Information

jan
16-18

FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

Watch the athletes go for World Cup gold on the Olympic trails.

More Information

jan
17-18

Atomic Ski and Snowboard Cross
Postponed (now March 7 and 8)

The Atomic Ski and Snowboard Supercross events are recreational competitions open to all ages. Amateur skiers and boarders will compete in different divisions on the Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course

Please note: the Supercross events are 2 day events - competitiors must particpate on both days.

More Information

jan
17

Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery - Paul Paquette "Recent Work"
Hilton Resort and Spa, Whistler Village

Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery is proud to represent classic and contemporary Canadian fine art in Whistler. Our Winter Exhibition Season of 2009 features many new and emerging talents along with some of Canada's best known artists. This is an opportunity for our visitors and locals to meet some incredible Canadian artists. Along with a friendly and helpful staff this equals an unforgettable art experience.

Our first exhibition is Saturday, January 17, from 5-8 pm, at the Hilton Resort and Spa, with Canadian artist, Paul Paquette.

Paul Paquette "Recent Work" - An exhibition featuring bold, textured oil paintings inspired by classic and impressionistic influences

For further information please feel free to call us at 604.938.0887 or email art@adelecampbell.com.

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jan
22

Kokanee Valley Race Series - GS
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

More Information

jan
23-24

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation's TELUS Winter Classic
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to registered non-profit organizations whose activities provide benefit to residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor in the areas of health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture and the environment with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs.

The 17th Annual Whistler Blackcomb Foundation's TELUS Winter Classic is an action packed weekend event featuring a fun Race Classic, food & wine galore, the famous live and silent auctions and spectacular entertainment. Come join us on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains for an event you'll never forget!

More Information

jan
23-24

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

It's hard to put into words the thrill of watching competitive ski jumping. Big jumps, big air and big talent. Whistler Olympic Park

More Information

jan
24

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain - Slalom for Skiers

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
24

Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery - Rod Charlesworth "Snow Dreams"
Hilton Resort and Spa, Whistler Village

Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery is proud to represent classic and contemporary Canadian fine art in Whistler. Our Winter Exhibition Season of 2009 features many new and emerging talents along with some of Canada's best known artists. This is an opportunity for our visitors and locals to meet some incredible Canadian artists. Along with a friendly and helpful staff this equals an unforgettable art experience.

Rod Charlesworth "Snow Dreams" – Reveal…vibrant brushwork, texture and play of light. New paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape and his love of painting. Meet the artist 5-8pm

For further information please feel free to call us at 604.938.0887 or email art@adelecampbell.com.

More Information

jan
25

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
26

Winemaker's Après
Steeps Grill & Wine Bar Whistler Mountain

Enjoy a Five Course Après Tasting with the Winemakers. Featuring the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu with each course paired with wines from Sumac Ridge Estate Winery with Winemaker Mark Wendenburg.

2pm - 4pm
Tickets: $39.00* (includes Five Course Après and Wine Pairing)
Tickets at 604.905.2379 Steeps Grill & Wine Bar

*Taxes not included. Separate lift ticket required.

More Information

jan
31

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

Featured Events

jan
9

Deep Winter Photo Challenge presented by ARC'TERYX & GORE-TEX
Whistler

Bury yourself in the GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience at Whistler Blackcomb. A variety of experiences inspired by Whistler Blackcomb's epic storm season will take place on and off the mountain. Celebrate the awesome power of winter in the heart of it all – Whistler British Columbia

More Information

jan
16-17

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

See the athletes and the Olympic venue before the 2010 Games at this exhilarating event that combines cross-country skiing with ski jumping.

More Information

jan
16-18

FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

Watch the athletes go for World Cup gold on the Olympic trails.

More Information

jan
23-24

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

It's hard to put into words the thrill of watching competitive ski jumping. Big jumps, big air and big talent. Whistler Olympic Park

More Information

Daily and Weekly Events

daily
 

Fresh Tracks Breakfast presented by Nature's Path Organic Foods
Whistler Mountain

This unique experience allows you to enjoy a mountaintop buffet breakfast and access to Whistler Mountain before the rest of the resort is even out of bed. As soon as Whistler Patrol gives the okay, you're free to hit the slopes!

Upload the Whistler Village Gondola at 7:30am daily

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daily
 

Free Mountain Tours - Complimentary Orientation Tours
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains

Get ready to have your eyes opened to some of our best skiing and riding, available for intermediate and expert skiers & riders. See the Mountain through the eyes of a Mountain Host. The Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Host program offers free orientation tours daily:

Meeting Time 11:15 am
Departure Time 11:30 am

Meeting Location:

Whistler Orientation Tour: Meet at the Guest Satisfaction Centre at the Alpine Lightboard (top of the Whistler Village Gondola)

Blackcomb Orientation Tour & Blackcomb Glacier Tour: Meet at the Guest Satisfaction Centre (top of the Solar Coaster Express)

sunday
nights

7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show
Base of Whistler Village Gondola

Whistler Blackcomb turns up the heat every Sunday night with the 7-Eleven Fire & Ice Show at 6:30pm at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola. Fire spinners, fire works and Ski and Snowboard school's hottest pros throwing down big air through a ring of fire makes this event a family-friendly must do. After the show, head upstairs to the GLC's notorious Afterburn Party.

Every Sunday Night from December 21st - April 5th

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Competitions

jan
8

Kokanee Valley Race Series - GS
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

More Information

jan
10

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
10

King of the Rail Jib Session
Base of Blackcomb Mountain

A series of rail jam contests which run on selected Saturday nights under the Magic Chair. King of the Rail contests are for both males & females.

Separate categories for snowboarders & skiers, male & female, and adult & youth.

More Information

jan
11

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS - Slopestyle
Blackcomb Terrain Park

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

More Information

jan
11

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
15

Kokanee Valley Race Series - Super G
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

Please Note: Helmets are required for Super G

More Information

jan
16

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain - Slalom for Skiers

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
16-17

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

See the athletes and the Olympic venue before the 2010 Games at this exhilarating event that combines cross-country skiing with ski jumping.

More Information

jan
16-18

FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

Watch the athletes go for World Cup gold on the Olympic trails.

More Information

jan
17-18

Atomic Ski and Snowboard Cross
Postponed (now March 7 and 8)

The Atomic Ski and Snowboard Supercross events are recreational competitions open to all ages. Amateur skiers and boarders will compete in different divisions on the Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course

Please note: the Supercross events are 2 day events - competitiors must particpate on both days.

More Information

jan
22

Kokanee Valley Race Series - GS
Whistler Mountain

A series of races held on Thursdays throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers, & snowboarders with different gender and age divisions. The race location and discipline vary each race

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. All you need is the desire to participate and we'll look after the rest.

More Information

jan
23-24

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation's TELUS Winter Classic
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to registered non-profit organizations whose activities provide benefit to residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor in the areas of health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture and the environment with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs.

The 17th Annual Whistler Blackcomb Foundation's TELUS Winter Classic is an action packed weekend event featuring a fun Race Classic, food & wine galore, the famous live and silent auctions and spectacular entertainment. Come join us on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains for an event you'll never forget!

More Information

jan
23-24

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
Whistler Olympic Park

It's hard to put into words the thrill of watching competitive ski jumping. Big jumps, big air and big talent. Whistler Olympic Park

More Information

jan
24

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain - Slalom for Skiers

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
25

Burnaby / Vancouver High School Races
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results

jan
31

Fraser Valley Race League
Blackcomb Mountain

Lower Mainland High School Race Leagues. Local high school teams race in:

Burnaby/Vancouver League
Fraser Valley League
North Shore Championships
BC High School Championships

See Results


If you're interested in organizing a special event, festival or concert in Whistler, you've come to the right place! The Whistler Event Tool Kit is designed to be your one stop shop for information about putting on an event, from Village and On-mountain Protocols to Sustainable Event Guidelines and more! Check it out at www.whistler.com/event_toolkit.