April 2009

April 2009

Events List

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Mum's Mountain Classic Race
Blackcomb Mountain

This just in - the theme for the 2009 race will be Pirates of the Carribean - start planning your outfits now!!

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 (with Reserved Seating in the Rendezvous) and après festivities.

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Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS - Halfpipe
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

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7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show - Last 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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Whistler Cup
Whistler Mountain

Whistler Cup is an international ski event organized by the Whistler Ski Club and hosted by Whistler-Blackcomb. Having completed its 16th year, Whistler Cup has grown to become the largest and most important ski race in North America, and internationally, for athletes aged 11 – 14 years. It is held under the auspice of FIS, the international governing body for alpine skiing. With over 390 young athletes from 17 countries, Whistler Cup brings together children from many different cultures, from around the world. With the 2010 Olympics fast approaching, Whistler Cup is the must attend race for athletes and sponsors not only in the US and Canada, but around the world. For many of our young Canadian athletes, this is the first opportunity they have to meet and ski with the world's best.

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Junior Freeride Competition
The Bite on Blackcomb Mountain

The original big mountain contest for kids at Whistler Blackcomb. Separate classes for boys and girls, 10-13 and 14-17. First day is check in and training and the second day is the competition day. Helmets mandatory, mouthguards recommended

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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Whistler Blackcomb

Each spring, Whistler hosts the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, one of the largest snow sports, music and entertainment festivals in the world. For 10 days, pro skiers and snowboarders impress with their biggest bags of tricks at world renowned competitions, free concerts rock the village, film and fine art events dazzle crowds, and parties pump up the beats.

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Last Day on Whistler Mountain - Blackcomb Remains Open
Whistler Mountain

Last day on Whistler Mountain for winter/spring 2008.09 season. Blackcomb will remain open until June 14, 2009. Summer Glacier skiing and riding extends from June 15 through July 26, 2009 affording Whistler Blackcomb the longest ski season in North America.

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Daily and Weekly Events

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Fresh Tracks Breakfast presented by Nature's Path Organic Foods - Daily
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.
Last Fresh Tracks is on April 13th.

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Featured Events

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Whistler Cup
Whistler Mountain

Whistler Cup is an international ski event organized by the Whistler Ski Club and hosted by Whistler-Blackcomb. Having completed its 16th year, Whistler Cup has grown to become the largest and most important ski race in North America, and internationally, for athletes aged 11 – 14 years. It is held under the auspice of FIS, the international governing body for alpine skiing. With over 390 young athletes from 17 countries, Whistler Cup brings together children from many different cultures, from around the world. With the 2010 Olympics fast approaching, Whistler Cup is the must attend race for athletes and sponsors not only in the US and Canada, but around the world. For many of our young Canadian athletes, this is the first opportunity they have to meet and ski with the world's best.

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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Whistler Blackcomb

Each spring, Whistler hosts the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, one of the largest snow sports, music and entertainment festivals in the world. For 10 days, pro skiers and snowboarders impress with their biggest bags of tricks at world renowned competitions, free concerts rock the village, film and fine art events dazzle crowds, and parties pump up the beats.

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