December 2009

December 2009

First Tab

Coca-Cola Tube Park Opening Day - Saturday, December 19

Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down our exhilarating tubing hill. Located in the Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, the Coca-Cola Tube Park offers great fun for the young and the young at heart. There's no skill or equipment required - just a sense of adventure and a desire for excitement.

Monday to Friday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Weekends: 11:00am - 8:00pm


dec
3-6

Whistler Film Festival
Whistler

Celebrate film and the stories that inspire them. 90+ films, special guests and a flurry of events only Whistler can deliver. Be part of the big picture. Go to whistlerfilmfestival.com



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dec
5

Whsitler Heli-Skiing Opening Day
Whistler

Whistler Heli-Skiing will be OPEN during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games!



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dec
12

Fresh Tracks Breakfast presented by Nature's Path Organic Foods - Begins
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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dec
16

A Winemaker's Après
Steeps on 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 Nk'Mip Cellars and Osoyoos Larose wineries.



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dec
18-30

The Whistler Holiday Experience
Whistler Conference Centre

This FREE family fun zone is unparalleled for indoor entertainment and festive activities! Enjoy mini-golf, bouncy castles and video games for the whole family to experience; Santa Claus arrives for the official opening party on December 19 and stays through December 20. Whistler Conference Centre. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

dec
19

Santa Day - Ski for Free, first 50 Santas
Whistler Mountain

To qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa or Mrs. Claus costume, which must include red or black pants or a skirt for Mrs. Claus, a red jacket with white trim, a black belt, a beard for Santa and of course, a Santa or Mrs. Claus hat.

The meeting time for all Santa and Mrs. Claus participants is 8:30am on the patio of the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain. One free lift ticket per person will be awarded to the first 50 people who meet full costume requirements.

dec
20

7-Eleven Fire and Ice Shows Begin
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 20, 2009 - April 4, 2010

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dec
31

First Night 2010
Whistler Village

Whistler's FREE New Year's Eve Celebration for the whole family. Meet at the Town Plaza Gazebo for street performers, fire dancers, comedians, live music, lantern making, face painting and more.

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Second Tab

Fresh Tracks Breakfast presented by Nature's Path Organic Foods

Daily as of December 12, 2009

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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Free Daily Mountain Tours - Complimentary Orientation Tours

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)

Free Sunday Night 7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show

Starting December 20, 2009

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 20, 2009 - April 4, 2010

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Third Tab

dec
13

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS - Rail Jam
Park Location - Whistler

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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dec
14

GMC Race Centre Opens
Blackcomb Mountain

Free daily racing or group events

The GMC Race Centre is located on Cougar Milk on Blackcomb Mountain. The Race Centre is groomed and re-set daily with a dual Giant Slalom course by 10:00 am.

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dec
17

Kokanee Valley Race Series - Season Opener GS
Blackcomb 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.



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dec
27

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS - Slopestyle
Park Location - 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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dec
30

King of the Rail Jib Session
Base of Blackcomb Mountain

A series of rail jam contests which run on selected 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.

6-8pm at the base of the Wizard on Blackcomb



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High School Leagues

dec
13

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

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dec
18

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