January 2012

January 2012

Festival of Lights and Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit. December 19 to January 19, 2012

The Whistler Arts Council presents the second annual Whistler Festival of Lights Exhibition at Scotia Creek Gallery in Millennium Place featuring the ambient glow of lanterns and light sculptures. Entry is free.

Callaghan Winter Sports Club Biathlon Series
January 14, 2012

From beginners to experts, the Biathlon Series is an excellent opportunity to experience biathlon and test your cross-country skiing and shooting skills in a fun environment. Similar to a sprint competition, each participant will ski three loops of a course, with two shooting bouts in-between. These events are open to all members of the public, ages 8 and up. Takes place at the Whistler Olympic Park. Cost to participate is $25.

Performance Series: Buzz Brass
January 21, 2012

Formed in 2002, Buzz Brass is an ensemble of two trumpets, a horn, a trombone and a bass trombone, and is dedicated to promoting chamber music for brass ensembles to audiences worldwide. The ensemble's musical repertoire encompasses many styles and periods. Its original arrangements give every carefully selected work a distinctive twist. The show starts at 8 PM at Millennium Place and tickets are $24 for adults, $21 for seniors & students and $19 for WAC member and can be purchased at Millennium Place

Fresh Tracks Mountain Top Breakfast
presented by The Globe & Mail
Daily from December 16, 2011 to April 9, 2012

Why not start the day with breakfast at the top of Whistler? Upload Whistler Village Gondola between 7:30am and 8:30am for a mountain sized breakfast buffet, then get early access to the runs

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Daily: Free 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)

Daily: Free Avalanche Awareness Tours

The tours meet every day outside the Avalanche Awareness Center at the top of Solar Coaster. Meeting Time: 12:30pm.

Free daily Avalanche Awareness Tours are run by the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol, these half day tours cover:

  • Safe travel
  • Terrain evaluation
  • Avalanche phenomenon
  • Control measures within W/B boundary
  • Avalanche safety equipment (they get to play with shovels, avalanche transceiver, probes etc)
  • Rescue techniques

This tour stays in-bounds the whole time. Those wishing to take part must be able to ski/ride a blue run (intermediate run) comfortably to join tours.

Weekly: Free Sunday Night Fire & Ice Show
Presented By The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival

Who can resist fireworks and fire spinners – especially when snowflakes fill the air? Whistler's best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School's finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire every Sunday night at 6:30pm. Spend your evening with family, friends, and live entertainment! After the show, head upstairs to the GLC's notorious Afterburn Party.

Every Sunday Night to April 17, 2012

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January 2012  
5 Kokanee Valley Race Series
7 King of the Rail – base of Fitz Chair
12 Kokanee Valley Race Series
8 TELUS Park Rider Ski and Snowboard Event – Slopestyle
21-22 13 and Under Ski / Snowboard Snowcross Event
26 Kokanee Valley Race Series
27-28 TELUS Winter Classic
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Event
29 Warmup GS Race

February 2012  
3-4 Peak to Valley Race
11 King of the Rail – base of Fitz Chair
16 Kokanee Valley Race Series
16-19 Whistler Mountain Ski Club Parsons K2 SuperG
19 TELUS Park Rider Ski and Snowboard Event
23 Kokanee Valley Race Series
25-26 14+ Ski / Snowboard Snowcross Event
27-29 BC High School Provincial Championships

March 2012  
3 King of the Rail – base of Fitz Chair
7-10 Director's Cup
11 TELUS Park Rider Ski and Snowboard Events Halfpipe
15 Kokanee Valley Race Series Dual GS Finals and Team Relay on Blackcomb
17-18 13 and Under Ski / Snowboard Snowcross Event
24 VBA Alpine Team Championship on Blackcomb
31 Showcase Showdown

April 2012  
3 Ronald McDonald House Charities Race on Whistler
6-8 Whistler Cup – International FIS Juvenile Ski Races
12 Mum's Mountain Classic
13-22 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
14-15 Rotary ParaAlpine
GS Race

Offical Central Reservations for Whistler Blackcomb