After the release of Whistler Blackcomb’s 2012 year-end financial results, ending September 30, 2012, the recently named top ski resort in North America is looking to end the year with a bang. After another early record snowfall, Whistler Blackcomb has announced that total visits for the year ending September 30, 2012 increased by 5.3% to …
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The Whistler North Face Half Marathon has announced that their adding a brand new 10 km race in addition to the current 21.1 km and 1 km race. On June 1, 2013, runners will take to the streets and trails of Whistler running around Alta Lake and Whistler Village, but this year, the 10 km …
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Big White, one of the world’s top family ski resorts, is jumping into the extreme side of winter activities with the launch of a new series of ice climbing clinics and competitions. Back in 2010, the Big White Ski Resort added a new après ski activities with the addition of a brand new man-made ice …
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After recent years of financial struggle for Intrawest, they have officially ended their partnership era with Whistler-Blackcomb. Earlier this week, it was announced that Denver-based KSL Capital Partners acquired the remaining 24 per cent of shares in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc – 9,092,500 common shares at a market value of 12.75 per share, price tagging …
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On Sunday, Dec. 9, Sun Peaks welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all ages to its second annual Resurgance Rail Jam event hosted by the B & B Board Shop. The Rail Jam, set to take place that the Sun Peaks Terrain Park will feature skiers and snowboarders jumping on steel rails, long plastic boxes, and …
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From Jan. 12 to 20, Sun Peaks is holding its very popular 15th annual Winter Festival of Wine. Popular amongst both locals and out of town guests, the Wine Masters Dinner at Black Garlic Bistro sold out in late November to become the fastest selling event in the festival’s latest history. Sun Peaks Resort will …
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In recent years, Whistler Blackcomb has increasingly seen record after record fall from early season snowfalls and this year is no different as the weather in Whistler is on track to break the mountain’s record for the largest snow base this early in the season. In the first four days of December, Whistler Blackcomb has …
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Yesterday, Environment Canada released their winter weather and snow report across Canada, and according to them, Whistler-Blackcomb and B.C’s interior mountains will have a ‘normal’ winter with normal snowfall. What does ‘normal’ mean exactly? According to Environment Canada, that means the winter forecast and snow report for Whistler and all surrounding mountains in B.C including Sun …
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Ski patrollers at Whistler-Blackcomb are concerned about the possible risk of an avalanche in the backcountry and the early season risk some skiers may take in the backcountry. With 143cm of snow in the past 7 days, Whistler-Blackcomb is on high alert for potential avalanches in the backcountry alpine. Ski patrollers are concerned about this …
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Kelowna’s longest running ski resort, Big White, officially opened for its 50th season yesterday to over 200 people waiting in line. The first skiers and boarders were in line by 7a.m. to ensure their spot as first in line when Big White opened the season for the 50th time. Big White Looking to Celebrate in …
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