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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Whistler has been chosen to host a brand new five-day electronic world music and culture festival next summer, called Believe Freedom Festival. The five-day festival will take place in Whistler Olympic Park from July 11 to 15 featuring four different ‘arenas’ that will cover a variety of global electronic influences. The Galaxy Amphitheater, the main-stage …
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Sun Peaks Resort is bringing back their popular annual Toonie Day to support the local Kamloops Food Bank on Monday, Dec. 3rd. For only $2.00 and a non-perishable food donation, skiers and boarders can enjoy the early season snow conditions at Sun Peaks, while helping to support families in need. This annual event has been …
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Whistler municipal staff have presented the latest sustainability development report on Tuesday, November 20th to the city council. A long term vision was created back in 2004 that identified various sustainability efforts that Whistler should adopt and attempt to adhere to for future success. This document included plans regarding community living, resort experience, environmental protections, …
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Starting January 2nd, Sun Peaks winter events kicks into high gear with the seventh Annual Sun Peaks Family Cup. The Sun Peaks Resort will host special guests, Australian Olympians Ben Sim, a nordic skier, and mogul skier Ramone Cooper at the annual Sun Peaks Family Cup race. Skiers from five countries, including New Zealand, Canada, …
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Next weekend marks the official opening of Big White Ski Resort on Dec. 1, but the mountain resort is opening two days earlier on Thursday, Nov. 29. This week Big White Ski Resort will open the Ridge Rocket High-Speed Quad Chair, The Plaza Quad Chair, and Lara’s Gondola starting at 8:45am on Thursday. This is …
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Tucked away in the mountainside resort, this year’s Whistler Film Festival is looking like it will be a magical event with the presence of Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe and a growing feeling of Canada’s top ‘indie film fest.’From Nov. 28 to Dec. 2, the Whistler Film Festival celebrates its 12th birthday creating what will certainly …
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As if opening week at Whistler couldn’t get any better, the resort is also hosting the IBSF Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 23rd and 24th). Combine that with 100cm of fresh snow in the past week and opening week at Whistler-Blackcomb is off to an amazing start. Needless to say, for Americans …
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Whistler Mountain opened on Saturday, November 19th to a large excited crowd ready to hit the slopes for the 2012-2013 season. They even had some snowboarders wait outside the entrance for 23 hours before opening! Although Whistler Mountain opened this past Saturday, November 22-25th marks the official winter season kick off for both Whistler Mountain …
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