Sun Peaks Resort is opening their lifts and ski runs this weekend as the ski season officially opens on Saturday, November 17th. For many residents and travelers, this is officially the beginning of the winter and ski season. Earlier this week, Whistler-Blackcomb announced that they’re opening a week early with the blessing of an early …
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Whistler-Blackcomb has announced that the 2012 – 2013 Ski Season will open this Saturday, November 17th. The original opening date was November 22nd, but “thanks to cool temperatures, impressive snowmaking and natural snowfall Whistler Mountain will open five days early.” Thanks to great weather in Whistler recently, Whistler Mountain will open early, with Blackcomb Base …
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British Columbia’s Okanagan region is celebrating a major milestone for its top ski resort, Big White, as they celebrate its 50th anniversary this winter. Big White Ski Resort turns 50 years old this year after having begun operations in 1963. To say this least, the resort has grown significantly over the years from unpaved roads …
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Outsider Magazine named Big White Resort one of its Top 30 Best Ski Resorts in North America today in their latest, list of the Top 40 Best Ski Resorts in North America. Big White Resort, unlike Whistler-Blackcomb, receives a different kind of powdered snow, known as Champagne Powder. Amongst the skiing community, this has made …
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Whistler’s Olympic Rings, sitting in the resort’s Olympic Plaza, will be replaced in December. The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) will be covering the costs of nearly $90,000 for new Olympic rings and refurbished Paralympic Agitos. Prior to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the Olympic Rings in Whistler were built on short notice at a cost …
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Earlier this fall, Whistler-Blackcomb earned the honour of best ski resort in North America by SKI Magazine, now, Outside Magazine has also ranked Whistler-Blackcomb as third best ski resort in North America. Scoring high in the top three categories, snow conditions, terrain quality, and ski-related amenities, Whistler was recognized for its overall outstanding experience that …
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On Tuesday, November 6th, Whistler Council is holding a public Council Meeting Day, beginning at 2pm to discuss major municipal resort issues. The meeting will begin at Municipal Hall with presentations on environmental issues such as tree ecology and conservation policies. Two presentations will be given by: Ken Lertzman, of Simon Fraser University School of …
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Opening day on Whistler Blackcomb is fast approaching, but soon after that, make sure you have your popcorn ready for the November 28th when the Whistler Film Festival opens for its 12th year. From November 28th to December 2nd, movie goers will have to play the ‘Amazing Race’ to see all 75 amazing films at …
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It’s been only a couple of weeks since Whistler won the right to host Ironman Canada for five years, starting in 2013, but already the Ironman triathlon is nearly sold out. With an expected field between 2,000 to 2,500 competitors, Ironman Canada only has a few hundred spots remaining for next year’s event in Whistler. …
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On Jan. 14-17, the best freestyle slope and halfpipe skiers will descend on Whistler-Blackcomb for their second time in the North Face Park and Pipe Open Series. The second annual event and the second stop on the four-stop series is an important showcase for both the athletes and the two sports. Amateurs and professionals alike …
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