Whistler is set to unveil its brand new permanent Olympic Plaza ice skating rink next week, on Thursday Dec. 20. Figure skaters, hockey players, and even just skating enthusiasts, will now have a permanent outdoor rink to skate on in Whistler. Whistler is set to officially open the brand new facility from 2 p.m. to …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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