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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With the opening of Whistler Mountain comes the first official feeling of the winter season, and with that, the Whistler transit winter service begins tomorrow, Nov. 17. Whistler’s snow season means a winter wonderland that increases the difficulty of getting around for the usual pedestrians and cyclists. As the winter season wears on, BC Transit …
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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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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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