Whistler’s Pride and Ski Festival week is January 24 to 31, 2015 along with the fashionable Whistler gay ski week, known as the annual Gay & Lesbian Ski & Snowboard Festival on both Blackcomb and Whistler Mountain. Of course, Whistler’s Whistler Pride and Ski Festival will also feature a week full of parties at Whistler gay friendly bars including Buffalo Bill’s and the Whistler Conference Centre. Whistler has been a gay friendly ski resort for several years now and fully welcomes the LGBT community, especially those who are interested in getting married and making Whistler Pride and Ski Festival a special moment in their lives.
Top Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Highlighted Events
Whistler Pride Night of Comedy with Margaret Cho and special guest Selene Luna
This year’s top three events include a night of laughs with the power tandem of Margaret Cho and Selene Luna. Twice Grammy nominated Margaret Cho has gained world-wide praise for her ongoing work with promoting awareness for the LGBT community, through comedy. Triple-threat (actress, comic, dancer) Selene Luna is creating buzz in the Hollywood underground scene not only for her talents, but also in bringing into light various types of discrimination against anyone born a little different.
Splash Pool Party, A Whistler Pride Classic
Sway to sexy beats as Nick Bertossi gets you going on Thursday, Jan. 29th. Prepare to get soaked! Meadow Park will be transformed into a little heated paradise, as you sip Finlandia Vodka cocktails while sitting in the hot tub or playing in the pool. Make sure to get your tickets early as this event will sure sell out quick!
Snowball Closing Party
This year’s Whistler Pride and Ski Festival festival will conclude with an all-night party featuring international sensation FREEMASONS (UK) Saturday, Feb 1st. The FREEMASONS have previously worked on mixes for John Newman, Depeche Mode, London Grammar and Hurts, and will be bringing their A-Game to Whistler as the first stop in their North American tour. DJ Landon James (Vancouver) will keep the party going till the break of dawn, capping another fantastic year of celebrating gay and lesbian pride in North America’s top ski resort.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Schedule of Activities
This year’s Whistler Pride and Ski Festival schedule features activities for everyone’s interest, including several skiing adventures during Whistler’s gay ski week on Whistler Blackcomb, exquisite tastes of Whistler’s fine dining, parties every evening at several of Whistler’s gay bars, and other special interest entertainment events. Either way, Whistler ski resort is ready for the gay and lesbian community this January!
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Saturday, January 24th
Glitter: Vancouver Opening Party
Date & Time: 10:00 pm – late
Price: $30
Club FiveSixty
560 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival festival wouldn’t be the same without a big party at the popular Vancouver nightclub, Club FiveSixty. For years, the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival festival has hosted numerous parties at this Whistler gay friendly bar ensuring that all attendees, whether they are gay, lesbian, queer, or straight walk away with week full of memories.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Sunday, January 25th
Welcome Reception
Date & Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Price: complimentary
Black’s Pub – 4270 Mountain Square
4270 Mountain Square
Whistler, BC
Welcome Reception
Date & Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Price: $15
Westin Resort and Spa
4090 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Take part in a special meet-and-greet with your local Ski/Snowboard Guides at Whistler Blackcomb. Mingle with all the locals, merchants, activity providers and spa therapists, and rub elbows start pride week meeting all the individuals worth knowing!
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Monday, January 27th
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Whistler Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Mountain
top of Whistler Mountain near the light
board in front of the Peak 2 Peak gondola
Apres Ski at Buffalo Bill’s
Date & Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Price: N/A
Buffalo Bills
4122 Village Green,
Whistler, BC
Bollywood Beats presented by OUTtv and GayDirect
Date & Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Price: $10
Rainbow Theatre
4010 Whistler Way,
Whistler, BC
Bollywood Party
Date & Time: 10:00 pm – late
Price: $15
MoeJoe’s Nightclub
4115 Golfers Approach
Whistler, BC
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival attendees are welcome to join the ski and snowboard guided tour around Whistler Mountain. The meeting place will be at the top of Whistler Mountain, leaving promptly at 10 AM. Lunch will start at 11:45 AM. Enjoy après ski at Buffalo Bill’s and get ready for Bollywood! Cap off the first night of Whistler Pride and Ski Festival by mingling and mixing with friends at MoeJoe’s.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Tuesday, January 27th
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Blackcomb Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Blackcomb Mountain
bottom of the Jersey Cream Chair / Glacier Express
Apres Ski – Milestones Grill & Bar
Date & Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Price: N/A
Milestones Grill + Bar
4555 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC
Boy Meets Boy / Tennessee Queer
Date & Time: 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Price: $10
Rainbow Theatre
4010 Whistler Way,
Whistler, BC
Cowboy Party
Date & Time: 9:00 pm – late
Price: $15
Buffalo Bill’s Whistler
4122 Village Green
Whistler, BC
Get to know Blackcomb Mountain, and join the WhistlerPRIDE guides on another ski and snowboard guided tour on Blackcomb Mountain. End a great day of riding with some après at Milestones, then get ready for another night out starting with a film screening of Boy Meets Boy right before Tennessee Queer at the Rainbow Theatre. The night ends with a little “Yee-haw!” at the Cowboy & Cowgirl party at Buffalo Bills.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Wednesday, January 28th
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Whistler Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Mountain
top of Whistler Mountain near the light
board in front of the Peak 2 Peak gondola
Apres Ski – Whistler Conference Centre
Date & Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Margaret Cho Night of Comedy
Date & Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Price: $50 – $100
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Gender Bender Party
Date & Time: 9:00 pm – late
Price: $15
Garfinkels Whistler
#1 – 4308 Main St.
Whistler, BC
Start the mid week of Whistler Pride and Ski Festival by hitting the slopes on Whistler Mountain before relaxing at apres ski in the Whistler Conference Centre. Don’t miss the hilarious performance by Grammy nominee and Emmy nominee, Margaret Cho featuring Selene Luna. Cap off the night with the Gender Bender party at another popular Whistler club, Garfinkels.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Thursday, January 29th
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Blackcomb Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Blackcomb Mountain
bottom of the Jersey Cream Chair / Glacier Express
Apres Ski Prairie Style
Date & Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Throwback Thursday – MoeJoe’s
Date & Time: 9:00 pm – late
Price: $15
Moe Joe’s Night Club
4115 Golfers Approach
Whistler, BC
Splash Pool Party
Date & Time: 10:00 pm – late
Price: $50
Meadow Park Sports Centre
8625 Highway 99
Whistler, BC
Get ready an action-packed day! The annual Whistler gay ski week continues with amazing Whistler Pride and Ski Festival events beginning with a morning of skiing/riding on Blackcomb Mountain with the Whistler Pride Ski Guides. For snowboarders, Tuesday and Thursday may be the days that you want to join your friends as you take on 7th Heaven and Horstman Hut. Today’s après ski is presented by Tourism Saskatoon, so get ready to après Prairie-style! It’s #throwbackthursday, so MoeJoe’s is kicking it old school with DJ Quest. Thursday night concludes with Splash Pool Party at Meadow Park Sports Centre!
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Friday, January 30th
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Whistler Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Mountain
top of Whistler Mountain near the light
board in front of the Peak 2 Peak gondola
Apres Ski – Whistler Conference Centre
Date & Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Snow Bunnies Party
Date & Time: 9:00 pm – late
Price: $20
Wild Wing Whistler
4557 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC
After a full day mingling on the slopes of Whistler Mountain, head over to Whistler Conference Centre for an après like to no other! Happy Hour appies served 4 pm – 5 pm, and since the week is almost ending, why not drink like the locals and try a Shot Ski? Snow bunnies are to hop over to Wild Wing to cap off the night with some sexy beats from DJ Kasha Kennedy.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival – Saturday, January 31st
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Ski/Snowboard Guiding: Blackcomb Mountain
Date & Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Price: N/A
Blackcomb Mountain
bottom of the Jersey Cream Chair / Glacier Express
Apres Ski – Whistler Conference Centre
Date & Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Price: N/A
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Chickalicous – Women’s Closing Party
Date & Time: 9:00 pm – late
Price: $25
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
4165 Springs Lane
Whistler, BC
Snowball Closing Party feat. FREEMASONS (UK)
Date & Time: 10:00 pm – 4:00 am
Price: $75
Whistler Conference Centre
4010 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC
Cap off another fantastic week at Whistler Pride and Ski Festival enjoying one last day on Blackcomb mountain shredding down Jersey Cream and Blackcomb Glacier. It’s also your last chance to ‘fly’ down Whistler or Blackcomb mountain on snowmobiles with TAG Whistler before relaxing one last time at the Whistler Conference Centre for apres ski beverages. In the evening, two large parties are capping off Whistler Pride and Ski Festival with the Chickalicous, Women’s Closing Party taking to the dance floor at Garibaldi Lift Co. The always popular annual Snowball party concludes Whistler Pride and Ski Festival at 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Guests staying in Whistler Village can expect it to be one loud night with the party going on ’til dawn at the Whistler Conference Centre.
Note: Tickets for each event are available for purchase on GayWhistler.com or by clicking on the button below.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Individual Event Passes
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Men’s Event Passes
Men’s Mid Week Pass $149
Men’s Express Party Pass $149
To purchase Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Men’s Passes or to get more information on each Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Men’s Pass, click on the button below.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Women’s Event Passes
Women’s Full Week Pass $269
Women’s Express Party Pass $79
To purchase Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Women’s Passes or to get more information on each Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Women’s Pass, click on the button below.
Celebrate Pride and Ski Festival in Whistler
Not only is Whistler one of the top gay friendly mountain resorts for skiing around the world, it also take pride celebrations serious! No matter how you want to celebrate your pride, there will be something for you in Whistler; from a quiet sit down dinner to an ear bleeding party scene.
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