Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Deals at Whistler Blackcomb

It is that time of the year that everyone goes crazy and gets into the holiday shopping frenzy. Our friends at Whistler Blackcomb Central Reservations team have searched out the very hottest BLACK FRIDAY DEALS and found some real stunners. To get them, just make a booking between Thursday, Nov 27 and Monday, Dec 1 for any Early Season stay Nov 27 – Dec 21. The snow comes early and often in Whistler and you should too!

2-Day Lift Ticket | $100

Valid to December 21, 2014
Powder, groomers, trees, double blacks or greens Whistler Blackcomb offers something for everyone. This early season enjoy a 2 day lift ticket for $100 or a 3 day ticket for $150, that’s only $50 a day! Only available when booking with lodging in a package and must be booked a minimum of 3 days prior to arrival. >>More Info

2 Nights Lodging 2 Day Lift Ticket | $92

Valid until December 21, 2014
Save big on this Black Friday exclusive early season getaway from only $92 per person per night. The snow coverage builds quickly and our amazing pedestrian village offers an endless helping of retail therapy, and the après and nightlife are in full swing. Package must be booked a minimum of 3 days prior to arrival. >>More Info

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Save up to 35%
Nestled at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont is defined by impeccable service, outstanding cuisine and luxurious accommodation. Enjoy ski to your door convenience, listen to live entertainment in the classic après ski lounge and relax in the soothing waters of the slopeside whirlpools. Save up to 35% booking in a package. >>Read More

Aava Whistler Hotel + ResortQuest offer up to 30% Savings

Aava Whistler Hotel 25% off 1 night | 30% 2+ nights
Chic, contemporary and daring to be different… Perfectly located on the edge of action; restaurants, bars, shopping, ski lifts are all within minutes of your door. Amenities include outdoor heated year round pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, ski lockers and the most sociable team all year long. Save up to 30% booking in a package.

ResortQuest Whistler 30% on 2+ nights, 40% 4+ nights
Whistler’s largest accommodation provider, offering a fantastic variety of options, from hotel rooms and studios to four-bedroom luxury homes. Our units boast amenities like fully equipped kitchens, private balconies, outdoor pools and private hot tubs at select properties.

Whistler Pride Festival Tickets on sale too!

Even the Whistler Pride and Ski festival is getting into the festive spirit and is offering $5 off select passes and event tickets. Simply use the promo code: Turkey and you could save an additional $5 off the ticket or festival passes. Some restrictions may apply and offer is valid until Friday, November 28th 7PM PDT. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today and save!

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And finally… because we all know you rather be carving Whistler Blackcomb than being surrounded by the chaos of the shopping malls… a final thought on #BlackFriday brought to you by New York Magazine, great tweet… even better article! Enjoy your weekend what ever you decide to do.

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— New York Magazine (@NYMag) November 28, 2014

Blackcomb now open

Blackcomb Now Open

The World’s biggest gondola is now open for the 2014.15 Winter Season – Peak 2 Peak

Whistler has had lots of snow pile up at the beginning of the week! Yesterday we woke up to 20 cm of fresh and sent Coast Mountain Photography up to capture some early season pow shots. The freezing level jumped up yesterday but will be dropping down by tonight bringing us a potential accumulation of 18 cm – just in time for the weekend!

Whistler Blackcomb will complete its winter kick-off by opening Blackcomb Mountain to skiers and snowboarders.

In addition to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, Blackcomb Mountain will have six lifts running including Wizard Express, Solar Coaster Express, Excalibur Gondola, Excelerator Express, Catskinner Chair and Jersey Cream Express. Skiers and snowboarders will have access to 730m (2,395ft) of vertical skiing and six runs, including Cruiser, Upper ZigZag, Green Line, Express Way to Easy Out and Wishbone. The Nintendo Choker Terrain Park will also be open with two jumps and 12 rails.

Dining locations open on Blackcomb Mountain as of November 27 include the Wizard Grill and Merlin’s Bar and Grill at the base of Blackcomb and the Rendezvous Lodge and Glacier Creek Lodge on the mountain.

Since its early opening five days ahead of schedule on November 22, Whistler Mountain has opened the Children’s Learning Centre and a ski out to Olympic Station via the Expressway run. Whistler Mountain is currently offering 750m (2,369ft) of vertical to skiers and snowboarders.

First upload via the Whistler Village Gondola, Creekside Gondola, Excalibur Gondola and the Wizard Express Chair will be at 8:30am with the last ride up from the valley at 2:00pm. Mandatory download is in effect from the top of the Wizard Express and Excalibur Gondola on Blackcomb Mountain and from Olympic Station and Creekside Gondola on Whistler Mountain. Sightseers can access the mountain and the PEAK 2 PEAK via the Whistler Village Gondola.

Guests are reminded early season conditions still apply, especially off piste. It is important to obey mountain signage, ski and ride on open runs only and stay within the operational area marked by “Temporary Boundary” signage.

Lifts tickets will be available from the Whistler Village, Creekside and Blackcomb Daylodge ticket windows or online at www.whistlerblackcomb.com. Edge Cards are also available at the early bird rates until November 30 for Canadians and Washington State residents. So what are you waiting for? Blackcomb now open so call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online and escape to Whistler!

We’d also like to introduce you to Roxy. Roxy is the newest member of Whistler Blackcomb’s Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA.) At two months, she is pretty much the cutest ever! Happy US Thanksgiving!!

Rainbow Refugee

Rainbow Refugee at Whistler Pride

Rainbow Refugee hits the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb to help save Queer and HIV+ Refugees in countries of conflict

This year the Whistler PRIDE and Ski Festival is proud to work with Rainbow Refugee as the festival’s primary beneficiary. Rainbow Refugee is a social support group that assists lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, HIV+ people that have recently immigrated or in the process of seeking asylum/ refugee status from a country of conflict to a sanctuary city like Vancouver. Funds raised help claimants begin a fresh start in a supportive and inclusive destination. Funds also are used to help with the cost of providing workshops for various organizations in better understanding the unique refugee claims and the special care needed in processing the refugee. For instance if a person is escaping Uganda for LGBT persecution housing the claimant with other Ugandans could result in mental and physical assault.

We are collecting prizing for the Charity Ski Race as well as silent auction items for the Whistler Pride Banquet to help raise much needed funds to support the important humanitarian efforts of Rainbow Refugee.

If you could contribute in any way to the auction, it would help us to continue to make strides towards a stronger, healthier community. Donations are greatly appreciated. If you are unable to make donation suitable for the silent auction or prizing for the ski race we would also appreciate smaller items for volunteer recognition as we have a large dedicated volunteer base, that work hard to support Whistler Pride.

Donated gifts, prizes and auction items will be featured on whistlerpride.com. Higher valued items will be given more prominent exposure throughout the week of Whistler Pride starting at the Welcome reception on Sunday, January 25th at the Westin Resort & Spa from 4-7PM, and then on display at the Apres Ski events from Monday, January 26 – Thursday, January 29th and final display and acknowledgement at the Whistler Pride Banquet, Thursday, January 29th from 7:30-10PM.

If you would like to make a donation please complete the form below or contact us at: [email protected]
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Dizzy with Excitement

Dizzy with Excitement – 3 days until opening

It is true, Whistler Blackcomb opens in just three more sleeps…

Butterflies frantic in your stomach with the anticipation of jumping on your freshly waxed boards and onto the crisp virgin snow at Whistler Blackcomb. Some are drunk with thoughts of carving fresh groomers, others are doing the full on Ullr dance with epic snow fall and most are just dizzy with excitement that the 2014.15 season is finally upon us.

Forecast is calling for around 15+ cm of the white gold we affectionately call snow, and more in the forecast as a new Pacific front moves in bring more precipitation. So boys and girls… get those skis and boards shined up, we are off to a great start!

Click here to read what terrain will be open this weekend! >>Read More
Need hotel reservations? Call 1.866.787.1966 for the best rates guaranteed. Are you a Canadian or Washington State resident? Remember you have until Nov. 30th to get your EDGE CARD for the best ski rates and perks of the season. What are you waiting for… #WinterHasArrived #WBsnowReady

Film Festival

Whistler Pride Film Festival presented by OUTtv + GayDirect

OUTtv + GayDirect are proud to present the Whistler Pride Film Festival with two incredible features!

New this year at Whistler Pride is a new cultural programming of queer film. Gold media sponsors, OUTtv and GayDirect bring two beautiful films to Whistler.

Monday, January 26 – 8PM: Movie Night

Rainbow Theatre – 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC

Bollywood Beats

Life doesn’t seem to be going according to plan for Raj until he meets Jyoti, an attractive older woman who suggests he start a dance class for Indian women. Raj is leery of the idea, but reluctantly accepts the proposal since it will be a way for him to pursue his love of dance.
While unsuccessful at first, Raj’s class begins to grow with students like Laxmi, a housewife new to the country, Puja an unenthused high school student, and Vincent, a young gay teen who wants to dance regardless of his father’s objections.

Raj’s dream becomes reality when he gets an offer to choreograph an emerging star’s music video. Now, he must decide whether to take the shot

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is proud to present Bollywood Beats along with presenting sponsors OUTtv and GayDirect. Bollywood Beats starring Sachin Bhatt, a Missouri-born actor who had the lead in the first national tour of Bombay Dreams along with being a talented dancer and great screen presence and fantastic music makes for a great film experience.

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Tuesday, January 27 – 8PM: Movie Night

Rainbow Theatre – 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC

Boy Meets Boy – Short Movie

Honest, true and raw. Vincent is searching for love in his isolated perfect life. He turns to online dating sites to meet the One! Steven catches his attention. Mystery and anxiousness builds a mood of desperation that transforms to chaos, curiosity and anticipation. A battle between perfection and passion; nervous romance leads to passion triumphing… or does it? Suspense builds as the battle takes place. Victory is in your perception. Boy Meets Boy

Tennessee Queer

After a few years up north in New York, out and proud Jason Potts returns to his Tennessee hometown only to find things have not changed for the LGBT teenagers. Being gay is still the worst thing to be in Smyth, Tennessee. Wanting to help the gay teenagers in a small way, Jason hatches a plan to them some hope while he’s home for the weekend. Things quickly spiral out of control and Jason is put in charge of the first ever gay pride parade in the sleepy small southern town.

Unknown to Jason, a scheming conservative city councilman is working with a holier-than-thou minister to round up the gay teenagers after the parade and send them off to an ex-gay ministry camp to be cured of their sinful ways.

The LA Weekly says Tennessee Queer “What a sweet, charming film!” The Commercial Appeal “Call it Mayberry LGBT” and the Dallas Voice reviews “a sweet-natured comedy with heart.”

The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is proud to present Tennessee Queer along with presenting sponsors OUTtv and GayDirect.

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Wax Your Skis

Wax your skis – WHISTLER BLACKCOMB OPENING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Cold Temperatures Make Early Opening Possible

WHISTLER, BC November 18, 2014 – Much to the delight of eager skiers and snowboarders, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22. The decision to kick off the winter season early was made possible after natural snowfall at higher elevations was followed by a streak of below average temperatures, providing prime conditions for snowmaking.

“Our snowmaking team has been working hard to take advantage of this early season cold snap in Whistler and has converted over 60 million gallons of water into snow over the past few weeks,” says Doug MacFarlane, Director of Mountain Operations at Whistler Blackcomb. “Their efforts, combined with the natural snowfall we have already received at higher elevations, has enabled us to get things rolling early again this year. And with more natural snow in the forecast for later this week, it should be a fun opening weekend.”

Wax your skis, Whistler Mountain will be opening five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22 with five lifts running. Guests will have the option to upload from either the base of Whistler Mountain via the Whistler Village Gondola, featuring brand new cabins, or the Creekside base via the Creekside Gondola. Blackcomb Mountain will open, as scheduled, on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

“With all the excitement of opening day, we want to remind guests early season conditions will apply, especially off piste,” says MacFarlane. “It is important to obey all mountain signage, ski and ride on open runs only and stay within the operational area marked by ‘Temporary Boundary’ signage.”

First upload on the Whistler Village Gondola and Creekside Gondola will begin at 8:30am, with last upload at 2pm on November 22, with mandatory download off the mountain. Emerald Express, Big Red Express and the Franz Chair lifts will be running, allowing access to 1800 vertical feet of skiing and riding terrain. Runs set to open include Upper and Lower Ego Bowl, Upper Whiskey Jack, Upper Franz’s, Papoose, Orange Peel and Pony Trail. There will also be a small terrain park accessible from the top of the Emerald Express chair and green learning terrain serviced by a Super Carpet at Olympic Station. Guests can keep updated on the most current lift status information at WhistlerBlackcomb.com or from mobile devices via the Whistler Blackcomb LIVE app.

Opening day guests will have the first chance to experience the brand new Whistler Village Gondola cabins installed this fall. The new Sigma “Diamond” level walk-in cabins dramatically improve the experience for skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers with eight passengers able to sit comfortably on bench seating. The new cabin configuration also gives guests the option of bringing their ski/snowboard equipment inside with them or storing it themselves in the outside racks provided.

Opening day will be the first time skiers and riders at Whistler Blackcomb will experience the benefits of the newly introduced RFID technology around the mountains, including mountain access gates at most lifts. Guests are reminded to store their new RFID Access Cards in a left-side pocket away from cell phones, credit cards and foil in order to reduce signal interference at the access gates. For more information about RFID at Whistler Blackcomb, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com/rfid.

Whistler Mountain dining locations set to open on November 22 include Essentially Blackcomb Cappuccino Bar and Garbo’s Grill in the Carleton Lodge, Dusty’s Bar & Grill and Dusty’s Backside in Creekside, the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, and the Garibaldi Lift Co., Whistler’s world-famous location for après.

Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations in Whistler Village is currently operating daily from 9am to 5pm. The Blackcomb Day Lodge and Creekside Guest Relations will also be open from 9am to 5pm daily beginning Wednesday, November 19. All three locations will be open from 9am to 7pm on Friday, November 21 and from 7am to 5pm on Saturday, November 22. From November 23 onwards only the Village and Creekside Guest Relations will operate daily from 8am to 5pm until Wednesday, November 26 when the Blackcomb Day Lodge will open again in preparation for Blackcomb Mountain opening for skiing/riding on November 27. The Hours of Operation for all Guest Relations locations can be found at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/hours-of-operation.

Ski and snowboard rentals will be available at the base of Whistler Mountain at Gondola Rentals, from 8am – 5pm, Essentially Blackcomb from 7am – 5pm, the Salomon Store from 8am – 8pm, and the Fairmont and Can-Ski Westin from 8am-6pm. Can-Ski Creekside will be open at the Creekside base from 8am – 5pm.

Private and adult Max 4 ski and snowboard lessons will be available on Whistler Mountain, and can be booked online or by calling 1-800-766-0449. Discover Whistler Days are on now through to December 14 offering 25 per cent off select group snow school lessons. Be sure to say you are with “Whistler Pride” as ski school will help to place you with other Pride guests.

Beginning November 22, Whistler Blackcomb’s Snow Report will be updated daily throughout the season and can be accessed online or by calling 604-932-4211 in Whistler, 604-687-7507 in Vancouver, or toll-free at 1-800-766-0449.

For Canadian and Washington State residents, Whistler Blackcomb offers the EDGE Card, allowing guests to ski/ride from $69 (CDN) a day. EDGE Cards are valid for use all season long, and are available at early bird pricing until November 30, at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/save. So what are you waiting for? Wax your Skis and get ready for an epic start to the 2014.15 snow season!

Book your hotel and stay + play package today, call 1.866.787.1966 or click here

Whistler Pride Community

Whistler Pride Community Update Date Change

GayWhistler is excited to host celebrating Winter Community cocktail reception

It is that time of year again as the snow line creeps ever so closer to the valley floor and thoughts shift from zooming down the mountain on a bike to slapping on your boards and surfing the incredible terrain of Whistler Blackcomb. GayWhistler will be hosting a Whistler Pride Community reception where CEO, Executive Producer, Dean Nelson will address the audience with updates on the LGBT community profile, sharing the new branding of Whistler Pride and Ski Festival from WinterPRIDE, and sharing what is new and exciting for this coming season.

You will also learn on the various ways you are able to participate in the festival and how to effectively engage the Whistler Pride guests. Join us for a cocktail and some appies.

Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at the Whistler Conference Centre **Revised Date**
4PM – 6PM
Please RSVP
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Whistler Snow Ready

We are just a few days until we hit November and Whistler is Snow Ready! The recent pacific storms have given Whistler Blackcomb a healthy base of snow and according to Mountain Watch, we can expect more snow this week and into November. All of this is sending Whistler village into a frenzy with anticipation of an exceptionally early opening to the 2014.15 Snow Season.

This is a good time to remind you that we have just over two weeks left to lock in your super stellar stay and play rates with savings up to 43% off. It is pretty safe to say that with the early snow and what is expected to be an exceptional snow year, the resort will be in in high demand keeping the rates high. So if you are able to plan ahead you will not only find the place you want to stay at, but you will also get it at a rate that will put extra spending money in your pocket. Call 1.866.787.1966 today or visit online. >>Stay + Play rates

Have you bought your Whistler Pride event tickets yet? This season we have some incredible talent checking out North America’s number one resort including DJ Abel (Opening Party – Sat., Jan. 24th in Vancouver), Margaret Cho + Selene Luna (Night of Comedy – Wed., Jan. 28th), DJ Seth Cooper (WhiteOUT Fri., Jan. 30th), DJ Wayne G (Furrocious Fri., Jan. 30th), and The Freemasons (Snowball Closing Party Sat., Jan. 31st). Get your tickets today! >>Learn more

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#WBSnowReady Whistler Snow Ready! Are you? #WinterIsComing

#WBSnowready RT @michaelbbski: A very snowy @WhistlerBlckcmb looking good for winter 14/15! #winteriscoming pic.twitter.com/Un9mD0Q9DE

— Whistler Blackcomb (@WhistlerBlckcmb) October 29, 2014

Hello, from 7th Heaven! #WBSnowready pic.twitter.com/IfKr1AAwJz

— Whistler Blackcomb (@WhistlerBlckcmb) October 28, 2014

Festival

Early Snow on Whistler

Early Snow on Whistler – #WinterIsComing

The recent pacific storms have dumped a welcome sight of glorious snow at the top of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The early snow on Whistler may mean that Whistler may open a few weeks earlier than their scheduled November 27th official opening of the 2014.15 winter season. >>View photos

Needless to say Whistler Blackcomb have been busy getting the mountains primed and ready for opening. New at Whistler Mountain will be brand new gondola cabins as well as state-of-the-art RFI gate scanning technology for quicker lift access. >>Read more

Whistler has also been working with the local area ski mountain association to raising awareness for mountain safety. The Whistler Pride Ski Guides use “Respect” as their guiding principle to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable mountain experience. >>Read More

Whistler Blackcomb as well as some of the resort partners have also been awarded with some very prestigious awards including SKI Magazine ranking Whistler Blackcomb the #1 Resort in North America. >>Read More

Remember book your stay and ski package by November 15th and you can save up to 43% on your vacation experience. We anticipate with the early snow on Whistler many of these packages will sell out quickly, so call today or visit online.

Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit WhistlerBlackcomb.com Today!

Mountain Safety

Mountain Safety for Skiing and Snowboarding

The Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) has shared a new mountain safety video called Respect, aimed at bringing the key issues of mountain safety to young skiers and riders. Mountain safety is a key priority at resorts across North America. Respect aims to reengage the skiing and riding community in three pillars of mountain safety in a way that is both relevant and tangible – respect for yourself, respect for others, and respect for the mountain.

“We are extremely pleased with the new Respect video,” says David Lynn, President & CEO of Canada West Ski Areas Association. “Our previous Respect video was beginning to lose relevancy within our target market. We wanted to refresh the content, enabling us to deliver vital mountain safety communications in a way that resonates with skiers and riders across Canada. Working with Whistler Blackcomb allowed us to feature some of the best athletes of the industry, in real-life situations that we all can relate to. At the end of the day we want people to understand that consequences are real.”

Respect was filmed at Whistler Blackcomb and features Olympic ski cross gold medalist, Ashleigh McIvor; Olympic halfpipe silver medalist, Mike Riddle; and other professional skiers and snowboarders including Joe Schuster, Robin Van Gyn and Mack Jones, in real-life, on-mountain scenarios. Respect reminds skiers and riders to know their limits and play within them, because the consequences are real. Mountain Safety is everyone’s responsibility.