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 …

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 …

Whistler Snow Ready

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 …

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 …

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 …

avalanche of laughter

The Notorious Cho sets off an avalanche of laughter at the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival Margaret Cho, comedian, actress and LGBT activist headlines the 23rd annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (Vancouver, BC) October 8, 2014 – Margaret Cho, comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, author and LGBT activist, will be headlining the Night of Comedy on …

SKI magazine awards Whistler

SKI magazine awards Whistler as the Number One resort in North America The accolades keep rolling in as readers from SKI magazine awards Whistler as the best resort in North America Whistler, B.C. (Sept. 18/14) – Whistler resort is on top of the world, with Whistler Blackcomb reclaiming the number one spot in the annual …

ELEVATED GUEST EXPERIENCE

ELEVATED GUEST EXPERIENCE at WHISTLER BLACKCOMB FOR 2014.2015 WINTER SEASON Highlights Include New Cabins For The Whistler Village Gondola And Addition Of RFID Technology On The Mountains WHISTLER, BC September 15, 2014 – Winter is coming. In 72 days (or less) Whistler Blackcomb will officially open for the 2014.2015 winter season with an elevated guest …

Whistler Cornucopia

Whistler Cornucopia – Celebration of Food + Drink Nov. 6-16, 2014 This fall the schedule for Cornucopia, Whistler’s Celebration of Food + Drink presented by BlueShore Financial highlight tried and true festival favourites alongside the fresh and new. Organizers have been hard at work all summer, building a fresh menu of new tastings, seminars, Chef’s …

Summer in Whistler

There is something magical about Whistler Blackcomb in the summer. The stunning glacier peaks glimmering in the sunshine, the alpine flowers gently blowing in the wind, and the spectacular views. If you have yet to experience summer at Whistler you really ought to. Choose from easy gentle hikes to more extreme hikes, rock climbing or …