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Banff/Lake Louise has some of the best Whistler ski holidays skiing in Canada, rivalled only by neighbouring Whistler. Whistler ski holiday packages are good value, friendly and is ideal for groups or couples.
Crazy snowfalls have helped Whistler-Blackcomb destroy the previous snowfall record for the month of November.
The world-renowned ski resort and co-host for this winter’s Olympics has had a record 418cm (165in) of November snowfall as of last Thursday. The snowfall record dates back to 1979, and the previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164in).
With a [...]
- B.C. Ski Resort Breaks November Snowfall Record (firsttracksonline.com)
- Whistler Blackcomb Giving Away Passes for Opening Day (firsttracksonline.com)
The ski area that will be the focus of the world's attention this season is Whistler-Blackcomb in Vancouver, Canada, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Olympian or not, you'll be able to ski there befo...
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Whistler (BC), Canada - Whistler Blackcombs latest film creation, "On the Shoulders of Giants", will premiere at noon PST today online at www.whistlerblackcomb.com. While the film was originally designed to chronicle the construction of the British Columbia ski resort's massive Peak 2 Peak Gondola, it progressed into something more.
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From firsttracksonline.com
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WHISTLER, British Columbia, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you are 13 or 31, the Camp of Champions (COC) snowboard, ski and mountain bike camp at Whistler Blackcomb offers the opportunity of a lifetime - the chance to train with the pros and spend a summer in the snow. Whistler Blackcomb will be in the spotlight next year as a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Register now to learn from the top pros at the best summer terrain and...
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Whistler (BC), Canada - The number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts opening due to prodigious snowfall over the past week is growing by the minute, with the host site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games joining the list this afternoon by announcing an advance opening this Saturday, 12 days ahead of schedule.
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From firsttracksonline.com
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Whistler (BC), Canada - Snowmaking is an important part of early season preparation at Whistler Blackcomb in any given year. This year, while extra efforts are focused on readying the Alpine Skiing venue for the 2010 Winter Games, crews are also hard at work across both mountains to open up as much terrain as quickly as possible. And with Mother Nature's cooperation, the mountains have been pounded with snow over the past few days, with more...
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From firsttracksonline.com
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Whistler (BC), Canada - Opening day in a ski resort generates more excitement than any other day of the year, and in Whistler Village this morning that was no exception. Folks started lining up yesterday afternoon to get the first gondola up, and by 7:30 a.m. this morning, the lineup stretched throughout the Village. With 122 centimeters (48 inches) of snow falling in just over week, and an opening day that was bumped up by 12 days, the...
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From firsttracksonline.com
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An annual survey of the ski vacation market in the United States has revealed some interesting stats in booking patterns for some of the biggest buyers in North American skiing.
The National Ski Club Newsletter carried out their eighth annual survey which showed that Colorado continued to dominate the ski club market, with Vail, Telluride, and [...]
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From skirebel.com
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4,500 troops + 5,000 cops = One Stupid Party (*banner seen in Victoria during the launch of the Olympic Torch Relay)
Whistler feels more like Kandahar these days than a posh ski resort.
Since the summer, military helicopters of all shades, shapes and sizes have taken over our peaceful skies, and army troops can be seen walking around town. It's virtually impossible to ignore them.
Visitors and residents can now mingle with the over 1,000...
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Local government emissions to be cut or offset
Like you, we here at SKI Magazine are worried about climate change and what it might to do our sport. Which is why we're happy to report that the Municipality of Whistler -- host of the 2010 Winter Olympics -- has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2010.
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