Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada

Whistler/Blackcomb. Where to begin? Repeatedly rated as the No. 1 resort in North America and not without reason, Whistler will host the 2010 Winter Olympics and is one of the best resorts in the world. A combination of absolutely unbelievable terrain combined with Intrawest ownership has shunted Whistler to super-resort status, but glitz aside, experience the riding here for yourself to see why its so good. Two monstrous mountains cradle the purpose-built village of Whistler itself, and the year-round population of 10,000, swells to 5 times that during peak season - beware school holidays. Now almost as famous for its amazing mountain biking as its snowboarding (freestyle adrenaline-seekers on summer camps should check out the downhill park!), Whistler is a magical encounter for all ability levels.You really can ride here for years without becoming bored.

Whistler has it all - 33 lifts accessing over 7000 acres of varied and challenging terrain, amazing backcountry access, bowls, steeps, trees, 2 terrain parks and 3 pipes, 2 of them superpipes. The downside of having it all is crowding - avoid Christmas and Easter at all costs. Early Dec. or Jan. are often good for a local vibe with no crowds and lotsa pow. The village throngs with restaurants, bars and clubs. Doing a season here is an excellent way to do both the vast mountain and social scenes justice. Brits under 35 (and now non-students) can obtain a 1 year BUNAC work permit and as a result may soon be competing with droves of Aussies seeking beds in Intrawest staff housing for the winter. Party hounds should check out the annual World Ski and Snowboard Festival held every April, with pipe and big air comps, live bands and DJs. Powder hounds should  go for 'Fresh Trax' tickets to access the mountain before the crowds at 7am - if you've got any sense, leave the breakfast to the skiers and go ride those pillows lines! 

Blackcomb Glacier is home to a handful of snowboard camps in summer, including Camp of Champions and Whistler Summer Snowboard Camp. Open to all levels they can be pricey but what a way to  parallel superkid Shaun White! The summer scene is spectacular, with tons to do in the evenings, plus Whistler has its own skatepark, dirt jumps and downhill park,  all a must for the hungry adrenaline seeker.

New for season

2008/9:December 12, 2008 marks the launch date the world record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. The gondola is the first of its kind in North America and will revolutionize the way visitors experience Whistler Blackcomb. During the winter, skiers and riders will enjoy infinite opportunities to experience Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in one day. In the summer, the PEAK 2 PEAK will bring sightseers and hikers into the high alpine.


2006/7:new Piccolo Express quad Lift will run to Piccolo peak from the bottom of Flute Bowl

2005/6: The west side of Whistler Mountain officially opens this season with 400 acres of new terrain. The resort boundary will be extended to include Flute Bowl providing 700 acres of new patrolled backcountry terrain.

Creekside base reopens after 4 years with much improved servives.

Ready for the 2005 Snowboard World Championships a new 150m night lit Superpipe will be built on Lower Cruiser in the Base II area

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• The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Join To Create Whistler Alpine Welcome Figure
  
  On June 24th at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre(SLCC) in Whistler, master carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry) will commence the carving of a Salish Welcome Figure to be placed in near PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Station as a continuation of Cultural ... Wed 23 Jun 10
• Summer Season Ramps Up This Weekend at Whistler Blackcomb
  
  Alpine Tubing, Glacier Skiing/Riding, Alpine Sightseeing, Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone and Whistler Mountain Bike Park Extended Play Launch June 19. Whistler Blackcomb may be renowned as a world class ski resort, but with an endless array of ... Fri 18 Jun 10
• Glacier Skiing and Riding on Blackcomb Mountain Kicks off June 19
  
  Biggest snowpack in years awaits summer skiers and riders. After a record breaking year of snowfall, glacier skiing and riding returns on Blackcomb?s Horstman Glacier this Saturday June 19th with some of the best summer skiing and riding conditions ... Tue 15 Jun 10
• Whistler Blackcomb Reflects After An Epic Season
  
  Highlights Include: Record Breaking Snowfall, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the Golden Eagle Award. The 2009.10 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was one for the record books. History was made this year in more ways than one ... Tue 25 May 10
• Blackcomb 2009.10 Ski/Ride Season Wraps Up With The Exciting Return Of The Crud 2 Mud Race
  
  Competitors tackle snow and dirt crowning the dual sport champions. After a four year hiatus, the classic season-transition event mixing the end of the ski and snowboard season with the start of the bike season returned with rave reviews from ... Sun 23 May 10
• Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opens Saturday May 15 With 16 Trails
  
  Phenomenal Lineup of Trails, All in Excellent Condition. Area riders are tuning their bikes and getting out their gear as the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens for daily operations Saturday, May 15 with 16 trails and two skills centres to feed ... Mon 10 May 10

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