News on Whistler/Blackcomb
Maxence Parrot Wins Shred Show Big Air!
Sun 21 April 13, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Tonight saw the largest crowds of the week with the heart of Whistler village packed for the final event of the Monster Energy Shred Show Snowboard Big Air.
EMIL ULSLETTEN WINS 5STAR SHRED SHOW SLOPESTYLE!
Sat 20 April 13, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Today marked the wrap up of the Monster Energy Shred Show Slopestyle, the first Canadian 5Star World Snowboard Tour event of the 2013-2014 season.
WHISTLER MOUNTAIN OPENS THIS SATURDAY!
Wed 14 November 12, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Thanks to cool temperatures, impressive snowmaking and natural snowfall Whistler Mountain will open five days early on Saturday, November 17.
Whistler Blackcombe Gears up for the 201213 Season
Tue 28 August 12, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Last winter, Whistler Blackcomb tallied a total accumulation of 1,389 centimeters or 45.6 feet of snow.
WHISTLER: BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN OPEN TILL MAY 28
Thu 29 March 12, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Mountain’s operations have been extended to May 28, 2012 to allow skiers and riders to take advantage of the incredible conditions on the mountain.
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB 100 PERCENT OPEN
Sat 17 December 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
8,171 Acres, 5,280 vertical and Over 10.5 feet of Snow so far this season.
SKI FOR FREE AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
Thu 01 December 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
During Annual Santa Day the first 75 guests to check in dressed in a full Santa or Mrs. Claus costume on Saturday, December 17, 2011 Ski/Ride FREE
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB IS OPEN
Tue 29 November 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Blackcomb Mountain opened today, joining Whistler Mountain which opened six days early on November 18.
WHISTLER MOUNTAIN OPENS WITH FIVE LIFTS Nov 11
Mon 21 November 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
With almost 30cm of new snow in the last two days and up to 80cm forecasted by Tuesday, Whistler Mountain opens more than 2,350 vertical feet.
Eric Willett wins first TTR event of new season
Mon 04 July 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
American rider, Eric Willett, took the first 5Star Big Air title of the 2011/12 TTR World Tour season at the second annual Billabong Ante Up competition held atop Whistler Mountain in Canada
Amazing conditions in Canada
Thu 17 February 11, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb has officially surpassed its 10m average for the season already, Fernie & Nakiska reporting good snowfalls and fantastic conditions, and Lake Louise have had another half-metre in the past week
Whistler Blackcomb to open on 19th
Sun 14 November 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb is thrilled to announce that Whistler Mountain will open six days early, on Friday, November 19. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Thursday, November 25
Heavy snow hits the Alps and US
Sat 30 October 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Up to 60cm (two feet) of new snow in the Alps. Laax and Kitzbuhel opening early this weekend – the latter first non-glacier resort in Alps to do so. More than foot of snow in the Colorado Rockies. 36 Ski areas in 9 countries expected to be open this weekend. First snow of the season in the Pyrenees. Turoa still open in New Zealand.
Sebastien Toutant wins first new season TTR event
Mon 28 June 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
he summertime event was held in the Camp of Champions park on the Blackcomb glacier and featured a massive 75-foot gap jump. The Ante Up hosted 40 riders in a big air format who were all going for a piece of the $50,000 prize purse and 850 TTR ranking points
Glacier opens at Whistler for summer
Mon 21 June 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
After a record breaking year of snowfall, glacier skiing and riding returned on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier on Saturday June 19th
2/3rds of Resorts Closed for Season but fresh snow
Wed 14 April 10, Mammoth Mountain, USA
Heavy snow in Alberta, British Columbia, California, Utah, more Than 50 resorts still open in France, Fresh snow in the Alps
World snow update 17th Feb
Wed 17 February 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
* Bring a snorkel for ‘shoulder deep’ skiing in Niseko. Snow on the ground in all 50 US states for the first time since 1977, More snow in Madrid, Europe’s Most Southerly Ski Areas Reports up to 4m of snow, Another foot of snow on Scotland’s ski slopes, best season in 30 years continues.
Travelling to the Olympics, a brief guide
Thu 11 February 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
If you’re heading out to Canada to experience the games first hand, you’ll want to brush up on your knowledge of the resort and make sure you’re organised for your journey. Read on for a few tips to make sure you make the most of your trip.
Team GB Olympic snowboard team announced
Tue 26 January 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
It's only 17 days until the Vancouver Olympics kick-off, and Zoë Gillings, Lesley McKenna, Ben Kilner and Adam McLeish complete the snowboard team
World Snow update - 20th Jan 2010
Wed 20 January 10, Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
* Whistler Snow Depth Reaches 3m. * Scottish Ski Resort Closed For A Week By Snow * Heavy snow in the Pyrenees – great on piste, high avalanche risk off piste. * A foot of snow in the Czech Republic.