Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada

Freeriding

The resort is sheer powder heaven when it dumps, which is often with its Pacific Northwest climate. Natural hits spring up all over both mountains which both have amazing tree runs, marked and unmarked. On Whistler, try Peak to Creek via the Peak Chair and Bagel or West Bowl. Even better, get a local to point you to CBC trees and Khybers for a 'Clearcut' BC forest experience.The whole Harmony area is awesome, with open bowls, cornices, chutes and pillow lines galore.

Blackcomb Glacier is a must - access it via Spanky's Ladder to drop into Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Garnet bowls or the Showcase T-Bar to encounter the infamous wind-lip. Seventh Heaven and Crystal Chair offer pillows, cliffs, tight trees and more. Remember, if it's raining in the village it's often puking up top - don't let the sometimes damp village conditions put you off.

Freestylers

Both mountains have pristine terrain parks, with Blackcmb's beauty continually rated no. 1 in Transworld Snowboarding alongside Mammoth, CA (also Intrawest-owned). The park is split into 3 levels - pay an extra C$15 for unlimited use of the Advanced park and remember the mandatory helmet - most of the booters are an average of 40-60 ft. DJs blast an eclectic mixture of tunes from a booth on the legendary shack booter, the first in a series of similar monstrosities which take you either to Catskinner Chair or continue through the superpipe to Solar Coaster.

The park also features a wide variety of technichal rails, spine jumps, a gap jump and quarterpipe with alterations throughout the season. 90% of Canada's pro-riders reside in Whistler so watch out for cutting-edge action and lots of filming.

The Intermediate park on skier's right has the same features on a smaller scale and beginners can try the Terrain Garden (off Easy Out)or Habitat Park on Whistler. Newly- opened as part of the FIS Snowboard World Championships was the Night Superpipe located at Base 2, in conjunction with the 'King of the Rail' competition held weekly under Magic Chair lights.

Pistes

Carvers and speed freaks will love the deliciously long, wide-open groomers of both mountains. On Blackcomb, Springboard, Rock and Roll and Ridgerunner are a must and Panorama on 7th Heaven features a set of of natural, groomed rollers that will boot you to the gods. On Whistler, cruise down to Creekside via the Dave Murray downhill. The Saddle, Tokum and Bear Paw are also immaculate groomers, ripe for early morning ripping but always check the grooming maps to avoid running into mogul fields!

Beginners

The enormous and expertly-staffed Snowboard School caters for riders from 6 upwards - Super Sliders (6-8), Super Riders (9-12), Ride Tribe (13-17) and Adult Groups (up to 8 people). Private and other tailored lessons leave from all 3 bases, Whistler, Blackcomb and Creekside, and cater for every level. Beginners are well looked after on the Magic Chair (Blackcomb base) or Olympic Chair (Whistler mid-station). Whistler has the most green (novice) trails so is best for practicing riders. Freestyle programmes focusing purely on park and pipe are also available. Contact www.whistler-blackcomb.com

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• This Feed has been moved to Pitch Engine - Updated Feed Link
  
  Get all your Whistler Blackcomb Media News and Updates from our new Pitch Engine ... Wed 08 Jun 11
• Whistler Blackcomb Checks Into Geo Location With a Custom Foursquare Badge
  
  January 20, 2011 – Whistler Blackcomb is "checking into" the geo location world with an official Whistler Blackcomb Foursquare Badge. The digital keepsake can be obtained when Foursquare users check into any Whistler Blackcomb location. In total ... Thu 20 Jan 11
• Blake Jorgenson Named King of Storms at Deep Winter Photo Challenge, Presented by ARC'TERYX, Whistler Blackcomb
  
  January 17, 2011 – Robin O'Neill takes 2nd, Andrew Strain 3rd and Ilja Herb wins Best in Show. Iconic Whistler photographer Blake Jorgenson took home the King of Storms title at the fifth annual Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by ARC'TERYX ... Mon 17 Jan 11
• GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience Week Storms into Whistler January 8-16, 2011
  
  January 4, 2011 – ARC'TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge Returns as Marquee Event January 15. January in Whistler is storm season, which means plenty of snow and deep powder days on the mountains. The GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience celebrates storm ... Tue 04 Jan 11
• Ski for Free at Whistler Blackcomb During Annual Santa Day
  
  December 13, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb's annual "Dress like Santa Day" takes place this Sunday, December 19. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 50 people to arrive at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire. To ... Mon 13 Dec 10
• Whistler Blackcomb Tops Annual Resort Rankings
  
  December 10, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb claims top spot in Condé Nast Traveler, FREESKIER Magazine, and Outside Magazine. Consistently ranked as No. 1, Whistler Blackcomb tops mountain resort rankings once again this season. Whistler Blackcomb ... Fri 10 Dec 10

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• Ante-Up TTR World Tour Kickoff on Whistler Mountain - July 1, 2011
  
  Billabong Ante Up is the marquee kickoff event for the 2011-2012 TTR World Tour snowboard event, taking place Canada Day, July 1st, 2011 at Whistler Blackcomb at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Roundhouse Lodge. The day will ... Fri 17 Jun 11
• Blackcomb Glacier Skiing and Riding is on. June 18th to July 24th, 2011
  
  Glaicer is season is back on Blackcomb Mountain. Upload between 11am and 1:30pm at the Wizard Express at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Public Park is ready with some features in the public lane. Be sure to check out Camp of Champions and ... Fri 17 Jun 11

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