Whistler 2011 / 2012 - The Community Blog
wow wow so jealous of most of u guys.
There are rumors flyin around sayin that Whistler might open on the 11th. I say it’ll probably open on the 19th like last year.
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So where is the best places to get outerwear gear in Vancouver???
West 4h Avenue & Burrard. Shops lined up on either side of the road.
sweet thanks man
Whistler Blackcomb came in 4th overall and highest/only Canadian resort in Transworld 2012 resort pole.
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000161404/resorts/2012-resort-pole-top-ten-overall-resorts/4/
Make a list—it’s the only way you’ll come close to doing half the things that Whistler/Blackcomb offers. Here’s an example to get you started: buy Fresh Tracks breakfast tickets for early access on pow days, ride the burn trees off Crystal Chair, send it in the Highest Level Park, straight-line Shale Slope, eat at Satchi Sushi, hang with pros at the back bar in Garf’s, tell your parents you’re dropping out of school and moving here.
Whistler Blackcomb came in 4th overall and highest/only Canadian resort in Transworld 2012 resort pole.
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000161404/resorts/2012-resort-pole-top-ten-overall-resorts/4/
Make a list—it’s the only way you’ll come close to doing half the things that Whistler/Blackcomb offers. Here’s an example to get you started: buy Fresh Tracks breakfast tickets for early access on pow days, ride the burn trees off Crystal Chair, send it in the Highest Level Park, straight-line Shale Slope, eat at Satchi Sushi, hang with pros at the back bar in Garf’s, tell your parents you’re dropping out of school and moving here.
Too many American resorts makes me kinda think its biast and not a true indicator of the best resorts. But I guess most of their readers are American so that would explain it… No doubt they’re all frickin awesome though.
I was surprised by Buttermilk at number 3.
It’s probably more biased towards park and american resort
Yeah it’s definitely biased - I liked the two points on bombing shale slope on a pow day along with the crystal trees as they’re 2 must do things on a powder day in Whistler.
That snowline keeps on dropping.. such a tease since I’m already sick of summer here in Sydney and it hasn’t even officially started yet
Can’t wait. 
Whistler Blackcomb to open on the 18th
WHISTLER, BC, Monday, November 14, 2011 – Whistler Blackcomb is thrilled to announce Whistler Mountain will open six days early on Friday, November 18. The return of La Nina, forecasted to bring greater than average snowfall, has skiers and snowboarders excited about the start of the ski/ride season. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Thursday, November 24, Whistler Blackcomb’s official opening day.
“Cold temperatures, early season snow fall and the relentless work of our mountain operations teams is what allows us to open early,” says Doug MacFarlane, Mountain Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “Early season conditions apply but we are very happy with the current conditions. Enjoying the first turns of the season is always an amazing feeling and we are very excited to announce Whistler Mountain will open six days early.”
The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow.
Whistler Mountain will open for the season on Friday, November 18, from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz’s Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.
Caution should be exercised at all times as the terrain available is best-suited for intermediate to advanced boarders and skiers. With early season conditions it is extra important all mountain signage is obeyed and guests stay within the marked operational boundary. Rope and signage saying “Temporary Boundary” will be used during the early season. With early season snow-pack, guests should be aware of rocks and other hazards below the snow surface.