Whistler Blackcomb 2014-2015 — Official Thread
David McColm: The Night Watchman
David McColm is not your ordinary Whistler photographer. His masterpiece time lapse images forego the familiar hero shots of big mountain athletes and picture-perfect ski models for a more artistic rendition of winter’s playground. Inspired by centrifugal skylines and mountainscapes, McColm’s quest to get the shot captures the microcosmic synergy that thrives in Whistler.
Stunning! 
Plans are coming together well for my imminent arrival.
Jonny messaged me about a potential BW cat boarding day which would be epic. Also looks like he can help me out with snowmobiling/sledding if anyone else is keen?
I’ve spent way to much on an NHL ticket for the Canucks vs the Flames (I went the row one blue line option) but looking forward to adding a new live sport to my list.
Jez got my hopes up that I might be able to take part in the rescheduled AST course until I realised Day 1 I’d be in Vancouver/Hockey 
I’m hoping Dylan can teach me the art of the 3am “snowboard” session 
Looking forward to some great meals after some of the food porn shots I’ve seen popping up.
So yeah it can start snowing now! 
ANNNND Peak chair is opening saturday as well as 7th heaven. BOOM.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Are you sitting down? We have big news!
The Pineapple Express weather pattern is finally giving us something we can shred. This Saturday, we will be opening Peak Chair & 7th Heaven Express.
*The Bonus? Even more snow on the way…
^oh man what a day. Not bad for a first ride out… legs are so weak now… =)
I’ll be out again tomorrow so if anyone wants to meet.. well… I dont’ have a mobile.. just post.. LOL. =) FYI wearing a green [ak] jacket with grey pants and a green helmet with a cookie monster decal at the back of it. =)
a green helmet with a cookie monster decal at the back of it. =)
Nah you wont stand at ALL!
Enjoy!!!
Anyone working the alpine lifts or has been bootpacking up know roughy what the cover is like? Still lots of rocks or is it pretty much clean?
Jez got my hopes up that I might be able to take part in the rescheduled AST course until I realised Day 1 I’d be in Vancouver/Hockey
Hey! I’ve just sent an email out to the people who are keen to do the AST1 course. We are looking at different dates now, so that might be more useful?
Let me know if you want to join as well!
Anyone working the alpine lifts or has been bootpacking up know roughy what the cover is like? Still lots of rocks or is it pretty much clean?
Was up there today, did slight boot packing near the Garbanzo and it was great…. no one else was there as everyone was going up to Harmony area instead…. so I got some pretty primo runs…. apparently they’re going to open up the alpine areas tomorrow….
And I’ll definitely be there. =)
@grunge: You have any idea if it’s still a bit rocky up in the alpine? Thinkin I should bring my rock board if it’s still rocky.
^oh man what a day. Not bad for a first ride out… legs are so weak now… =)
I’ll be out again tomorrow so if anyone wants to meet.. well… I dont’ have a mobile.. just post.. LOL. =) FYI wearing a green [ak] jacket with grey pants and a green helmet with a cookie monster decal at the back of it. =)
Hahaha, awesome! Was that your first day actually riding this season? If so, you chose a good day!
My plan for tomorrow:
Get to Creekside Gondola for first lifts, go up red, smash out one or two fast warm up laps, get in line at Peak.
* The plan may alter slightly depending on the situation/information/lines.
^ Jez, Cool, I’ll try to hang aroun that area, maybe I’ll catch you there. What are you wearing? Same as your avatar? =)
This is me:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152479468100686&l=df2108a7a4
Hopefully I’ll catch you on the hills. =)
@skip11 yeah there’ll be rock patches… might be smart to bring a rock board.
^ Jez, Cool, I’ll try to hang aroun that area, maybe I’ll catch you there. What are you wearing? Same as your avatar? =)
This is me:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152479468100686&l=df2108a7a4
Hopefully I’ll catch you on the hills. =)
@skip11 yeah there’ll be rock patches… might be smart to bring a rock board.
Walked up Pika’s to the trees at the first corner today (GS/Rabbit Tracks?), didnt go further as they had the avi bombing signs up. Had a couple knee deep turns and the rest not quite boot deep. Looking back up Back Bowl the cover looked pretty good but there were still some pretty big boulders poking through in areas.
Also did a run from top of Jersey along the road to 7th then through the trees to the right hand hairpin of easy out, cover was deep and fun to ride, although I did take a tumble and ended up in a waist deep hole as i tried to climb out.
Snow was soft to about 1500m then started to get a bit heavy and sticky.
Peak and 7th should be fun tomorrow for those that get to enjoy it!
Thx for the info. I’ll be riding with Rhys and Jez tomorrow.