Whistler Blackcomb 2014-2015 — Official Thread
Yehhh buddy!
Spewing i was working.
On a side note, if you guys need to contact me its best msging me on facebook. My temporary phone is a P.O.S and i receive some msgs hours after they are sent… fucker.
Despite the lack of snow I’ve been having a great time up the mountains lately. I finally feel like I’m improving and getting better every time I go up. It was really good riding briefly with the boardworld crew yesterday then hanging out after. Despite almost killing finney at the top of the park.
Does anyone have any advice on where to look for affordable summer housing rental? I’m fed up with staff housing and looking to move out at the end of this month. I’ve looked on craigslist and kijiji but no luck. Preferably looking for a whole house with 3/4 bedrooms.
Booked a couple of days up at Big White for early next week. Cant wait to get out of this bubble and explore some more!
John, I’d probably wait until after the season when a LOT of places will lose tennants and come available for a good price. If you’re planning a second snow season, it might be wise to get a year long lease and then work out things later. Finding winter tennants is definitely easier.
There is a shit tonne of rentals coming on the market now for summer. The Pique is filled with them, as is the Whistler housing facebook page.
Just wanted to share this photo I took at Britannia Beach on the drive back to Vancouver.
Also this silly little edit I put together with some test shots using the Hitcase PRO+.
Cool edit Jeremy, my favourite bit was when the children went “Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!” ... that Rhys, he’s so hot right now.
As for finding a place John: get on it ASAP, I’ve always secured my summer rentals early in March. Groups will change by the time summer rolls around but just make sure you’ve got a place and your name on the lease so you’re looked after. Craigslist and the pique are both great places to start as others have said, also check out property management places in town as they have some pretty good deals from time to time.
Thanks for all the help guys!
I’d love to do another season here as this one has been so awesome, but until I know my visa situation for next year I can only look into housing until November. CIC seem to be taking forever to release any informtion about next years UK IEC visas.
I found a few places on Craigslist but they still work out to about $850/900pp +bills. I’ll keep checking it daily though. I’ll get a copy of the pique tomorrow too and the new one when that comes out. I’ll have a look into the property management places the next chance I get.
Ahh yeah, forgot you were a Brit. Maybe go to a euro ski hill instead?
I much prefer north America. I’ve got no interest in Europe. Plus I’ve made a lot of friends that will either be staying here or coming back next season. If I can’t stay here then I’ll head to Australia or New Zealand.
Yeah I know how you feel (I have a british passport and don’t really want to use it compared to Canada / USA)
If you come to Aus / NZ, don’t expect great snow lol.
I don’t, but I’ve met so many awesome people here that will be there next season it’ll be worth it for that.
Apparently we’re due for 20cm on Monday night. Would be great if that happens.
NEW ADDITION TO LONGEST RUNNING CANADIAN SNOWBOARD COMPETITION
Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown, presented by Monster Energy, Burton Snowboards and Vans, is back at Whistler Blackcomb Saturday, March 14, 2015. This year’s competition will feature a Canadiana themed big air contest for the professional and amateur men’s and women’s categories, and for the first time, in the event’s history, a junior rail jam event for the next generation of rippers.
“The Showcase Showdown has long been one of the premiere grassroots snowboard competitions in Canada, and the addition of a junior event only adds to this reputation,” says Deanne Gale, manager at Showcase Snowboards. “The Showcase Showdown is always such a fun event bringing together the Whistler snowboarding community, and this year’s after party featuring Anti-Flag will be a not miss event in itself.”
Both the Showcase Showdown big air and junior rail jam will take place in the Nintendo Terrain Park located on Blackcomb Mountain. The Junior rail jam will get started at 10am, with the professional and amateur big air contest kicking off at 1pm.
Over $22,000 will be handed out in the professional category, with men’s first place taking home $10,000 as well as earning a coveted spot in the World Ski and Snowboard Festival’s Monster Energy Shred Show big air contest. The top women’s pro finisher will walk away with $2,500.
Registration is now open for the Showcase Showdown presented by Monster Energy, Burton and Vans and participants can sign up in person at Showcase Snowboards or on-line at Whistlerblackcomb.com. Entry for the Showcase Showdown pro male category is $61.90, pro female is $52.30, and amateur open is $42.86. Prices do not include tax or lift access. Registration for the Junior rail jam is free but all participants must have a parent or guardian with them to sign the wavier at the Garibaldi Lift Co (GLC) on March 14 between 9am - 10am.
Iconic punk rock band Anti-Flag will rock the Showcase Showdown After-Party at the GLC with doors opening at 9:30pm. Tickets for the Showcase Showdown After-Party with Anti-Flag are now sold out.
Might be a bit early to ask but is anyone thinking of heading to Whistler next season to work?
I’m wanting to try and get most of my planning done before I head off to work a season here so I don’t have to worry about it while i’m working.
I will be here, and I know several others will be too. Whistler is a really awesome place and I know you would have a great time here. We are here to help, and it’s never too early to start planning.
The first thing I would do is concentrate on getting your work visa. That’s the first step. Once it’s granted, you will then have 12 months to enter Canada, and one you arrive you will be able to stay and work for up to 2 years on the visa.