Vail Resorts Reports 23/24 Skier Visits Down 7.8% Due to Unfavourable Conditions, Whistler Worst Affected Related: Vail Resorts Q2 2024 Financial Results: Skier Visits Down 10%, But Income Up 5% Despite 42% Lower Snowfall Vail Resorts today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through April 14, 2024, and for the prior year period through April 16, 2023. The reported ski season metrics are for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 1 Comment
The Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Will Not Open this Year for Summer Training Summer camps on the Horstman Glacier, at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, have long been a staple for anyone who wants to ski and ride in the summer. Located high on Blackcomb Peak, the glacier is typically open from early June to mid-July for freestyle and race camps. It is one of only a few places in North America where you […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Report: From Low Tide to Sweet Ride Report from 2/27/24-2/30/24 My first time skiing in Canada just so happened to be my first time out of the United States. I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Whistler, British Columbia, where I rode not one, but two world-class mountains. The snow conditions were below average upon arrival, but that was about to change drastically. I had my […] James Pulfer | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Search for 5 Skiers Missing Overnight at Whistler Resort, BC, Delayed by Avalanche Warning and Wintry Weather [Update 03/05/2024 from North Shore Rescue: The five skiers in Whistler are out of the field, as are all Whistler search and rescue team members.] The search for five missing skiers at Whistler Resort, British Columbia, has been hindered overnight due to poor weather conditions, with high avalanche risk further complicating rescue efforts. Avalanche Canada issued a special avalanche […] SnowBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift Tickets Technology To Go Live At Whistler Blackcomb, BC, For 2024/25 Winter Season Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, has announced that hands-free Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets technology will go live at the resort for the 2024/25 ski and ride season within the My Epic app. This innovation will allow guests to skip the ticket window and buy their Pass (or lift ticket) online, then activate and store it in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Stan Rey Skis ‘D.O.A.’, His Favorite Couloir on Whistler Blackcomb, BC Courtesy of The Stan Rey Channel Ah the Blackcomb backcountry! It is filled with amazing lines to ski with lots of them just a short walk away. Lets take D.O.A for example or for its real name Down Over and Around which is how you get there but some others may argue that it is called Dead On Arrival but […] Backcountry SnowBrains | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snowboarder Swept Away by Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In a narrow escape, Whistler snowboarder Bryce Bugera narrowly escaped an avalanche while snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, reports Alanna Kelly for the Prince George Citizen. Related: Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Kills Local Man The incident occurred as Bugera and his group of friends traversed along the ridgeline, staying inbounds on the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments