Whistler Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier Will Open This Summer (For Training Camps Only) For the first time since 2019, the Whistler Blackcomb glacier will open this summer for skiing and riding. But don’t get too excited, it’s for training camps only and not the general public. Covid-19 prevented the famous Horstman Glacier from opening the previous two summers, and before that the resort struggled with warming temperatures. In 2015, Whistler Blackcomb announced that due to […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 17, 2022 0 Comments
This Week’s Top 5 Stories: Why Ski Areas Can’t Reopen When it Snows, Speedo Man, Whistler Avalanche, Newest Resorts in the USA, and More In order of most popular, these were our top five posts of the last seven days: If you want to receive our top three posts in your inbox every Thursday, sign-up here: SnowBrains Weekly Top 3 Posts Email Sign-Up Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Explains Why Ski Areas Can’t Just Reopen Terrain When it Dumps Late Season With the amount of […] SnowBrains | May 28, 2022 0 Comments
Heli-Biking is Back at Whistler, BC, This Summer with a New Backcountry Trail Heli-biking may not be as popular as heli-skiing, but the concept is similar. Both use a helicopter to transport yourself, and your gear, into the remote alpine backcountry for a gravity-inspired adventure. Some may remember a few years ago when heli-biking in Whistler was becoming popular. Unfortunately, these excursions were on unsanctioned trails. They were forced to shut down operations […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 27, 2022 1 Comment
5 Skiers Lucky to Survive After Triggering and Getting Buried in Avalanche in Whistler, BC, Backcountry A report on Avalanche Canada describes how five backcountry skiers were lucky to survive an avalanche on Mount Pattison in the Whistler backcountry on Thursday, May 19. Related: Pro-Tip: How to Store Your Avalanche Gear Correctly Over Summer to Prevent Damage and Voiding Warranties The size-2 avalanche was triggered while the group was ascending the west face of Mount Pattison in the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] All the Craziest Crashes Under One Chairlift – Whistler’s Peak Chair When Whistler’s Peak Chair pops after a big storm, a lot of hucking goes on in full view of the masses. Success rates on The Waterfall and Air Jordan may vary, but its always fun to watch. This video was filmed in Whistler during winter 2010/2011 and won a salmon ski movie night competition. – Petr Basel Crash CrashBrains | May 13, 2022 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, to Sell Chairs From Recently Retired Red Chair & Creekside Gondola Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired chairs and gondola cabins to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Epic Promise Foundation. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts For $500 per chair or $900 per gondola, you can own a piece of Whistler Blackcomb […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2022 1 Comment
How Whistler’s Bike Park is Able to Open So Early Whistler is truly a year-round destination resort. Besides being one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, the summertime and all the activities it has to offer have become just as popular. Even the shoulder seasons of fall and spring can be a great time to visit. This year, the mountain bike park will open on May 13th. […] Cycle Brent Thomas | April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces Affordable Employee Housing Investments for Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, and Okemo The new investments will increase the company’s affordable housing by over 10 percent and align with March 14 commitment to employees Today, Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 11, 2022 0 Comments
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