Snowboarder Calls on Military Training to Survive 2 Cold and Snowy Nights Lost Off Whistler Peak, BC A snowboarder was rescued on Sunday morning after spending two cold and snowy nights lost on Whistler Mountain, BC. The 32-year-old former soldier was visiting from Singapore. He was reported missing by his friend when he failed to meet up as planned on Friday afternoon. “His last known position was the top of Whistler’s peak—we figured he was on the […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2021 0 Comments
Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
Petition Started Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this isn’t enough. One man has started a petition asking that Vail Resorts require proof of vaccination from guests wishing […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2021 12 Comments
New Attractions in the Town of Whistler, BC This Year With a highly anticipated ski season approaching, skiers are eager to enjoy the experience of an excellent old-fashioned ski trip. Luckily, Whistler, Canada is offering new openings and attractions for the 2021-2022 ski year. Among those attractions are restaurants, exhibitions, hotels, and more. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts A […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 25, 2021 2 Comments
Homicide Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing at Whistler Resort, BC A 26-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in Whistler, BC, just yards from the gondola, early Saturday morning. At around 2 am, Sea-to-Sky RCMP responded to the Whistler Medical Clinic after a man had presented to the hospital with stab wounds. #BREAKING IHIT has been called to Whistler, after a 26 year old man has died from stab wounds. […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Illegally Free-Climbing Whistler’s “Peak 2 Peak” Gondola in BC On July 19, 2021, ChaseTO decided to climb up one of Whistler-Blackcomb’s Peak 2 Peak gondola towers. ChaseTO is a YouTuber with over 400 subscribers who watch him free climb. ChaseTO is a regular when it comes to “urban exploring,” which he defines as climbing up obstacles such as “cranes and construction sites … with no safety equipment, no harness, […] Climbing Jesse | August 3, 2021 3 Comments
From Squaw Valley Crescent to Chamonix Crescent: The Renaming Controversy in Whistler, BC On July 6, the Whistler, BC, council is to deliberate on changing the name of Squaw Valley Crescent to Chamonix Crescent. Last year, residents of the street proposed three new names. Related: Squaw Valley, CA To Consider Changing Name Since “Squaw” Is a Racial Slur There were three names proposed to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). One of the […] Industry News Breya Bergom | July 6, 2021 1 Comment
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Refuses to Refund Prepaid Cardholders During 2020-21 Season Several skiers bought prepaid passes at Whistler Blackcomb for the 2020-21 season but didn’t get to use all of their days. They claim they weren’t able to use them due to British Columbia’s COVID-19 health order to avoid non-essential travel and stay in their own regions. They went forward to ask Whistler Blackcomb for a refund on their unused days. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 15, 2021 0 Comments
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