Gear Review: Fritschi Xenic Alpine Touring Binding Introduction New for the 2019-20 ski season is the Fritschi Xenic. The Xenic builds on Fritschi’s pre-existing Vipec EVO and Tecton binding using many of the same concepts and materials. This means that the Xenic can be truly thought of not as a scary-new product but one which has evolved by building on Fritschi’s past success and experience. Xenic is an alpine touring […] Gear Review Lee Lau | February 8, 2020 2 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. Report: EPIC January + A Rainy Feb. Whistler just capped off one of the snowiest months in recent history. With over 400cm of the good stuff falling in the month of January alone, the base and snowpack have finally caught up to historical averages. So far, over 670cm or 265 inches of snow has fallen in the 2019/2020 season. Although the snowfall totals are catching […] Conditions Report Peter Craigen | February 4, 2020 8 Comments
One of Whistler, BC’s Most Iconic Homes Could be Yours For Just $7.5-Million (Reduced from $9.8m!) Welcome to Stonecliff Falls; one of Whistler’s most iconic homes. Also known as the “waterfall house” this commercial grade masterpiece is located in the ever-popular Brio neighborhood of Whistler, which is within walking distance to the diverse offerings of Whistler Village. Related: FOR SALE: Spout Springs Ski Area, OR Could Be Yours for Just $1.25-Million Privacy is paramount courtesy of […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2020 2 Comments
Skiers and Staff Evacuated Following Fire at Roundhouse Lodge, Whistler Blackcomb, BC A fire last week led to the evacuation of the Roundhouse Lodge, the biggest restaurant in Whistler, the resort has confirmed. In a statement, officials have said that the fire in Pika’s restaurant was safely extinguished at around 2:00 pm by employees. As a matter of procedure, and ‘out of caution’, the Roundhouse was evacuated and the Whistler Village Gondola stopped loading […] Fire Firebrains | January 9, 2020 0 Comments
Variable Thin Russian Roulette Whistler, BC Backcountry Snowpack [arve url="https://vimeo.com/381347899"] Lee Lau | January 3, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Whistler, BC Has Only Gotten 35 Inches of Snow This Season… With 8,171 acres, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, BC is the largest ski resort in North America and averages about 458 inches of snow annually. It’s known as one of the biggest, best ski resorts in the world, with phenomenal skiing and world-class backcountry access. However, Whistler is currently struggling with the thing they need the most: snow. Whistler has only […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 18, 2019 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb BC, Report: Bluebird Skies & Snow in the Forecast Report From December 15, 2019 58 cm of snow has fallen this season in Whistler, BC. In the past week, 16 new cm has fallen and the alpine is slowly but surely filling in. However, not much has changed since last week in terms of skiable terrain. 12 of 26 lifts are spinning with 14 of 240 trails open. Some […] Conditions Report Peter Craigen | December 16, 2019 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Report: “Still Waiting For The Big Dump” Report from 8th December 2019 With less than 50cm of total snowfall to date, Whistler’s 2020 ski season has been one of the slowest starts on record so far. Whistler Blackcomb’s operations have been working around the clock to ensure enough snowmaking for a skiable network of trails. So far only 14/240 trails are open and 11 out of 26 chairs […] Conditions Report Peter Craigen | December 10, 2019 0 Comments
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