A Letter to Warren Miller Dear Mr Miller, I could never address you as Warren because I still see you with my adolescent eyes—the eyes of a budding dirtbag who never thought making a life as a skier was possible. You were a titan in the ski world, and while I never had the privilege of meeting you, you have been with me since puberty. Related: […] Industry News D’Arcy McLeish | January 28, 2018 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Conditions Report: 5-Feet of New Snow This Week photos and words by Whistler Blackcomb on January 26th, 2018 POW! Every day is a powder day in Whistler Blackcomb this week. With over seven metres (23 feet) of snow this season, and five feet, or nearly two metres, of new snow this week, it couldn’t get any better than this! Expect a slight accumulation on today’s powder clouds on Saturday, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 27, 2018 1 Comment
The Top 10 DEEPEST Snowpacks In North America Right Now: It’s the middle of January and all of the top 10 deepest snowpacks in North America are over 100″. It’s bound to happen, but it looks like the PNW & BC could see a 200″ base around the beginning of February. This season has been good for portions of the West, but the key is to go north. Top 10 Deepest […] Weather Chris Wallner | January 24, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Frightening Reminder of How Quickly an Awesome Powder Day Could Go Wrong Watch this video of a group of guys shredding Whistler powder after the recent massive snowfall. It seems fairly innocuous at first, boarders ripping up the pow in the trees just above a catwalk, but quickly goes bad. Watch until the end. The guy filming is a hero! Buy that guy a beer… Steven Agar | January 24, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: If You’re Gonna Fall, Then Landing on Soft Pillows Helps! Falling never looked so good. Eric Jackson sending it on some pillows in Whistler Blackcomb. Video: Matt Belzile The Manboys Steven Agar | January 24, 2018 2 Comments
A Week Full Of Storms Is Headed For Whistler Blackcomb | 56″ of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Today – Monday Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada is about to get dumped on. A string of storm are expected to impact the area Today – Monday. The expected snowfall should make for epic days of skiing & riding throughout this week and into the next. 56″ of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Today – Monday. Thanks to relatively consistent temperatures, snow levels are […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 17, 2018 0 Comments
The Top 10 DEEPEST Snowpacks In North America Right Now: While it may not be a great start to the ski season everywhere in North America, it’s definitely DEEP in places. Some resorts have over a 100″ base and it’s not even January yet. Top 10 Deepest Snowpacks in North America: 1. Alpental, WA: 107″ 2. Mt Baker Ski Area, WA: 106″ 3. Cypress Mountain, BC: 80″ 4. Grand Targhee, WY: […] Weather Chris Wallner | December 26, 2017 9 Comments
Snow Is In The Forecast For Whistler Blackcomb | 20″ of Snow Monday Night – Tuesday Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada is about to get dumped on. A cold front is expected to mix with a precipitation-heavy storm and impact the area Monday Night – Tuesday, although the cold front is looking like it will stick around for a while. The expected snowfall should make for epic days of skiing & riding on Tuesday & Wednesday. 20″ […] Weather Chris Wallner | December 18, 2017 0 Comments