Whistler Blackcomb, BC: More Snow on the Way Whistler Blackcomb: All signs point to heavy moisture in the mix for the mountain over the next week. Lower elevations can expect rain and slushy conditions near the base. Better to head high to the upper portion of the mountain where the precipitation will fall in the form of snow. Snowfall accumulations range as high as 16 inches over the […] Weather Robin Azer | January 17, 2017 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Deep Winter Whistler received 15cm overnight on Sunday refreshing the mountain and making it soft and deep. The trees held really good and consistent snow, while the alpine was a little bit more variable conditions, but still soft. I went to Blackcomb and did a few glacier laps while the visibility was good. They were running Horstman T-Bar today which is a good sign for the rest of the season. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | January 9, 2017 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Cold Wind Buff Whistler has been cold and windy for the last week. Until today most of the alpine had been closed for the last few days due to wind. The wind has made the snow interesting for sure, super smooth and cardboard like in some sections, and deep in others. It is basically a mix of everything in the alpine and changes almost turn to turn. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | January 4, 2017 0 Comments
Trip Report: 8812 Bowl @ Roger’s Pass British Columbia Many times I’ll meet keen travelers in Revelstoke, and Roger’s Pass will come up in conversation. I guess it’s lore has been growing recently; multiple times, folks who haven’t been there have heard it was “the best ski touring” in North America: Just so, my friends, just so. Located between Golden and Revelstoke in Glacier Park, B.C., there are simply no comparable areas in […] Conditions Report Sergei Poljak | January 4, 2017 0 Comments
The 10 North American Ski Resorts with The Most Snowfall: The Western U.S. has been the recipient of some HUGE storms so far this winter. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has had the DEEPEST December in 40 years. Winter officially started 5 days ago, which means there is a lot more snow to come this year. As the snow continues to fall, the powder hounds rejoice. As the cold weather moves […] Industry News Chris Wallner | December 26, 2016 16 Comments
Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste provide the skier a paradise of clean lines and fresh powder. Despite the proximity to the resorts, they harbor the same dangers of any other backcountry excursion. When the lure of the powder calls you far off the beaten track, be sure to bring the requisite safety gear and the know-how to make […] Backcountry Robin Azer | December 23, 2016 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Refresh for the Holidays Whistler Blackcomb just had another 30cm dropped on it this past evening making the Monday skiing deep and soft. The arctic outflow that has made the past week in Whistler freezing cold and clear has final left and with it Pacific moisture and some warmth is coming back. This Monday was the start of a series of storms to roll into Whistler for the holiday season. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | December 19, 2016 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Snow and Cold Weather Continues It was another snowy and cold weekend in Whistler. Saturday morning was partly cloudy and the resort had some new snow. We lapped peak chair until midday, when the weather started to come. Since midday Saturday until Sunday night it has been consistently snowing in the Whistler Valley. It has been very cold in Whistler, by west coast standards, and new snow on Sunday was super light. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | December 11, 2016 0 Comments
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