Whistler Blackcomb, BC Reveals Spring Plans Whistler Blackcomb, located in British Columbia, Canada, has recently revealed its spring operations plans. Blackcomb Mountain will remain open until the last day of the season, May 24, while Whistler Mountain is set to close on April 18. Spring hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Excalibur Gondola will continue to run, providing access to the main village, […] Industry News Nick Retterer | March 25, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Lynx Spotted Running Across Slopes of RED Mountain Resort, BC Cool sighting here for some lucky person on a chairlift at RED Mountain Resort, BC. Related: RED Mountain Resort, B.C. | All The Powder & Terrain, Without The Crowds Thankfully they caught it on camera for us all to enjoy. It’s not the first time lynx have been spotted at RED, check out this video of a lynx passing between two […] SnowBrains | March 23, 2021 0 Comments
Ian McIntosh and Christina Lusti Just Completed an Insane First Descent on Mount Nelson, BC Pro skiers Ian McIntosh and Christina Lusti both fulfilled a childhood dream yesterday when they conquered a first descent together on Mount Nelson in British Columbia. A childhood dream realized. The stars have to align for it to all work out and yesterday was the perfect day. @christinalusti and I grew up together ski racing and our paths took different […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Won’t Extend Operating Hours During Spring Whistler Blackcomb, in British Columbia, Canada, announced that it wouldn’t be extending its lift hours beyond 3 p.m. for the rest of the 2020-21 season. The resort stated the lifts would stop at 3 p.m. instead of extending to 3:30 and eventually 4 p.m. as the season continues into spring. The decision is due to the response to the Covid-19 pandemic […] Industry News Nick Retterer | March 3, 2021 0 Comments
46% of Workplaces Inspected in Whistler, BC, Found to Not Be Following Covid-19 Guidelines In a conversation with City News News 1130, Al Johnson, head of prevention services for WorkSafeBC, said that in a Covid-19 enforcement blitz on Whistler’s business from January 30-31st, 32/69 businesses inspected were not following Covid-19 guidelines. This news comes after seeing continual high numbers of new coronavirus cases coming out of Whistler, BC. As of the week of February […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 1, 2021 1 Comment
Man at Mount Baldy Resort, British Columbia, Killed by Groomer On Friday, a man in his seventies was reported dead at Mount Baldy Resort in British Columbia after getting stuck under a ski groomer. After an attempt at first aid, Mount Baldy employees were unable to keep the man alive, the RCMP reports. After an investigation was launched by both the BC Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC, Mount Baldy was forced […] Industry News Liam Abbott | February 28, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Valemount, BC | Beacon Wasn’t Working A backcountry skier was killed by an avalanche in the Swift Creek valley, northeast of Valemount, BC, on Tuesday. The 35-year-old from Fernie, BC, was skiing with two others who were also caught in the 3.5-size slide. They were able to self-rescue but could not find their friend. His body was recovered the following day in the avalanche debris field by […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
2 Killed in Avalanches in British Columbia, Canada in 2-Days This Weekend | 21 Avalanche Deaths in 16-Days in North America 2 people were killed in avalanches in 2-days this weekend in British Columbia, Canada. 3 people died in avalanches in the USA yesterday, February 14, 2021. 20 people have died in avalanches in North America in the past 16-days – the deadliest avalanche cycle in North American history. The USA just had its deadliest avalanche cycle in history with 18 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 15, 2021 0 Comments
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