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Whistler, B.C. to OPEN Five Days Early This Saturday, Nov. 22nd

Whistler ski resort in British Columbia, Canada will be opening 5 days early. They were scheduled to open Nov. 27th, but they will now open this saturday, Nov. 22nd. Blackcomb ski resort will be opening on Nov. 27th. They’ve been getting pounded with snow up there and recorded an 82″ snowpack on the upper mountain two weeks ago. Historically, December is the snowiest month […]
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Whislter, B.C. Conditions Report: Deep Powder Heli Skiing on an 82″ Base Yesterday

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Whistler already has an 82″ base… Whoa… Whistler has done this every year for a while now. They get a big pre season dump. they send Mike Douglas and crew out in a heli. Mike D. and crew tears Whistler up for a day. Then they tease the crap out of us with the footage. We love it. To be clear, Whistler is not open yet and they won’t open until November 27th. Although, twice in this video, they mention that they might open earlier… […]
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2014 Telemark Season Highlights | PNW-Wyoming-Whistler

As many of us experienced, skiing powder last winter was a struggle for those seeking refuge on the west coast of the US. California was hit hard, but Oregon and Washington also suffered from meager storms that infrequently deposited snow. By the time spring rolled around, I had skied less than 5 powder days, 3 of which were in Wyoming with a bunch of hooligan Tele skiers at Targhee’s 2014 Big Mountain Tele comp. It snowed a foot of fluff ever day I was in the Tetons. In fact, so much so that the event was cancelled due to zero vis […]
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Whistler, B.C. Summer Conditions Report: Wedgemount Glacier & Lake

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Whistler, BC is about 75 miles (125 KM) north of Vancouver, BC. The road up from Vancouver is named “Sea to Sky highway” and rightfully so, is probably one of the most beautiful mountain drives in the world. The first half of the trip up from Vancouver gives you beautiful panoramic views of Pacific ocean and various islands. The second half is in the mountains with various peaks and […]
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Elixir – A Film About Nick Geddes

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In the mountain environment, we often point to athletic achievement as a form of inspiration. This athlete climbed that peak or that rider won this competition. While physical achievement can be inspiring in its own way, is it truly a measure of character? Too often in the bubble of the mountain culture, athletic achievement is celebrated over true inspiration. Sure, it takes mad skills, discipline and balls of steel to do some of the things athletes do, but that often has little do to with the depth […]
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Nick McNutt Makes It To The Bigtime | TGR’s Newest Athlete

Nick McNutt from Whistler, B.C. has made the TGR team, which is nice. Talk about a dream come true. Nick submitted his best edit to TGR’s Co-Lab comp and came up short – ie he didn’t win. But, TGR noticed his steeze and gave him a call -ie he won. Nick was invited to shoot with TGR this past winter and it sounds like he crushed it. Big congrats to you, Nick. Enjoy it! “In 2013 Nick McNutt entered TGR’s Co-Lab competition. Skiing out of his hometown of Whistler, British Columbia his smooth buttery style, switch landings, and easygoing persona caught the eyes of the TGR team. Although, he would eventually fall short of winning the $100,000 […]
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Whistler Blackcomb Conditions Report: Slush Bucket Skiing

There are not many things that allow for as much reflection as a mountain coming to a close for yet another season. Great times great lines and great friends became the norm around whistler this winter. Yet there is an awakened buzz around the base, as riders dawning triple crowns and shorts flood the scene for the opening of the whistler bike park. But don’t be mistaken, there is still a lot of life left in the winter of this beast. […]
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