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Whistler to OPEN Saturday! | 13 Days Earlier Than Scheduled

Whistler will be opening 13 days early this season thanks to early season snowstorms, cold temperatures, and solid snowmaking. Opening day will be this Saturday, November 16th instead of the scheduled November 28th. Blackcomb mountain will open as scheduled on November 28th. What will be open at Whistler on November 16: Lifts: Whistler Gondola, Creekside Gondola, Emerald Express, Big Red Express and the Franz […]
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Kovarik and Co. in Whistler Bike Park | The Best WBP Segment This Year?

If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Chris Kovarik slays Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Many have claimed it, but Kovarik lets his riding speak for himself. Kovarik has been known for his flat out riding and unique lines, gaps, and drifting. Not to mention the proper use of metal music. We like that. If this video got you stoked, check out a few more below and go check out Kovarik […]
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Whistler Gets Big Snow Over Weekend | Photo Tour:

Whistler got hammered with snow this weekend and temperatures are staying cold. The mountain now has a solid natural base and their snowmaking is now running whenever possible. Yes, Whistler now has a base that is here to stay. Whistler Blackcomb opens for the season on November 28th, 2013. Skiing in Whistler before Christmas is a magical event that we recommend to everyone. No crowds, cold temperatures, and Whistler averages more snow in December than any other month. […]
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Nimbus Independent + Snowmobiles in B.C. = “Trading Hits”

Chris Benchetler and Bryan Fox got deep into the B.C. backcountry with their snowmobiles last year. The spent their time there jumping off of things: cliffs, cornices, rollers, and man-made jumps. As per usual, this Nimbus edit has a mellow song, a relaxed vibe, and very flowy lines. “Trading Hits” is short edit based on a sled trip to BC with Chris Benchetler and friend Bryan Fox. The two go hit for hit in the backcountry and show the parallels between Chris’s style of skiing […]
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How To: Build a Chairlift | Video & Photos of Whistler’s 2 New Chairs

Whistler Blackcomb is currently in the process of building two new chairlifts that the snow world is highly anticipating: A new Crystal Chair & a new Harmony Chair. How do they get these chairlifts built? A lot of helicopter help, a lot of helicopters. And it’s fun to watch. Have a gander at this video and check out what these guys do. I don’t think I’d wanna be one of these guys on the ground guiding these huge pieces into place. Props to these technicians. Whistler Blackcomb’s Harmony high-speed, quad chairlift will be replaced […]
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MONSTER STORM About to Crush Whistler w/ 4.25 FEET of Snow in the Next 4 Days!

Whistler is looking down the throat of one big, mean, monsterous storm right now. It’s already hitting and Whistler has already gotten a few centimeters. A lot of places in North America have already gotten snow this year: Tahoe, Mammoth, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Hampshire, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, more. People are already skiing in Colorado and the Alps… but this forecast for Whistler is… well it’s… The forecast for Whistler is ridiculous: 130cms (51 inches […].
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