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2 Killed in Gangland Shooting at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC

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Two people were shot dead at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC, yesterday afternoon. RCMP has arrested a number of suspects. The incident happened behind the Sundial and Pan Pacific Hotels near Skier’s Plaza, close to the base of Whistler Mountain. Police were called to the scene at 12:20 pm and arrived to find one man deceased and another in distress. Efforts were […]

SnowBrains | July 25, 2022
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Whistler Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier Will Open This Summer (For Training Camps Only)

Whistler Blackcomb's Hortsman glacier today. This will be full or skiers nad riders starting tomorrow.

For the first time since 2019, the Whistler Blackcomb glacier will open this summer for skiing and riding. But don’t get too excited, it’s for training camps only and not the general public. Covid-19 prevented the famous Horstman Glacier from opening the previous two summers, and before that the resort struggled with warming temperatures. In 2015, Whistler Blackcomb announced that due to […]

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SnowBrains | June 17, 2022
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How Whistler’s Bike Park is Able to Open So Early

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Whistler is truly a year-round destination resort. Besides being one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, the summertime and all the activities it has to offer have become just as popular. Even the shoulder seasons of fall and spring can be a great time to visit. This year, the mountain bike park will open on May 13th. […]

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Brent Thomas | April 28, 2022
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Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Kills Local Man

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A 34-year-old local man was killed by a class 1 avalanche inbounds at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, on Tuesday 5th April 2022. The incident happened in the Peak Chair area, on Whistler Mountain, which was open to the public.  Hundreds of skiers had lined up for the opening of the chair following up to three feet of fresh snow the previous […]

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SnowBrains | April 7, 2022
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Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures

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A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this […]

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SnowBrains | November 4, 2021
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Petition Started Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC

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In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this isn’t enough. One man has started a petition asking that Vail Resorts require proof of vaccination from guests wishing […]

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SnowBrains | October 4, 2021
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC Refuses to Refund Prepaid Cardholders During 2020-21 Season

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Several skiers bought prepaid passes at Whistler Blackcomb for the 2020-21 season but didn’t get to use all of their days. They claim they weren’t able to use them due to British Columbia’s COVID-19 health order to avoid non-essential travel and stay in their own regions. They went forward to ask Whistler Blackcomb for a refund on their unused days. […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | June 15, 2021
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC Linked to World’s Largest Outbreak of COVID Variant Outside Brazil

A report from The Guardian claims that British Columbia is the center of the world’s largest outbreak of the P1 coronavirus variant. Whistler Blackcomb accounted for almost 200 of the Province’s 877 cases. The P1 variant is highly contagious and is more fatal among younger people. It has been traced back to Brazil. Related: Whistler Blackcomb, BC Will Not Reopen This […]

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SnowBrains | April 12, 2021
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