VIDEO: Elderly Woman Dangles from Chairlift at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Strangers, chairlift operators, and patrol staff all raced to help a 70-year old woman who was dangling off a chairlift at Whistler Blackcomb, BC this weekend. You might also like: VIDEO: Quick Thinking Kids Rescue Young Boy Dangling from Chairlift at Grouse Mountain, BC The incident, caught on camera, happened at 2:30 pm Saturday on the Emerald Express. According to witnesses, the […] SnowBrains | April 10, 2019 1 Comment
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb To Receive Largest Investment In Resort’s History Vail Resorts is making a historic $66 million investment in some much-needed upgrades to the world-famous Whistler Blackcomb BC ski resort. The investment includes a new state of the art 10 person gondola along with two new high-speed chairs. Vail plans to add new accommodation, improve the mountain bike park and improve some of the runs at the resort. Some locals […] Industry News Caitlin Perry | December 15, 2017 1 Comment
Top 7 Resorts for The Best Freeride Terrain in Canada (Sponsored By: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort) Designed by Mother Nautre, freeride terrain is the freedom to go big – down rugged ungroomed steeps, chock-full of cliffs, crevices, and chutes. Those who seek it share a passion for adventure and an insatiable desire to stomp epic lines. There is no shortage of get-after it terrain in the Great White North, but some […] Featured Article Robin Azer | November 8, 2017 0 Comments
16-54″ of Snow Forecast for Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. Next 6-Days: Lets keep this simple: Snow-Forecast.com is forecasting up to 136cms (54″) of snow for Whistler’s alpine today through Tuesday. Whistler’s website forecast is showing 41-70cms (16-28″) of snow for Whistler’s alpine today through Monday. No, Canada doesn’t have a National Weather Service like we do in the States. They have a thing called Environment Canada, that isn’t great. This is […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 2, 2017 3 Comments
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
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
Snow Suffocation Death at Whistler’s Opening Weekend An unfortunate tragedy has befallen Whistler Blackcomb resort on their opening weekend. A 27-year old snowboarder perished on Saturday due to suffocation in the deep snow of an off-piste run. The snowboarder was riding alone in the Crystal Ridge area on a glade run known as Arthur’s Choice. Brad Sills, Whistler’s Search and Rescue manager, speculates that the rider fell face […] Dylan Cautela | November 28, 2016 0 Comments
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