Vail Resorts CEO Says Addition of Whistler Blackcomb, B.C Will NOT Increase “Epic Pass” Prices Vail Resorts CEO just stated that they don’t plan on raising Epic Pass prices despite the addition of Whistler Blackcomb – the largest ski resort in North America – to the Epic Pass in 2017/18. “Even though Whistler Blackcomb is one of the most impactful offerings that we’ve added to the Epic Pass, we still would absolutely not change our […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 12, 2016 6 Comments
55 – 115″ of Snow Forecast for Whistler, B.C. Next 7 Days A series of storms is forecast to march all over Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, Canada and drop 55-115″ of snow in the next 7 days. Hopefully, snow levels will cooperate. “Storms lined up across the Pacific and beyond – like a machine. It could last more than a week! I see one storm after another. Expect lots […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 2, 2015 9 Comments
Whistler Will Do Summer Snowmaking To Prevent Glacial Retreat This is unprecedented. Whistler Blackcomb will be performing snowmaking this summer in an attempt to stop the glacial retreat of the Hortsman glacier where they perform their summer skiing. “The pilot project will involve the testing of four low-energy consumption snowmaking guns in the Horstman Hut area to determine if a full-scale snowmaking system is an option to prevent further recession of the Horstman Glacier.” – Whistler Blackcomb Whistler will begin installing this new snowmaking system in late July and they […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 15, 2015 4 Comments
Late Season Snowfalls Extends Whistler Season Until June 7th Whistler just announced that they will be extending their season until June 7th. Their previous closing date was on May 19th. Blackcomb is already closed but will reopen for summer glacier skiing on June 20th. They’ve been getting big snowfall in the past month that has allowed them to keep the lifts spinning a few weeks longer. Spring Skiing & Snowboarding: Whistler Mountain open to Sunday, June 7th for spring skiing and snowboarding. Creekside Gondola will be running : May 9/10 Blackcomb Mountain now closed. Reopens June 20, 2015 for summer Glacier Skiing and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2015 0 Comments
Snowboarder Found After Three Days Lost in Whistler 20 year-old snowboarder Julie Abrahamsen was found Saturday by search and rescue teams after she got lost Wednesday while snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia. Abrahamsen, visiting from Norway, had been snowboarding alone Wednesday, and was reported missing by a room mate Friday after she hadn’t returned home. Whistler RCMP, Ski Patrol and Search […] Industry News Eric Behn | January 25, 2015 0 Comments
Winter is Coming… Whistler saw its first snowfall over the weekend. And this morning, as the sun finally makes an appearance after a week of classic coastal weather, a thin blanket of snow will cover the Peak. Winter is coming, and with that comes the opportunity to awaken our obsession with snow. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but then I have the jaded view of a ski patroller who spends six months a year in his ski boots […] D’Arcy McLeish | September 24, 2013 3 Comments
Blackcomb Peak, British Columbia Frosted Blackcomb Peak at Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. January 2012. SnowBrains | April 25, 2013 0 Comments
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