Whistler Blackcomb Open With Most Terrain In North America
As of Saturday, Whistler Blackcomb will offer more than 5,000 acres and 3,600 ft. of vertical
Whistler, BC – Thursday, November 22 marks the official launch of Whistler Blackcomb’s 2007/2008 winter season, with Blackcomb Mountain opening and operations increasing on Whistler Mountain. On Saturday, November 24, Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain offering will increase to more than 5,000 acres and 3,600 vertical feet.
Whistler Mountain opened a week early on November 17 after a series of storms pummeled the mountains. The ski conditions have been fantastic all week with bluebird skies and cold temperatures. The base is currently 95 cm (37 inches). Snowmaking operations have also been in full effect on both mountains; to date, transforming 40 million gallons of water into snow using North America’s largest snowmaking system.
“Ski conditions are great. This week’s cold weather and sunshine have been perfect for snow quality, so expect great skiing on Blackcomb,” says Doug MacFarlane, Mountain Manager for Whistler Blackcomb. “The grooming should be great and the long-range forecast is calling for another snow cycle later this weekend.”
As of Thursday, the addition of Blackcomb Mountain will boost Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain offering to more than 3,000 acres. Skiers and riders will access Blackcomb Mountain from the Excalibur Gondola in Whistler Village and Wizard Express chair at Blackcomb’s base. Solar Coaster, Excelerator, Jersey Cream and Catskinner chairlifts will be open, with terrain park features available in the Nintendo Terrain Park. Downloading to the valley will be from the top of the Excalibur and Wizard.
Skiers and riders can currently access Whistler Mountain via the Whistler Village Gondola. Creekside Gondola re-opens Thursday and will run daily for the season. Skiing will be available down to Olympic Station via the Upper Olympic and Expressway. Big Red Express and Emerald Express will be open, as well as the Habitat Terrain Park. The Children’s Learning Centre at Olympic Station will also be open. As of Thursday, guests can download on the Creekside and Whistler Village Gondolas.
This Saturday, Whistler Blackcomb will open access to the alpine with Blackcomb’s Crystal Chair and Whistler’s Harmony Express.
Skiers and riders looking for weather updates at Whistler Blackcomb can check out web cams and operational updates at whistlerblackcomb.com. The snow phone is also updated five times daily and can be reached by calling 604-687-7507 (Vancouver) or 604-932-4211 (Whistler). For information on activities and events, call 1-800-766-0449.
About Whistler
Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark Peak to Peak Gondola project underway, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to the continent's two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at whistlerblackcomb.com.
About Intrawest
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in eleven resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit intrawest.com
Thursday, November 22 marks the official launch of Whistler Blackcomb’s 2007/2008 winter season, with Blackcomb Mountain opening and operations increasing on Whistler Mountain. On Saturday, November 24, Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain offering will increase to more than 5,000 acres and 3,600 vertical feet