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Whistler hits number one again. The Condé Nast
Traveler magazine awarded Whistler the top spot in its
annual "The Best Places to Ski & Stay in North
America" reader survey. Condé Nast Traveler
readers were asked to evaluate 109 North American ski
resorts that they had visited in the past three years,
and rate each resort. Read
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For its eleventh year, Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration
of Wine and Food promises to be bigger, better, and
more deliciously decadent than ever before with an expanded
lineup of delectable wine, food and tasting events,
plus new extended dates. Read
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The world's best mountain bikers will roll into Whistler,
BC for the fourth annual Kokanee Crankworx Mountain
Bike Festival July 21-29. Whistler will be ground zero
for nine full days of world class mountain bike events,
free daily concerts and a wide range of action throughout
the village for all ages. Read
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The adrenaline-fueled Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens
May 19. Thanks to 46 feet (1409cm) of snow this season
and a current base of 310cm (122 inches) of snow, besides
biking, mountain warriors can still board and ski the
snow-covered runs of Blackcomb Mountain until June 3.
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Record breaking lift will revolutionize resort experience.
Whistler Blackcomb has announced its boldest move yet
with the construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola, for
completion December 2008. The two mountains will be
united by a gondola that will set world records for
length and height while providing an unmatched experience
for resort guests. Read
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November 2006 was the snowiest November ever. With
416 centimetres or 13 feet 6 inches of snow falling
during the month, the prior November record of 272 centimetres
or 107 inches was crushed, setting a new high for early
season snowfall. Read
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Whistler Blackcomb mountain has broken ground on the construction
of the Piccolo Express, the resort's newest high speed
detachable quad that was announced last month. The new
Piccolo Express Lift on Whistler Mountain will be open
for the beginning of the 2006/2007 season, will run from
the bottom of Flute Bowl to the peak of Piccolo and will
provide access to more than 1,000 acres of the most spectacular
high alpine terrain available in North America. Read
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Whistler Blackcomb's #1 overall ranking and #2 for Park
and #3 for Pipe by the readers of Transworld Snowboarding
Magazine illustrates the mountain's commitment to providing
a Parks and Pipes experience for skiers and riders that
is literally second to none. The addition of the new Super
Night Pipe on Blackcomb Mountain will keep riders stoked
day and night. Read More |
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With the opening of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter
Games just around the corner (already!), here are some
key dates to keep in mind as the excitement builds. Read
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