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Pics & Vids Of The Week 05/12/2009
- Boston.com has a nice collection of some entries into this year’s National Geographic International Photography contest. Be sure to check out the gallery, there is some amazing stuff: - A skiier escapes an avalanche using a parachute [via Ou...
Pics & Vids Of The Week 05/12/2009
- Boston.com has a nice collection of some entries into this year’s National Geographic International Photography contest. Be sure to check out the gallery, there is some amazing stuff: - A skiier escapes an avalanche using a parachute [via Ou...
It’s Snow Time!
Photo by TylerIngram I’ve been seeing a lot of Tweets like these and its getting me excited for winter: @Mt_Seymour: We have 7cm of snow and counting! – Nov 6 @CypressMountain: Snowing all day! Opening as soon as we have enough snow! R...
It’s Snow Time!
Photo by TylerIngram I’ve been seeing a lot of Tweets like these and its getting me excited for winter: @Mt_Seymour: We have 7cm of snow and counting! – Nov 6 @CypressMountain: Snowing all day! Opening as soon as we have enough snow! R...
2009 Turkey Sale & Swap
The Annual Turkey Sale & Swap is coming back to Whistler this October 9 – 12. “Whistler Blackcomb and the surrounding community are coming together once again to show our thanks to two of the things we are incredibly grateful for – ...
Fire Breaking Out On Blackcomb
If the wildfires in Kelowna weren’t enough there are early reports of a fire breaking out on Blackcomb mountain after a lightning strike around 3pm today. Comments like this from people in Whistler are spreading around Twitter: Holy crap, fores...
Kokanee Crankworx 2009
The ultimate event in mountain biking, the 2009 Kokanee Crankworx, will be taking place in Whistler August 8 – 16. This event is an annual favorite for many, and with good reason. There are a host of events, from the trick showdown to the Canad...
Featured Blog: Amber Turnau
It’s been a while since I featured a local blog, so thought I’d do a quick profile on a good one I’ve recently found: Amber Turnau’s. With some Whistler flair, Amber posts on a lot of outdoor activities including scuba diving,...
Summer Skiing In BC
Haven’t had time to post much this week, but here’s a good Globe & Mail article that should get you stoked for some summer skiing and snowboarding at Whistler. It is the middle of July. It’s 15 C. The sky is a radiant blue, the ...
2009 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
The 2009 TELUS World SKi & Snowboard Festival is taking place this April 17 - 26, in Whistler. This event is always a fun one with music, arts, parties, and of course, some great skiing and snowboarding. The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival...
MyPlanet 360°
A few weeks back I met @360Kaz at the Vancouver Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show at the Squamish Tourism Booth, and she gave me the scoop on her very cool job with MyPlanet360°. MyPlanet360° is owned by Beamer Studios who have offices in Squamis...
Low Snowpack In Whistler Could Pose Problems This Summer
An article in Pique Magazine looks at the potential problems that could be associated with the low snowpack in Whistler this season (aside from the chips and scratches on my snowboard from loose / exposed rocks). In terms of snowfall, 2008-09 has bee...
Another Lift Failure (Crash) At Whistler
Whistler spoke out today about why the Harmony Express chairlift has been closed since Wednesday. Turns out that one of the chairs fell off the cable! Luckily no one was on that particular chair at the time. The good news just keeps on rolling for Wh...
Whistler Film Festival Snow Screen
The Whistler Film Festival is presenting 15 films this weekend (Feb 21 & 22) on an outdoor screen built of snow. Let’s go to the movies . . . outside! The Whistler Film Festival presents a series of Olympic-inspired short films projected on a g...
