Whistler Blackcomb

A few of us got lucky this St. Patrick's day with some creamy March snow and moderate temperatures. Basically we searched for that pot'o'gold at the end of the rainbow, and found some pockets of powder instead. Read more for photos.

Well, today didn't suck. W/B received half a meter of snow in the past 48 hours, and a few of us went up the mountain to do some serious quality testing. You know, to make sure Whistler Blackcomb is still the top ski resort in North America. Results are in: it still is.

The Olympics may be finished but the party isn’t over: TWSSF provides over $100,000 direct funding to athletes and artists.

The Olympics are actually pretty fun. There are lots of free concerts, and all the crowds are in the village and not up the mountain. We took advantage of all this and had a pretty sweet time skiing. Check it out.

“Aaaaahhhhhh! The ‘Lympix are coming!” proclaimed a sign at the base of Excelerator Chair on Blackcomb last week. That “Aaaaahhhhhhh” of fear is now a cry of excitement that although the village has been overtaken by the masses, we have our precious mountain all to ourselves for the next two weeks. Read more for story and pics.

2010 has begun at Whistler Blackcomb and it started with a powsplosion of fireworks and blizzards, so this year is sure not to disappoint. Don't believe me? Read more for proof.

The high-pressure system visiting Whistler is acting a lot like the unwelcome couch surfer who sticks around long past their welcome. Oh well, at least it means sunshine and safer backcountry conditions. What better time to go for a walk or two?

Now that we're (only) getting 5cm days we're already reminiscing about the deepness of the past week at Whistler Blackcomb. The folks at Doglotion.com have made a video full of gratuitous faceshots and plump-looking pillow lines. Watch and enjoy!