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WHISTLER, BC, February 25, 2008 – A goddess is an icon of strength, intelligence, wisdom and beauty.

Whistler Blackcomb’s week for women features all-ladies ski and snowboard camps, shopping nights, parties and a goal to raise $5,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation

WHISTLER, BC, February 25, 2008 – A goddess is an icon of strength, intelligence, wisdom and beauty. Every woman has an inner goddess who is, too often, lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Kimberley, BC – February 11, 2008 – Kimberley Alpine Resort will host the Dream Catcher Starlight Showdown

Kimberley, BC – February 11, 2008 – Kimberley Alpine Resort will host the Dream Catcher Starlight Showdown on Saturday, February 16th, as part of the Family Day activities at the ski resort.

December 22, Revelstoke, B.C. The ski world welcomed a major new player today — Revelstoke Mountain Resort in Revelstoke, British Columbia

December 22, Revelstoke, B.C. The ski world welcomed a major new player today — Revelstoke Mountain Resort in Revelstoke, British Columbia — fulfilling a dream this ski town and international powder skiers have anticipated for almost three decades.

December 27th, 2007, Golden, BC… Purcell Heli-Skiing & Kicking Horse Mountain Resort launched an exciting new product for this upcoming winter

December 27th, 2007, Golden, BC… Purcell Heli-Skiing & Kicking Horse Mountain Resort launched an exciting new product for this upcoming winter. Starting immediately, Purcell Heli-Skiing will be offering privately guided groups flying A-Star helicopters from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. A full day of private group heli-skiing from the resort costs $1,339 + GST per person.

The 11th annual Sapient-Showcase Showdown is set to hit Whistler Blackcomb February 29 - March 1, 2008

Popular Pipestyle Event Set To Take Over Superpipe at Base II On Blackcomb Mountain

WHISTLER, BC, February 7, 2008 –The 11th annual Sapient-Showcase Showdown is set to hit Whistler Blackcomb February 29 - March 1, 2008. The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is back with its unique and progressive “Pipestlye” format. With new sponsors, producers and ever-important rider feedback, the Showdown will no doubt be the biggest and best ever.

Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 33.5 feet of snow each year but this season is shaping up to surpass that mark once again

snowfall spoils skiers and riders

WHISTLER, BC, February 07, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 33.5 feet of snow each year but this season is shaping up to surpass that mark once again. Since the beginning of the winter season Whistler Blackcomb has received 734cm/24 feet of snow and more than 20 days with over 10cm of new snow.

Over the past seven days Whistler Blackcomb has received 51cm/20 inches of new snow.

Calgary, AB, February 7, 2008 - Fernie Alpine Report has the most powder snow of any major ski resort in Canada, with another 23cm (9 inches) of snow in the past 24 hours

Most Snow of any Major Canadian Ski Resort

Calgary, AB – February 7, 2008– Fernie Alpine Report has the most powder snow of any major ski resort in Canada, with another 23cm (9 inches) of snow in the past 24 hours, 41cm (16 inches) in 48 hours, and 96cm (38 inches) in the past 7 days.

WHISTLER, BC, February 6, 2008 - Twenty-five years ago, World Cup Downhill Skier and Crazy Canuck Dave Murray started a ski camp at Whistler Blackcomb

The longest running ski camp in North America still spreading a passion for skiing

WHISTLER, BC, February 6, 2008 - Twenty-five years ago, World Cup Downhill Skier and Crazy Canuck Dave Murray started a ski camp at Whistler Blackcomb for adult intermediate and expert skiers wanting to take their skiing to the next level.

PERISHER BLUE, NSW, FEB 6, 2008 - Perisher Blue has committed again to improving guest experiences by its significant investment in snowmaking

Perisher Blue has committed again to improving guest experiences by its significant investment in snowmaking.

Extending on the $3.6M spent in 2007, snowmaking will be further expanded in the resort in 2008 with an additional $9.75M capital investment.

This will allow the introduction of a new water supply for Perisher Valley, an upgraded pump station and 34 new automated Techno Alpin snow guns (adding to the 154 existing snow guns).

WHISTLER, BC, February 1, 2008 – January was a mix of snow and sun (but mostly snow), drawing sun worshipers and powder hogs to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb

18cm of Snow Fell Last Day of January, Bringing Month Snowfall Total to 264cm

WHISTLER, BC, February 1, 2008 – January was a mix of snow and sun (but mostly snow), drawing sun worshipers and powder hogs to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. The average snowfall in January is 209cm which was hit on the 15th of this month.