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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S GREENEST EMPLOYERS THREE YEARS RUNNING (24-Apr-11)

Recognition given for energy conservation initiatives, waste reduction, and staff dedication

WHISTLER, BC, April 22, 2011 –  For the third year in a row Whistler Blackcomb is celebrating Earth Day (April 22) as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, awarded by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

“We are thrilled and honoured to accept this award,” says Dave Brownlie, President and Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb.


TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is off and running (18-Apr-11)

Monster Energy’s The Show kicks of 16th annual party and shred-fest

Whistler, B.C. – And it’s all begun! The teams have rolled into town, the sponsor tents are set up and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Frank’s Red Hot, Icebreaker chewing gum and Durex Condoms are now staple items in festival go-ers pockets. Let the games begin.

The Festival began on Friday and to kick it all off Fort Knox Five lit up the AXE Canada Mainstage and rocked the party at the iconic Garibaldi Lift Company bar.


Blackcomb Mountain Operations Extended To May 30 To Accommodate Pent Up Demand For Spring Skiing and Riding (15-Apr-11)

Snow Base of 372 cm (146 in.), 1483 (585 in.) Cumulative Snowfall = Incredible Conditions

 

WHISTLER, BC, April 13, 2011 – Blackcomb Mountain’s operations have been extended to May 30, 2011 to accommodate incredible skiing and riding conditions. Forty-seven (47) days of skiing and riding remain in the season at Whistler Blackcomb, offering one of the longest seasons in North America.


Blackcomb Mountain Operations Extended To May 30 To Accommodate Pent Up Demand For Spring Skiing and Riding (15-Apr-11)

Snow Base of 372 cm (146 in.), 1483 (585 in.) Cumulative Snowfall = Incredible Conditions

 

WHISTLER, BC, April 13, 2011 – Blackcomb Mountain’s operations have been extended to May 30, 2011 to accommodate incredible skiing and riding conditions. Forty-seven (47) days of skiing and riding remain in the season at Whistler Blackcomb, offering one of the longest seasons in North America.


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Whistler Blackcomb Venue for First Major international Competition Following the IOC Ski HalfPIPE Announcement (10-Apr-11)

World Skiing Invitational Superpipe Event Takes Place During TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival April 15 – 24, 2011

WHISTLER, BC, April 6, 2011 – Whistler Blackcomb will host the first major international ski halfpipe competition following today’s announcement: ski halfpipe will be included in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.


Early season snowfalls brighten NZ townships of Methven and Queenstown. (10-Apr-11)

NZ South Island…..Mt. Hutt out of Methven has received 15cm of snow....

NZ South Island…..Mt. Hutt out of Methven has received 15cm of snow at the base and 20-30cm up high in the past 24 hours, while sister resort The Remarkables in Queenstown has enjoyed some snow flurries on its peaks painting a magical picture of icing sprinkled across it's souring elevation.   

Pictures tell a thousand words, see early season snowfalls attached, plus great package deals to both Mt.


Summer Ski Camps 2011 (10-Apr-11)

A few of the European glaciers offer summer ski training opportunities...

A few of the European glaciers offer summer ski training opportunities and the Inside Out Ski Club is holding three-day summer ski camps in Tignes in June, offering a package of accommodation, airport transfers and three half-day coaching sessions.

“Following the great success of our Autumn Ski Camps we are once again working with the Hotel Les Melezes in Tignes Les Boisses to offer a great value package, so there's no need to pack your ski boots away for the summer!&rd


Crystal Mountain To Offer Skiing to June, Maybe July (10-Apr-11)

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington State, USA, says it no longer has an off-season...

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington State, USA, says it no longer has an off-season with the addition of the Mt. Rainier Gondola.

Crystal’s winter season will end on April 17 but the extended spring skiing season will begin on April 21.

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