By
victor on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 |
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Even though I love downhill skiing and boarding, I still think there’s something totally Zen about cross country skiing. I had many amazing days on the Mountains, but magical nights cross country skiing around Lost Lake in Whistler, when all is quiet, the night lights shimmering on the snow, and the only thing you hear is the sound of your breath. Magical. That’s why at night you’ll probably find me on the trails around Lost Lake rather than in the busy village. For us cross skiers, I thought I’d include a post about the Early Bird Sale for the trails around Lost Lake.
The Early Bird is on sale until December 7th, and you can get your passes at Meadow Park Sports Centre, call 604-935-7529 or visit the Cross Country Information on the Whistler Web Site for details.
Here are the deals before December 7th:
|
Early Bird |
Regular Season Pass |
Savings |
| Adult |
$179 |
$224 |
$45 |
| Youth |
$107.50 |
$134.50 |
$27 |
| Child |
$89 |
$112 |
$23 |
| Family |
$358 |
$448 |
$90 |
| Night Adult |
$89 |
$112 |
$23 |
| Night Youth |
$53.75 |
$67 |
$13.25 |
| Night Child |
$45 |
$56 |
$11 |
| Night Family |
$179 |
$224 |
$45 |
Night Skiing starts at 3pm and goes until 9pm. The ticket booth closes at 8pm though, so you need to be on the trails by 8pm to enjoy the night cross country skiing.
Of course Whistler has another cross country trail to offer, in the New Olympic Park. I will write a separate post for that, but for information please visit their site.
The New Olympic Park is a little ways down the road from Whistler, or before you get to Whistler. I will include maps, directions, prices and details in my next post.
Enjoy the nights with cross country skiing.
Cheers,
Victor
By
dan on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 |
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Get your Edge Card for Whistler before November 21 and Save!
For all Vancouver Region and Washington State, the Whistler Edge Card provides cheap ski days for the season, without having to buy a season’s pass. The Edge Card gives you the convenience of getting:
- 1 day for $64
- 5 day for $319 (works out to $64 a day)
- 10 day for $584 (works out to $59 a day) – The 10 day Edge Card Deal not available after November 21st.
- none of these deals include the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride.
The benefits of getting the Edge Card Early, as announced by Whistler Blackcomb:
- Get up to $30 a day savings off the regular costs
- Get Exclusive low lodging rates, starting at $99 a day
- Get up to $150 off gear with coupons for equipment and outerwear
- Get $100 certificate for select ski and snowboard lessons
If you live in the Vancouver or Washington State areas, what’s nice about getting the Edge Card, is that it’s actually cheaper than the 7-Evelen tickets, and the Edge Card is connected to your Credit Card, so you can use it conveniently on the Mountains.
The only caveat is that the card doesn’t include the Peak 2 Peak ride, which the 7-Eleven ski tickets at $78 per person includes.
For more information, check out Whistler Edge Card deals.
By
dan on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 |
No CommentsIn Whistler November is a month of much anticipation for the new ski and snowboard season to begin. To make the wait a little more bearable, November is full packed of fun events for all ages. Here is a list of the main events leading to the big Opening of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains for the new ski season, on November 27th, 2008…
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Showcase Vancouver Grand Opening Sale
at West 4th and Burrard in Vancouver, BC
- Whistler Blackcomb are featuring the new Gondola to
connect Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Also, this is the time to remember to sign up for the
Express Card
November 1st and 2nd
Warren Miller’s Children of Winter
at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
November 2nd
Winter Farmer’s Market
on Blackcomb Way
November 6th to 10th
Cornucopia – Celebration of Wine and Food
in Whistler at many location around the Village
November 6th
ARTrageous
at Whistler Art Galleries
November 9th
Winter Farmer’s Market
on Blackcomb’s Way
November 14th to 16th
Whistler Creekside Fashion and Lifestyle Market
at Whistler Creekside
November 16th and 23rd
Winter Farmer’s Market
on Blackcomb’s Way
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November 27th – Ski and Snowboard Opening Day for the 2008-2009 Season
on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
November 28th and 29th
Bizarre Bazaar
at Telus Whistler Conference Centre
November 30th
Winter Farmer’s Market
on Blackcomb’s Way
