Things To Do in Whistler in January, Event Listings
Whistler 7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show
January 3rd, 2010 – January 31st, 2010
All can enjoy a fantabulous show of fire spinners, fire words and the hottest pros from our own ski and snowboard school, taking BIG air through rings of fire. Worth a trip to Whistler before the Olympics.
Whistler Deep Winter Photo Challenge
January 7th, 2010
Enjoy the grassroots celebration of winter by putting together a slideshow entry. Last year’s winner, Jordan Manley, will be back to defend his title. Also on the roster are top ski and snowboard photographers Paul Morrison, Ashley Barker and Nicholas Teichrob. Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 7:00 pm.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or by calling 1.800.766.0449.
Whistler Winter Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
January 8th, 2010 to January 9th, 2010
Showcasing some of the best performance dogs in the world, the Winter Purina Incredible Dog Challenge features competitions in Avalanche Rescue, Ski Joring, Agility, Head-to-Head 60-Weave Pole Racing and Freestyle Flying Disc. Local dogs and owners can participate in the fun Paw-and-Pole exhibition competition, which includes fastest small dog and fastest large dog awards, a Best Costume award, in addition to a “Look-Alike” contest to see who most resembles their dog. All events are open to the public.
Whistler NiX Theatre of Snow and Ice
January 22nd, 2010 to February 27th, 2010
Bundle up at Lost Lake and enter Canada’s first theatre of snow and ice. This theatrical adventure, a BC premiere, follows two survivors and an arsonist through the fireworks at the end of the world. NiX is a frozen fantasy, complete with a flaming tuba, a snowman death scene and an explosive love story that will melt the coldest of hearts. Show starts at 7:30 pm. For tickets call 1.800.838.3006.
Learn more at www.theonlyanimal.com/theatre/nix.
Whistler Callaghan Classic Group Cross-Country Ski
January 30th, 2010
For all of you classic riders, this is the 2nd event in Callaghan Country’s annual Benchmark Series. To participate, ski to Callaghan Lodge and benchmark your time. Enjoy a free BBQ and picnic when you arrive. The base opens at 8:30 am and the group ski starts at 9:00 am.