March has to be the best skiing month for Whistler.  I’ve lived here for many years, too many to mention, and March has been consistently the best skiing/snowboarding month in Whistler.  With all the school breaks, the month of March is also the busiest, which makes Whistler come alive, IMHO.

7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show 
December 12, 2008–April 5, 2009 
It doesn’t get much hotter than this! Be amazed as firespinners and fireworks light up the night sky, while skiers and snowboarders jump through the dazzling Ring of Fire every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the base of Whistler Mountain.

Discover Whistler Days 
February 23, 2009–March 13, 2009 
Discover great value during Discover Whistler Days. Guests visiting the resort during Discover Whistler Days receive 40% off learn-to-ski and ride programs. Discounts are also available on other programs as well as kid’s programs.

Cinema Politica 
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 
Every Monday, LUNA and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre present a film series highlighting important documentary films. The third Monday of each month will feature a First Nations film and speaker. Doors open at 6:30 pm and screenings start at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation.

IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon World Cup Final 
March 5–8, 2009 
Paralympic athletes test their mettle at Whistler Olympic Park. This extremely competitive event is a great precursor to the 2010 Paralympic Games.

IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals 
March 11–14, 2009 
See the world’s top Paralympic alpine skiers in their last competition of the season. About 100 athletes from 16 countries compete in downhill, super-G, super-combined, giant slalom and slalom races in three different classes: standing, sitting and visually impaired.

IBU Biathlon World Cup 
March 11–15, 2009 
A European favourite, biathlon combines cross-country skiing with rifle target shooting. This event takes place at Whistler Olympic Park and features the top athletes in the sport vying for World Cup gold.