Pique Newsmagazine21 Feb - UK Resident Named Whistler Sabbatical Project WinnerIfyouski.comLuke Dillon's dream is about to become reality; he will visit Whistler this season to enjoy an expenses paid month-long stay, including air and ground transportation, accommodation, lift tickets and equipment, a salary and up to 15 unique Whistler ...Whistler Sabbatical Project won by UK resident Luke DillonPique Newsmagazineall 3 news articles »

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 WHISTLER, BC, February 1, 2012 – Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Giant Bicycles are excited to announce they will be working together for the 2012 bike season. Giant, one of mountain biking’s top bike manufacturers, will become the official bike partner of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Additionally, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is pleased to announce they will work with RockShox suspension, AVID brakes and while continuing their partnership with SRAM and TRUVATIV. “Giant Bicycles is one of the biggest, and arguably best, mountain bike manufactures in the world, and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is stoked to work with them,” says Bike Park Manager Brian Finestone. “Giant’s line of gravity mountain bikes are second to none, and we are extremely happy to partner with Giant, RockShox and AVID to supply premium mountain bike products to our customers.”  Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s rental fleet of Giant bikes will consist of 150 Glory and Faith models. 50 will be set up for the expert or bike “fanatic” who wants to rent a top of the line race or gravity machine, while 100 Glory and Faith models will be set up for the novice to intermediate rider.  “Whistler Mountain Bike Park is not only the biggest and best lift-accessed bike park in the world, but it is also a great place to connect with riders from around the world,” says Paul Nash of Giant Canada. “The incredible terrain in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is the perfect testing ground for our mountain bikes.” The Giant bikes will be equipped with the latest DH specific components from SRAM, RockShox, AVID and TRUVATIV. The addition of Easton Havoc DH wheels and Maxxis tires results in an exceptional rental fleet for any type of rider. Each bike will be meticulously maintained by Whistler Mountain Bike Park mechanics who will be completing SRAM Technical University (STU) training and will have a thorough knowledge of the Giant bicycles. With over 2,500 employees, offices in over 15 countries and a focus on getting people on bikes, SRAM is thrilled to continue an almost 11 year relationship with the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.    “We consider Whistler Mountain Bike Park to be the most established and progressive mountain bike park in the world and we are always excited to continue to work with them,” says David Zimberoff, SRAM Global Marketing director. “We had an extremely successful year working with Giant’s Global Race Team last year and we are thrilled to welcome Giant to the SRAM and Whistler Mountain Bike Park family.” The Whistler Mountain Bike Park rental fleet will be composed of some of the most elite mountain bikes on the market,” says Finestone. “SRAM is a leader in the downhill mountain bike industry and we are delighted to continue to team up with them.” The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is currently under a few feet of snow but expect to see the all-new Giant bicycles in Whistler Blackcomb’s rental stores in the spring of 2012.  Opening day for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s 2012 season is expected to be in May.  -30- Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games   MEDIA NOTES:  Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to provide high resolution photographs available for editorial use, downloadable at the following link http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/photo/index.htm Please credit – Photographer Listed, Location: Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia.    Get Social with Whistler Blackcomb: Find our online communities by visiting http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/movement. You can also find Whistler Blackcomb on Facebook at Facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb , follow us on Twitter at @whistlerblckcmb and become our friend on  

WHISTLER, BC, January 9th 2012 – Whistler Blackcomb is introducing a new program, complementing the popular snow school programs, to help grow the sports of skiing and riding. Whether you are an experienced skier or rider or have never slid on snow, Whistler Blackcomb’s Discover Whistler Days, Max4 program, and the special Learn to Ski/Ride for Free weekend will help make the most of any “slide on snow” New Year’s resolution.  “Our ski and snowboard instructors are some of the best in the world and are one of the main reasons Whistler Blackcomb is one of the best places to learn to ski or ride,” Says Bartosz Barczynski general manager of adult ski and snowboard school. “The exhilaration felt when guests first “get it” is incredible and we would like to help more people experience that incredible feeling. To help inspire, we produced a little video showcasing the delight: the moment it all comes together. The video can be viewed at whistlerblackcomb.com or shared via Whistler Blackcomb’s Facebook page.”  Whistler Blackcomb’s snow school is one of the largest in the world consisting of over 1,100 professional ski and snowboard instructors and more than 50 Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 4 instructors, the most in a single snow school in Canada. Speaking over 26 languages and originating from all over the world Whistler Blackcomb believes its ski and snowboard instructors are the best in the business and there is no better place to learn then from the best.  The signature programs within Whistler Blackcomb’s Snow School include: Discover Whistler Days From January 2 – February 12, 2012, Discover Whistler Days offers guests 30 per cent off Whistler Blackcomb’s adult Max4 lessons and 30 per cent off select kids and teen programs.  Book rental equipment online in advance and receive 20 per cent off the in-store price.  Max4 Lessons All Max4 adult lessons have no more than four skiers and riders per group and anytime during the winter season guests can purchase three consecutive days of Max4 lessons for the price of two. Max4 lessons cater to everyone from beginners to experienced skiers and riders and offer unparalleled value, 30 per cent off, during Discover Whistler Days. "Never-Evers" Learn to Ski/Ride for Free  January is a month for new beginnings and with small group sizes, one instructor to every four guests, it is the perfect time to get outside and try sliding on the snow. From January 27-29, Whistler Blackcomb will be offering a beginner package giving those who have “never-ever” skied or snowboarded the perfect opportunity to learn. The beginner package includes a full day Max4 lesson, rental equipment, and lift access to the beginner area. The program is limited to the first 600 (200 per day) participants to register. Some restrictions apply, for full details visit whistlerblackcomb.com/learn. Whistller Blackcomb has ski and snowboard programs to suit whatever your needs and skill levels may be.  More information is available online at whistlerblackcomb.com/snowschool.   About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, visit http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/media -30- Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games MEDIA NOTES:  Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to provide high resolution photographs available for editorial use, downloadable at the following link http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/photo/index.htm Please credit – Photographer Listed, Location: Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. 

  WHISTLER, BC – Whistler Blackcomb is offering exceptional value during “Deep Winter” with discounts on everything guests need to ski or ride including: lift tickets, rentals and snow school.  “Whistler Blackcomb is one of the premier mountain resorts in the world and while we’ll never be the least expensive option, the value we offer is second to none, especially with all of the incredible snow we’ve had so far this season,” says Stuart Rempel, senior vice-president of marketing and sales at Whistler Blackcomb.  Lift Tickets From January 5 until February 17 three-day and five-day EDGE cards will be available at early bird pricing. The EDGE Card is Whistler Blackcomb’s frequent-user card allowing Canadian and Washington State guests to ski from $68 CDN a day, or for up to $28 off the window ticket price. The EDGE Card is available in one-day, three-day and five-day increments, with no blackout periods. Detailed information is available online.  In addition to lift ticket savings the EDGE Card offers many discounts throughout Whistler Blackcomb’s retail and rental stores, and other amenities including 20 per cent off ski and snowboard rentals in store at Whistler Blackcomb’s rental outlets; 20 per cent off at The North Face Store, Whistler Salomon Store, CAN-SKI, Showcase Snowboard Shop and the Whistler Burton Store; 25 per cent off Coca-Cola Tube Park tickets and more.  Rental Equipment Whistler Blackcomb has one of the largest fleets of top-of-the-line ski and snowboard rentals in the world. Guests looking to ski on this season’s equipment can book in advance online and save 20 per cent. Additional free services included in the rental price include: free on mountain storage, free tuning and the ability to change equipment to suit the conditions. Snow School Lessons Snow School “Discover Whistler Days” are a great way to save, offering up to 30 per cent off a range of adult, teen and kid ski and snowboard lessons. Another option for snow school savings for guests, available all season long, is to purchase two MAX4 lessons and receive the third day for free. Accommodation “Make a weekend of it” is the best way to fully experience all that Whistler Blackcomb has to offer. Owning an EDGE Card provides Canadian and Washington State residents access to rooms starting at $114 a night. You can save big on 3, 4, or 4.5 star accommodations on everything from studios to two-bedroom suites. Call 1.800.827.4811 to book or get more info online at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/lodgingdeals. For more information about events, snow and weather reports, and more can be found at whistlerblackcomb.com.   About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.  For more information, visit http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/media   -30-  Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games  MEDIA NOTES:  Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to provide high resolution photographs available for editorial use, downloadable at the following link http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/photo/index.htm Please credit – Photographer Listed, Location: Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. 

With more terrain open than anywhere else in the world, Whistler Blackcomb is THE place to slide on snow this holiday season. Over 321cm or 10.5 feet of snow has fallen this season and on top of that, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has converted 175 million gallons of water into snow. “Today we opened the Symphony Express Lift on Whistler Mountain as well as the legendary Peak to Creek trail, the longest continuous run in North America. With these two additions, Whistler Blackcomb is officially 100 percent open, offering 8,171 acres of terrain and a mile of vertical,” says Stuart Rempel, Whistler Blackcomb’s senior vice president of marketing and sales. With winter in full swing at Whistler Blackcomb, an array of products, services, and experiences accompany the acreage and vertical, all adding to the mountain experience.• Fresh Tracks Mountain Top Breakfast, presented by the Globe and Mail, begins today running daily through April 9, 2012. • The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s new Max4 lesson program, offering instruction to no more than four guests per instructor, is now running daily. • The Coca-Cola Tube Park, offering afternoon and evening sliding fun for the whole family, opens tomorrow, Saturday, December 17 through April 22, 2012. Guests looking for a last minute, snowy, winter wonderland experience this holiday season can take advantage of holiday vacation packages starting at $175 CDN, per person, per night December 17, 2011 through January 2, 2012. For information about season long vacation packages, event information and the latest weather and snow information visit whistlerblackcomb.com   Download the App The free app, Whistler Blackcomb Live, Powered by TELUS, allows skiers and riders to track their runs using GPS; check live grooming, lift status and snow reports; view the trail map; take photos and share them with friends; and view special promotions and information about the resort. Available for iPhone and Android. More info: whistlerblackcomb.com/app Get Social with Whistler Blackcomb Visit Whistler Blackcomb’s online community page The MovementLike us on Facebook at Facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb andfollow us on Twitter @whistlerblckcmb About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, visit  whistlerblackcomb.com -30- Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited Partnership 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1B4 Telephone: 604.932.3141 Fax: 604.938.7527 whistlerblackcomb.com Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

  WHISTLER, BC, November 29, 2011 – Whistler Blackcomb’s annual “Dress like Santa Day” will take place on Saturday, December 17. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 75 people to check in at the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire. To qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa or Mrs. Claus costume.  The costume must include red or black pants or a skirt for Mrs. Claus, a red jacket with white trim, a black belt, a beard for Santa and of course, a Santa or Mrs. Claus hat. The meeting time for all Santa and Mrs. Claus participants is 8:00am on the patio of the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain. One free lift ticket per person will be awarded to the first 75 people who meet full costume requirements. “Mrs. Claus and I never miss our annual ski holiday at Whistler Blackcomb,” says Santa Claus, “It’s always nice to be on the receiving end of the Christmas Gift for a change!”  All Santa and Mrs. Claus’s will upload the Fitzsimmons Express at 8:30am, continue up Garbanzo Express, then ride or ski to the bottom of the Emerald Express as a group for a photo opportunity. After the photos, a draw will take place at the bottom of the Emerald Express where participating Santa’s and Mrs. Claus’s will have a chance to win additional prize packages. After the photo, all are free to enjoy their day on the mountains. No registration is necessary for this event. Season pass holder participates will receive a one-day lift ticket valid for one day between January 1 and 31, 2011. Follow more event information, weather forecasts and snow conditions, as well as information about visiting Whistler Blackcomb this winter, including package prices and last minute deals, at www.whistlerblackcomb.com or by calling 1-800-766-0449. Download the App The free app, Whistler Blackcomb Live, Powered by TELUS, allows skiers and riders to track their runs using GPS; check live grooming, lift status and snow reports; view the trail map; take photos and share them with friends; and view special promotions and information about the resort. Available for iPhone and Android. More info: whistlerblackcomb.com/app About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistlerand Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, visit http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/media  -30- Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic andParalympic Winter Games MEDIA NOTES:  Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to provide highresolution photographs available for editorial use, downloadable at thefollowing link http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/photo/index.htm Please credit – Photographer Listed,Location: Whistler Blackcomb, BritishColumbia.     

Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to announce the popular Fire and Ice show will return this season taking place on Sunday nights from December 18, 2011 through April 8, 2012. Arguably the No. 1 free family activity in Whistler, the Fire and Ice show provides great animation and entertainment for all guests of Whistler. Improvements this winter include a new sound system and improved lighting, adding to last year’s staging improvements which offers better visibility of the action. “The Fire and Ice Show is a great community event and Whistler Blackcomb would like to thank a broad group of resort stakeholders who help make the show happen,” says Rob McSkimming, Whistler Blackcomb’s vice president of business development. “On behalf of Whistler Blackcomb I would like to recognize and thank: TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Pan Pacific, The Westin, Nita Lake Lodge, Crystal Lodge, Fairmont Chateaux Whistler, Hilton, Lodging Ovations, Zog’s, Black’s and Sushi Village.” The Fire and Ice show takes place in Skier’s Plaza at the base of Whistler Mountain every Sunday evening from December 18 through April 17. The one exception is the Sunday, December 25 show which has been moved to Monday, December 26 so more people are able to enjoy the show. Kicking off at 6:30pm each Sunday, the Fire and Ice show features fire spinners and Whistler Blackcomb Snow School instructors hitting a big air jump through a ring of fire. The sensory spectacle is capped off with fireworks. The Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) hosts “Afterburn,” the official after party of the Fire and Ice Show, presented by the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival. With prize giveaways, including a chance to win a Whistler Blackcomb Heli Ski trip and the legendary Hairfarmer’s playing, it’s the Sunday night party not to miss. For more information about events at Whistler Blackcomb please visit whistlerblackcomb.com.   Download the App The free app, Whistler Blackcomb Live, Powered by TELUS, allows skiers and riders to track their runs using GPS; check live grooming, lift status and snow reports; view the trail map; take photos and share them with friends; and view special promotions and information about the resort. Available for iPhone and Android. More info: whistlerblackcomb.com/app   Get Social with Whistler Blackcomb Visit Whistler Blackcomb’s online community page The MovementLike us on Facebook at Facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb and follow us on Twitter @whistlerblckcmb About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue forthe 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the ResortMunicipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premierfour season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-sidemountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain,16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres(430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in NorthAmerica. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities,including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, andsightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, visit  whistlerblackcomb.com -30-   Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited Partnership 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1B4 Telephone: 604.932.3141 Fax: 604.938.7527  whistlerblackcomb.com    

On Saturday December 3, Whistler Heli-Skiing takes flight for its 31st winter with incredible early season conditions and a new Whistler Heli-Skiing Après Lounge at the Bearfoot Bistro. “With 432,000 acres of terrain and the opportunity to ski huge powder vertical on any given day, we are able to find great conditions for all skiers and riders,” says Mike Sadan, General Manager of Whistler Heli-Skiing. “That’s one of the reasons Whistler Heli-Skiing is such an incredible experience: there is a tremendous variety of terrain available from wide open glaciers to beautiful gladed tree runs. The beauty of heli-skiing is it offers something for everyone.” Whistler Heli-Skiing will introduce a number of exciting changes this winter, beginning with the Bearfoot Bistro Après Heli Lounge. This year Whistler Heli-Skiing will host their daily après at one of the most elegant restaurants in Whistler, the Bearfoot Bistro. The Après Heli Lounge was built specifically to host guests of Whistler Heli-Skiing and is the ideal venue to relive an amazing day in the mountains. Guests will be joined by their guide, photographer and pilot to view their photos and videos from the day while enjoying a spread of gourmet après fare crafted by the Bearfoot Bistro’s world famous chef, Melissa Craig.  “We are pleased and honoured to host the guests of Whistler Heli-Skiing in our new Après Heli Lounge,” says André Saint-Jacques, founder of the Bearfoot Bistro. “We share a similar clientele with Whistler Heli Skiing – people looking for exceptional experiences outside of the ordinary. Our goal is to create a unique après experience that is just as extraordinary as a day of heli-skiing in the mountains.”  For those guests looking to fine tune their skills before their big day, Whistler Heli-Skiing will offer a Learn to Heli Ski program at Whistler Blackcomb this winter. Full day and half day lessons will be available with a private Whistler Blackcomb Snow School instructor. The program provides Whistler Heli-Skiing guests the opportunity to receive specific one on one coaching and is the perfect way to prepare for a full day of heli-skiing. Guests also looking to take advantage of Whistler Heli-Skiing’s fantastic rental equipment options can visit the Whistler Heli-Skiing Powder Hut Ski and Snowboard Rental Shop. Located at the Whistler Golf Course Driving Range, the Powder Hut has all the ideal equipment for skiing and riding in powder conditions and will be open daily between 4pm-7:30pm. Whistler Heli-Skiing offers a variety of packages to skiers and riders from intermediate to expert ability level and this winter has committed to a price freeze for the 2011.2012 season. Grouped with people of similar ability level and with a certified heli-ski guide, guests can experience the thrill of flying in a helicopter and the exhilaration of skiing or riding untracked powder through to April 22, 2012. For package information or to book a heli-skiing trip, call 1-888- HELISKI (435-4754) or visit www.whistlerheliskiing.com .  Connect with Whistler Heli-Skiing on Facebook for operational updates, photos, videos and more. www.facebook.com/whistlerheliskiing   

WHISTLER, BC, November 24, 2011 - Blackcomb Mountain opened today, joining Whistler Mountain which opened six days early on November 18. 4,300 acres and over 4,085 vertical feet of skiing and riding is currently available, more than anywhere else in the world at this time. Currently 13 lifts, one full terrain park line, and a 15 foot half pipe are open.   “We are very excited to open Blackcomb Mountain with such incredible snow conditions and coverage,” explained Doug Macfarlane, Mountain Manager of Whistler Blackcomb. “To be able to offer 4,300 acres in November is really exciting, and offers our guests an amazing experience on both mountains.”   Cumulatively this November, 237cm (7.7 feet) of snow has fallen, surpassing the average November snowfall of 165cm (5.4 Feet). Another 85cm (2.8 feet) of snow is forecasted to fall by Monday.    Seven lifts are currently in operation on Blackcomb Mountain including the Excalibur Gondola, Wizard Chair, Solar Coaster Chair, Excelerator Chair, Catskinner Chair, Crystal Chair and Jersey Cream Chair. The Whistler Village Gondola, Creekside Gondola, Emerald Express, Garbanzo Express and Big Red Express will be running on Whistler Mountain bringing the total lifts in operation to 13, including the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Skiing and riding will available right to the village this weekend, one of the earliest dates that a ski out has been available.   With all of the snow, early season conditions still apply. It is extra important all mountain signage is obeyed and guests stay within the marked operational boundary. Please be aware of rocks and other hazards below the snow surface. Our Patrol and Operations teams are hard at work to get more terrain safely opened as quickly as possible.    The Snow Report, powered by TELUS, is updated three times daily and can be heard online or by calling 604-932-4211 in Whistler, 604-687-7507 in Vancouver, or toll-free at 1-800-766-0449. Stay up-to-date on what’s open, mountain conditions, temperatures, snowfall accumulation, forecasts and stay and ski/ride deals at www.whistlerblackcomb.com, or download our free mobile app, Whistler Blackcomb Live, Powered by TELUS, which allows skiers and riders to track their runs using GPS; check live grooming, lift status and snow reports; view the trail map; take photos and share them with friends; and view special promotions and information about the resort. Available for iPhone and Android. More info: whistlerblackcomb.com/app     About Whistler Blackcomb Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.  For more information, visit http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/media         -30-   Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games     Get Social with Whistler Blackcomb: Find our online communities by visiting http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/movement. You can also find Whistler Blackcomb on Facebook at Facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb , follow us on Twitter at @whistlerblckcmb and become our friend on Foursquare. Body Text

[EMBEDDED] The Final install of the 6-part EMBEDDED video series is now available at whistlerblackcomb.com/embedded. Thank you for coming on this journey with us! “The Master Cut” - Looking back on 6 days and nights Embedded at the Peak of Whistler Mountain, pro skier Mike Douglas pays tribute to the hard-working men and women, and the intense coast mountain storms that he witnessed. Reflecting on the beauty of a mountain in transformation, seen from inside the story, Mike concludes what every passionate skier and rider knows in their heart - it's all about snow! Media Photo Download: http://bit.ly/10jY0x Press Release: http://bit.ly/v9wdZj  How to Share: Receive real-time updates by “liking” Whistler Blackcomb on Facebook, following @Whistlerblckcmb on Twitter or by searching Tweets containing #wbembedded. Visit www.whistlerblackcom.com/embedded for videos & photos, as well a chance to be rewarded by CAN-SKI, Red Bull, GORE-TEX and Go Pro.  [ABOUT EMBEDDED] Mike Douglas, 6 days and nights at the top of Whistler Mountain With storm clouds swirling and the smell of winter in the air, pro skier Mike Douglas kissed his family goodbye, shouldered his skis and camera bag and embarked on a never-before assignment – to stand watch on the Peak of Whistler Mountain for winter to arrive. Armed only with his computer, his camera and a sleeping bag, the “Godfather of Freesking” documents the Inside Story of Whistler Blackcomb moving towards Opening Day.   Embedded on the frontlines, standing watch for winter, daily video field reports get you closer than anyone has ever been. Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day. Winter 2011–12. It’s here!

EMBEDDED] The 5th installment in the 6-part EMBEDDED video series is now available at whistlerblackcomb.com/embedded. Day 5 -  Celebration – At last. The anticipation is finally over. Opening Day! On his fifth day Embedded on Whistler Mountain, pro skier Mike Douglas welcomes the excited first guests of the season. On his last night at the Peak, Mike reflects that this is not the end – another great season at Whistler Blackcomb is just getting started. Music Track: Clarity by White Apple Tree Media Photo Download: http://bit.ly/10jY0x Press Release: http://bit.ly/v9wdZj  How to Share: Receive real-time updates by “liking” Whistler Blackcomb on Facebook, following @Whistlerblckcmb on Twitter or by searching Tweets containing #wbembedded. Visit www.whistlerblackcom.com/embedded for videos & photos, as well a chance to be rewarded by CAN-SKI, Red Bull, GORE-TEX and Go Pro.    [ABOUT EMBEDDED] Mike Douglas, 6 days and nights at the top of Whistler Mountain With storm clouds swirling and the smell of winter in the air, pro skier Mike Douglas kissed his family goodbye, shouldered his skis and camera bag and embarked on a never-before assignment – to stand watch on the Peak of Whistler Mountain for winter to arrive. Armed only with his computer, his camera and a sleeping bag, the “Godfather of Freesking” documents the Inside Story of Whistler Blackcomb moving towards Opening Day.   Embedded on the frontlines, standing watch for winter, daily video field reports get you closer than anyone has ever been. Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day. Winter 2011–12. It’s here!