November 28, 2007

Alpine Adventures Ski and Snow News

Book your next ski trip to Whistler Blackcomb!
Ski and Snow Conditions are excellent.

On November 22 Whistler Blackcomb officially launched its 2007/2008 winter season, with Blackcomb Mountain opening and operations increasing on Whistler Mountain.

Whistler Mountain opened a week early on November 17 after a series of storms pummeled the mountains. The ski conditions have been fantastic!

Here is the snow report as of November 27 - 10:50am:

New	24 Hours	48 Hours	7 days	Snowbase
14 cm	22 cm	22 cm	22 cm	104 cm
6 in	9 inches	9 inches	9 inches	41 inches
Total Cumulative Snowfall		*Snow depths are measured at Pig Alley Weather Station - 1650m (Mid-Mountain) on Whistler Mtn.
158 cm
62 inches

As of last Thursday, the addition of Blackcomb Mountain increased Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain offering to more than 3,000 acres. Skiers and riders will access Blackcomb Mountain from the Excalibur Gondola in Whistler Village and Wizard Express chair at Blackcomb’s base. Solar Coaster, Excelerator, Jersey Cream and Cat skinner chairlifts are open, with terrain park features available in the Nintendo Terrain Park.

Skiers and riders can currently access Whistler Mountain via the Whistler Village Gondola. Creekside Gondola re-opened Thursday and will run daily for the season. Skiing is available down to Olympic Station via the Upper Olympic and Expressway. Big Red Express and Emerald Express will be open, as well as the Habitat Terrain Park. The Children’s Learning Centre at Olympic Station will also be open. As of Thursday, guests can download on the Creekside and Whistler Village Gondolas.

In addition to the Fantastic Snow Conditions, take Advantage of a Great Offer from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler!
Reserve 4 nights and receive 1 night free.
(Valid for Fairmont Deluxe Room category or higher. Blackout dates apply).

For more information about this special and our best deals visit our Website's Special Offers Section.

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