By 10.07.2011– WHISTLER, BC,– Pro Skier Callum Pettit, pro snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll and the “Godfather” of freeskiing Mike Douglas, skied and rode on Blackcomb Glacier yesterday enjoying some very early season powder turns.
“Being able to ski this early in the season is unbelievable” said Callum Pettit “I can’t wait for Whistler Blackcomb to open.” The three athletes were joined by videographer Jeff Thomas and legendary ski photographer Paul Morrison, who were able to capture some footage of the incredible conditions.
La Nina, the weather system to thank for this early blast of snow, brought 1,567cm (617 inches) of snow last year, which was the second snowiest season in Whistler Blackcomb’s recorded history. Meteorologists are calling for another La Nina weather pattern this winter.
La Niña – What is it?
• The La Niña weather pattern typically means cooler than normal temperatures and consistent heavy precipitation during the winter months.
What does this mean for Whistler Blackcomb skiers and riders?
• Incredible snow conditions and plenty of powder filled days on the mountains.
• Last season, also a La Nina winter, brought 1,567cm (617 inches) of snow.
• La Niña accounted for the highest total snowfall ever in a single season: 1,693cm (667 inches) of snow in 1998/1999.
Make the most of snow at Whistler Blackcomb
• “Early bird” seasons passes are available through to October 10th saving guests up to $300 CDN , whistlerblackcomb.com/seasonpass
• EDGE Cards, whistlerblackcomb.com/edge available to Canadian and Washington State residents, are available at the early bird price through to November 21st and saving guests over $20 CDN on a single day lift ticket.
• Save 36 per cent off a vacation if booked by Nov 15th whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages
This season Whistler Blackcomb guests will also be able to revolutionize their mountain experience by downloading the free Whistler Blackcomb Live, Powered by TELUS app to their smart phones. The app allows skiers and riders to view snow and weather conditions, track their runs using GPS, view trail maps, track the total vertical and distance they have travelled and clock their maximum speed. The app allows users to share their speed and vertical as well as take and share photos with friends via Twitter and Facebook.
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 Movement Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb and follow us on Twitter at @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
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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
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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
- Local pro skiers and riders enjoy powder turns at Whistler Blackcomb October 6th
- La Nina forecasted again this season at Whistler Blackcomb
- "Early bird" seasons passes are available through to October 10th
- Free Whistler Blackcomb Live Powered by Telus mobile app now available
