Vail Resorts : Whistler Blackcomb Gears Up For Summer

Whistler, BC - May 16, 2024 - Whistler Blackcomb officially opensfor summer operationsthis weekend. The resort is thrilled to welcome guests from the Sea to Sky Corridor, the Lower Mainland, across Canada, the U.S.and around the world for another summerof incomparable mountain adventure experiences.

The fun starts Friday, May 17with the opening of Whistler Mountain Bike Park (WMBP) for its 25th anniversary season. Locally known as "Whismas,"thishighly anticipatedevent will featureexciting surprisesand launch a season of events, activations and unparalleled mountain biking that will carry throughto October. Newthis year, the freshly upgraded Fitzsimmons Express chairlift will make its WMBPdebut, boasting increased uphill capacity by accommodating riders and bikes on the same chair-a gamechanger for guests looking to quickly access the popular Fitz Zone. Additionally, the Gatorade™ Skills Zone has received two new trails, allowing more opportunity for riders to safely hone their skills. Other highlights include the return of the Phat Wednesdayrace series and Crankworx Whistler -one of the world's largest mountain bike festivals - takingcenter stage atWMBP from July 19to 28.

"Our dedicated team has been busy preparing ourexpansive trail network throughout Whistler Mountain Bike Park forthe past several weeks," said Belinda Trembath, Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb. "All that hard workis greatly appreciated aswe welcome riders back for our 25thanniversary seasonto the world's premier mountain biking destination, which we're excited to share is fully operationalfor the first time since 2019."

For guests looking for adventure beyond the bike park, thereareplenty of other ways to experience thestunningnatural beauty of Whistler Blackcomb. The reimagined Summer Alpine Experience (formally the Summer 360 Sightsee Experience) opens to guests on Tuesday,May 21 via Blackcomb Gondola, offering lift-accessed alpine adventures and activities on the mountain with over 50kmof hiking and trail running, mountaintop dining, sightseeing, special eventsand more. The world-famous PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will start spinning for the summeron June 15, connectingboth Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, and offering an even more expansive alpine experience. Peak Express is also targeting a June 15 opening, providing guests access to additional trails, as well as the iconic CloudrakerSkybridge and Raven's Eye Lookout.Guests are reminded that all operating dates are subject to change.

On top ofthese signature activities, guests can look forward to other on and off-mountain productsand experiences,including:

• Bear Viewing Tours

• Mountaintop Summer Feast

• Family Adventure Zone

• Whistler Farmer's Market

• Valley Bike Rentals

• ZiptrekEcotours

• Canadian Wilderness4x4,ATV, andUTV tours.CW also offers a mountaintopSalmon Bakeculinary experience.

• Mountain Skills AcademyVia Ferrata and Glacier Tours

Summer Alpine Experience Season Passes and single-day lift tickets are on sale now with early-bird pricing available until June 16.WMBP Season Passes and single-day lift tickets are available for purchase with early bird pricing available until this Sunday, May 19.

Make sure to lock in your 2024.25Epic Passat the lowest price of the year before prices increase on May 27 and enjoy exclusive summer benefits at Whistler Blackcomb throughEpic Mountain Rewards,including 20% off bike rentals, lodging, foodand beverage. Summer Scenic Gondola rides are free with Epic Passes (excluding Epic Day Pass). Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Pass Holders and EDGE Card Holders also receive greatsummer perkssuch as the Summer Alpine Experience with PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola access, plus savings on shopping and lodging.

Toreceive updates and real-time informationabout Whistler Blackcomb, along with other important news throughout thesummerseason, guests should download the newMy Epic app(once in the app, look for the bell in the top right corner to see a feed of real-time guest alerts) or follow our socialmediachannels:Instagram,Facebook,Resort Twitter/X, andMountain Operations Twitter/X.

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ABOUT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB in British Columbia is North America's largest ski resort offering year-round adventure for all ages and skill levels. Summer is anincredibletime to visit, with plenty to do, from mountain biking in our world-class Whistler Mountain Bike Park, to sight-seeing and hiking more than 50kmof high alpine trails, to incredible events and experiences on-mountain.

Whistler Blackcomb operateson the unceded territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil'Wat) Nation and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. The Whistler Blackcomb team has deep gratitude for the opportunity to live and work in this beautiful place, colonially known as Whistler. We encourage all guests of the resort to visit theSquamish Lil'wat Cultural Centrefor an opportunity to respectfully learn about these lands, their people and culture.