Whistler ski fields to open this week
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Whistler Mountain will begin operations for the 2016.17 winter season one day ahead of schedule on Wednesday 23rd November.
The head start has been made possible by recent colder temperatures and natural snowfall at lower elevations over the past week. Blackcomb Mountain will open as scheduled on Thursday 24th November.
The early opening follows the news earlier this month of Whistler Blackcomb being named the number one resort in North America by SKI Magazine for the third consecutive year, among numerous international awards and accolades for the 2016.17 winter season.
“Our current base is sitting at 86cm (34in), as measured at the Pig Alley weather station on Whistler Mountain and we have received 84cm (33in) of snow since 1st November. There is another 35cm (14in) to 45cm (18in) of snow in the forecast for higher elevations throughout the weekend and early next week leading up to opening day,” says Doug MacFarlane, Director of Mountain Operations at Whistler Blackcomb. “With recent colder temperatures, our snowmaking team has been able to give Mother Nature a helping hand in preparations for opening day. We know there are many skiers and snowboarders anxiously waiting for the season to start and are excited to get them out there.”
On 23rd November, guests will have the option to upload Whistler Mountain via the Whistler Village Gondola or Creekside Gondola. The first upload will be at 8:30am with the last upload from the valley at 2:00pm. The lifts will be spinning until 3:00pm with a mandatory download in effect on both gondolas. There will be limited terrain open and early season hazards will exist.
On 24th November, Blackcomb Mountain will open with uploading via the Excalibur Gondola and Excelerator Express as well as the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster Express. The first upload will begin at 8:30am with the last upload from the valley at 2:00pm and skiing and boarding until 3:00pm. Mandatory download will be in effect with limited terrain open and early season hazards.
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