Easter Goodies Missing As More Than 31cms Of Snow Blankets Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler, BC – While skiers and riders rejoiced at the arrival of more than 31cms of fresh snow yesterday at Whistler Blackcomb, there is one visitor to Whistler who is not impressed. Hundreds of coloured eggs and chocolates hidden by the Easter Rabbit himself have been further concealed with a thick layer of snow, leading the rabbit to believe they may never be found!
“I’m really not quite sure what to do at this point,” says the Easter Rabbit. “I spent hours hiding goodies for Whistler Blackcomb’s skiers and riders and, with all of this snow and more in the forecast, I fear Easter in Whistler may be a bust for me this year!”
While the rabbit is unimpressed by the weather, powder pigs are reveling in the fresh snow and sunshine. More decidedly un-spring-like weather is on the way and Whistler Blackcomb is likely to hit their yearly average snowfall accumulation of 10 metres/33 feet by the end of this month.
After a surprise sunny reprieve this afternoon, more snow is on the way tonight with 10 to 15cms forecasted by Environment Canada and another 5cms slated to fall on Monday. With the freezing level in the village, it seems winter has a good hold on Whistler despite the fact that spring has officially arrived.
“We are setting up to have an outstanding spring skiing and riding season,” says Michelle Leroux, Whistler Blackcomb Public Relations and Communications Manager. “Our base is 265cms/104” right now and with the kind of weather we’ve been having it won’t be getting smaller any time soon.” Whistler Blackcomb closes for the winter season on June 8, and glacier skiing and riding runs from June 9 to the end of July.
Skiers and riders who purchase next season’s EDGE card can make the most of this spring and purchase an Unlimited Spring Pass for $89 (valid March 29 to June 8). Canadian and Washington State residents are eligible to purchase the early-bird 2008/2009 EDGE card, which offers lift ticket pricing as low as $57 a day, including the Peak 2 Peak Gondola opening December 2008. The EDGE card spring deal runs from March 18 to April 30.
For more information on the EDGE card, visit whistlerblackcomb.com/deal or call toll-free 1.866-218-9688.
About Whistler
Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark Peak to Peak Gondola project underway, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to the continent's two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains – Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at whistlerblackcomb.com.
About Intrawest
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in eleven resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Monday, March 24th 2008 @ 07:48 AM.
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