Whistler Blackcomb

Blake Jorgenson crowned King of Storms at Whistler Blackcomb’s Deep Winter Photo Challenge.

With the $6 billion Vancouver Winter Games Over, What’s the long-term payoff? The biggest benefit might not be easy to count.

This authentic Javanese spa will make you feel like you stepped out of Canada and into Indonesia.

Stop in this family-friendly restaurant for some butter chicken and mac-and-cheese.

Get a taste of old-school Whistler at this local diner.

Test out your wilderness skills during a family-friendly GPS treasure hunt.

If you're craving a burger, head to this joint and you won't be disappointed.

These year-round canopy tours let you sail through the tree tops side-by-side with your friends and family.

If you want to experience the thrill of the mountains, but aren't a skier, call SNO-LIMO and they'll tour you around on a ski-mounted chair.

Spend a summer afternoon on the Monkido ropes course where you'll navigate suspended bridges and hanging logs.

This spa has great packages for skiers that include massage, steam rooms, and take home supplies to make your experience last.

Learn how to drive your own sled during this Whistler dog sledding adventure.

A great place to catch up with the Whistler locals over a plate of apres-ski nachos.

A restaurant focused on the wines of the Pacific Northwest.

A new all-suite hotel in the village.

Try the sex cheese, seriously.

Stop in for a hot rock massage after a long day of skiing.

Chef James Walt is committed to providing only the freshest ingredients to this Whistler Restaurant.

Olympic skier Britt Janyk goes to this Whistler spa for her relaxation needs.

Superb Whistler sushi.

A vibrant party scene for adventurous eaters.

Momentum will hold it’s first girls-only freeride and mogul sessions in an effort to show girls that they can play just as hard, if not harder, than the boys.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park—the biggest freeride bike park in North America—is opening for the summer season on May 15. We spoke to Whistler Bike Park's Jeremy Roche about tips on downhill biking, body armor, and the best time to plan a trip.

From pond-skimming to free concerts to corn skiing, you don't want to miss the springtime festivals at ski resorts happening now. Here are five favorite festivals, picked by Ski.com, and discounted travel deals to all of the mentioned resorts.

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Explore open bowls and unmapped trails inside the resort, then dive into untamed descents just beyond the ropes. Your next big adventure is...

The Olympic Games may be over, but the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is now home to the Triple Lutz, a après cocktail full of Canadian spirit.

After two weeks of heated competition, foggy weather, and some surprising victories, the Vancouver Winter Olympics are officially over. Here's a gallery of images to wrap up the Games, showcasing everything from powder skiing at Whistler to Julia Mancuso in action to behind-the-scenes with Bode Miller.

On Wednesday, Whistler-based ski photographer Blake Jorgenson celebrated the release of his new book, called Blake Jorgenson Photography: Whistler British Columbia 1999-2009, at the Westin Hotel in Whistler village. The coffee table book features scenic mountain vistas and action shots of some of the world's best freeskiers and mountain bikers. Here are few shots from the book.

Weibrecht, a first-time Olympian from Lake Placid, New York, shocked everyone by winning bronze in today’s super G (Bode got silver). Skiing's online intern grew up with Weibrecht—and used Facebook to track him down for an interview last week.

Remember the infamous words of Bode Miller from Turin, "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level"? Well, he was right. Here's a guide to party-hopping Olympic-style.

Remember the infamous words of Bode Miller from Turin, "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level?" Well, he was right. Here's a guide to party-hopping Olympic-style.

It’s official: the biggest story at the Olympics is Lindsey Vonn’s shin. It has received more coverage than the nations of Latvia, Montenegro, Moldova, and San Marino. But here's what it, and the rest of the media, isn't telling you.

Whether you're heading to Vancouver to watch the Olympics or just tuning in from your TV, we've got a schedule of the events you don't want to miss from February 12-28. And if you are traveling to watch the Games live, we've got some helpful pointers on where and when to eat, ski, and party.

Games? What Games? We're talking gear here, in particular the awesome ski equipment coming out of Vancouver.

Despite record snowfall in the region, Cypress Mountain doesn’t have enough snow for freestyle events.

The world's best skiers dare to do what we mortals can only dream. Here's a guide on who to watch—and what to watch for—as Olympic history unfolds.

As skin-tight speed suits attest, it’s not how good you look but how fast you go that wins you Olympic medals in the alpine disciplines. But in freestyle, style counts too.

Downhill–with its autobahn speeds and spectacular crashes—may be the mountain's riskiest event, but the turny, precise technical courses demand a level of exactitude unmatched in the Winter Olympic arena.

It’s only when things go wrong that you get a sense of how absurdly dangerous alpine racing’s speed events are.

More than 1,000 bales of straw and 300 truckloads of snow keep Olympic halfpipe dreams alive in Mother Nature's absence.

Whether you’re recovering from a late night of revelry or gearing up for a big day on the hill, here’s a guide to Whistler’s best breakfast spots. Check them out if you're heading to the Winter Olympic Games later this month.

Whistler's newest remodel.

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So you’re heading to the Olympics in Whistler. Be prepared for deep snow (they’re already reporting one of the best seasons on record), world-class terrain, sporting, and revelry. Whether you’re celebrating an American victory or kicking up your boots after a day on the hill, Whistler’s watering holes elevate après to an Olympic level. Here’s a guide to the best après spots in Whistler.

We know, you think Lindsey Vonn’s a good bet to win the women’s downhill at Whistler Blackcomb. And, of course, we agree. But what about the other alpine events? Take a stab at picking the winners, and log back in periodically until the Olympics to see if other readers agree.

Academy Award nominated director Brett Morgen chronicles the U.S. Ski Team's challenges and triumphs in a new film titled, Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver. Check out the trailer here.

Only 28 days let until the 2010 Winter Olympics head to Whistler and Vancouver. This video podcast from Whistler Blackcomb looks at some local Whistler-area athletes, including ski cross athlete Julia Murray, daughter of famous Canadian downhill skier Dave Murray, Maelle Ricker, a snowboard cross athlete, and halfpipe snowboarder Justin Lamoureux, who reflects on his experiences at the last Winter Olympic Games in Torino and what it means for him to compete on home soil.

Every local has their favorite watering hole and every ski town has some great ones. While we can’t guarantee that a visit to one of these bars will give you that warm fuzzy, “I’m home, mom” feeling, we can say that if you’re looking for a warm place with cold beer to end up when your day is finished, these fine establishments should be at the top of your list. And if your favorite isn’t here, don’t be shy, let us know by posting your recommendations in the “comments” section below. —Tom Winter

For the third year in a row, photographer Jordan Manley has won Whistler's Deep Winter Photo Challenge, which ran through January 10. Paul Morrison earned second place and best-in-show photo, and Nicolas Teichrob, in his debut at the contest, placed third. Here are a few shots from Manley.

Whislter's Peak to Peak Gondola opened in December 2008. The largest construction project of its kind in North America, the gondola connects Whistler to Blackcomb so that if you want to take turns in Symphony Bowl and Seventh Heaven in the same hour, you can. The gondola spans 2.7 miles in 11 minutes—three times longer than the Golden Gate Bridge. With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler just around the corner, here are some shots of the gondola being constructed.

Whislter's Peak to Peak Gondola opened in December 2008. The largest construction project of its kind in North America, the gondola connects Whistler to Blackcomb so that if you want to take turns in Symphony Bowl and Seventh Heaven in the same hour, you can. The gondola spans 2.7 miles in 11 minutes—three times longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Check out Susan Reifer Ryan's author page.

50 years ago, Whistler was founded on the outlandish claim that someday it would host the Winter Games. The resort finally delivers its destiny—and a whole lot more.

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Check out Peter Oliver's author page.

Check out Peter Oliver's author page.

The freeskiers who invented it don’t have to like it, but skiercross—make that ‘ski cross’—is now an official, FIS-controlled Olympic event, and former World Cup racers like Daron Rahlves are among the favorites. Burning questions remain, like how baggy should your clothes be, what exactly are the rules, and who’ll win the first gold medal.

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Unless you live in Whistler, you wouldn’t know that a certain segment of the community is opposed to hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics. Some locals have decided to leave town for two weeks, rent their houses to “some rich Americans,” and go surfing in Mexico. Let them. Here are seven reasons why the 2010 Winter Olympics are the perfect time to hit Whistler.

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Intrawest has a new helmet policy. Starting this season, riders at Whistler Blackcomb, Mont Tremblant, Copper, Winter Park, and others will be encouraged to wear helmets.

Don't bring your nice shoes.

Mind blowing features for the tall-t set.

The heavens really open up in Utah. These neighboring resorts at the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon typically get more than 600 inches a year.

With the exception of Whistler Blackcomb, no other resort comes close to matching Jackson for easy access to back- and sidecountry lines.

Like the Olympics it’s about to host, Whistler Blackcomb is big, hyped, and full of underage Asian women on drugs.

More like a stylish apartment than a hotel room.

There’s a reason locals refer to their beloved Whistler as “Swillster.” It mainly has to do with their hearty, healthy attitude toward drink.

With the 2010 Winter Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Whistler Blackcomb. The masses will descend on Whistler Mountain, where the official events will take place. Which means Blackcomb will be the place to ski.

Enjoy these five drinks from five ski town bars. Bring Advil.

MacLean Magazine gave Whistler Blackcomb accolades for employee engagement, Fitzsimmons Creek renewable power project, community stewardship, and reducing waste and energy consumption .

TWSSF TO FEATURE MORE THAN 45 MUSICAL ACTS over ten days and nights of non-stop FREE concerts (and ONE silent disco)

With 40 inches of new snow in last week, slopes are anything but spring-like.

Ski towns are infamous for having way more dudes than ladies around. Check these bars out to make sure you don't get hit on more than you want to.

One of the top women's halfpipe skiers, Jess Cumming recently caught up with Skiing while training for the DEW Tour at Copper Mountain.

BC Safety Authority continuing inspections Thursday; Doppelmayr engineers now on site to investigate cause of water permeation

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