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PostPosted: Oct 12, 2007 11:45 am    Post subject: Whistler! Reply with quote

Its been my dream to go to Whistler for years, and this year it might happen. If it does, Ill be going the last week in february. What kind of conditions should I expect?
Im an intermediate/advanced rider. I can do any black or double black around here (Snowshoe for example) and almost all blacks at Copper (only place I have been to out west to compare to). How do the whistler trail ratings compare to Snowshoe or Copper? What areas do you recommend for me to go? I love open pow and glades, dont really like hiking, and dont like surface lifts (actually, Ive never tried one, but they dont seem too cool). So far, the Symphony area and Horstman Glacier appeal to me most. (This is just going by pics and vids)
Lastly, where should I stay and go to eat? I want something close to the slopes or ski in/out near a lift that goes to my kind of terrain (blue/black). Nothing crazy five star expensive, but pretty nice.

Thanks
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PostPosted: Oct 12, 2007 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WB, it huge, on Blackcomb it takes a gondola ride and 3 lifts to the top. Whistler is the same way. You'll be fine on the terrain, some select double blacks may be a bit much just use your own discretion and don't side slip.

I've stayed at the Marquis several times, nice place with decent access to the Gondola for Blackcomb. I mostly shop at the grocery store and eat in.

Make sure you save enough energy for the last ride down, leg burn kicks in and you'll still have a mile to go.

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PostPosted: Oct 21, 2007 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When, typically, is the best time to go to Whistler?

I'm headed to Jackson over X-Mas, but i'll also be going to Whistler this season as well, just dont really know when to go.
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PostPosted: Oct 22, 2007 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its official. We got reservations at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside. Looks SICK Shocked . Cant wait!!!!
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PostPosted: Oct 22, 2007 2:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Conditions in whistler should be pretty good in late february.
But that's just going on past snow fall.

Christmas should be avoided like the plague, it's just too crowded.
For my money the best time to hit Whistler is mid January best conditions and as everyone is broke from christmas and new year the slopes are pretty empty.

For eating I loved the Keg but I couldn't afford to eat there too often while I was there. Garbonzo's was always good too. There is a small dinner in Creekside, opposite the petrol station, it was always top notch and the portions were huge, don't think I ever finshed a serving. Other than that domino's is always good. Smile

I was never the biggest fan of symphany, it's good but there are so many great places, on a powder day, blackcomb glacier is awesome but the ride out is a pain, I loved seventh heaven and then peak on whistler.

It's such a great place to ride. You'll love it.
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PostPosted: Oct 22, 2007 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be there Jan. 18 for college weekend, anyone gonna be around?
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PostPosted: Nov 07, 2007 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

3 months and 16 days! Can not wait! Riding 6 days!!!
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PostPosted: Nov 24, 2007 7:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

just got back, fun stuff. headed back dec 1. My uncle lives 5 mins outta the village, works out great for me.
LFADAM, let me know a bit before your going, i might come up and shred.
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PostPosted: Nov 25, 2007 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I'll be there Jan 29th, to Feb 3rd. Can't wait!
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PostPosted: Nov 26, 2007 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll hopefully be there the week before Christmas, still working on getting a place to stay though. I'm trying to find something relatively cheap for 5 college kids.
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PostPosted: Nov 26, 2007 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grace B., I want in on that trip if you do it again next year. Exclamation
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PostPosted: Feb 17, 2008 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Less than 1 week! CAN NOT WAIT Shocked
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PostPosted: Feb 22, 2008 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Flying out in 6 hours!!! Pray for fresh!
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PostPosted: Mar 03, 2008 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Freakin amazing! Had a blast and came back in one piece. Mr. Green Sick mtns.

BTW: anyone know anything/have any pics of "Tower 27." I heard about it when talking about Air Jordan (which is ridiculous).

Might post some pics later.
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