The Top 10 Groomed Carving Runs at Whistler Blackcomb
Weather is unpredictable and we cannot expect knee deep Pow every day on the resort. Some years, the stars align, the heavens open and Whistler gets consistently annihilated by snow . Other years, we aren’t so lucky and only get a few cracks at the perfect powder. Riding big alpine mountain lines in deep powder […]
Ski Boot Buying Guide – How To Find Ski Boot Size, Fit and Flex
A good, well fitted, ski boot is the single most important piece of equipment to spend money on as an avid skier. I know I’ve said this before in my ‘How to ski cheap’ post but other than a new helmet and well fitted boots, you can purchase all of your other skiing gear second […]
Is Skiing and Snowboarding at Whistler ‘Worth It”
Prices at North American ski resorts have absolutely skyrocketed and Whistler Blackcomb has not been left out of the party. With all the hype and such high prices ‘Is Skiing and Snowboarding At Whistler Actually Worth it?’ If you were asking me I would say YES absolutely. I’ve skied at loads of resorts and I […]
What Is The Best Month To Ski Whistler Blackcomb?
Which month is the best for skiing and snowboard at Whistler Blackcomb? I’ve heard this question too many times to count. Today I’m going to go Mythbusters on this thing and once and for all clear the air about the best time to ski at Whistler. Okay here’s your answer. I don’t feel like making […]
Whistler Snow Report and Weather Forecast Guide | Skiing & Riding in Whistler Blackcomb
Any obsessed skier will inevitably become a little weather obsessed. I am by no means a fair-weather skier and you’ll find me on the resort in a whole host of conditions. Changing conditions are one of the things that makes skiing so exciting and challenging. The snow beneath your feet may not feel the same […]
How to Plan the Perfect Ski Day at Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is not a cheap place to ski, in fact, it’s probably the most expensive resort in Canada. However, if you do it right, you can make your money back tenfold with a killer day on the hill. A great day at Whistler is all about knowing where and when to go and how to […]
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day | Tips & Tricks
There is a day in the Sea to Sky Corridor that is more important than Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving combined, Yes, it’s more important than your birthday. One single day, specially placed in the third week in November, so holy and anticipated that people can’t stop talking about it for months. OPENING DAY in Whistler […]
Cypress Mountains Dirty Little Secret – Spring Ski Touring on The Resort
I absolutely hate packing my boots in for the season. When conditions get cruddy in the springtime and the avalanche forecast becomes haywire, longer backcountry adventures are much less safe and desirable. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep your ski legs going just a little longer. When Cypress mountain closes for the season, […]
Mt Pattison – Northwest Face, Whistler/Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing
The journey to and from Mt Pattison’s Northwest face is the perfect mixing bowl of legendary high alpine terrain, steep couloir skiing, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and nut fluff as far as the eyes can see. The Blackcomb backcountry is jaw droppingly beautiful and I’m always sporting a cheek-to-cheek smile every time I’m blessed with […]
Pow-Science: What Makes the “Perfect Powder” for Skiers and How you Can Predict it
What makes Powder Perfect Champagne, freshies, shred sugar, nutfluff, kool aid. Powder has been coined with thousands of names over the past century. Whatever you call it, wherever you ski it, there’s one important thing to remember. Not all fresh snow is considered equal. Dry, light, and fluffy snow is what fills the dreams of […]
