What’s On Whistler, BC

It may feel like summer, but its not time to pack away those skis just yet. Whistler Mountains ski season officially comes to a close on June 6, but on June 7, the season on Blackcomb Mountains Horstman Glacier is just getting started for summer skiing and snowboarding, noon-3 p.m., daily. The summer glacier experience is recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders and is ideal for perfecting terrain park and mogul skills in the summer. Lifts open at 11 a.m. daily for the one-hour ride to the glacier June 7 to August 1, 2004.

Information: 604-932-3434 or 1-800-766-0449
Web site: www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Whistler Mountain Alpine Hiking Trails Open

As the snow recedes on Whistler Mountain, alpine hiking trails open for the summer season starting June 26. The view at 1,800 meters (6,000 feet) is 360 degrees of stunning beauty any way you look at it. The Whistler Gondola ride to the top means guests arrive fresh and ready to capture incredible views of Black Tusk, explore the sites of extinct volcanoes, check out Whistler Glacier and experience the purity of alpine forests and lakes June 26 to September 26, 2004.

Information: 604-932-3434 or 1-800-766-0449
Web site: www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Whistler Farmers Market

The Whistler Farmers Market is back for another season of local farm-fresh produce, certified organic goods, homemade soaps, candles, and pickled foods, freshly baked bread, cookies and desserts, custom-made furniture and antiques, arts and crafts and more. Located in the Upper Village along the pedestrian promenade near The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the Whistler Farmers Market attracts vendors from the Sea to Sky corridor from Lions Bay to Lytton. Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20 to October 10, 2004.

Information: 604-938-2769 or 1-800-944-7853
Web site: www.whistlerfarmersmarket.org

New Garbanzo Trails Open in Whistler Mountain Bike Park

This summer marks the beginning of a revolution on Whistler Mountain when three new expert trails totaling 2,200 vertical feet of mountain biking terrain are opened to the public for a grand total of 3,400 vertical feet of available terrain. The new mountain bike trails will be accessed via the Garbanzo Express, which will be outfitted with the patented bike carriers currently found on the Fitzsimmons chair. Scheduled opening: June 26, 2004.

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is currently open weekends until May 21 and daily starting May 22. Overall, the bike park offers more than 200 kilometres (125 miles) of lift-serviced, gravity-fed, adrenaline-fueled descending trails. From gentle, banked cruisers through the coastal forest, to tight and twisty single track perfect for intermediate riders, and steep rock faces and drop offs for experts - theres something for every level of rider.

Information: 604-932-3434 or 1-800-766-0449
Web site: www.whistlerblackcomb.com/bike

Whistler Spring Specials Continue through June

This promotion brings “locals” pricing to resort visitors with unbeatable offers on room rates and resort activities through June 25, 2004. Pricing for accommodation start from $78 Cdn (US $59) per night. Visitors can also take advantage of discounts on spa treatments, resort activities and reduced prix fixe fine dining specials at rates normally available only to Whistler residents.

Call to book: 1-800-WHISTLER toll free (1-800-944-7853) or 604-664-5625
Information: www.myWHISTLER.com/locals

Vacation Package of the Month

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park offers more than 200 kilometers (125 miles) of lift-serviced trails and mountain pathways, with gondola and chairlift access, three skills centers for every ability level, and more than 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) of vertical trails. The Mountain Bike Park package offers two nights accommodation in Whistler and one Whistler Mountain Bike Park pass available starting from $119 Cdn ($91 US) per person valid now through July 8, 2004.

Call to book: 1-800-WHISTLER toll free (1-800-944-7853) or 604-664-5625
Information: www.myWHISTLER.com

Whistler Weather
June in Whistler is pleasant with average daily highs reaching 21В°C (70В°F) and lows of 9В°C (48В°F).

COMING SOON -
-Whistler Street Entertainment - July-September, 2004
-ARTrageous - July 10, 2004
-Four Seasons Resort opening - July 15, 2004
-Spokeswoman Mountain Bike Camps - July 16-18, 2004
-Cornucopia Packages on sale - July 19, 2004
-CrankWorx Mountain Bike Festival - July 22-25, 2004
-Canadian National BBQ Championships - July 30, 2004
-24 Hours of Adrenaline - September 4-5, 2004
-Cornucopia, Whistlers 8th Annual Celebration of Food and Wine - November 11-14, 2004

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May 19, 2004   Posted in: Canada