Whistler Mountain will begin operations for the 2016.17 winter season one day ahead of schedule on Wednesday, November 23.
Thanks to the recent colder temperatures and natural snowfall over the last week the operations team has been able to get Whistler Mountain ready to open one day early. Blackcomb Mountain will open as scheduled on Thursday, November 24.
On November 23, guests will have the option to upload Whistler Mountain via the Whistler Village Gondola or Creekside Gondola. First upload will be at 8:30am with last upload from the valley at 2:00pm. Skiing and boarding is open until 3:00pm with a mandatory download in effect on both gondolas. There will be limited terrain open and early season hazards will exist.
On November 24, Blackcomb Mountain will open with uploading via the Excalibur Gondola and Excelerator Express. First upload will begin at 8:30am with last upload from the valley at 2:00pm and skiing and boarding until 3:00pm. Mandatory download will be in effect with limited terrain open and early season hazards.
“Our current base is sitting at 86cm (34in), as measured at the Pig Alley weather station on Whistler Mountain and we have received 84cm (33in) of snow since November 1. There is another 35cm (14in) to 45cm (18in) of snow in the forecast for higher elevations throughout the weekend and early next week leading up to opening day,” says Doug MacFarlane, Director of Mountain Operations at Whistler Blackcomb.
“With recent colder temperatures, our snowmaking team has been able to give Mother Nature a helping hand in preparations for opening day. We know there are many skiers and snowboarders anxiously waiting for the season to start and are excited to get them out there.”
Early season ticket window rates for Wednesday November 23rd – Thursday November 24th as follows:
$79 Adult (19-64)
$72 Senior (65+)
$68 Youth (13-18)
$40 Child (7-12)
Early season ticket window rates for Friday November 25th – Sunday November 27th as follows:
$89 Adult (19-64)
$81 Senior (65+)
$76 Youth (13-18)
$45 Child (7-12)
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