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WHISTLER, BC, April 8, 2010 – Another blast of winter weather hit Whistler Blackcomb dropping 21 centimetres on the mountains in the past 24 hours. The fresh powder overnight brings the total snowfall this season to 1,432 centimetres or 47 feet, surpassing the 2006/07 record of 1,416 centimetres or 46 feet, making this season officially the second snowiest on record. “This is great news for our spring season as we head into the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival kicking off on April 16,” says Stuart Rempel, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Whistler Blackcomb. “With a snow base of close to four metres (over 12 feet), the skiing and riding will be incredible right through to the end of our spring season which extends to May 24. This snow has our terrain parks in top shape, including a new 22-foot halfpipe on Blackcomb, which is being built for the Festival and will remain open to the public afterwards.”

Ski Traveller has our 2010-11 pricing for Legends, Whistler Creekside a great ski in, out property at the base of the Creekside gondola.  4 star, apartment style accommodation, see the website for our specials & pricing guide. 
http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/canada/Whistler+Blackcomb/accommodation

WHISTLER, BC, March 12, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb is currently experiencing deep winter conditions with the latest system bringing 53 centimetres (21 inches) of snow to the area. This brings the total snowfall count for the season to 12 metres (39 feet), putting this winter on track to be the third snowiest on record.

love this image….it says it all really 300cm base!!!  Snowfall has been 9.9 metres so far this season!!!

whistler blackcomb on track for record breaking november snowfallAfter an early opening with plenty of fresh snow, Whistler Blackcomb prepares to open Creekside and Garbanzo Express on Whistler Mountain this weekend   WHISTLER, BC, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 – The current storm system has blanketed the mountains with over 204 cm (80 inches) of fresh snow in the past week. Operations crews are hard at work preparing more lifts and terrain to open this weekend as conditions allow.   It may still be early in the season but don’t tell that to Mother Nature. With over 362cm’s (142.5 inches) of snow so far this month Whistler Blackcomb has more than doubled its average November snowfall of 148cm (58 inches). With almost two weeks left in the month, as well as over 100cm (40 inches) in the forecast for the next five days, Whistler Blackcomb is well on its way to the possibility of breaking the record of snow in the month of November, 416cm (164 inches). 

“I’ve skied here for over 15 years and I’ve never seen this much snow so early in a season, it seems like every day’s snowfall is topping the last,” say’s Stephen Butt, Communications Coordinator and voice of the Snow Phone for Whistler Blackcomb.  “We have already received one third of our average annual snowfall for the entire season and it’s only four days into the season, it’s unbelievable!”

Ski Holidays to Whistler….contact Sarah & Lianne at Ski Traveller
Toll Free NZ 0800 11 22 99
info@skitraveller.co.nz

Book any date for winter 2010….
* Stay 10 nights, pay 7 nights
* Stay 14 nights, pay 10 nights

Minimum of 10 nights / lowest season rate will be the free nights / valid for all room types
Book before 15 NOV 2009.
info@skitraveller.co.nz
0800 11 22 99

Check out the following website for more information on the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.
www.vancouver2010.com

Vancouver & Whistler are hosting the coming 2010 Winter Olympics.

Opening Date:  12 February 2010
Closing Ceremony: 28 February 2010
86 Medal Events
5550 athletes and officials
80+ countries participating

Whistler is open for business before and after the games and Ski Traveller has accommodation available in Whistler before and after the games.  Please plan your holiday around these dates.

Toll Free 0800 11 22 99 NZ
Toll Free 1800 15 95 25 AU

Ski Traveller has some great free night deals at the following properties at Whistler Creekside.  Do not overlook staying this part of Whistler it is a great location for couples and families as some fantastic ski in ski out apartments.

Legends has one, two and three bedrooms apartments.
First Tracks has one, two, three & four bedroom apartments.
Evolution is new and has one and two bedroom apartments - this property has been designed with adults in mind with king beds in each bedroom and ensuite bathrooms for all rooms.

• Stay 10 nights and pay for 7 nights
• Stay 5 nights and pay for 4 nights
  
  Book before 15 November 2009
  Valid all season, except 18 Dec 09 - 2 Jan 10

More information on Whistler and these properties:

Nita Lake Lodge is a unique Whistler experience, a new boutique lodge based in the Creekside area of Whistler with stunnings views of the lake and mountains.  This is the perfect romantic ski holiday destination. 

Special: every 4th night is free for the 2009-2010 season (except during the 2010 Olympics).

More information on Nita Lake Lodge:
http://skitraveller.co.nz/canada/Whistler+Blackcomb/accommodation