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Glacier Skiing on Blackcomb June 9

Whistler Blackcomb — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:10:04 -0400

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Glacier skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier begins on June 9 and this summer, Whistler Blackcomb is doubling its terrain park features and upgrading to a Superpipe.

“We’re really ramping up the public offering this year,” says Adam Francis, Whistler Blackcomb’s assistant grooming manager. “We’re doubling the offering of terrain features we’ve had over previous years and are thrilled to be offering a Superpipe this year.”

Grooming and parks crews have been building the summer Superpipe under the Glacier Express chair. The pipe wall will feature three to four medium jibs and will be groomed nightly. As the build-out continues, the bottom of Showcase T-Bar will become jib central with six rails and boxes, varying in difficulty from small to large, and four medium-sized booters. Regular skiing and riding lanes will also be open to the public.

Meanwhile, each year, summer glacier camps hit Blackcomb Mountain, bringing in the hottest professional athletes to coach aspiring skiers and riders, and attracting ski and snowboard magazines and professional film crews.

Access to the Horstman Glacier will start at the base of Blackcomb Mountain via the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster to the Rendezvous. Guests will then take a shuttle bus to the 7^th Heaven Express Chair, which will bring them to the top of the glacier. Lift access to the glacier is via Horstman and Showcase T-bars. Meanwhile, Horstman Hut will be open to the public, offering patio BBQs and light refreshments with a sunny outdoor patio overlooking stunning views of neighbouring Whistler Mountain and the surrounding Coast Mountain range.

Upload from the valley runs 10am-2pm for sightseers and 11am-1:30pm for skiers and riders. Glacier skiing is available from 12pm-3pm. Glacier skiing runs until July 27 and terrain park features will be available as long as snow pack and weather allows. For more information on the Whistler Blackcomb’s summer activities, visit whistlerblackcomb.com.

Helmet Follow Cam in Corona Bowl

AndreCharland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:42:47 -0400

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Good news: my cheap flip video camera can double as reverse helmet cam

Bad news: The last day of Whistler for 2008 was cold, icy and uneventful.

Thanks to Jamie, Lotte and Danielle for being troopers though.

Another Big Avalanche Photo

J Dogg — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:00:49 -0500

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Bit late I know, but i keep telling people about this photo of the fracture on Surfs Up on Blackcomb Mountain from about a week and half ago, so here's the photo to back it up. Pretty gnarly eh?

The good news is, since then it's snowed a bunch, and the crown is now curled in and half the size, the perfect sized drop to get you cranking with speed down Surf's Up.

It's still closed, but I'm sure it'll open after this current storm, and should make for a pretty rad addition to the line.

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J Dogg — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:08:42 -0500

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J Dogg — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:06:56 -0500

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My First Weekend in Whistler of 07/08

AndreCharland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:53:51 -0500

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Just when I thought it would never come, my first weekend 6 months after shoulder delivered a cold sunny day with my best friends and light powder.

Jamie telling Calvin and Hobbes how it's going to be.

Of course there was some ice, some rocks and not all the lifts were running. Now my calves, quads and back are screaming. But I can't wipe the grin off my face with steel wool! It's on now, the alpine is open the base is settled and it's all cold smoke from here.

We stared off the day with a few quick laps in Spanky's which was deeper and lighter than I would have expected. After a late lunch we started to hit the typical boot packs. Then finished off the day with tour up to the top of Spearhead.

The run down Husume from there was glorious. We all had fresh lines down the high shoulder into the gut. Sorry no pics of that, it was getting dark and the beer at Merlins was calling!

Fissile Summit Chute Day

J Dogg — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:13:57 -0400

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Just a super dumb, quick vid of Andre & I heading out to Fissile last weekend. some dudes beat us to the Summit Chute unfortunately, but we still had some good turns.

Spring Skiing is Fun

AndreCharland — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:14:44 -0400

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A video clip by Mathieu "Capt. Shit Storm" Miller

Dom and me on the high feeder

AndreCharland — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:38:08 -0400

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Hightech Matt Miller has been catching some good clips this winter so I thought I'd help him post them! Here's some footage of Dom Balik and Me skiing the high feeder chute below Husume.

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J Dogg — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:15:35 -0500

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Tobin Seagel by Mathieu Miller

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miller — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:12:54 -0500

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First run in Ruby for 2006 - Deep

AndreCharland — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:36:09 -0500

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Andre's first run in Ruby Bowl for the 06/07 winter...face shots and balls deep! Wax your sticks and drop in!

Blackcomb Glacier Express Opening Chair Chat

AndreCharland — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:54:29 -0500

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A few dudes trying to describe how good the skiing was on the first of Diamond bowl of the season. Good times:)

Satisfied in Lake Side Bowl

AndreCharland — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:47:03 -0400

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Good times and chuckles by 7th Heaven.

Pics Fom 05/06

sam — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:40:38 -0400

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I like skiing!

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Winter Coming Soon

Whistler Blackcomb — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:59:24 -0400

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Even with the summer heat pumping in full affect, we all know winter is closing in ahead. With a new lift and memories of last winter's epic snowfall, we're looking forward to it with huge anticipation. We've just launched our winter site for '06/07, with more info being added daily. Check it out at Whistler Blackcomb, and we'll see you this winter...

Dre Enjoying Opening Weekend

J Dogg — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:16:43 -0400

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Dre Enjoying backcountry hike at start of blackcomb's season.

Matt & Jamie

J Dogg — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:14:57 -0400

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Chillin' on blackcomb peak.