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Monday Cloudy. 60 percent chance of wet flurries or rain showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. High plus 2. |
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Monday night Increasing cloudiness. Low minus 5. |
Whistler Weather – Feb 7th, 2011
Posted: Monday, February 7th, 2011Whistler Blackcomb Valley Forecast – Feb 1st, 2011
Posted: Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 |
Tuesday Sunny with cloudy periods. High minus 2. |
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Tuesday night Cloudy periods. Temperature steady near minus 4. |
Whistler Weather – Jan 28th, 2011
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 |
Friday Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches. High plus 4. |
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Friday night Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this evening. Low zero. |
Next "can't miss event" at Whistler: The Red Bull 5000 Down!
Posted: Tuesday, August 17th, 2010For a second year, Red Bull 5000 Down hits Whistler Blackcomb with a mass start downhill mountain bike race. On September 11th and 12th, mountain bikers will gather at the peak of Whistler Mountain, at Whistler Blackcomb Resort 
in British Columbia and will descend more than 2,182 metres (7,159 feet) and a vertical of 1,530 metres (5,020 feet) in order to cross the finish line in the Whistler Village. All riders will need to sustain constant physical and mental effort to maintain control during the entire descent, which will take approximately 20 minutes for the fastest participants.
Red Bull 5000 Down features 250 men and women starting simultaneously from the snow-capped peak of Whistler Mountain. Fly down past the Roundhouse Lodge, riders will enter the world-famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park at the top of the Garbanzo Express chairlift, before riding the Park’s giant slalom course and then finally crossing the finish line in Whistler Village. Over the course of two days, participants will be challenged by bar-to- bar racing as they battle side-by-side, dealing with fatigue and navigating through dirt trails riddled with jumps, stunts, drops and root-strewn terrain.
The event will draw some of the greatest North American and European riders to Whistler Blackcomb. Among the riders will be a combination of the sport’s emerging and established superstars, including 2008 World Champions Gee Atherton and Rachel Atherton, Red Bull Rampage 2009 winner Brandon Semenuk, Stevie Smith, Darren Berrecloth, Matti Lehikoinen and Filip Polc. The top five men will share a cash purse of $9,500 and the top three women will share $3,500.
Source: Whistler Bike.com
LIVE at Squamish Music Festival – Labour Day Weekend
Posted: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
On Labour Day weekend, the first edition of the Live at Squamish festival will host more than 40 international and local bands and artists, including Devo, the Decemberists, punk rock vets Bad Religion, legendary DJ Z-Trip, as well as We Are the City, Rich Hope, Hollerado and Tokyo Police Club. The two-day event taking place on Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5, will also feature art installations and live art performances in an Artisan and First Nations Village, showcasing the cultural diversity of the Squamish area.
Located 40 minutes north of Vancouver along the new Sea-to-Sky Highway, the event will have a capacity of 13,000 festivalgoers per day, said Paul Runnals, the senior vice-president of production with the brand.LIVE Management Group, which is organizing Live at Squamish. As for accommodations, Squamish has 500 hotel rooms available, Runnals said, and there is always the option of attending the festival in “Sasquatch fashion” by staying overnight in one of the area’s many campgrounds.
Special early-bird weekend passes are $125 (regular $145), while single-day tickets are $79.
Feeling like a VIP? Buy your tickets through clubZone and receive two great perks:
1. Beat the lines with the clubZone VIP festival entrance
2. Enjoy exclusive access to the clubZone VIP dancefloor (the entire front area of the DJ tent)
Squamish is about to be rocked!
SOURCES:
clubzone.com
liveatsquamish.com
River of Golden Dreams
Posted: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010There’s something about Whistler that brings out your adventurous side. It could be the majestic mountains or the sense of freedom that comes from exploring at 6,000 feet. Whether you go sightseeing on the slopes, picnicking at the park, cycling or hiking the trails, or lounging at the beach – you’ll have plenty of options to enjoy an amazing Whistler getaway!
A unique way to drink in magnificent mountain views and experience the resort’s natural beauty is to hop in a canoe, kayak or double kayak and get ready to explore Whistler’s famous River of Golden Dreams. With epic views around every bend, the River of Golden Dreams features lush, old growth forest and wildflower-lined banks, as well as stunning snow-capped mountain vistas. Let experienced guides give you paddling tips while sharing their knowledge of Whistler’s fascinating history, geography and wildlife – or head out on a solo tour.
The river’s gentle current, compounded with a golden sunset, is said to have inspired the name, which was popular with boating parties from the Lodge. The original location at the river’s egress from Alta Lake is now a heritage park preserving the lodge’s original cabins. Because of its meandering course, the river’s full length is over 5 km, while in absolute terms of the distance covered between Alta and Green Lakes is only 3 km.
Stay with us, and be close to where the fun is! Whistler RV Park is located just outside Whistler, the perfect start for your mountain adventure! Our friendly staff will be happy to help you with your booking at 1-888-222-2154.
SOURCES:
riverofgoldendreams.com
whistler.com
Questions To Ask Yourself When Planning A Family Camping Trip
Posted: Friday, July 23rd, 2010Planning a camping trip can be fun and exciting. What better activity to look forward to than a family campout? The easy way to make your camping trip go smoothly is to be prepared. I’ve put together a checklist of questions to help you with your camping plans. Once you go through these questions, you’ll be ready to enjoy a great camping trip.
1. Who’s Going?
Get the easy ones out of the way. First, who’s going: how many adults and how many kids. You’ll need to know this when you check in at the campground, and it will help with meal planning.
2. When?
Next, you’ve obviously got a date in mind, so just check to make sure everyone can go that week on the dates selected.
3. Where?
Where to camp is an easy question, if you’re returning to a campground that you’ve visited before. Or, you can ask friends for advice. Have you thought about Whistler? Only 1h 40min from Vancouver this world class mountain resort offers anything you might be looking for on your summer getaway: fresh mountain air, beautiful views, tons of mountain bike and hiking trails, kayaking, horseback riding, bear watching, peaceful lakesides and vibrant nightlife at Whistler Village. You’ll find a lovely campground just a few kilometres outside of Whistler, with affordable rates and friendly staff.
4. How Long Will You Be Camping?
Ask everyone going how much time they have available, and plan accordingly.
5. What Do You Want To Eat?
OK, you know who’s going and you know how many meals you need to plan for. Find out everyones likes and dislikes, and put together some daily menus.
6. What Will You Do When You Get There?
Fishing? Check your gear and get your license. Hunting? Same thing goes. Hiking? Ready your day pack with hiking essentials: map, compass, water bottle, camera, etc. Biking? Check the tires and brakes. Swimming? Take extra towels and don’t forget the sun block. Whatever your recreation, now’s the time to think about what items might need replenishing.
7. Did You Check Your Gear?
If you haven’t done so already, do your camping gear spring cleaning (unroll sleeping bags, set up tents, check camp stoves, etc.), restocked consumables (propane tanks, charcoal, sun block, bug spray, etc.), and go through your check list to make sure that everything has been readied.
8. Ready To Go?
You’ve done all of the above, the kids are in the car, you know the route, the car is full of gas, you’ve got travel food and road tunes. Time to go camping!
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