Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Let the Season Begin! It’s currently snowing in Whistler and we are excited to announce that Whistler Heli-Skiing is scheduled to start heli-skiing tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th! Yesterday Whistler Heli-Skiing were up in the helicopters taking a look at the alpine terrain. They found some good skiing in the Spearhead and [...]
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Canada-Ski news, views and travel specials on resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada.Browsing Posts in 2008
WHISTLER MOUNTAIN OPENED TODAY: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 2008!Blackcomb Mountain will follow tomorrow, Thursday, November 27 Whistler Blackcomb officials have announced that Whistler Mountain will open early on Wednesday, November 26. Whistler Mountain will open for daily operations with access to Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz’s Chair via the Whistler Village Gondola. On Thursday, [...]
Jasper Marmot Basin ski area is open today, Saturday, November 15th! This is the earliest opening date ever for Jasper Marmot Basin. The “Eagle Express” high speed quad chairlift is operating and one intermediate run, “Tranquilizer”, will open today with more runs in the lower area expected to open the following weekend. “Tranquilizer” is the [...]
Sunshine Village is open, with a rockin’ 60-cm base of pure, natural snow! Date: November 13 2008 It’s early-season conditions. The Strawberry lift will open at 9 a.m., and two quads – WaWa and Standish – will be in operation by noon. Guests are advised to ski and ride with care, because terrain will be [...]
Banff-Lake Louise Resorts will be First to Open in Canada – NOVEMBER 8 2008! BANFF, Alberta, Canada Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Area will be the first two ski resorts to open in Canada! Both openings on Saturday 8th November will see lifts start at 9am, benefitting from the recent snowfall on Canada’s Protected [...]
Great early snowfall bodes well for early November opening of Sunshine Village! To check how the resorts are doing, see for yourself by visiting rocky-peak Ski Holidays. They have live mountain ski cameras as well as information and ski specials. Hurry as most early-bird ski specials end November 15 2008!
rocky-peak Ski Holidays have just released their ski specials for the 2008-2009 winter ski season. Due to their commitment to the international market, some of their specials are only available to visitors from outside of Canada to encourage guests from around the globe to experience the best skiing available! Rest assured, if you do not [...]
Please see proposed opening and closing dates for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) divisions of resorts in the West. Please note that the following proposed dates of operation are always subject to snow conditions. RCR Resort: Lake Louise Mountain Resort 08/09 Opening Date: Sat. Nov 8, 200808/09 Closing Date: Sun. April 26, 2009.Re-opening [...]
With just 12 days to go until 2008 season opening, we have put together a list of the proposed opening dates (Mother Nature dependent!) for the ski resorts in Canada to visit in 2008! Just click on any of the links below for additional information. Banff Norquay Friday, December 7, 2007 Fernie Saturday, December 8, [...]
