It’s Only A Month Away From Ski Season Starting in Whistler
The excitement for ski season in Pemberton and Whistler is palpable. With the snow beginning to creep lower and lower it's hard to contain all the anticipation we have for Whistler Blackcomb's opening day.
JUST IN Whistler Mountain will be opening one week EARLY! Opening day has been moved to Friday, November 17th.
Celebrate Whistler Blackcomb's opening week with the Winter Kick-Off. For the second year in a row, The North Face and Whistler Blackcomb have partnered up to celebrate the return of the ski year with events, contests, and more.
Whistler Blackcomb Winter Kick-Off
Join the fun at the North Face Base Camp in Skier's Plaza from 7PM to 10PM on Friday, November 24. This free event is geared for all ages with live music, a beer garden, giveaways, food trucks, fire pits, and much more. Grab your friends after a long day of skiing and check out the kick-off party! You'll also be able to sign-up for the campout contest here, which you can learn more about below.
Campout Contest
This November 25th, The North Face is offering a unique chance for you and a friend to camp overnight 1850m up in the mountains. You can basically roll out of bed and hit the slopes and you'll get to keep your North Face camping gear! Register now for your chance to win this amazing Whistler experience. Winners will be contacted on Nov. 21st to 22nd and one extra winner will be chosen at Skier's Plaza Base Camp the night before.
Lucky Ride Up Contest
The Lucky Ride Up contest could get you a bundle in prizes including a Heli-skiing experience for two. All you have to do to enter is ride one of the selected lucky chairs or gondolas, on November 25th, up the mountain and you will be automatically entered into the contest. Prizes include North Face duffel bags, gift certificates, and more! Read the full rules to learn more about the Lucky Ride Up contest.
Participating Lifts:
- Big Red Express
- Emerald Express
- Excalibur Gondola
- Creekside Gondola
- Whistler Village Gondola
Meet and Greet with North Face Athletes
You have the chance to attend a meet and greet with North Face athletes on November 25th. Get yourself an autograph from one of the world-class skiers and snowboarders that will be in Whistler for opening weekend. Head to the North Face store in Whistler Village from 3 PM to 4 PM to meet with the athletes!
Magnetic: Drawn To Imagination
Keep yourself amped up for opening day by watching a full segment from the new Whistler Blackcomb ski movie, Magnetic. This segment, recently released on the Whistler Blackcomb YouTube channel, called Drawn To Imagination is shot entirely at night but features excellent cinematography. This four-minute clip is exactly what you need to get excited for ski season.
Pemberton Accomodations
Are you looking to book the perfect ski trip for a great price? Pemberton Valley Lodge is located only 20 minutes North of Whistler in the quiet Pemberton Valley. Experience all the action of Whistler combined with the slower side of Pemberton. Check out our deals and packages to make sure you book the best vacation possible!
Photo Credit: Mike Crane
Posted: Wednesday, November 01, 2017
