The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival celebrates 10 days of winter sport, fashion, film, photography and Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series to the resort. April also offers great spring skiing and snowboarding... especially with the outstanding snow conditions continuing in Whistler this season.

Whistler Events include...

Mom's Mountain Classic 2008 - April 3, 2008
Skiing and snowboarding moms and grandmoms of all ages. The day includes morning coffee, race practice, a match-time race, lunch and après festivities. The theme for this year's race is "Las Vegas". Register prior to the event day at any Guest Relations or Ski & Snowboard School sales locations or by calling the reservation centre at 1-800-766-0449.

Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup - April 4 to 6, 2008
In its 16th year, the FIS-sanctioned Whistler Cup is the largest and most important ski race for athletes aged 11-14 years. Over 390 young athletes from 21 countries will be represented. For many young Canadian athletes, this is the first opportunity they have to meet and ski with the world’s best.
More info: www.whistlercup.com

TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 11 to 20, 2008
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is a 10 day celebraton of music, arts, and sports. The Festival features Canada's largest free outdoor concert series, pro ski and snowboard competitions, inspiring photography, film and fashion showdowns, amazing nightlife, and much more.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Outdoor Concert Series – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 11 - 20 2008
Canada’s biggest free outdoor concert series offers headline acts and emerging artists. Music styles vary from rock, reggae, hiphop to indie funk. Featured performers include Michael Franti and Spearhead, the John Butler Trio, The Trews, Ill Scarlett, Daniel Wesley, De La Soul and Julian Marley.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Film Premiere "Seasons" – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 11, 2008
A mountain biking film, following seven of the world’s top mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth, Matt Hunter, Cam McCaul, Steve Peat, Andrew Shandro, Steve Smith and Thomas Vanderham through a year’s four seasons. Screening at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

ORAGE MASTERS – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 11-13, 2008
ORAGE MASTERS combines a slopestyle course with a team-based free-for-all approach. This event features eight teams of four made up of the biggest names in New School skiing (one female and three male) battling head to head for the ultimate title.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Icon Gone – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 13, 2008
Storytellers compete against each other in a competition debating who is Whistler’s greatest icon. Presented in conjunction with the Whistler Museum and MY Millennium Place.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Filmmaker Showdown – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 15, 2008
Filmakers are given 72 hours to shoot, edit and produce a short film within 100 kilometres of Whistler. Winning films go on to screenings around North America and to television audiences in over 50 countries. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals, teams or individuals with prizes worth $15,000, including a camera and $2,000 cash.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Filmmaker Second Cuts Screening – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 16, 2008
A movie marathon event featuring all of the 2008 72 Hour Filmmaker produced shorts that came in on time. A exhilarating showcase with screening at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre.
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Olympus Pro Photographer Showdown – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 17, 2008
Five of the world's best lifestyle and action sports photographers compete in the eleventh annual Pro Photographer Showdown. Top prize of $10,000 will go to the 2008 crowned King of Photography and $1,500 will go to each of the runners up. Featuring photographyers are Dan Carr (Whistler), Blake Jorgenson (Whistler), Kari Medig (Vancouver), Jancsi Hadik (Verbier), Frode Sandbech (Norway).
More info: www.whistler2008.com

Can-Fit-Pro Conference & Trade Show - April 18 to 20, 2008
The Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training, Sport Conditioning and Mind Body Conference and Trade Show will to educate, inspire and motivate. This event is hosted at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Conference sessions incldues interactive learn to ski sessions, wellness training for personal trainers, indoor rock climbing, CPR recertification, great shopping deals and much more.
More info: www.canfitpro.com/whistler

The North Face Canadian Ski Mountaineering Championships - April 19 - 20, 2008
An incredible combination of fitness and technical skiing skills challenge skiers. The course is 26 kilometres including over 2,100 metres of climbing will test the crowning of national champion. There is also a 10 kilometres course for recreational athletes wanting to try this exciting new event.
More info: www.wbfj.ca

Looking for Whistler's best accommodation? Check out Aloha Whistler's great selection of condos, townhomes, chalets and April 2008 specials. Then contact Whistler's in-resort vacation experts for more information or to book your Whistler stay.

Coming to Whistler in May 2008

May 1 - June 28 – Dine & Unwind in Whistler
May 31 - June 7– Whistler Wellness Week