Whistler Blackcomb has announced that that the mountains will be opening for skiing and snowboarding on Thursday November 22, 2007.

So to get you in the mood we've loaded up a photo gallery with some skiing and snowboarding images from past Whistler winters!

>> Check out our new Whistler skiing photo gallery!

Whistler Mountain Opens Early - Saturday November 17!

Play time is here. Whistler Mountain has just announced that it's official opening on November 17 with 1,200 acres and 1,821 vertical feet of skiing.

Tickets are $56 and will be available at G1, Excalibur and Creekside tickets windows. Parking will be available at the Village and Creekside Lots. Shuttles will be available from the Village Parking Lots to the Village Gondola.

A full range of services including Whistler Blackcomb guest relations, rental, repair, retail, storage, ski school and food & services will be serving guests.

Whistler Mountains planned hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. marked as the last upload time. Whistler Village Gondola, Creekside Gondola, Red Chair, Emerald Chair and Franz's will be open. 5 rails will be open near the top of Emerald Chair.

Their will be mandatory downloading via the Whistler Village and Creekside Gondolas on opening weekend.

[Whistler Mountain notes the usual caveat... all operations are weather dependent and subject to change.]

Looking for some of Whistler's finest accommodations this weekend? Check out over 75 of Aloha's finest Whistler accommodations - including slopeside Whistler condos, townhomes and luxury home rentals.

Now that Whistler Mountain is open for the 2007 ski season are you ready to ski Blackcomb Mountain too?

Whistler Blackcomb has announced that Blackcomb Mountain will be open skiing and snowboarding on Thursday November 22.

Mark it down on your calendar! Blackcomb Mountain opens on November 22, 2007! And check out great Upper Whistler Village accommodations on Blackcomb's Benchlands. These newly posted properties are all Blackcomb ski-in ski-out accommodation.

Blackcomb Mountain, the younger sister of Whistler Blackcomb Mountains located in Whistler BC Canada, opened today for the 2007 ski and snowboard season.

The Mountains has posted notice that they are open with more skiable terrain than any other ski resort in North America! Take that Vail and Aspen. Whistler rules!

All the usual services are open including food and beverage, retail, equipment rental plus ski and snowboard school. Parks are open on Whistler Mountain and pipes are planned to open on Blackcomb Mountain on the weekend.

Tube Parks are officially scheduled to open on December 15 for the 2007 season.

So.... if you are ready to rip it up and need great slopeside Whistler accommodations and / or need help booking other services or activities like Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets, ski/snowboard equipment rentals, dining or child care give us a call. Our in-resort locals know Whistler best and we'll be glad to help you get started for the 2007 season.

With over 14 inches or 37 centimetres of new snow received in the past 24 hours Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are off to an amazing start to the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season.

We're skiing on Powder with more ski-able terrain open than any other ski resort in North America!

Want proof? Check out this video released by Whistler Blackcomb showing snow conditions on November 29, 2007.

So get up here! We have an excellent selection of Whistler condo rentals, Whistler chalets and townhomes in Whistler Village or slopeside. We look forward to hosting your Whistler accommodations and seeing you on the slopes!

Fresh snow fell, is falling and will fall on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain!

Since Wednesday, already 15 centimetres of fresh snow have fallen on the slopes and the Village of Whistler, BC. More has to come over the weekend with a forecast of 40 centimetres over the next three days, until the end of the weekend, and a lot more to come within the next week and later. Fresh and soft powder everyday, a skier’s (and snowboarder’s!) dream!

The Peak Chair opened on Whistler last week and the Glacier Express opened on Blackcomb this week. With more and more snow to come, the season has definitely started and it will only get better! Freeriders will enjoy endless access to back country terrain.
For freestyle fans, both terrain parks are opened and the Blackcomb Half Pipe as well. The Whistler’s Hal Pipe will open shortly under some fresh snow. It’s time to try some new jumps and test your skills!

Come for a powder weekend or extended vacations to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the largest terrain in North America. Contact Aloha Whistler today to book your luxury Whistler accommodation, so you’ll be sure to enjoy the fresh snow and take advantage of the hot tub after your day on the mountain.

Snow, snow, snow, snow… what else to say? More snow!

Total accumulative snowfall this winter is above 450cm and counting! The last 48 hours had more than 50cm falling and by the end of the weekend they predict about 60 new centimetres of fresh, fluffy powder on the mountains.

Forget about the end of the holidays and going back to work or school. A new year has started, snow is falling, Christmas crowds are shrinking and the mountains are waiting! Learn to ski on soft groomers or ripe down in the backcountry, possibilities are endless.

And this weather offers the perfect conditions for all the adventures you’ve been dreaming about. Heli-skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding… it’s all waiting for you in Whistler Blackcomb!

Come enjoy the beauty of the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia under the snow, with roofs and trees covered in snow and this white immensity open for any adventure. Contact Aloha Whistler for the perfect Whistler accommodation for an adventure gateway or a relaxing retreat; our experienced staff will help you plan every aspect of your stay and advise you on the activities, whether fine dining or snowshoeing.

The FIS World Cup arrives in Whistler on February 18 until February 24 and will see the best skiers competing for women's and men's trophies.

Whistler Creekside will become the centre of attention of the skiing community during those few days (not that is is usually far from the centre of attention) with the women's Downhill and Super Combined happening on the brand new Women's Speed track. For men, it will be the Super G and Giant Slalom on the newly renovated Dave Murray Downhill course.

Both courses will be used during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic events and this will be a chance for the competitors to test the runs. Whistler Blackcomb is already promising some of the best and most challenging courses on the World Cup circuit.

This week will be special for athletes, patriots and locals. With both men and women races occurring around the same dates, it's more people around and a bigger even in perspective. And of course there is a good change that many members of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team will make the trip to test the terrain and put on a show for their fans. In addition many of the athletes have a Whistler connection and will be warmly welcome on their mountain by spectators.

To make the week a whole event, live outdoor concerts will pump up the crowds at the Village Square with DJ Shortfuse and Black Swadem DJ Foxy Moron, the Johnstones, Hedley, DJ Vinyl Richie, Shad and K-OS coming on stage on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

And since the mountain will still operate as normal during this time, it gives you all the good reasons to come for a few days in Whistler and enjoy this very special event. Contact Aloha Whistler to book your accommodation and take a chance to ring a cow-bell on the courses!