Summit 2005: Whistler

[funkendrenchman]

Originally posted by glademaster
W/B is totally sick, huge mountains, huge vert, huge snow. Every type of terrain you can want. The village is compact and has shuttles so maggots who fly to Vancouver wouldn't have to rent a car. Drinking age is 19 instead of 21 (big plus for some maggots). Generally cheaper overall than JH, and will most likely have more reliable conditions in March than the Hole. Cat skiing operation nearby, as with a heli-ski outfit. Unlimitied backcountry options. W/B is a no brainer to me, as long as the date of the Summit are between the 9th and the 30th of March 2005.

-Ben

I concur, except I think earlier dates could work better for snow. The village is way more fun than Jackson Hole, the skiing is just as good (im sure some will argue), everything is cheaper, you dont need a car, and it has hotter chicks (BY FAR).

[Atrain505]

I'm a big vote for w/b. My kinda backyard after a year in vancouver.
Probably couldn't afford JH.

[snorkeldeep]

we should do a JH mini like the utah mini this year , and have the main summit in whistler.. w/b rocks and has something for everyone. maggot infestation would be awesome!

[splat]

A thought from outside the box. I like it!

[TJ.Brk]

Pro's

I get 50% off lodging. It doesn't state that I have to just rent one place either. So we might be able to save alot of cash with my discount. I also have several condo owners on my tremblant site that owns condo's at Whistler. They might also toss in a free night or something because of the free add space they get.

I get to ski at 50% off.

I have a new website coming up there soon.

I get major discounts on catskiing and the Extremely Canadian gig.

Con's

Heh can't think of any.

[Odin]

pros -

- Chicks ( or at least more than jackson )
- poutine
- Toques (or is it Tuques?)
- Hockey games on the radio between Red Deer and Calgary
- High Party Atmosphere
- Peeler Bars
- Roo attendance


cons -

- Utards/poor maggots don't travel more than 1 or 2 states away to ski
- Expensive Lodging
- TGR not based in WB
- Rain
- Will preclude maggots with a Deuce on their record from attending

Either way I will be in either Jackson or WB, so just plan it and let me know in advance

[The AD]

Originally posted by funkendrenchman
I concur, except I think earlier dates could work better for snow.

Hard to say. Average snow in Feb is 70", average in March is 63" according to http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/stats/full.asp

[irul&ublo]

Canadian Border Guard: State your nationality.

Traveler: Maggot

Canadian Border Guard: Purpose for travel to Canada?

Traveler: To use up your snow, your beer and your women.

Canadian Border Guard: ID please.

Traveler: [hands over stickers from the last three summits]

Canadian Border Guard: Eh.

[powslut]

pro - i might spend the season there.

con - sometimes their grooming is a bit lackluster. don't you hate it when it snows 60cm's and they lay down that shitty 'roy thats all soft and get shralped in an hour?

[milkman]

Count me in. I live an hour and a half away.

[Vets]

Pro - 50% off on lift tickets with a Mammoth pass.
Also, when I skied there in April, many years ago it was like skiing in all 4 seasons due to the huge amount of vert. It could be dumping winter snow on top, bluebird sunshine in the middle, corn near the bottom, and a puddle to ski around (or over) next to the lift.