Whistler 23-24

[Clownshoe]

Devil’s advocate thought on the loss of the Blackcomb t-bars (from a guy who mainly skis Whistler)

Having some in bounds terrain as hike only access is a good thing. It keeps an almost pow stash for people willing to hike. Flute is a perfect example. If there was a lift to the top of Flute then all the jabronis would track it out instantly. Instead, having a 20 minute boot pack means you can usually get some decent turns for longer after a snowfall.

[The AD]

Devil’s advocate thought on the loss of the Blackcomb t-bars (from a guy who mainly skis Whistler)

Having some in bounds terrain as hike only access is a good thing. It keeps an almost pow stash for people willing to hike. Flute Id a perfect example. If there was a lift to the top of Flute then all the jabronis would track it out instantly. Instead, having a 20 minute boot pack means you can usually get some decent turns for longer after a snowfall.

Yes, totally agree. Even a short hike thins the herd considerably.

[phatty]

Devil’s advocate thought on the loss of the Blackcomb t-bars (from a guy who mainly skis Whistler)

Having some in bounds terrain as hike only access is a good thing. It keeps an almost pow stash for people willing to hike. Flute Id a perfect example. If there was a lift to the top of Flute then all the jabronis would track it out instantly. Instead, having a 20 minute boot pack means you can usually get some decent turns for longer after a snowfall.

Don't disagree. I just love skiing off Showcase. I'll still hike for it when I'm there in March. Still feel they need a chair to replace Horstman. Having to take 7th to access some of the best terrain that feeds to Glacier/Jersey really sucks.

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[nortonwhis]

If they make it hike to, surely we can open up Xmas and Showcase chutes right?

[t.odd]

Don't disagree. I just love skiing off Showcase. I'll still hike for it when I'm there in March. Still feel they need a chair to replace Horstman. Having to take 7th to access some of the best terrain that feeds to Glacier/Jersey really sucks.

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/fa..._blackcomb.pdf

[phatty]

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/fa..._blackcomb.pdf

Glad to see that. Looks like they plan to replace Showcase before Horstman if it is still accurate.

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[TripleT]

wait...why would the showcase replacement be a gondola?!

[Clownshoe]

I love these master planning maps. The Whistler one with all the possible lifts is pretty wild.

[LeeLau]

Devil’s advocate thought on the loss of the Blackcomb t-bars (from a guy who mainly skis Whistler)

Having some in bounds terrain as hike only access is a good thing. It keeps an almost pow stash for people willing to hike. Flute Id a perfect example. If there was a lift to the top of Flute then all the jabronis would track it out instantly. Instead, having a 20 minute boot pack means you can usually get some decent turns for longer after a snowfall.

The people's advocate!!!

[shirk]

With the glaciers melting out I would bet they revised the master plan to better account for hiking rather than skiing. When was the last update to their Master Plan? The map there is 2013?

[t.odd]

I love these master planning maps. The Whistler one with all the possible lifts is pretty wild.

blue skying!!! though wouldn't mind a couple on the western side...

[LeeLau]

18cms at treeline. Wind was SE last night so expect 25+ on N facing slopes. Snowing 1 - 2cms /hour. Snow quality acceptable

[LeeLau]

Singing Pass is good to ski out

[samp]

Pretty decent skiing today. First time I've been able to get up in a while and the refresh last night was nice. Zero lines on Peak all day. Whistler bowl entrance character building but some nice pockets to be found.

[gramboh]

Crazy how it’s a boot pack to get up to Surprise area this season, between the glacier receding and low snow year.

[kamtron]

How are things with the warm temps? Considering using one of my Edge days tomorrow but not sure it'll be decent or not.

[nortonwhis]

I imagine today is very solid, was spring like everywhere yesterday, and cooled off to below 0.
Tomorrow might be ok if we get the precip and the temps cooperate, but unless you are desperate i would give it a miss.

[kamtron]

Thanks, will pass

[ahmedthesailor]

Status Report:

The Lower Dave is skiing really well

[alive]

Attachment 484132

First time ever skiing in the Whistler area last week. Four side country runs off of Blackcomb. Some stunning, terrain you all have there. Not sure if I could ever get used to those kinds of crowds, though.
In other news, wasn’t sure where to put this news …. First I’ve heard about it.

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/468...uihalla-summit

I have skied the Coquihalla a fair bit, but not out in that area.

[2Pole]

tasty!

[2Pole]

very cool!

[cooltsi]

Headed to Whistler Blackcomb on Thursday for 5 days and need to pack light which means one pair of skis. Meeting up with a few friends of various abilities. My choices are line Blade, Nordica 104 free or k2 mindbender 108Ti. Thoughts on this coming weekends and first of next weeks forecast? Looks like a few inches possible and I’ve never been to Whistler


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[nortonwhis]

Headed to Whistler Blackcomb on Thursday for 5 days and need to pack light which means one pair of skis. Meeting up with a few friends of various abilities. My choices are line Blade, Nordica 104 free or k2 mindbender 108Ti. Thoughts on this coming weekends and first of next weeks forecast? Looks like a few inches possible and I’ve never been to Whistler


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If you got some waterskis i'd bring them...

[joeyjeremiah]

If you got some waterskis i'd bring them...