Whistler

Yah...i'd like to know all that too. Also, how much is a pass goin for this year??

Although I dont live there...this is what I know. Have a job lined up and a place to stay before you even go out there unless you dont mind living in your car. Jobs in ski towns are limited no matter where you go and so are places to stay. Rent is generally high too, but there are always a few good deals to be found. As far as the park being crowder...well that just depends on time of day, or week, year etc. Whistler is massive (over 7000 acres) so if you want to lose the crowds you can.

I may be able to help with a few of your questions seeing as I have just moved there myself. The good thing about Whistler is that there is tons of terrain, lots of variety in the people that you will meet, and it's one of the most developed resorts in North America. While this is good in some ways it also works against you when you are trying to move here to work for your first season. Housing is expensive and sparce, it's going to be busy all the time, and everything costs more here. For me, driving out from Toronto took 5 days, I wish I had more time though because exploring is half the fun.
If you are seriously considering moving to a ski resort, Whistler especially, make sure you have researched the job market and accomodations, and save lots of money (more than you think you will need) because down time is expensive (the time in between when you arrive and you start work - the whole terrorist thing has had a big impact on hiring this year).
The Intrawest job fair was held in mid-October and there were maybe 1000 positions available... over 2000 people showed up. I was lucky enough to have experience in the feild that I applied for and had two years of full time work experience. That got me a job but I was still in the second phase of employees to start working - I don't start work till December 8th or so. Besides working for Intrawest, there are lots of jobs in the village to be had but the competition is still super-tough.
As far as accomodation, since I have a job with the mountain I am living in Staff housing on the hill. It's super cheap for anyone's standards ($250/month) but if you don't get in here expect to pay at least $550 per month. Oh, and don't forget that some employers don't offer season passes, that's another $1700.
I just read what I typed and it seems to be fairly negative, but this is Whistler, this is where it all happens and it's going to be worth every sacrifice. If you come here you will meet awesome people, party a lot, and above all you will have some of the best terrain in North America. Just take it from someone who has done it: be prepared financially cuz this is an expensive town. I have met a lot of people that have come out here on a whim with no preparation. Some of them have been lucky, others are on their way back home.

Anyways skiing starts in 3 days and it's still raining. If you have any more questions I have a lot of time on my hands.

Cheers,
Chris

I just wanted to add that it sounds to me like the pass is a good idea for the mountain, and a shitty idea for everyone else. It looks as though they are going to have rules on how many people can be in the park at once and that means LINE UPS. If you ask me that blows. What ever happened to 'freeskiing'. I lived at Whistler last year, and you could go through without ever stopping once. Now you just have one more pass to check and one more lineup to wait in.

Whistler is gay

only for a week

Bahahahaha, well played.

You should post in regionals, better responses there. A lot of people get bored of the Whis scene really fast, and in the winter I wouldn't expect to get laid often because at every club it's like 80% guys. A bunch of sweaty bros in tall tees and toques on the dance floor together. Hey maybe Whistler is gay... But the skiing is really good!

i lived in whis last year and am moving back in september.. best year of my life and i only went to clubs 3 times.. its not that hard to get a job if u move out early (sept/oct) but it is expensive to live. park pass is dope, keeps the norts away from the big jumps and because of less traffic they stay nice all day. if ur not that into park there is so much terrain that u could never explore it all in just one season and theres TONS of sick pow stashes, not that i really know where any are haha

 anyway i love whis its got errrthin

nobody looks at thread dates anymore do they

hahaha nailed it

Nope

hahaha...

Lived here my whole life and would not want to live anywhere else the mountains can get pretty busy but it's never to bad and you will have NO trouble finding a job.