Whistler Blackcomb Invests $14.2 Million in On-Mountain Improvements and Introduces Peak to Creek and Flute Bowl
2004/05 is going to be an exciting season... Whistler Blackcomb, North America's #1 rated mountain resort and arguably the best mountain resort in the world is about to get even better...
New Terrain
The big is getting bigger. Whistler Blackcomb introduces 1100 acres of new terrain on Whistler Mountain with the official opening of the long-awaited west side of Whistler, Peak to Creek, and the addition of Flute Bowl, offering a unique in-bounds backcountry experience. The new areas comprise Whistler Mountain's single largest terrain expansion ever.
Creekside Comeback
After a four-year facelift, Creekside emerges as a quiet, more intimate alternative to the main Village. Franz's Trail is a family-friendly, pedestrian-only Village with year-round amenities: hotels, restaurants, a bank, grocery store, liquor store, retail and rental locations, plenty of free parking and Whistler's first and favourite aprés hangout - Dusty's Bar and Grill.
2005 Snowboard World Championships
In January 2005, Whistler Blackcomb will host the first-ever Snowboard World Championships to be held in North America. The most important snowboard event next to the Olympics, the Championships will be the highlight of the 2004/05 winter season and offer a great 'warm-up' to 2010.
The Superpipe Legacy
In preparation for the Snowboard World Championships, Whistler Blackcomb is constructing a new Superpipe on Blackcomb Mountain in the Base ll area. Featuring World Cup sanctioned specs, the Superpipe will be an impressive, fully-lit addition to Night Moves after the Championship event.
Terrain Parks Get a Boost
Whistler Blackcomb's award winning parks are about to get even better. The rails in the Blackcomb Terrain Park will receive an upgrade and progressive new shapes will be introduced - including several signature Whistler Blackcomb rails. A new Zaugg Pipe Shaper on Whistler will increase the introductory pipe's wall height from 10' to 13' and three new Piston Park Bullies will be purchased for use on both mountains. It's all about progression.
The Environment
Whistler Blackcomb will test a GMC Sierra gas-electric hybrid truck and add more fuel efficient, low emission snowmobiles to the fleet. A low emission shuttle bus has been purchased for use on the glacier during the summer.
There's More...
Something for everyone. For beginner skiers and riders, an additional 700 feet of Magic Carpet at Olympic Station will offer an even better beginner experience. Continued development of the children's-only treehouses in the Emerald Forest on Whistler Mountain is great news for kids. Youth will enjoy renovations to the Base ll and 18 Below facilities where they can choose their own music on an entirely new sound system.
'This entire package of improvements and amenities for 2004/05 is a massive added value for our guests,' says Stuart Remple, VP Marketing and Sales. ' We're all about creating unforgettable memories for everyone who comes to play on our world class mountains.'
Come out and play. We can't wait to see you.
