Whistler Mountain is joining the party and will open this Saturday, which is five days ahead of schedule. Blackcomb Mountain is still scheduled to open next week on Thursday, 11/22.
The Whistler Village Gondola and Creekside Gondola will start uploading at 8:30 a.m. on 11/17. The Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz chair will also be operational. The first 1,500 people to load up either gondola get prizes!
From Whister/Blackcomb:
“This year, Whistler Blackcomb has set the bar high for opening day festivities. Along with a surprise musical act for guests waiting in line at the Whistler Village Gondola, the first 1500 people to upload either gondola will receive a gift. Tokens will range from hot chocolates to big ticket items like EDGE Cards, Snow School lessons, retail and rental gifts and surprises from partners including, Scandinave Spa Whistler, The Adventure Group Whistler, Extremely Canadian, Canadian Snowmobile, Coast Mountain Photography, CAN-SKI, Showcase, Powerade and Milk2Go.”