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Whistler questions

  • 29-12-2012 3:33pm
    #1
    stinkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,159 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'm new to this forum so hope my post is ok. I'm heading to Whistler in March for 5 days for work. There's usually free time in the afternoon for skiing, but I've only been on one ski trip and did a bit of dry slope practise here. I'd definitely class myself as a beginner. So i have a few q's on that front:

    Is Whistler suited to newbies like me? I really want to get lessons if I can, am hoping to head up the day before and have a full day to get my bearings rather than be cramming in lessons in the afternoon. I know it's expensive though, but would take any recommendations on board.

    I think travel plan-wise I will be flying to Vancouver and staying in an airport hotel overnight then heading up as early as possible the following day. Work starts the day after that. Ideally I'll be arriving into Whistler 11.30 am at the earliest - so between checking in and settling into the place etc am I actually giving myself enough time to get a decent day's lesson/practise in? If not I could try and bus it up to whistler as soon as I land the day before (v long day's travel, combined with stress over making connections though).

    Thanks in advance for any help! and sorry if it's a long post


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  • #2
    Fattes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭Fattes


    Distance from Vancouver to Whistler is just shy of 130KM so with traffic you are normally looking at 2 -2.5 hours on the Sea to Sky Highway depending on the day and traffic but if you make the drive during daylight hours the view is amazing.

    There is tons of terrain for newbies around Whistler and loads to do off the hill as part of the Olympic legacy stuff.

    Lessons will be available but if you only have afternoons it may be a little more difficult, half day private in Canada is normally in the $400 range

    Try to get a few sessions in in Kilternan before you go 4-6 lessons would really give you a good head start before heading out and will be good value for money compared to Whistler prices.

    Oh and it rains allot in Whistler, seasonairs there are called submariners as the village is only at 600m above sea level, so be prepared for it.


  • #3
    stinkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,159 ✭✭✭stinkle


    Thanks its much appreciated! I've sorted my flights so will have a decent day to myself ahead of work commitments. Plan to stay near the airport my first night then get the Snowbus at 5am.... I think there may be some work related discounts on lifts, rentals and lessons but will shop around. Will definitely hit practise slopes here beforehand! Delighted that I won't be out of my depth anyway


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