 Poster: A snowHead
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| Toadman wrote: |
| That photo is from Whistler HeliSki, so it's not reflective of the actual resort. It's probably taken from a spot a few dozen KM inland, and on some peak at 2,500 meters. .... |
"Whistler Heli" is owned by the resort. Both they and Powder Mountain (the other heli operator, my mates) have tenures across the valley, towards the coast. Typically Powder Mountain (to the south; Whistler Heli is to the north) gets about 40% more precip than the resort, because the storms hit those ranges first.
As people are pointing out, the real issue is more the freezing level than the amount of stuff they can dig out of a glacier. If the top has been rained on it's "leg breaker". If that happens they will not be riding the snow, even if they fly you up there. You only need the top bit, but it has to be good. This season is looking better than last, but it all depends on what happens...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Snow to the bottom today (though didn't attempt to ski any of it low down!) 
Pretty decent amount of pow - though v.windy so limited lift opening = busy!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Whistler Patrol will have its work cut out for it this week.
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| Toadman wrote: |
| Whistler Patrol will have its work cut out for it this week. |
And this week too  Was pretty wild again up there yesterday
Nearly a 2m base already - that's pretty good going for mid-december
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@stuarth, great stuff , just staying up in whistler this time so give me a shout when ur up and we'll get some turns in 
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Flight on 23rd feb returning 2nd March are £460 return from gatwick with Canadian affair. Granted its not business or first class but its cheap and makes whistler affordable. Bags and skis/snowboards included.
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@Dabber, "not to mention the 3 metres of snow so far"..........I fell for that one. The first year I went to Whistler they had had 4m by mid Dec when I arrived. But what I got was Spring skiing, with slush. Make sure you are on the first lift after any dumps, otherwise you will find it skied out by mid day (or earlier).
I hope you are lucky with the snow. I gave up after 4 years of disappointment in Whistler, and I'm going to try Japan in Feb.
Congrats on the Avios deal. I always found that with Avios that I would have to pay at least 40% of the ticket price in cash to cover the tax, even when using points.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| PowderAdict wrote: |
| ...Make sure you are on the first lift after any dumps, otherwise you will find it skied out by mid day (or earlier)..... |
Actually you need to ride coastal snow in the storm as it sets up quickly.
If you want to ride fresh tracks on piste days after a storm at a resort, then you probably want to go somewhere harder to get to from a major international airport and population centre. Or hook up with someone who knows their way around. If you want easy powder, then "family" places are best.
For the next 4 days the forecast is, in cm of fresh: 6/17/26/12, with respectable temps. So not too shabby.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@philwig, +1
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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okay, okay, okay, I've read enough. I want to go now... for this new years, 
So if anyone has reasonable accommodation (i.e a house/apartment share, etc,etc ) I would be very, very, super keen to hear from you asap....
I'm tidy, will be skiing all day and know a few people who will be knocking around so you'll hardly know I was there.
looking to go to Whistler from around Dec 26th to Jan 9th.
thanks in advance,
Horgand
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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This from my mate, who doesn't ride the resort if there's no powder (and has one of the best sofas I know for surfing, but it's booked already):
"I’ve been riding every day for the last two weeks. 14 days straight. Today will be 15. Legs are tired but getting stronger....It’s snowing like crazy too."
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Great news , have fun and will defo meet up on the hill , and in merlins
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hi @horgand, I'm looking at trying to get out there myself sometime in jan, what sort of accommodation did you find? I'll be looking for somewhere for a somewhat aged solo skier
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You know it makes sense.
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Despite skiing a lovely fluffy line off flute today and a bunch more powder yesterday, I somehow managed to find a rock, so off to the ski shop for me for some ski base patching and ski tlc!
On that basis I will declare the conditions cr*ppy! 
(Is also quite busy since the sun came out today)
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@stuarth, seems like there's a big change in weather coming in next few days , sun and warmer temps , so will get busy over New Years period , then hopefully storms will return and crowds will get back to school/work , and we can look forward to some more "crappy days" 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Bah! Wanted the storms and the continual dumps. Now we're going to be there in bright sunshine!!!
Will be in Whistler 2nd till 9th. Maybe see you guys around!
I'm hoping there will still be some stashes somewhere but with freezing levels above top lift, probably not...
Oh for another dump whilst we're there.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Heading out to Whistler on Saturday 16th, how are the conditions currently looking?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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It's been a way better start to the season than last season. We've already had over 5 metres of snow mid-mountain and more at the peak. This week we only have a few light top-ups forecast so hopefully we don't have to wait too long for the next big powder day.
Ideally we still need a little more snow to cover up the random stones/branches if you are off-piste (I hit a few recently in the tree runs), but on-piste it's pretty good all the way down to the village. Fingers crossed the season continues the way it has started .
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Hi all,
We are starting to look in to options of coming out to Whistler for a Ski trip. I was just wondering what the local facilities are like in terms of stocking up on food if we go self catering etc.
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@Dabber,
little bit of snow this week to freshen things up after a sunny period and inversions. Should be up Saturday hopefully to check it out.
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@chrisrawles,
Whistlers a proper town, though the supermarkets are smaller and a bit more expensive. If you are driving up you can stop at Save on Foods in Squamish which is cheaper.
Are there actually catered options in Whistler (if you don't count going out to bars/restaurants of which there are many)?
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Thu 7-01-16 17:17; edited 1 time in total
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@stuarth, will be scouting about on black comb Saturday pm , will pm my mobile , give me a text if you get up
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@stuarth, cool. As we have only just started looking at this I have only looked at the main tour operators to get an idea. It might turn out that we drive in which case stopping off on the way is what we will do.
Basically as long as there are places to stock up for a week or two trip then all good.
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@chrisrawles,
Mostly you don't need to drive in Whistler.
The drive to Whistler can be tough - saw at least 3 cars in a ditch last when we were heading to/from whistler a few weeks ago. I drive it at least once a week in the winter and it is tiring; I wouldn't want to do it after a long flight
Also parking if you're in the village can be mega expensive
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then hopefully return to dumping , ready for my arrival when everone has gone back to work 