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I've suddenly had this tremendous urge to ski Revelstoke. It just looks so perfect in every way.
Having looked at the map it would seem about a days drive from Vancouver or Calgary.
So it would seem sensible to do a bit of a road trip to do Whistler, Revelstoke and Lake Louise.
Canadian Affair do flights for about £500
Car hire for something reasonable for two weeks, picking up at Vancouver Airport and dropping off at Calgary airport, about £450
Lift passes and hotels - 4 days in each resort looks about £750, possibly less.
So a group of 2 or more are looking at about £1500 including flights, accommodation and lift passes
At the minute I'm considering the Birthday bash again in February but, If I can find some like minded individuals then a Canadian 2 week trip could be rather amazing. I guess March would be the ideal month - not to cold at Lake Louise and not too warm at Whistler.
I did Whistler quite a few years back with through Canadian affair and it was quite reasonable. I think something similar could be done again that would be awesome skiing, great fun and good value.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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*too not to cold
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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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I'm plotting a 2 week trip to Whistler immediately after the OffPiste bash (so last two weeks of March) - happy to align where possible.
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HI there - sounds like a good idea....many takers?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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hmmmm, sounds great, Very tempted, keep me in the loop please
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ill be in canada for three weeks solo around that time , planning on ten days in whistler area , and will definitely be doing revelstoke and then some touring options in interior bc , so would love to join in the fun if paths cross
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I'll be there late Feb/early March : 3 centre trip to Banff(LL/Sunshine) - RMR - KHMR . Just praying now that the El Niño doom-mongers are proved wrong
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fixx wrote: |
I'm plotting a 2 week trip to Whistler immediately after the OffPiste bash (so last two weeks of March) - happy to align where possible. |
The last 2 weeks of March might suit me dandy, as its a bank holiday here with Paddys Day. Would this be a good time for the OP!?
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I was thinking about Whistler 31 Jan for max 16 days, one or two others may come too. It might be nice to do other resorts too. Whats your take on El Nino? I've heard mixed reports about it's effact on PNW area.
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speachmaus wrote: |
I was thinking about Whistler 31 Jan for max 16 days, one or two others may come too. It might be nice to do other resorts too. Whats your take on El Nino? I've heard mixed reports about it's effact on PNW area. |
Some previous info on this topic here
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=81038&highlight=
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@horgand, the link doesn't work!!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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cameronphillips2000 wrote: |
I've suddenly had this tremendous urge to ski Revelstoke. It just looks so perfect in every way.
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It may be*, when it has snow (which it didn't later on last season). Having done a few Canadian tours, book your flights, book your car, but choose your itinerary when you're there. The more snow sure LL and Sunshine become your good friends.
*The climb from the top of the Stoke to access the best of the bowl is seriously steep (uphill) and when you get to the top, with lungs bursting, you may not appreciate the herbal cloud emanating from the resident hippy commune.
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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Say Hi to Norman the Gnome for me, you'll have to find him hiding in his own pen at the top of the Shredder Lift.
Dont forget to stop at least a day in Kicking horse ... halfway tween Revelstoke & Lake Louise.
Enjoy!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Check there is snow, several resorts in Vancouver didn't open last year
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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HI: Paul here in Whistler's Creekside.
It's coming- but how and when; who knows ? There is snow in the alpine and it goes down to mid-station...
Thin but encouraging. Bad Weather Good !!
Looks like a crappy few days coming at us... So who knows ? We seemed to be a few Celcius warmer than 'average' but this seems to have cooled in... a day. With our fuked up Jet Stream and the warm Blob and a gozilla el Nino in the works... who can say ?
Go Here Now for just the best Pacific Coastal info. Wayne Flann is a a very senior patroller/avi-dude on blackcomb and has a great blog- with great links to snow news from around the globe...
http://www.wayneflannavalancheblog.com/2011/11/another-active-day-on-mountains.html#more
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HI, I'll be out in Panorama 12-21 March (doing a course but have the last weekend free).
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Just dropping back in to this thread - I'm now booked and will be in Whistler from 20th Mar - 3rd April. Only dates I could do, due to work and Off-Piste bash.
Happy to meet up with anyone around! I've on the 4-day "The Camp" 28th-31st March though.
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okay, I've read so much about the great snow in Whistler..... I want to go now... for this new years!!
(FYI I also posted this in the whistler weather thread, so apologies, but time is of the essence)
So if anyone knows of any reasonable accommodation, or is looking for someone for a house/apartment share, a good deal on a hotel, etc,etc I would be very, very keen to hear from you asap....
I'm tidy, i'lll be skiing all day and know a few people who will be knocking around town, so you'll hardly know I was there.
I'm looking to go to Whistler from around Dec 26th to Jan 9th. (I am a ~purple level skier who likes to ski lift served off piste)
thanks in advance,
Horgand
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