 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Guys,
group of 6 of us off to Whistler on 26th Jan. Just wondering whether it is better to book passes and/or ski hire in advance or when we get there - will it be cheaper either way?
Also any recommendations of specific shops?
We're travelling with Inghams, so I guess they'll have a preferred supplier (and perhaps a discount)
thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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This is the one that I have used for rentals....as you will see they discount for advance orders
http://www.summitsport.com/main/
They are based right at the bottom of the Whistler gondola and maybe 50yards from the Blackcomb gondola and you get free overnight storage for skis/poles as part of the deal. Also they have a place to leave shoes during the day so you dont have to walk in your bootsto/from your accomodation.
On lift passes get them early. The window price is always more. I am not aware of any deals in the resort when you get there. There used to be a deal with 7-11 stores (but not the one in Whistler itself) for tickets but you have to find the 7-11 in Squamish or perhaps Vancouver, which is more trouble than it is worth. Check the online price and check what the tour op will do and go for the best deal.
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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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thanks Malcolm
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7-11 in vancouver sells lift passes for $75 each. window price at WB is $88.
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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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I understand there is a 7-11 shop right in the Vancouver airport where you can get the $75/day price so it's possible to take advantage even if you're riding the bus. The discount is really only meaningful for shorter stays. If you're buying a six day ticket, the 7-11 cost is $439 and the Whistler website advance purchase price is $453.
It just so happens that my crew of six will be in Whistler exactly the same dates - we arrive Jan 26 and depart Feb 3. Would you like to join up for a few runs or to hoist a few? My first time at Whistler as well but we have one or two frequent Whistler visitors and even one Vancouver local to show us around! Post me back and we'll sort it out.
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I think the skis are better and the the overall service is better from Affinity Rentals. I link to them from my start up site Whistler ski rentals
they have slopeside storage which is great. you don't have to carry you skis back to the hotel
edit was too make the clicky bit nicer
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Mon 28-01-08 8:32; edited 1 time in total
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rpopo, Summit sports or Whistler Village Sports are good for renting. The equipment in certain places at the bottom of Whistler mountain tends to be less varied and more frequently used rather than those shops a few yards further afield, unless you're there at the beginning of the season of course when they are new.
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I second Affinity , they have fair prices and the stuff my pals picked up was in good shape.
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