Category: Whistler, BC

Whitecap Alpine Adventures Makes Major Backcountry Acquisition

Consolidation is afoot in B.C.’s backcountry-tourism world, and it’s a powder-friendly one. Whitecap Alpine Adventures has acquired Coast Range Heli-Skiing, Tyax Adventures, and select government licences from Blackcomb Helicopters, purchasing the company’s entire tourism division for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds serious terrain to Whitecap’s portfolio. Coast Range Heli-Skiing brings private and small-group ski …
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Finding Powder: The Holiday Season Promises

As the Christmas holidays approach, finding powder is a priority. Our mountains are finally sliding into a proper winter rhythm—fresh storms, improving coverage, and steadily growing bases. La Niña is doing her thing, delivering the goods at higher elevations while dumping enough valley rain to keep every drainage crew in BC busy. Snowpack stability has …
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Whistler Blackcomb to Replace Showcase T-Bar with New Chairlift in 2026

Vail Resorts has announced a major lift upgrade for Whistler Blackcomb, confirming plans to replace the aging Showcase T-Bar with a new fixed-grip chairlift for the 2026–27 season, pending government approval. The Showcase T-Bar, installed in 1988, has long been a gateway to high-alpine terrain on the upper Horstman Glacier. Once a workhorse operating through …
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End of an Era? Blackcomb Helicopters Faces Uncertain Future

Blackcomb Helicopters, a cornerstone of British Columbia’s aviation and mountain service industry since 1989, appears to be facing turbulent skies. What began as a modest, Whistler-based operation built on technical flying—forest firefighting, construction support, and search and rescue—has evolved into one of Western Canada’s most recognized helicopter companies. But a recent wave of layoffs, asset …
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POW Canada’s Townhall Tour: Protecting Our Outdoor Future

POW Canada's Townhall Tour recognizes that from deep winters to long summer days, outdoor recreation drives the heartbeat of our mountain communities.
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Snow Sports community Deeply Affected

A tragic avalanche at Stellar Heliskiing is the most serious backcountry incident of the season and it has deeply affected the snow sports community. It claimed the lives of three esteemed individuals: Jason “J” Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan. A fourth individual, Clay Mitchell from Nelson, is currently hospitalized with severe injuries, and we …
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Canadian Athletes Shine at Freeride World Tour Finale in Verbier

The 2025 Freeride World Tour (FWT) came to a dramatic close at the iconic Yeti Xtreme Verbier, and Canadian athletes were at the heart of the action—claiming titles, medals, and milestones on the storied face of the Bec des Rosses. Wei Tien Ho Claims Gold in Verbier Debut In a stunning FWT debut season, Wei …
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