Category: Whistler, BC

Garibaldi At Squamish

Approval Granted for Sale of Garibaldi At Squamish

Following a period of receivership initiated in December and the securing of a stalking horse bid in January, the sale of the proposed Garibaldi At Squamish ski resort was expected to be finalized in March. However, a last-minute objection by the Province temporarily delayed the approval process. Subsequently, on May 3, the sale was officially …
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Spring Powder Enjoyed Largely by Locals

Whistler Blackcomb’s Spring Powder Enjoyed Largely by Locals

Whistler Blackcomb’s spring powder was enjoyed largely by locals this season as the late snowfall did not attract Epic Pass skiers back to Whistler’s slopes. Vail Resorts reported that skier visits were down, but revenues were up during the 2023-24 winter season, according to a company report comparing ski season metrics year-over-year through mid-April. “Given …
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Fitzsimmons Express Chair Replacement Begins

Construction on the Fitzsimmons Express chair replacement started in Skier’s Plaza this week at Whistler Blackcomb. Crews have began deconstructing the existing Fitzsimmons Express lift and removing its carriers. The resort announced plans last September to replace the existing four-seater with a high-speed, eight-person chair, significantly boosting uphill capacity from Skier’s Plaza. “This project is …
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