Whistler Blackcomb opening 13 days early

Whistler Mountain will be opening 13 days early, on Saturday November 16.

Officials say thanks to the cold temperatures, early snowfall, and their snowmaking, the mountain will be able to open almost two weeks early with five lifts running.

Guests will have the option to upload from either the Whistler Village Gondola or the Creekside Gondola.

Blackcomb Mountain will open, as scheduled, on American Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28.

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“Early season snowfall combined with our snowmaking team converting over 60 million gallons of water into snow the past few weeks, has allowed us to get things started early again this season,” says Doug MacFarlane, mountain manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “With all the excitement of opening day, we want to remind guests early season conditions will apply, especially off piste. It is important to obey mountain signage, ski and ride on open runs only and stay within the operational area marked by ‘Temporary Boundary’ signage. Guests should be aware there will be rocks and other hazards below the snow surface; we do not recommend skiing and riding outside the temporary boundary in any circumstances.”

First upload on the Whistler Village Gondola and Creekside Gondola will begin at 8:30 a.m., with last upload at 2:30 p.m. on November 16.

Whistler saw its first snow of the season fall in late September.