This is excellent weather!!!! Sold my snowmobiles 5 years ago and started buying dirt bikes. Couldn't be happier. I've had not one time so far this winter when i couldn't hit the trails for some good ol' brap brap. On top of that, at this rate summer will be here even sooner and I'll be on the water cruising in the boat. Hooray. While winter and snow is always a gamble, one thing for certain is summer always comes. Can't wait!!!
As someone who has skied Whistler since the early 70s, that was some of the most obnoxious skiing I have witnessed. Bragging about scaring other skiers is a true punk mentality, not the mark of a pro. I have nothing against going fast since I used to race downhill, but tucking down a busy run full of unpredictable skiers is not brave, it just shows a complete disregard for putting someone else in the hospital for months of rehab if they are lucky enough to recover. You did not miss the other skiers because of skill, it was just dumb luck that none of them made a last-minute move you did not expect and would not have had the time or room to react to. You are a strong skier used to taking risks which is fine as long as you are the only one at risk of injury. You can't let your ego write checks that other people may have to pay for. I am not saying you need to slow down, just that you need to be a whole lot smarter about when and how you open it up. A couple of times you commented that there were too many people on the run and it would have been wise to slow it down, but egos are a dangerous thing. Being punks about scaring other people is not the mark of a pro or a leader in the skiing community. Part of being a pro is showing other people, especially kids who may look up to you, how and when to take risks without exposing others to those risks.
First of all it's Creekside Dave Murray Downhill (a black diamond run) & downloading is recommended for everyone, but particularly beginners & intermediates, but beyond that, the lens he's using makes things look more dramatic & dangerous than reality. I'm not arguing that straight-lining every run is acceptable, but I'll point out that on more occasions that I can mention beginners & intermediates access terrain that is well beyond their skill level.
This season has been a total nightmare so far snow wise. Oh well it is what it is and some skiing is 100% better than no skiing IMO. The snow will return at some point and I'm guessing we might see some huge spring pow or something. Spring pillows anyone weeee lol
I feel you homie. PNW is really rough right now. All the dirt and slushy snow with so many rocks/boulders/logs. They closed so many routes at my local mountain. Kinda sad.
First week of March 2015 was so much worse! Luckily ski rental shop had mountain bikes and let us trade skis for bikes for a day at Lost Lake mountain biking!
Living on the Island I skipped a season pass To Mt Washington this year, we need to all understand what a strong El Nino pattern will bring to the province and plan accordingly (especially on the island!)
@stanrey7 please do! We are having a great year. It snowed this pasted weekend, again. This morning, I woke up to 4 inches of beautiful, white, fluffy SNOW! 😍
Looks like April came early for ya. Hopefully conditions improve, one of the only times I can confidently say the east coast is better than whistler conditions wise
After coming to Whistler 7 times, the hotel (who I won't mention for their sake) went from charging me $190 per night last year to asking for $420 this year. First time I didn't book a trip to Whistler in almost 10 years and it turns out it may have been fortunate. I'm sure I would still have had fun but crazy conditions this year.
Scary 2007 January there was a 30 feet base .if things keep going this way. I hope I'm wrong I feel world wide the industry could collapse and become unsustainable
No different to the french Alps. Melting very fast. Was there two weeks ago and it's very hot for January. Should be minus temperatures. Put there is 15c when we were there.
Ya it’s sad to see the winters being cut short due to warming temperatures. Fingers crossed that winter comes back and delivers us an awesome spring!🤞🏼
Have you heard of climate change. After a lifetime on skis, I moved away from Whistler 2 yrs ago. Life is great in the city. Skiing was amazing in the 80's Find another sport. Oh ! Long live the ex racers. Thanks God there's the Alps for us.
Don’t be overdramatic you’re showing the worst and lowest part of blackcomb. Yes it’s bad but you can still have an amazing day. Today we scored some sick untouched powder lines, it all depends where you were and when.
I hate to break it to you but yes the climate is getting warmer through all parts of the world period and it isn't just el Nino. And this is coming from very conservative right-wing individual who is against a carbon Tax. I support electric vehicles and I support Lowering our Carbonfootprint on the world but not at the expense of lowering our standard of living.
Luckily I cut the chance to Experience Whistler in all its glory in the early 2000's. Ive skiied Whistler in 2002, 2003 and 2005. From Feb through April. Ive experinced powder waist deep, so deep in fact that skiing was impossible in the Alpine.
Damn...supposed to hit Whistler at the end of the month. Really hoping for more snow!! 🤞Thanks for the info!
This is excellent weather!!!! Sold my snowmobiles 5 years ago and started buying dirt bikes. Couldn't be happier. I've had not one time so far this winter when i couldn't hit the trails for some good ol' brap brap. On top of that, at this rate summer will be here even sooner and I'll be on the water cruising in the boat. Hooray. While winter and snow is always a gamble, one thing for certain is summer always comes. Can't wait!!!
I believe it was the 2015 season that is the most comparable in recent memory. It was my first season in BC and just brutal 😂
Sorry it’s usually way better than this but I still have hope for the spring.
El Nino is every 4-6 years. Gotta roll with it. In the ‘80’s, it meant getting out on the windsurfer sooner. 😂
Surprised that the conditions are so bad so far north went to Killington vt and it was almost a pow day
We had a pow day yesterday in the alpine! It’s been too warm down lower.
As someone who has skied Whistler since the early 70s, that was some of the most obnoxious skiing I have witnessed. Bragging about scaring other skiers is a true punk mentality, not the mark of a pro. I have nothing against going fast since I used to race downhill, but tucking down a busy run full of unpredictable skiers is not brave, it just shows a complete disregard for putting someone else in the hospital for months of rehab if they are lucky enough to recover. You did not miss the other skiers because of skill, it was just dumb luck that none of them made a last-minute move you did not expect and would not have had the time or room to react to. You are a strong skier used to taking risks which is fine as long as you are the only one at risk of injury. You can't let your ego write checks that other people may have to pay for. I am not saying you need to slow down, just that you need to be a whole lot smarter about when and how you open it up. A couple of times you commented that there were too many people on the run and it would have been wise to slow it down, but egos are a dangerous thing. Being punks about scaring other people is not the mark of a pro or a leader in the skiing community. Part of being a pro is showing other people, especially kids who may look up to you, how and when to take risks without exposing others to those risks.
Of course this is coming from a ski racer 🤡
bro rlly spent 5min writing this whole paragraph just cuz of a pretty mellow straight line, he didn't even come close to hitting anyone lmao
First of all it's Creekside Dave Murray Downhill (a black diamond run) & downloading is recommended for everyone, but particularly beginners & intermediates, but beyond that, the lens he's using makes things look more dramatic & dangerous than reality. I'm not arguing that straight-lining every run is acceptable, but I'll point out that on more occasions that I can mention beginners & intermediates access terrain that is well beyond their skill level.
Buzzing the tower
Chill out dude
the weather is an absolute bummer this year.. Were feeling your pain here in the South East around Toronto!
It ain’t good but it’s gonna turn around… hopefully!
Im praying to the ski gods @@stanrey7
This season has been a total nightmare so far snow wise. Oh well it is what it is and some skiing is 100% better than no skiing IMO. The snow will return at some point and I'm guessing we might see some huge spring pow or something. Spring pillows anyone weeee lol
Fingers crossed but ya tough start to the season. I feel a big spring coming!!! 😝
I feel you homie. PNW is really rough right now. All the dirt and slushy snow with so many rocks/boulders/logs. They closed so many routes at my local mountain. Kinda sad.
Sad for sure but I feel and hope winter will turn around. We had a decent day in the alpine yesterday!
At this point mostly worried about fire season and drought/water reservoirs... 2 week outlook is bleak... March/April could always deliver though.
That’s what I’m hoping for a cold snowy spring but I couldn’t agree more scared for fire season this summer.
First week of March 2015 was so much worse! Luckily ski rental shop had mountain bikes and let us trade skis for bikes for a day at Lost Lake mountain biking!
Not a bad trade off but it’s a little too early for that in February.😖
Living on the Island I skipped a season pass To Mt Washington this year, we need to all understand what a strong El Nino pattern will bring to the province and plan accordingly (especially on the island!)
All these storms just came in a few degrees too warm. Hopefully it’ll turn around this spring.
Hey, what are ya complaining about?! Welcome to East Coast skiing, baby! The best! Ski here ski anywhere! SKI THE EAST!
Ski the east!!! We are snobs out here on the west coast.😂
Have just returned from 3 weeks of fantastic skiing in Northern Japan.
Sad to say but we won't take the risk of skiing Whistler in the future.
Japan is so amazing. I was there from the 8th to the 22nd!
Haaaa! So funny! That is called "WATER SKIING" here in Utah! Come on down. We have snow. Beautiful POWDER!
I bet. It seem like the coast further south is getting it pretty good right now! I might have to make my way down there!
@stanrey7 please do! We are having a great year. It snowed this pasted weekend, again. This morning, I woke up to 4 inches of beautiful, white, fluffy SNOW! 😍
Looks like April came early for ya. Hopefully conditions improve, one of the only times I can confidently say the east coast is better than whistler conditions wise
After coming to Whistler 7 times, the hotel (who I won't mention for their sake) went from charging me $190 per night last year to asking for $420 this year. First time I didn't book a trip to Whistler in almost 10 years and it turns out it may have been fortunate. I'm sure I would still have had fun but crazy conditions this year.
Ya conditions have been interesting to say the least. Prices are crazy high in Whistler these days it’s kinda sad.
Omg I've only ever seen it like that in May
Same
Skied there in April of 93 and the conditions were better than that.
They likely were way better! But it’s gonna turn around. The alpine was pretty good yesterday!
Why were some of those runs even open? In Europe I'm sure any run like the one at about 4:40 in would be closed (if not the whole mountain).
They are open but they do warn you about marginal conditions.
thats so crazy, down here in socal we got 8ish inches
Scary 2007 January there was a 30 feet base .if things keep going this way. I hope I'm wrong I feel world wide the industry could collapse and become unsustainable
It is scary when you think about it. Hopefully it turns around here and we have an awesome spring!
It was fine a week ago✌🏽Saturday the alpine was open
The alpine is still holding some decent snow!
Spring shredding this early 😢😢
Very sad indeed! 😂 time to swing the wrenches and get on the MTN bikes I guess.
They cracked the alpine today & secret bowl is (was) fully wind loaded (ssshhh, don't tell anyone). Get ready for the peak chair pow panic soon.
That’s what I’m going for today!
No different to the french Alps. Melting very fast. Was there two weeks ago and it's very hot for January. Should be minus temperatures. Put there is 15c when we were there.
Ya it’s sad to see the winters being cut short due to warming temperatures. Fingers crossed that winter comes back and delivers us an awesome spring!🤞🏼
@@stanrey7 The french Alps had the best snow during covid when no one was allowed to ski as it was a lockdown. Typical really.
I hope the whole mountain goes bankrupt .
Why is it so bad this year? Jeez
It’s been too warm. We have had a tone of precipitation but unfortunately in the form of rain.
Almost $300 for a day in such awful experience. No way! Whistler are you serious???
It’s absurde really.
It was terrible. A bit better now but very icy.
Crazy. Hate to see it.
It is what it is so we gotta take it as it comes.
Have you heard of climate change. After a lifetime on skis, I moved away from Whistler 2 yrs ago. Life is great in the city. Skiing was amazing in the 80's
Find another sport. Oh ! Long live the ex racers. Thanks God there's the Alps for us.
Don’t be overdramatic you’re showing the worst and lowest part of blackcomb. Yes it’s bad but you can still have an amazing day. Today we scored some sick untouched powder lines, it all depends where you were and when.
This was on Jan 30th and you’re not wrong. Still having a blast out there!
Hope things change this weekend for the week to come. First trip don't want it to be the last.
I hate to break it to you but yes the climate is getting warmer through all parts of the world period and it isn't just el Nino. And this is coming from very conservative right-wing individual who is against a carbon Tax. I support electric vehicles and I support Lowering our Carbonfootprint on the world but not at the expense of lowering our standard of living.
Luckily I cut the chance to Experience Whistler in all its glory in the early 2000's. Ive skiied Whistler in 2002, 2003 and 2005. From Feb through April. Ive experinced powder waist deep, so deep in fact that skiing was impossible in the Alpine.