What's On Whistler - March 2005

March is always a great month for skiing and snowboarding in Whistler with an average snowfall accumulation of 166 centimetres (66 inches). In case that isn't enough of a reason to plan your spring ski vacation, the New York Post recently listed Whistler in its "10 Best Top Bargains on the world's most appealing slopes", while Ski Canada magazine has rated Whistler Blackcomb the Canadian ski resort with "The most vertical for your dollar" in its Winter 2005 issue. Whistler is offering excellent peak to valley conditions-and more terrain and vertical means more ski runs, spectacular views and experiences for beginners and experts alike. Along with the fun on the mountains, Whistler's wide range of winter activities available in March include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, Ziptreking, and cross country skiing at the top of Whistler Mountain.

Here are some of the highlights to look for in Whistler this March...

Heli-Snowmobiling
Canadian Snowmobile is now offering visitors to Whistler an exclusive new helicopter snowmobile tour. Guests participating on the tour are flown ten minutes via helicopter to a remote avalanche safe, backcountry mountain area for three hours of guided riding and a mountain top lunch. All of the gear and equipment is provided. The tour can accommodate four people and runs twice daily at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Heli-Snowmobiling is a perfect activity for intermediate and advanced snowmobile riders.

Classical Music at Maurice Young Millennium Place
Maurice Young Millennium Place is pleased to welcome Jasper Wood, one of the top violinists of his generation, to Whistler on March 4. Wood has won numerous international prizes and awards including both the Sylva Gelber Award and the Virginia Parker Prize, two of the most distinguished prizes awarded by the Canada Council for the Arts. The show starts at 8 p.m.

On March 17, the Alcan String Quartet will present an evening of classical music at Millennium Place. The Alcan String Quartet is celebrating its 15th season together and the group is widely regarded as being among the most dynamic ensembles on the Canadian chamber music scene today. The quartet has performed the works of Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Borodin, Debussy, Dvorak and Schubert throughout Canada and United States.

One Man Lord of the Rings Trilogy with Charles Ross
March 12-13, Charles Ross returns to Maurice Young Millennium Place to perform a one-man show. Last year he graced audiences with a fast, furious and funny one-man rendition of the original Star Wars Trilogy. This year he will perform the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Charles recreates, without the use of costumes, set, or special effects, Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, and plays all the characters, performs the music, fights the battles, cries the tears, and ultimately triumphs over evil, in only 3,600 seconds.

Atomic Ski & Snowboard Supercross
March 24-25, Whistler Blackcomb presents the Atomic Ski & Snowboard Supercross. The recreational races open to all ages. Amateur skiers and boarders will compete in different divisions on the Nintendo GAMECUBE Terrain Park Snowcross course. Participants must register prior to the race day at any Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or Ski School Sales location. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. both mornings at the entrance to the GAMEGUBE Terrain Park and helmets are mandatory. The cost for the two-day event is $30 per person.

Garfinkel's Double-Cross
March 29-30, Garfinkel's night club will host its sixth annual Snowboard and Skier Cross in the Nintendo GAMECUBE Terrain Park on Blackcomb Mountain. All participants must be 19 years of age or older and helmets are mandatory. Participants must register prior to the race day at any Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or Ski School Sales locations. The cost for the event is $50 per person.

Feature Vacation Package of the Month - Snow Bound Two-night Package and the Kid's Adventure Five-night Package

Snow Bound Two-night Package
Valid through March 28, 2005, the Snow Bound Two-night Package includes two nights of accommodations and a two-day lift ticket. Prices start from $ 301 Cdn ($241 US)* per person.

Kid's Adventure 5-night Package
The Kid's Adventure Five-night Package includes lessons for kids to learn to ski, snowboard or brush up on their skills from one of Whistler Blackcomb's experienced instructors. This package includes five nights of accommodation, two 4-day adult lift tickets, two 2-day child lift tickets, and two 2-day Adventure Ski or Board Camp Lessons. Prices from $2,384 Cdn ($1,987 US) in mid season, Feb. 1 to March 28, 2005, and from $1,687 Cdn ($1,406 US) in value season, March 29 to April 17, 2005.


COMING SOON...
Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup...April 1-3, 2005
TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival...April 8-17, 2005
Dog Days at Whistler...April 16-30, 2005
Crud to Mud...May 23, 2005
TELUS Skins Game...July 4-5, 2005
Whistler Arts and Music Festival...July 8-10, 2005
Crankworx, Whistler's Signature Summer Festival...August 3-7, 2005

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