Sunshine Village Powder - May 09 2008

Snow Report - Sunshine Viilage
Friday, May 09, 2008

Conditions:
With 50 cm of new snow in the past 36 hours they are currently sitting at 55 cm in the past 4 days! Goats Eye Express chair will re-open today for your skiing and riding pleasure. Visit their website at Skibanff.com to see the line-up of their weekend outdoor concerts happening every weekend until May 19th!

Past 36 hours: 50 cms
Past 4 days: 55 cms
Base: 206 cms

Today's Forecast:
Snow Showers
High 0 °C
Low -10 °C

Tomorrow’s forecast:
Light Snow
High -1°C
Low -7°C

Mountain Status:
12 of 12 lifts open
64 of 107 trails open

Winter Storms Leave Plenty of the White Stuff at WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

Consistent snowfall spoils skiers and riders

WHISTLER, BC, February 07, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 33.5 feet of snow each year but this season is shaping up to surpass that mark once again. Since the beginning of the winter season Whistler Blackcomb has received 734cm/24 feet of snow and more than 20 days with over 10cm of new snow.

Over the past seven days Whistler Blackcomb has received 51cm/20 inches of new snow. The five day forecast is calling for a possible 85+cm by Sunday as a strong frontal system hits the coast. The long-range forecast is calling a series of disturbances to pass over the area bringing even more snow to the Coastal Mountains by the end of the week. The snow base is currently sitting at 289cm at mid mountain on Whistler and there is more snow on the way.

“The freezing level has stayed consistently low and with all this snow it means great conditions all the way to the village,” says Ryan Proctor Whistler Blackcomb Public Relations Coordinator. “I’m not sure when the last time that I had to look for powder was, it feels like we’ve been getting fresh snow almost everyday.”

Incredible snow conditions and great events mean February is shaping up to be one for the books. February 12 is the two year countdown mark for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, make sure to check out the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Team showcasing their work on Whistler Mountain, February 27-29.

Book your ski holiday now with rocky-peak Holidays!

Kicking Horse Powder Express

The Kicking Horse Powder Express allows you to give Canada's newest ski resort a try in a day from Lake Louise and Banff. This resort has developed significantly over the last few years and has a lot to offer especially to those looking for something a little more challenging. When you get there, you can catch the main gondola to the top of the mountain. At the very top of the mountain, there is a world class restaurant (The Eagle's Eye) with impressive panoramic views. This is where the fun begins!

From the top of the mountain you have the greatest vertical in the Rockies to cruise down. Your ankles will burn if you try to go from top to bottom in one go! Kicking Horse's longest run is 10 km (6 miles) and there is a green run all the way down so that the more cautious of you can join in! With plenty of steep and deep, Kicking Horse offers some of the most challenging terrain in the Rockies as well as accommodating the beginner skier and rider's needs. You can view the full statistics on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort by visiting a Kicking Horse Mountain Resort statistic summary page (complied by rocky-peak Ski Holidays).

The price of just $90 per adult, and $80 per child/youth including ALL tax is comparable in price to that of a regular day pass in most ski resorts in Western Canada. The Kicking Horse Powder Express will operate 7 days a week from January 6 2008 until one week before the season end. From December 19 to January 6 2008, the Kicking Horse Powder Express will be only operating on Wednesdays and Fridays.

What are you waiting for??! All aboard the Powder Express!

Ski Resort Opening Dates 2008

With just 12 days to go until 2008 season opening, we have put together a list of the proposed opening dates (Mother Nature dependent!) for the ski resorts in Canada to visit in 2008! Just click on any of the links below for additional information.

Banff Norquay Friday, December 7, 2007

Fernie Saturday, December 8, 2007

Jasper Marmot Basin Saturday, December 08, 2007 (Estimate)

Kicking Horse, Golden Saturday, December 15, 2007 (Estimate)

Kimberley Saturday, December 15, 2007

Lake Louise Friday, November 9, 2007

Nakiska Saturday, December 08, 2007

Panorama Saturday, November 22, 2007 (Estimate)

Sunshine Village Thursday, November 8, 2007)

Whistler Blackcomb Saturday, November 22, 2007

For Ski Holidays 2008 in Canada please visit your Canadian ski and summer vacation specialists rocky-peak Holidays.

Fernie Alpine Resort in top 5 Ski Resorts in North America

Fernie Alpine Resort took the Number 5 spot in Skiing Magazine’s “Top 25 Resorts in North America”. The Resort was one of only two Canadian resorts in the Top 10. Whistler Blackcomb was rated Number 1. The magazine compiled the results after readers submitted their favourite resort picks based on quality of snow, terrain, affordability and nightlife.

Fernie Alpine Resort has gained a reputation for its powder, but is now becoming famous for so much more. With a fun and friendly ski town atmosphere, great dining, adventure activities, a mountain village and a number of new real estate developments, Fernie caters to a variety of skiers and riders from around the globe.

The Resort has also received a number of other accolades in the past year, including:

- One of the Top 6 Powder Destinations on the Planet (Fall Line Skiing Magazine, 2007)
- "Best Powder" (Ski Canada Magazine, 2007)
- "Best New On-Mountain Restaurant" – Lost Boys Café (Ski Canada Magazine, 2007)
- "Best Thank You to the Locals" (Ski Canada Magazine, 2007)
- "Best Places to Powder Your Nose" - Fernie’s White Room Sessions (Ski Canada Magazine, 2007)
- Ranked 8th out of the Top 25 Resorts in North America (Skiing Magazine, 2006)
- "Best Deck Party in Canada", "Best Ski Town", "Best Powder" (Ski Canada Magazine, 2006)

Fernie Alpine Resort is gearing up for the 2007/2008 winter season with a number of resort enhancements, including snowmaking improvements, additional heated washroom facilities at the new mountaintop Lost Boys Café, improved cat track and terrain access, added tree skiing and more. Fernie Alpine Resort is scheduled to open December 8, 2007.

Book early for great savings at Fernie Alpine Resort! Ski Holidays and Vacations in Fernie available from rocky-peak Holidays.