Whistler Trip-March 2005 (Instead of Panorama)

[kevinb]

I thought I would make a new thread for this topic because we need to get accomodations, flights and transportation to and from whistler, booked as soon as possible. As of now the plan is to stay in the shoestring lodge which is a hostel located approximately 1 km from the base of the mountain. This may change depending on whether or not JapSpec is able to get us a deal on accomodation elsewhere in the village. The dates will be approximately March 12-18, but this may end up changing by a day or two. So what I need to know now is who is interested in coming on this trip and whether or not the 12th-18th works for you. Depending on numbers we will be able to rent a limo (6 passengers) or a van (10 passengers) to take us to and from whistler for only 700 bucks canadian. (note: round-trip for bus is $130 per person)

-I know most of this information has been written before but i felt it needed a new thread so this topic doesnt die out.

SO WHO'S IN?????

peace,
kevin

[bailey]

i think it should either be from the 10th to the 18th or the 12th to the 20th, 6 days doesnt seem like it would be long enough

oh yah, im in for sure

[matthew]

im in the more days on the snow sounds good

[tommy]

how much is this going to cost, like accomodation and stuff.

[bailey]

accomodation is 21 dollers a night per person per night if we stay at the shoestring, and lift ticket prices are at www.whistler-blackcomb.com.. and its every man for themself for food

[tommy]

wheres the nearest airport?

[kevinb]

the closest airport would be in Vancouver, about 2 hours from Whistler.

kevin

[Jonny W]

tell whistler to give us some free tickets!, haha
i'm still down, so is my buddy kyle.

[radikal]

I was out there last springtime, and I would have to say that spring snow @ whistler on skiboards will tire you out quick :) I managed to do ok on everything there except this one run that was like a thin layer of ice on top with snow underneath. My skis kept breaking thru the ice and catchign the tips, no matter how much I leaned back. Also when we did get deep powder I found it a litle tough to stay above (riding canon neil lyons) however I am a 200lb guy so I sink in.

Whistler was freaking awesome though. It's enormous. It would take forever to ride the whole mountain.

The terrain park is just enormous, you better know what you're doin or you can jack yourself up big time. They have a nice little terrain "garden" with smaller jumps and rails if you don't want to take the huge jumps!

That's just a little of my experience @ whistler last year, I'd be interested to hear anyone else's!

[bailey]

alright so so far its
me
kevin
jonny
kyle doucet
greco
matt

we have to make the reservations SOON so speak up or there wont be room

[Jeff Miles]

so what is the specific date for this session?
i mite be able to make it...

[bailey]

the 10th-18th of march

[Jeff Miles]

damnet..never mind..not gonna be able to make it..
from my lead of absence from college i would be returning
on the 14th of march...so do'h!!!

[bailey]

dont you mean leave of absence?:(

[Jeff Miles]

ummmmm...dammit..yea!!! no wonder ppl have been
look'n at me wierd when i say that..lol....im not the smartest
person around..u all know that!!!

[matthew]

i might have a friend who wants to come along i should know by this weekend