Whistler 2008
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It stopped snowing: 07th January 2008

Whistler Mountain - click for full size image
Whistler Mountain

Last night we arrived at the liquor store 1 minute after it closed at 7 o'clock. Not that it mattered to much - by 9 we were falling asleep. We managed to sleep in until 5 o'clock, but once the sun came up, it was clear that we were in for a better day.

Blackcomb Gondola - click for full size image
Blackcomb Gondola

We were out when the slopes opened at 8.30 and went up on the Blackcomb Gondola.

Snow machine - click for full size image
Snow machine

Although there has been tons of snow in the last few weeks, there must be a problem with lack of snow at the very bottom of the mountain. There are several snow making machines running permanently to make sure there's enough snow on the home runs.

Phil and James - click for full size image
Phil and James
As you can see, going up is much easier than going down.
Style deficiency zone - click for full size image
Style deficiency zone

For those interested in the finer points of skiing, you will find that this photo of Phil offers no useful information.

Am I out of shot yet? - click for full size image
Am I out of shot yet?
Gez tried to photograph the finely groomed piste, but unfortunately, James got in the way.
Phil, Gez and James's holiday report