“DEEP WINTER” MEANS DEEP SAVINGS AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

WHISTLER, BC - Whistler Blackcomb is offering exceptional value during "Deep Winter" with discounts on everything guests need to ski or ride including: lift tickets, rentals and snow school.

 "Whistler Blackcomb is one of the premier mountain resorts in the world and while we'll never be the least expensive option, the value we offer is second to none, especially with all of the incredible snow we've had so far this season," says Stuart Rempel, senior vice-president of marketing and sales at Whistler Blackcomb.

 Lift Tickets

From January 5 until February 17 three-day and five-day EDGE cards will be available at early bird pricing. The EDGE Card is Whistler Blackcomb's frequent-user card allowing Canadian and Washington State guests to ski from $68 CDN a day, or for up to $28 off the window ticket price. The EDGE Card is available in one-day, three-day and five-day increments, with no blackout periods. Detailed information is available .

 In addition to lift ticket savings the EDGE Card offers many discounts throughout Whistler Blackcomb's retail and rental stores, and other amenities including 20 per cent off ski and snowboard rentals in store at Whistler Blackcomb's rental outlets; 20 per cent off at The North Face Store, Whistler Salomon Store, CAN-SKI, Showcase Snowboard Shop and the Whistler Burton Store; 25 per cent off Coca-Cola Tube Park tickets and more.

 Rental Equipment

Whistler Blackcomb has one of the largest fleets of top-of-the-line ski and snowboard rentals in the world. Guests looking to ski on this season's equipment can book in advance online and save 20 per cent. Additional free services included in the rental price include: free on mountain storage, free tuning and the ability to change equipment to suit the conditions.

Snow School Lessons

Snow School "Discover Whistler Days" are a great way to save, offering up to 30 per cent off a range of adult, teen and kid ski and snowboard lessons. Another option for snow school savings for guests, available all season long, is to purchase two MAX4 lessons and receive the third day for free.

Accommodation

"Make a weekend of it" is the best way to fully experience all that Whistler Blackcomb has to offer. Owning an EDGE Card provides Canadian and Washington State residents access to rooms starting at $114 a night. You can save big on 3, 4, or 4.5 star accommodations on everything from studios to two-bedroom suites. Call 1.800.827.4811 to book or get more info online at .

For more information about events, snow and weather reports, and more can be found at whistlerblackcomb.com.

About Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America's premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. 

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 Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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