Whistler Events — March 2012
March 3, 2012
The King of the Rail is a series of rail jam contests which run on select evenings at the base of Whistler Mountain next to the Fitzsimmons Chair at 7 PM. There are separate categories for snowboarders and skiers, males and females, and adults and youth. Category winners will receive a percentage of the cash entry fees, plus all participants have a chance to win fantastic draw prizes from Showcase, Burton, Atomic, Nintendo, TELUS, DNA and more. Please visit the Whistler Village Showcase retail store for registration information.
March 3 - 4, 2012
The final event in the competitive biathlon season in British Columbia brings together the best young biathlon athletes from all regions of the Province to the Whistler Olympic Park.
Fire and Ice Show
March 4, 2012
This legendary outdoor show is held every Sunday at the base of the mountains and is completely free! Dress warm, grab a cup of hot chocolate and prepare to be amazed by the live entertainment including big air, fire spinners, live DJ and fireworks display. Guaranteed fun for the entire family.
March 4, 2012
From beginners to experts, the Biathlon Series is an excellent opportunity to experience biathlon and test your cross-country skiing and shooting skills in a fun environment. Similar to a sprint competition, each participant will ski three loops of a course, with two shooting bouts in-between. These events are open to all members of the public, ages 8 and up. Takes place at the Whistler Olympic Park. Cost to participate is $25. For more information, please click here.
March 11, 2012
Park Rider Sessions feature slopestyle, rail jams and half-pipe competitions and are open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Helmets are mandatory. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as events do sell out. Prior to event day, registration is through all Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations (Blackcomb Daylodge, Whistler Village Gondola, Carleton Lodge, Whistler Creekside).
Fire and Ice Show
March 11, 2012
This legendary outdoor show is held every Sunday at the base of the mountains and is completely free! Dress warm, grab a cup of hot chocolate and prepare to be amazed by the live entertainment including big air, fire spinners, live DJ and fireworks display. Guaranteed fun for the entire family.
March 15, 2012
No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. Come out and have some fun with your friends in this series held every Thursday throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders, participants' races are video-taped and played at the Kokanee awards party where everyone has a chance to win great prizes. Please note that helmets are mandatory, and the race location and discipline vary each race. Registration prior to event day is through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations. Registration on competition day is from 8:30 - 9:45 AM; location dependent on race location.
March 17 - 18, 2012
The Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Cross events are recreational competitions open to all ages. Amateur skiers and boarders will compete in different age and discipline divisions on the Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course. Places are limited in each category. Pre-registration is strongly recommended through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations.
March 17, 2012
Join the Canadian Avalanche Foundation for a special evening including dinner, silent auction and a presentation, "Sochi and the 2014 Winter Olympics," by keynote speaker, Roger McCarthy. Be sure to peruse the silent auction for items such a Whistler Blackcomb season's pass, heli-skiing, dawn ski patrol package and many more items. Tickets are $75 (includes a $45 charitable receipt). More info here.
Fire and Ice Show
March 18, 2012
This legendary outdoor show is held every Sunday at the base of the mountains and is completely free! Dress warm, grab a cup of hot chocolate and prepare to be amazed by the live entertainment including big air, fire spinners, live DJ and fireworks display. Guaranteed fun for the entire family.
Fire and Ice Show
March 25, 2012
This legendary outdoor show is held every Sunday at the base of the mountains and is completely free! Dress warm, grab a cup of hot chocolate and prepare to be amazed by the live entertainment including big air, fire spinners, live DJ and fireworks display. Guaranteed fun for the entire family.
March 29, 2012
Canadian comedian extraordinaire Lorne Elliott graces the stage with his crazy, non-stop, one-man show. Best-known for his CBC Radio comedy series, "Madly Off In All Directions," Elliott’s stage persona is a contrast of crazed intellect and extravagant jester - a blend of comedic mayhem and superbly silly performance art. The show starts at 8 PM at Millennium Place and tickets are $24 for adults, $21 for seniors & students and $19 for WAC member and can be purchased at Millennium Place or online. For more information on Lorne Elliott, please click here.
March 31, 2012
This national competition will see Canadian athletes, and guest athletes from the United States and other international countries, soar through the air as they compete on Whistler Olympic Park’s ski jump hills and race on the surrounding cross-country ski trails.