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What's New on the Mountains
Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Season Opening Date
Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to open for the 2024/25 winter season on November 22. Blackcomb also welcomes a new lift to increase uphill capacity and better distribute guests. Skip the ticket line, download My Epic app with Mobile Pass. Guests can buy their Pass online, activate and store it in the My Epic app, and scan their phone hands free at the lifts using low-energy Bluetooth® technology. Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets will be available at Vail Resorts' 37 North American resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb, during the 2024/25 season. Read more at vailresorts.com.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park 25th Anniversary in 2024
The Whistler Bike Park reopened to downhill riders on May 17, 2024 and this year marks the park's 25th anniversary. Celebrations include the grand reopening of the Fitzsimmons Express 8-person chairlift, a partner expo, Bike Park exhibition at the Whistler Museum, an expansion of the Gatorade Skills Park, and much more!
What's New in the Village and Valley
Rejuvenated Rainbow Park Now Open
The rejuvenation project is nearly complete and has transformed Rainbow Park into a more accessible, green and enjoyable space for everyone. One of the standout features of the rejuvenation is the expanded and improved beach and docks. Visitors will now enjoy a larger, more welcoming beach area with additional seating and picnic spots, and accessible pathways to ensure everyone can enjoy the beach and lake. Reduced parking will be available until mid-July and while the main rejuvenation is complete, some work will continue through the fall. There will be no further Valley Trail closures at Rainbow Park during this period. Learn more at whistler.ca.
Epic Passes Now On Sale for the 2024/25 Winter Season
Epic Passes for the 2024/25 season are available on whistler.com when purchased as part of a package with accommodation. Epic Passes give you the freedom to not only visit Whistler Blackcomb, but more than 70 owned and partner resorts in North America, Europe and Japan, all with one pass. Choose the pass that fits your needs from full season, to local or day passes. Learn more.
Epic Coverage is back for the 2024/25 Season and is included free for all pass and EDGE Card holders, providing refunds associated with certain personal events including illness, job loss and injury.
Back for 2024/25: Epic SchoolKids Whistler Blackcomb Pack provides five days of free skiing for Canadian and Washington kindergartners through to grade five students. No purchase necessary!
Other passes available: Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass, Unlimited Season Pass, 10-day, 5-day and 2-day Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Cards.
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Free Transit for Special Holidays and Long Weekends
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are happy to announce that transit is free on Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30 and the Thanksgiving long weekend, October 12 – 14. Please see BC Transit Rider’s Information before you head out.
Kids Ride Free
BC Transit offers free transit for children 12 and under every day. Learn more at www.bctransit.com.
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