Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day 2017: Ullr Delivered

All the ski and snowboard movie watching, forecast analyzing, gear tuning and powder day dreaming comes down to this – Happy early Opening Day!

Over 100 cm of fresh snow over the last few days made this an early Opening Day for the books, conditions were prime and people were stoked. How stoked, you ask? See for yourself in the video above and check out the #OnlyInWhistler round-up below.

 

 

 

 

Face shots were had at @whistlerblackcomb today. So stoked to be boarding again! 📷@bengirardi

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Now, time to après and do it all again tomorrow! Don’t forget, Blackcomb Mountain opens next week on Thursday, November 23.

Apres at the GLC

 

Follow @GoWhistler and never miss a moment. Visit Whistler.com for the latest weather conditions and info on lift tickets, lessons, and more – we’ve got your skiing and snowboarding needs covered. 

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