Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day 2017: Ullr Delivered

November 17, 2017·News & Updates

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.

Opening day… or should we say Opening Powder Day @whistlerblackcomb! #GetTheGoods . . @gowhistler #OnlyinWhistler #ExploreBC @hellobc #Ski #Powder #openingday #iamasnowseeker @snowseekers #GoPro @gopro #karmagrip

A post shared by Chris Wheeler (@apreswheeler) on Nov 17, 2017 at 12:51pm PST

@jerschaab #openingday @whistlerblackcomb unreal conditions! #powpowpow #skibc #onlyinwhistler #moresnowonblackcomb

A post shared by t.odd (@toddview) on Nov 17, 2017 at 10:59am PST

Happy Birthday to the raddest chick around. Here she is tearing up one of the best opening days we’ve ever had. #pitted

A post shared by Rory Hackett (@roryhackett) on Nov 17, 2017 at 1:48pm PST

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

A post shared by Mrs. Jen Girardi (@jenmcgoldrick) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:37pm PST

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

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Nikkey WardNikkey got her start in Whistler as an outdoor guide and the habit of talking about the place has clearly stuck. Whistler’s general laid-back lifestyle and immediate access to fun is what’s kept her around. When not hanging out on the Whistler Insider team Nikkey works as a freelance creative for outdoor and wellness brands. Nikkey’s favourite Whistler animal is the marmot- she just wants to pinch those fluffy cheeks! (but never would because she respects wildlife and really likes having her fingers attached to her hands.)

Ian and Laura MacNeil sit on a gondola on Whistler Blackcomb.

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