2011-2012 - UPDATE - Whistler Suck Returns in full force

Whitehonky · Last edited by Whitehonky on Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:30 am; edited 12 times in total

Given that Whistler Blackcomb is expected to open Thursday or Friday of next week, I thought it might be time to start whining about how much the area sucks.

We woke up to snow into the valley yesterday and thought we should break out the franken-ramer-trekker's for the kids and spent our first days earning the turns in preparation for the 'real' season of suckage ahead.

Snowing in the valley a good sign - time to head to the car:

We were impressed how quickly the kids caught on and off we went - 3 km up:

Passing below the exit of Ponderosa or RDS, depending on which season, bike or ski:

We found a nice pitch about 1/2 way up our intended route - great for a pre-lunch rip - wound up building a jump and hitting three laps.

Nico's first turns of the season:

Maya like she never stopped for summer:

Post lunch prep to keep going up up up for a long run home - were were hoping to get as much as 2000' for the home run:

Kids couldn't make the last pitch so Mrs. WH and I took a turn on it while the kids built another jump. Solo skin track = solo powder:

Last climbing pitch for the kids after a rest - learning how to switchback up:

They learn the power of going where no one else is - personal pow:

Mrs. WH crossing the skin-track:

Happy additions to the ski-drying rack!

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climbhoser · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:42 pm Post subject:

So...much...stoke!
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CSG · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:03 am Post subject:

As much as Whistler does suck, you, sir, are doing some very fine work.

Hats off.

mekon · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 1156 Location: vancouver, b.c.

Very cool. What are the gizmos you are using as bindings?

Whitehonky · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:54 am Post subject:

telebiker · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:51 pm Post subject:

Underage suckage. Forcing children to use frankenramertrekkers....This borders on child abuse! Smile

Whitehonky · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject:

Rebob beat me to it, but it's on - that kills the planned Saturday night dinner party!

http://www.pitchengine.com/whistlerblackcomb/whistler-blackcomb-to-open-six-days-early-friday-november-18
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Whitehonky · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:38 am Post subject:

If this doesn't scream gong show for opening weekend, I don't know what does. A dump of snow to finish the week, then clearing skies for opening weekend! Rolling Eyes

Whitehonky · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject:

Pretty fun this weekend on good early season snow.

Gettin' warmed up on Dad's:

Maya getting used to the speed of the piste after two touring days on her new touring setup:

Over to Franz's Meadow to enjoy the rocks before they are covered:

Lots of good snow out there and everyone was over on Emerald leaving us alone:

Hiking over to the t-bars was well worth the time; so much, that the kids wanted to do 2 laps, even with the walking:

Clearly he loved the results of a little extra work:

She was chargin:

Time to head home; we were able to ski right to Creekside - too bad the rain will wipe the lower mountain this week:

Rainbow was calling for a tour this year:

Pretty fun video opening day from Whistler - no WROD openings: http://vimeo.com/32370570
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ATScott · Joined: 24 Mar 2010 Posts: 1032

Nomination for parents of the year award. Wink

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othripper · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 49 Location: mrv

Nomination seconded.

Mike

Whitehonky · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:08 am Post subject:

Nah... lots of other folks like us out there... I just sprag online more. Cool

It's for the glory y'know! And I love seeing and sharing stoke.

How about this for stoke - holy Fu#$!!!!!!

Whitehonky · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject:

We've all heard of touring for turns. The kids have become enamoured with touring for jumps!

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Ddog · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 142 Location: Vancouver Island

Awesome WH..makes me reminisce about skiing with my neice and nephew as they grew up in Whistler, with us taking a few trips over every year. In hindsight it seems like a few (too few) seasons that we skiied together before their abilities outgrew us oldies...enjoy! (can still outride them on the MB however, ha!)

Whitehonky · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject:

Exceptional skiing Friday followed by more exceptional skiing Saturday until about 2:30 when things got really wet and blowy. Gave today a skip. Got some fun shots coming soon.

And for those that can play hooky, Wednesday might be great. The few days of sun forecast might be nice to be able to let things settle themselves out a bit after the snow and winds!