WordCamp Whistler 2009 and Blackcomb Jan. 25th, 2009
Written by Robyn on February 2nd, 2009Well, I haven’t been keeping as up to date as I should with blogging on WestCoast Alpine this past week. I’ve been unusually busy with work related things. So here is a little about our day on Blackcomb the other weekend.
Tyler and I attended Wordcamp Whistler on Jan. 24th which was a great day and we got the opportunity to hear more about what was going on in the world of Wordpress and new technology. Personally, being new to blogging I didn’t know many people but Tyler introduced me to a few people as well we both met some new people. We asked around at Wordcamp but it appeared we were the only people that had plans on going up the mountains the next day.
Raul showing us his love and dedication to Wordpress!
Tyler and I were both exhausted on Sunday morning from Wordcamp the previous day and a full work week so we had decided to enjoy the luxuries of The Chateau Whistler by sleeping in and using the pool facilities. It was a beautiful sunny day but a chilly -17 Celsius. We decided to do a half day pass but trust me, financially it’s not worth it! It’s only $10 cheaper and does not start until 12:30pm so we just went ahead and paid full price to go up Blackcomb at 11:30am.
Whistler/Blackcomb unfortunately has not had a very good snow season. There has not been any new snow for a couple of weeks and with the base at 142cm the runs were ice rinks! We were slipping and sliding all over the place. We decided not to head over to 7th Heaven as it is so windy on that side of the mountain the ice could potentially be worse. Crystal chair was the least icy spot on the mountain but it was so cold we could only do a couple of runs and then have to go inside to warm up.
Looking down Blackcomb Mountain near Rendevous
Neither of us had a major fall but we saw lot’s of other people falling frequently. Tyler and I had a fun day but were glad were only on Blackcomb for a half day as the ice was tiring and dangerous. It’s been a poor snow season for Whistler/Blackcomb which is too bad, I just received an email today saying they received 23cm of new snow in the past 24hrs which gives me some hope for the season to improve. As of right now if they don’ t get more new snow I’m going to save my money and keep skiing locally.
Tyler contemplating his next move on the icy terrain!
