Thursday Report for May 25, 2017

Finally this is my last Thursday Report for the 2016-17 season. It has been a long and great one for sure. Monday was the last day Blackcomb was open, but if they wanted to, they could have probably kept it open for many weeks yet. This weekend Whistler opens for sightseeing along with the Peak to Peak Gondola. The Wizard and Solar Coaster Chairs will reopen on June 10 so you can do the full circle.
It was a record year for me. 126 days on Whistler /Blackcomb and 5 days on the Powder Highway totalling 131 days. Previous record was 114 which was set last year. Ended up 12th for vertical for staff which beat the previous year of 42nd. You can tell from that, that it was a very good year for snow and quality snow.
The last day, Gapers Day, was fun . Lots of wild costumes and many people including me skiing and snowboarding in shorts and t-shirts as it was so warm. Spring skiing finally arrived in full force on the last weekend.
Looks like they are going ahead with a suspension bridge over Whistler Bowl at the top of the Peak Chair. It could possibly be the highest suspension bridge in North America. WB is always going for records.
Have a great Summer everyone and see you next season.

Breaking news. Our CEO Dave Brownlie has just stepped down and Vail is looking for a replacement. He has been with WB for almost 30 years. He will be missed. Anybody interested?

Moguls on Springboard set up for the Australian Team to practice.

Even the Ski Patrollers were in costume.

A dual ski and they actually made it work. Rich, Mr Number 1 in vertical, giving a thumbs up in the background.

Peter, Doe and Rick enjoying the sun.

Looks like you could just ski down Cruiser right into Lost Lake.

The skim pond appeared finally on Zig Zag. I didn't see anybody make it across without falling in.

Still able to ski out to Base 2 but not the Wizard.

The end of the snow and the end of the season at Lot 7.