Whistler, British Columbia, Canada


February 23 - March 1, 2008

expanded to 78 spots - WAITING LIST ONLY

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics! Come and join KOPSC for some skiing or riding in the number one largest resort in North America . Whistler is located in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia and offers a world-class experience with something for everyone. Imagine a charming alpine village set between two impressive mountains. Whistler and Blackcomb have more than 8,100 skiable acres; the two mountains are connected by a pedestrian village with more than 200 trails, three glaciers, 38 lifts and 12 alpine bowls. The village has more than 90 restaurants and 200 shops.

Whistler Blackcomb Stats

  • Whistler Village elevation: 2,214 feet
  • Highest lift-accessed elevation: 7,494 feet
  • Vertical rise: 5,280 feet (one vertical mile)
  • Average snowfall: 396 inches per year
  • Lifts: 38 (capacity 61,407 skiers per hour)
  • Whistler Blackcomb total terrain: 8,171acres
  • Blackcomb 3,414 acres: 15% green, 55% blue, 30% black
  • Whistler 4,757 acres: 20% green, 55% blue, 25% black

Accommodations

We will be staying in the North Village at Delta Whistler Village Suites. The Delta is a beautiful full-service hotel-type facility with condo-style units. The lodging will be two bedroom/two bath condo suites with a full kitchen, a living room with gas fireplace, washer and dryer in the unit and a bedroom with a queen bed and a bedroom with two twin beds. The overall building has a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, a great pool and a hot tub, a good exercise room and a restaurant and bar in the building, as well as a full-service spa. The complex is an ideal location in the center of the overall Whistler village. You can walk to the lift in seven minutes or shuttle to the skier drop off area.

Trip includes:

  • Roundtrip air on United Airlines from Philadelphia to Vancouver (flying through Chicago )
  • Roundtrip motor coach transfers between Vancouver and Whistler (75 miles)
  • Seven nights accommodations with daily housekeeping
  • Six-day ski pass for Whistler/Blackcomb
  • Baggage handling at the property

Cost: $1398 (subject to change based on exchange rate)

$500 due at sign up
$500 due November 18th
$398 due December 18th
Ski Trip Late Charge Fee

This is an early signup trip limited to 54 spots. First payment of $500 may be mailed on or after August 15th. Remember this trip requires a passport. A copy of your passport will need to be provided to the tour operator.

If you do not have a passport, please apply immediately! The lead time is currently three months.

To register, send signed trip release, copy of passport and check made payable to KOPSC to:

Trip Leader  

Anne Walker
528 Bassett Lane
Jeffersonville , PA 19403
610-630-9699
Anneh20ski at aol dot netEmail Email

 

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