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Powder Covered Peaks of Whistler Blackcomb Showcase Glimpse of La Nina Season Ahead

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Powder Covered Peaks of Whistler Blackcomb Showcase Glimpse of La Nina Season Ahead Oct 29th 2010
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POWDER Covered Peaks of Whistler Blackcomb Showcase Glimpse of La Nina Season Ahead

WHISTLER, BC, October 27, 2010, – Snow covered peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains show the first hint of the snowy La Nina winter ahead during a short reprieve from the recent frontal weather system.

A base of nearly 40 centimeters (16 inches) has formed in the alpine with the forecast calling for mid mountain freezing levels and more precipitation in the five day forecast. The countdown to the 2010-2011 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb is officially on; November 25, 2010 marks the official opening day.

Oct. 27 Skiing on Blackcomb Mountain from Whistler Blackcomb on Vimeo.

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Mar 4, 2009

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Andrew Burns and Caley Vanular TAKE first place in Whistler Blackcomb's Showcase Showdown Backyard slopestyle format brings the action to Whistler Mountain base. Whistler Blackcomb's annual Showcase Showdown went off last Saturday as onlookers crowded into Skiers' Plaza and onto patios to watch the action at the base of Whistler Mountain. After a hard fought battle, Caley Vanular claimed first place in the women's category. Second place went to Molly Milligan and third went to Janelle Prtichard. Meanwhile, Andrew Burns took first in the men's category, while Rusty Ockeneden claimed second place and Mike Osachuk took third. The six riders, who won a total of $5,000 cash and prizes from event sponsors, including Nixon headphones and Sandbox helmets, will also be featured in Sandbox's next snowboard film "Shine On". In its twelfth year, the Showcase Showdown has enjoyed another successful transformation and has proven once again why Whistler Blackcomb's Nintendo Terrain Parks are ranked No. 1 in North America. This year's course was inspired by the mini-parks in locals' backyards all over Whistler. The slopestyle course design, which included rails and industrial-style jib features with happy faces, was a collaboration of Showcase Team Manager Brad Broughton; Kevin Sansalone of Sandbox Films; Steve Petrie master park-builder and designer and builder of the 2010 Olympic Halfpipe; and Whistler Blackcomb's Park Rangers. Complete report and latest photos at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/parks Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WhistlerBlckcmb [IMG]http://media.intrawest.com/whistler/flash/0809_Parks/320/090228/19.jpg[/IMG]

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