Whistler, BC

Last week I finally got my fix of snowboarding for the season in Whistler. This was my third time there and I had an awesome time, as I usually do on snowboarding trips. The conditions were absolutely awesome this year tho - not too cold but snowed a lot. We enjoyed our times all over the two mountains - on regular trails, in the bowls, in the glades, etc.

Whistler is easily the best ski resort in North America. There is so much terrain and Whistler village is very charming. You will find visitors from all around the globe in Whistler. Whistler is also a host to the 2010 Winter Olympic games to be held out of Vancouver.

The downside of Whistler though is the price. It's an upscale resort and everything is pricey. Lift tickets are $83 a day (CAD & USD are about the same these days). Groceries are about twice what you'd pay at home. And a bus to/from Vancouver airport is another $100 (Whistler is 2 hrs from Vancouver). All this plus airfare and lodging. If I wasn't lucky enough to get free accomodation (courtesy of my awesome friend) and airfare (using miles), I would have thought twice about going.

Well back to the grind. When will my next vacation be??

Pictures are here.