Early OPENING this Sat. Nov. 14! Great deals to be had this wkd so come on up and shred! Deets coming soon! #OpeningDayRules

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Nothing confirmed as at 3:10PM November 9th, but Twitter seems to be buzzing with “heard it from a good source”, “a little birdy told me” etc. that they’re going to kick things into high gear this Saturday!

Search Twitter for whistler early and see for yourself.

Judging by the alpine webcams things are looking exceptional and the snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week… Anti jinx, fingers crossed!

Sun Peaks is already planning an early November 14th opening as well, though things haven’t much improved in the snow department since they announced it, should still be pretty good!

The big storm hit us hard last Thursday through Saturday, dumping over 40 inches of new snow, so with a favorable forecast (up to 2 feet of new snow forecasted by Thursday) we are setting the opening day for Thursday Nov. 12!

We will be in normal midweek operation out of the White Salmon Base Area from 9:00 – 3:30, with midweek rates in effect ($39.50 adult ticket, includes tax!) and Chairs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 operating.  Please be aware that it is early season, low snow conditions and we recommend staying on open main and groomed runs!

We will be in full operation for the weekend with all lifts running and both base areas open. Check the snow report next week for additional updates.

It is currently 32 degrees and snowing on the mountain.  The freezing level did rise as forecasted last night and we saw just a few hours of light drizzle, and temperatures are already dropping back below freezing.  Forecasts are calling for freezing levels to remain low this week, with up to 2 feet of new snow possible by Thursday.

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Early reports say even though only one chair was open (due to upcoming World Cup), the conditions were exceptional and look to improve as the week goes on.

That said though, for us here in British Columbia, Whistler is looking prime so far on the upper half and may reschedule for an early opening as well depending on how things go this week.

Rock on!

Lake Louise, Alberta: Lake Louise, Canada’s Favourite Ski Area, will officially open for the season on Friday, November 6 thanks to Mother Nature and one of the most sophisticated snowmaking systems in the world.Skiers and snowboarders will be able to experience those first delightful turns of the season from the top of Glacier Express Chair down three runs: Bald Eagle, Wiwaxy, and Easy Street. These runs descend 1,450 vertical feet over their 3 kilometer length. More runs and lifts should be open by the following weekend, and most of the mountain following one or two more good snowfalls.

All amenities at the full-service base area will be open, including food and beverage facilities, retail, rental and repair shops, the daycare and ski school.

“We’re extremely excited about being the first major ski area in Canada to open” says Lake Louise Marketing Director John Ross. “Because we are one of the few ski areas in the world that can offer superior early season snow, the World Cup circuit will once again start at Lake Louise on the weekend of November 28th prior to moving to the U.S. and Europe. This winter will also be jam packed with various other exciting events such as the Canadian Powder 8 Championships, The Olympic Torch relay, and various other races, festivals, and snowboard events”.

Lake Louise is reaffirming its commitment to offering a superior terrain park and is pleased to welcome back Jeff Patterson, who is world-famous for his designs. Offering a unique and exceptional variety of rails, boxes, jumps and other special features, small portions of the park will be ready, already, by Friday.

Reduced lift ticket prices will be in effect for opening weekend. Adults can ski or ride for $38, seniors (>65) and youths (13-17) for $26.40 and children (6-12) $12.50. Louise Card holders will receive a $10 discount and do not have to use their first day free.

Check our the Lake Louise website here!

Looking forward to a great season at Sun Peaks, hopefully a sign of tons more great snow to come!

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