World Cups Nordic combined and cross-country skiing is coming and Alpine Whistler is offering 2001 rates on their luxury homes and slope side condos.
The World Cups in Whistler Creekside starts on January 15th, 2009 with the cross-country skiing events that consist of three different competition formats.
The 'pursuit' event is a 15 kilometer race broken up halfway for athletes to quickly change poles and skis.
"'Individual sprint' starts with a qualifying lap for the first round. The competition is narrowed down by quarter-final, semi-final and A and B final rounds. The final round consists of 6 skiers who compete for the gold medal.
The third format is the 'team sprint' with a team of two skiers alternating the course for six laps. The best five teams from the semi-finals then move ahead to the final round.
The Nordic combined event scheduled for the 2009 World Cups in Whistler consists of a competition grade ski jump followed by a ten kilometer race.
Let Alpine Whistler's Taluswood Accommodations be your home away from home during the 2009 World Cups.
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