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Whistler's Ski Season Motors Through April

Whistler Celebrates with Events & Activities During April 2007

For many ski towns, the winter season winds to a close in April but not in in Whistler. The storms of winter have deposited an astonishing amount of snow still picture perfect in spring and ready-to-ski through June – just ask the “Heavy Metal Motorcycle Mommas” who will race during the Mom’s Mountain Classic on April 11. Also yet to come is the biggest party of the winter season: the legendary TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival brings ten days of winter sport, fashion, film, photography and Canada's largest free outdoor concert series.

Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup - April 6-8, 2007
Now in its 15th year, Whistler Cup is North America's premier International Juvenile Ski Race for girls and boys aged 11 to 14 years. The race brings together 350 athletes from more than 20 countries around the world. Modeled after Disney's Trofeo Topolino Alpine Ski Races in Italy, the Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup has already become the North American highlight of the international juvenile calendar. This FIS-sanctioned event is organized by the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. Visit www.whistlercup.com for more info.

Reel Alternatives - Wednesday, April 11 & Wednesday, April 25
Reel Alternatives, Whistler’s Independent Film Series, continues through April with two award-winning films at Whistler’s Village 8 Cinemas. Unnatural and Accidental screens on April 11 and Monkey Warfare on April 25. Reel Alternatives is a co-presentation by Village 8 Cinemas and the Whistler Film Festival. A non-profit education and cultural organization, the Whistler Film Festival Society is dedicated to enriching the cultural experience of local, national and international audiences by celebrating, promoting and developing Canadian filmmakers and world cinema through its annual film festival, monthly screening series and other professional development programs. Visit www.whistlerfilmfestival.com for more info.

Mom's Mountain Classic 2007 - Wednesday, April 11
This fun annual event is open to skiing and snowboarding moms and grandmothers of all ages. The day includes morning coffee, race practice, a match-time race, lunch (optional reservations in two seatings at Christine's on Blackcomb Mountain) and après festivities.

TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - April 13-April 22
The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is an action-packed 10-day celebration of music, arts, and sports featuring Canada's largest free outdoor concert series, pro ski & snowboard competitions, inspiring photography and film, amazing nightlife, and so much more. Experience this legendary fusion of music, arts and sports events at the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 13 - 22, 2007. Visit our World Ski & Snowboard page for more info.

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Outdoor Concert Series – April 13-22
The best musicians from across almost every genre, including hip-hop, rock, jazz, reggae, and alternative to name a few, are united on one stage for ten days in what has become Canada's largest free outdoor concert series. This year’s line-up is as diverse and eclectic as ever kicking off with Canada's own Sam Roberts on April 13.

Chairlift Revue – Monday, April 16
Chairlifts are a respite to the tired, a godsend to the lazy and a soapbox to the chatty. Stepping into a gondola or boarding a chair, you never know who you are going to meet or what they are going to say. New this year, TELUS Ski and Snowboard Festival’s Chairlift Revue reunites talented writers with the over-the-top actors of Whistler’s Short Skirt Theatre Company for an evening of original live theatre centered around conversations on a chairlift. The event takes place in the born-again repertory Rainbow Theatre and doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m.

Filmmaker Showdown - Tuesday, April 17
When the smoke clears after 72 hours of shooting, editing and producing a short film within 100 kilometres of Whistler, all that's left on the creative battlefield is 100 exhausted film making teams, eight incredible finalists and the hottest tickets in the house. Whistler's infamous 72-hour Filmmaker Showdown has exploded into one of the Festival's must-see showcases, and winning films go on to screenings around North America and to television audiences in over 50 countries. The competition, open to amateurs and professionals, teams or individuals - anyone who loves to make films, offers prizes worth $15,000, including a camera and $2000 cash. Witness the cutting edge of creative film making at the Gala screening at the TELUS Conference Centre, April 17.

Pro Photographer Showdown – Wednesday, April 18
Five of the world's best lifestyle and action sports photographers are set to compete for a $10,000 prize in the 10th annual Pro Photographer Showdown. At the Pro Photographer Showdown, the most dynamic moments in action sports are captured and mounted, trophy-style, for an appreciative 2000-strong crowd in a series of self-curated, nine-minute multimedia presentations. The winner will join an alumni that includes Kevin Zacher, Eric Berger and Aaron Chang, who will judge the Showdown alongside Whistler's “King of Light” Paul Morrison, and long-time host of the Pro Photographer Search, writer and creative mastermind Leslie Anthony.

Coming Soon

Ski & Tee Season Begins in May
Multi-sport enthusiasts can soon split their day between skiing and golfing. Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course, Big Sky Golf and Country Club and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club are scheduled to open by the first week of May while Blackcomb Mountain’s winter season remains open until June 3. With summer skiing available on the Blackcomb glacier from June 4 to the beginning of August, visitors have more than three months to enjoy Whistler’s unique “ski & tee” season. Contact us for more information.

May 5-13 – Whistler Wellness Week
More info available at www.whistlerwellness.com

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