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Whistler's Springs Into May

Whistler's Snow & Sun Month - May 2007

Discover May - one of the most special, yet largely undiscovered, times of year in Whistler. While skiing is wrapped up for the season on Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain remains open for skiing and snowboarding through June 3, and then throughout the summer on Blackcomb's glacier.

All Whistler's spectacular championship golf courses will be open by early May, marking the beginning of a unique three-month period each year where visitors can ski and golf - all on the same day. Add in some mountain biking in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, opening daily starting May 19, and you've got a triathlon of activities, Whistler-style. For those interested in the more traditional swim-bike-run version of the triathlon, there's the Try-A-Tri and Whistler Kids of Steel Triathlon as well as the popular 16th Annual Whistler Valley Trail Run.

Whistler's Dine & Unwind spring promotion, starting May 1, means that you can top off the day with spectacular deals on relaxing spa treatments and fabulous multi-course menu offerings at select Whistler spas and restaurants.

Golf Season Begins - May 4, 2007
Canada's premier golf destination is set for golf season. Some courses have already begun their season, with all Whistler's spectacular championship golf courses slated to be open by May 4, 2007. While all Whistler golf courses offer fresh alpine air, stunning views and a variety of indigenous wildlife spectators, independently, each course stands on its own.

Whistler Wellness Week - May 5 to 13, 2007
Betterment of the mind, body and spirit is the focus of a jam-packed week of wellness at the second annual Whistler Wellness Week, May 5-13, 2007. More than 50 fascinating and informative workshops, seminars and demonstrations will be featured throughout Whistler Wellness Week, covering a wide range of health and lifestyle topics. Learn more at www.whistlerwellness.com/wellnessweek.php.

Whistler Wellness Fair - May 12, 2007
Now in its fourth year, the Whistler Wellness Fair will bring together an estimated 70 exhibitors at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre to showcase holistic health, nutrition, fitness, beauty and lifestyle at its finest. It's the highlight of a week of wellness festivities.
Information: www.whistlerwellness.com/wellnessweek.php.

Spring Dine & Unwind, presented by VISA - May 1 to June 28, 2007
Whistler's highly successful Dine & Unwind program returns May 1 through June 28, offering more delicious deals at a wide range of restaurants and spas. For a limited time, visitors can indulge in a variety of tasty treats with multi-course menus starting at just $20 Canadian per person. There's never a better time to eat your way through Whistler's diverse range of regional and international cuisines. Spectacular spa specials are another sure sign of spring in Whistler with some of the most luxurious spas offering a variety of rejuvenating treatments at great prices. Just mention "Spring Dine & Unwind" when booking and let the pampering begin.

Park Rider Series - May 13, 2007
Blackcomb Mountain hosts the final edition in the 2006/07 Park Rider Series with Rail Jam starting at 10:30a.m. on May 13. Helmets are mandatory for this fun and friendly amateur competition, open to all ages. Video playback, draw prizes and awards will be presented afterwards at 18 Below, Blackcomb Base II with all competitors present eligible to win.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park - Opens May 19, 2007
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens daily on May 19 for another high-octane summer of adventure and fun, featuring a wide variety of beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert trails accessed via three lifts. Widely recognized as the world's most popular lift-accessed mountain bike park and a true pioneer in the growth of freeride mountain biking, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park boasts the largest freeride trail network on the planet.

1,000 day countdown celebration to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - May 19, 2007
On Saturday, May 19, there are only 1,000 more days to go before the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The occasion will be marked with sport demos and displays, visits from some of Canada's best athletes and of course, countdown cake! Join us for an afternoon of fun and games at the 2010 Info Centre in Whistler Village from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (604) 932-2010.

'Try-A-Tri' - May 26, 2007
The Whistler Try-A-Tri is a fun and friendly event for those who have always wanted to try a triathlon, but never had the nerve. Featuring a 400-metre swim, 14-kilometre bike, and a 4-kilometre run, this triathlon is open to first-time competitors only, aged 19 and over on Saturday, May 26. Learn more at http://whistlertriclub.ca/.

Whistler Kids of Steel Triathlon 2007 - May 26, 2007
Whistler counts many athletes amongst its local population, both amateur and professional, whether it's skiing, golfing, triathlon or any other number of outdoor sports and activities. Here's one just for the kids. The Whistler Kids of Steel Triathlon is open to children aged eight and over, featuring swim, bike and run events at Meadow Park Sports Centre on Saturday, May 26. Learn more at http://whistlertriclub.ca/.

The 16th Annual Whistler Valley Trail Run - May 27, 2007
A spring favourite for Whistler locals, the 16th annual Whistler Valley Trial Run returns this May with two distances and a new route through Whistler's famous Lost Lake Trail system, part of the 30 kilometre Whistler Valley Trail. Both 5k and 10k distances will be raced this year as well as the Teddy Bear Trot for kids aged 10 and under. On-site babysitting, post-run snacks and locally-sponsored prizes and awards are features of this family fun run on Sunday, May 27. Race proceeds benefit

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