Winter at Whistler all starts with the turkey and this year, an Olympic year, the bird is going to be the word.
First there’s the Whistler Turkey Sale, which runs from Oct 9-12. It’s actually Canadian Thanksgiving and it always seems like the season's best deals on ski and snowboard equipment show up here.
Even if you don’t buy anything during the Whistler Turkey Sale, or celebrate Thanksgiving until the fourth Thursday in November, there is a special feeling in the air at Whistler around this time of year that is about as exciting as it gets. People are rolling back into town after summer ski and snowboard exoduses, there are a few less tourists around, and this season preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics will be well underway.
If you want a shopping vacation, last season’s gear from Salomon, Burton, K2 and just about every other brand name equipment maker go for nearly cost in some cases. What’s great about the Whistler Turkey Sale is that you can get great deals on older and used equipment and most of the brand new ski and snowboard equipment for 2009/ 2010.
No, you won’t be able to ride the white just yet, but we know there are still great mountain biking spots to be had near the time of the Turkey Sale and sometimes there’s even a heat wave and you can go for a dip in Lost Lake. We’ve always found cheap rooms available as well. Check out Miguel’s Deals for more info on this. The best deals go fast so don’t wait too long if you find one.
The biggest Turkey day of the year, however, is reserved for American Thanksgiving, traditionally the day Whistler Blackcomb opens for the season. This year that day is Thursday Nov 26. It tends to be one of the biggest weekends of the year at Whistler, especially if snow is in the forecast, so booking early pays off.
Whistler Blackcomb actually just announced an early booking deal. With this you can save nearly 40 per cent by booking before Nov 15. Whistler Blackcomb is guaranteeing you’ll get the best deal of the year by doing so or they’ll pay the difference. We suggest you gobble it up while you can.
