Mountain News

the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is offering a Cypress 2010 Commemorative Seasons Pass for the 2009-2010 Winter Season.

That's such a cheap way to ski or snowboard at the Olympic venue during the 2010 season. Even though Cypress Mountain will be closed from February 1 to March 8 to host the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Events of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February 2010, that it's a great deal for a season pass.

You can get the Cypress 2010 Commemorative Season Pass online at cypressmountain.com. That way you'll also be entered to win 2 tickets to the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Also, the first 1500 people to purchase online will receive a pair of 2010 Olympic Winter Games Victory Ceremony tickets to 1 of 12 available nights.

Whew!

It appears the fire on Whistler Blackcomb, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, is under control. Crews will look to fully extinguish the remaining fire over the next few days, however, guests were allowed back on the mountain today.

A lightening strike in tinder dry conditions started a fire that has spread quickly on Whistler Blackcomb, one of the key sites for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

More than 400 people were evacuated from the mountains today as fire crews struggled to contain the fire and save what is surely among the best skiing and snowboarding resorts in the world.

Summer is normally a beautiful thing at Whistler and the upcoming B.C. long weekend is one of the busiest times at Whistler Blackcomb.  The town typically swells to about 30,000 during the long weekend and this year that will be bolstered by the fact that nearly 6,000 more people than usual will be on hand for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games.

Let’s hope the fire crews get a handle on this blaze quickly. If you have any photos of the Whistler Blackcomb fire, or further details, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Baldy lift operations for mountain biking began Friday, July 3 despite a quick closure for construction on the Roundhouse Gondola. The great deals on Mountain biking remain the same as last season and are $15 for adults and $7 for kids. All day rides are only $20 for adults and just $10 for the groms. Gourmet food and beverages for all ages are available in the Lookout Restaurant.