Tourism Whistler Media Room

Media Visit Request Form

Thank you for your interest in Whistler! Please provide us with the following information about your outlet, intended story and needs while in Whistler.

A minimum of four weeks advance notice is required along with this completed form. Due to the high volume of requests received, each submission is evaluated on a case by case basis

Throughout the year, the resort experiences various blackout periods and within theses dates we are not able to provide assistance with accommodation and various activities out of respect for our members and visitors.

Weekends in peak periods
Festive Season: mid-December – early-January
Martin Luther King ‘Week’ (late January)
Family Day/President’s Week (February)
Easter Week

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If no, please explain purpose of trip:

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Editorial Details
*Content/Topic:	-required
Feature Title:
*Will your coverage include details about hotels and/or restaurants?	Yes No-choose one
*Feature Length (words/duration):	-required
Airdate/Publication Date:
*Please advise if you will be blogging and/or posting on social media while in resort:	Yes No-choose one
*What assistance are you looking for from Tourism Whistler (please be specific):	-required
Dates requested in Whistler:	Start End
Whistler Call to Action: Confirm if Whistler logo, 1-800-WHISTLER or www.whistler.com will be included or mentioned:	Yes No

Personal Information
*Have you been to Whistler before?	Yes No-choose one
If YES, when?
What is your preferred style of dining?	Tapas Pub Casual Fine Dining Steak and Seafood Lite n Healthy
*Are you more inclined to:	Sit Back and Relax Get Up and Go-choose one
Your hobbies/interests:
*Dietary requirements/food allergies:	-required
*Smoking or non-smoking?	Non-Smoking Smoking-choose one
*What is your level of activity:	High MediumLow-choose one
*Will you need equipment rental?	Yes No-choose one
If yes, please specify
If applicable, describe current ability level for skiing, snowboarding or biking (see chart below)	Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4 Lvl 5 Lvl 6
Ski Ability Chart Level 1: I'm just learning to ski. I can balance in a straight run I am able to turn left and right I am able to do a snowplow stop I am ready for Level 2 Level 2: I can turn both ways and stop. I can make turns in both directions on easy slopes I am linking turns to control my speed I am starting to match my skis at the end of the turn I am ready for Level 3 Level 3: I can consistently link snowplow turns or ski in a wide parallel stance on easy terrain. I can traverse across easy slopes on one ski and sideslip easily I can skate on flat terrain and hockey stop on both sides My skis are parallel throughout a turn on intermediate terrain I am ready for Level 4 Level 4: I’m able to ski parallel turns with a pole plant on easy blue runs. I can make small, medium and long round turns on blue runs I keep my balance and link turns in small bumps and powder I am able to ski round turns on the easiest black runs I am ready for Level 5 Level 5: I’m able to ski strong parallel turns on all blue runs & easy black runs; enjoy skiing more difficult terrain, bumps & powder. I am able to carve long and short radius turns on blue runs I am using my poles with rhythm and timing I am able to ski parallel turns in powder and deep snow I can do basic parallel turns in the fall-line in easy bumps I am ready for Level 6 Level 6: I have good ski performance and I am able to ski in control in most conditions and terrain. I can carve long and short radius turns on advanced terrain I can do advanced parallel turns in the fall-line in black bumps I can adapt to all types of terrain and snow conditions
Snowboard Ability Chart Level 1: I am just learning to snowboard. I am able to slip on my heelside and toeside I can stand and balance on my board while sliding I can do a pendulum I am ready for Level 2 Level 2: I am able to slide and stop on front and backside, I am attempting turns on gentle slopes. I am able to change directions using both edges on easy slopes I am linking sweeping pivot turns on easy blue terrain I am ready for Level 3 Level 3: I am able to link sweeping pivot turns with ease on green runs. I am able to link sliding turns on easy blue terrain I am learning to ride on uneven terrain I am ready for Level 4 Level 4: I am able to link sliding turns with ease on green runs, I am ready for an introduction to the terrain park. I can make small, medium and long turns on easy blue runs I am learning to ride in small bumps I am able to ride the easy section of the terrain park I am learning how to ride switch I am ready for Level 5 Level 5: I am able to turn with ease on blue runs and am ready to try black runs. I can make long and short radius turns on easy black runs I am able to ride in powder and deep snow I am able to link turns in bumps I am able to ride switch I am ready for Level 6 Level 6: I enjoy the challenge of black runs; I want to be able to ride all types of terrain and snow conditions. I am learning to carve long and short radius turns on advanced terrain I can adapt to all types of terrain and snow conditions I am able to ride anywhere in the terrain park
Mountain Biking Ability Chart Level 1: Beginner Bike Park Experience: I can comfortably ride on pavement or wide gravel trails, maintain balance and can use hand brakes. Little or no experience in Bike Parks. Level 2: Novice Bike Park Experience: I can comfortably ride on green and easy blue single track and freeride trails in the Bike Park or cross country. I am confident to ride and carry momentum through bumpy, rooty sections of trail without putting a foot down and have good brake control. I have a little experience riding Bike Parks. Level 3: Intermediate Bike Park Experience: I am comfortable on all blue technical trails and can ride all green and easy blue freeride trails in the park. My wheels rarely leave the ground. I can maintain my momentum and ride through rocky, rooty sections and am starting to look at increasing speed. I can comfortably ride raised ladder bridges and small rock faces. I have some experience riding in a Bike Park. Level 4: Strong Intermediate Bike Park Experience: I am a strong rider on all blues and easy blacks and I can ride all or most of the features. I ride at a moderate but safe speed and carry my momentum. I can do small jumps (7ft +/- table tops) and drops safely. I am excited to ride steep roll downs, raised ladder bridges and technical trails. Level 5: Advanced Bike Park Experience: I am comfortable at fast speeds on all black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park. I can pick a line through difficult technical sections, ride steep rock faces and raised skinnys. I have good technique and can carry and judge my speed to do medium jumps (12ft +/- table tops) and drops. Level 6: Expert Bike Park Experience: I am confident at high speeds on all trails, I can ride all the features on black and some double black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park. I can clear large drops and jumps (20ft +/- table tops) with correct technique.

* - Please note that we are not able to fulfill all media requests

Mary Zinck
Manager, Travel Media
Phone: 604-938-2702
mzinck@tourismwhistler.com

Tania Sear
Manager, Travel Media
Phone: 604-938-2734
tsear@tourismwhistler.com

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