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Thursday, November 26, 2015
Get more this Thanksgiving; Blackcomb Mountain opens today + Black Friday deals
Suggested tweet: Blackcomb Mountain opens today + #BlackFriday stay & ski savings means more to celebrate this #Thanksgiving #LittleThingsWhistler
Whistler, B.C. – Suffering with a case of FOMO – fear of missing out – after seeing the epic footage from Whistler Mountain’s opening week? Never fear, Whistler.com has just announced Black Friday specials making your epic Whistler winter vacation more affordable than ever.
While Whistler Mountain opened last week (7 days ahead of schedule), Blackcomb Mountain opens today, combining forces for the ultimate dual mountain winter experience.
Get more for your money this Thanksgiving long weekend in Whistler with awesome Black Friday savings including a two night / two day stay and ski package from just $73* USD per person, per night, up to 50 per cent off rentals and 35 per cent off popular winter activities.
Both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are enjoying favourable early season conditions with the cumulative snowfall currently at 168 cm (66 inches), and the forecast calling for beautiful blue bird days and continued sunshine through the Thanksgiving long weekend.
This is great news for U.S. guests looking to celebrate Thanksgiving enjoying Mother Nature and all her wonders in Whistler. With exchange rates favouring the U.S. dollar, visitors from across the border can enjoy additional savings of up to 30 per cent (based on today’s exchange rate).
Visit www.whistler.com or call 1.900.944.7853 to connect with Whistler-based travel consultants for incredible winter vacation package options, or to customize your package.
Want to ski for free? Win an epic Whistler winter vacation by simply entering our Big Whistler Contest HERE including airfare, ground transfers, accommodation and activities totalling more than $10,000.
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