This trip is SOLD OUT!

For Wait List info, contact the trip leader.

 

High Park returns to Whistler Blackcomb in April for 2012. Home of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Whistler consistently ranks as the #1 ski destination in the world! These mountains are famous for high alpine peaks and glaciers, 8,100 acres of incredible and varied terrain. There’s also the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola and its 4.4 kilometre (2.73 mile) span between the two mountains. Don’t forget the snow (a lot), over 1,025 cm (404 inches) of it a year. Once again this year, we’re staying in the heart of the Village, with energy and vibe unlike any other.

 

Destination: Whistler, BC

Alpine Ski, Snowboard, and Nordic

 

This trip goes on sale: Wednesday, October 5^th, 2011

For Trip Leader table and Trip Flyers, press here (must be logged in)

 

Dates:

Saturday, April 7 – Saturday, April 14, 2012

 

Accommodation:

Crystal Lodge, Deluxe Studio Room, double occupancy

http://www.crystal-lodge.bc.ca/

 

Cost: $1,675, double occupancy

Based upon a minimum of 25 participants

 

Credit Card Surcharge (V/MC): $50

Add 6^th day lift pass: add $55

Land Only: deduct $360

Single Supplement: add $515

No Lifts/Nordic: deduct $290

5 day Senior Lift – deduct $45.00

6 day Senior Lift – No additional cost

 

Booking Deadline: January 6, 2012

(after this time unbooked space may be released)

 

Deposit: $500 + insurance (optional) due at time of booking

Balance due: due February 21, 2012

 

Passport / Travel Documents:

Canadian Citizens: Travel within Canada – PHOTO ID is a requirement to board all aircraft.

 

Trip Includes:

Round trip air transportation Air Canada Toronto to Vancouver

Return ground transfers from airport to resort

7 nights accommodation, double occupancy, two queens or 1 king

Daily hot buffet breakfast

5 day lift pass valid at Whistler/Blackcomb Mountains including Peak2Peak Gondola

Whistler Blackcomb VIP Discount Card for Groups over 25 adults

Complimentary daily guided tours at both ski areas

Complimentary “Fresh Tracks” with buffet breakfast (valid on a first come, first serve basis)

Services of a Skican representative in Whistler & at the Vancouver Airport

Airport Improvement Fee

All taxes

 

Lift passes:

5 day lift pass valid at Whistler Blackcomb including Peak to Peak Gondola

 

Flights: (all times local)

Air Canada non-stop Toronto to Vancouver

Apr 7 AC101 YYZ 12:00 YVR 14:07

Apr 14 AC102 YVR 1:30 YYZ 20:50

Flights are subject to change

Fuel charges and taxes are subject to change

Baggage Fees:   (subject to change)

1st piece no charge, 2nd piece $20.00 each way

 

Travel Insurance:

Comprehensive Travel Insurance is available to protect non-refundable payments in the event that participants are forced to cancel their vacation prior to departure or interrupt vacation due to medical reasons.

Click here to read HPSC Charter Trip Insurance Advice

Click here to read the Tour Operator’s Insurance Information and Costs.

All insurance payments must accompany deposit in order to be valid.

Insurance cost for this trip:

Age up to age 75: $ 132.00

 

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policies are set by the Tour Operators, not HPSC.  Please consider your commitment carefully before booking your trip.

·     The Deposits and Insurance Premium are non-refundable.

·     From 44 to 33 days prior to departure, $800.00 per person.

·     Single Supplement cost has to be covered

·     From 32 days to departure, total holiday cost.

 

Resort Info:

Whistler Blackcomb is one of the world’s premier ski locations and is suitable for all levels of skier. When you have explored the 8,000 plus acres of terrain on both mountains, head down to the valley and experience Village life. When you come down from the mountains, there’s still plenty to do in Whistler. Like restaurants, shopping, rest day activities, après and nightlife action.

 

Nordic: Lost Lake Park, Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country. Access to over 100 km of trails in Whistler area

http://www.whistlerski-hike.com/whistlernordiccentre.htm

 

Crystal Lodge

This full service hotel is located in the heart of Whistler village and 1-2 minute walk to the lifts of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Deluxe studio units have either 2 queen beds or 1 king bed, pull-out sofa in living room area, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave and fridge, in-room safe and bathrobes. Amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, restaurant and lounge. Seven Restaurants/lounges to choose from, including Ric’s Grill, Old Spaghetti Factory & Starbucks; 22 of Whistler’s best retail shops including Nike, Roots & Farfalla Salon & Esthetics; Complimentary Ski Valet at the Mountain base; Complimentary Crystal Advantage card with great offers for most on-site stores & restaurants.

 

Fast Facts:

Whistler Blackcomb

Over 8,100 skiable acres

One vertical mile

Two mountains connected by a pedestrian Village

More than 200 trails

Three glaciers

38 lifts

Twelve alpine bowls

Average Snowfall; 402 inches/33.5 feet, 10.22 metres per year

Mountain Restaurants: 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats

Highest Lift Accessed Elevation: 2,284 metres/7,494 feet

Vertical: 1609 metres/5280 feet

Whistler Village Elevation: 675 metres/2,214 feet

Terrain Type (beg/int/adv): Whistler: 20%/ 55%/ 25% Blackcomb: 15%/ 55%/ 30%

Parks & Pipes: Whistler: 3 Parks Blackcomb:3 Parks, 1 Super Pipe

Longest Run: Whistler: 11 km/7 miles Burnt Stew to Green Line,

Upper and Lower Olympic Blackcomb:11 km/ 7 miles Green Road down Easy Out

The numbers speak for themselves!

 

 

Links:

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm

http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/pdf/guide/WB_WinterGuide2010_CAD_WEB.pdf

 

All applicable fuel surcharges and taxes in effect as of August 2011 have been included in the package price. However in these volatile times the tour operator reserves the right to charge for unanticipated increases in the cost of fuel and taxes imposed by the resort or airline.