Comments on: Low Skier Numbers expected during Olympics http://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm Unofficial Snow Report for the Whistler ski resort Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:14:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Greghttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1100 Greg Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:52:34 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-1100 Sorry Miquel, but I have no idea. According to this webpage http://www.bctransit.com/olympics/faq.cfm they are to quote 'Park & Ride facilities for Squamish are being investigated. Several locations in Squamish are being considered for vehicle parking to accommodate local workforce commuter traffic and spectators who live a great distance from neighbourhood transit service or need to travel outside of BC Transit neighbourhood service prior to 5 a.m. Please keep updated by visiting our BC Transit Games Service website, travelsmart 2010.ca, and whistler2010.com.' Sorry Miquel, but I have no idea. According to this webpage
http://www.bctransit.com/olympics/faq.cfm
they are to quote
‘Park & Ride facilities for Squamish are being investigated. Several locations in Squamish are being considered for vehicle parking to accommodate local workforce commuter traffic and spectators who live a great distance from neighbourhood transit service or need to travel outside of BC Transit neighbourhood service prior to 5 a.m.

Please keep updated by visiting our BC Transit Games Service website, travelsmart 2010.ca, and whistler2010.com.’

]]> By: Miguelhttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1098 Miguel Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:15:46 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-1098 Any ideas of where to park @ Squamish for the BC Transit ride during the games? I assume Walmart will not like us all parked there... I want to be there on an empty mountain in February :), but I am not paying 100 return for a daytrip. Any ideas of where to park @ Squamish for the BC Transit ride during the games? I assume Walmart will not like us all parked there…
I want to be there on an empty mountain in February :) , but I am not paying 100 return for a daytrip.

]]> By: Greghttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-824 Greg Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:22:27 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-824 Thanks for the update James. Thanks for the update James.

]]> By: Greghttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-823 Greg Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:21:03 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-823 Hey Maxwell, I am under the impression that both mountains will be fully open during mid-January. There might be a few lifts closed, by all the terrain should be available. It looks like they start closing access to some runs on Whistler Mountain around the 25th of January, however Blackcomb is fully open, even during the Olympics. Check out this webpage for lots of information regarding how the mountains are affected by the Olympics. http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/olympics/index.htm In particular, the 'Whats Open' tab. Hey Maxwell, I am under the impression that both mountains will be fully open during mid-January. There might be a few lifts closed, by all the terrain should be available.
It looks like they start closing access to some runs on Whistler Mountain around the 25th of January, however Blackcomb is fully open, even during the Olympics.
Check out this webpage for lots of information regarding how the mountains are affected by the Olympics.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/olympics/index.htm
In particular, the ‘Whats Open’ tab.

]]> By: Maxwell H.http://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-820 Maxwell H. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:39:15 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-820 Any thoughts on what to expect on the mountains mid-January? Can we expect the majority of the mountain to be open for business during that period? Whom could I contact to find out more info? Any thoughts on what to expect on the mountains mid-January? Can we expect the majority of the mountain to be open for business during that period? Whom could I contact to find out more info?

]]> By: Jameshttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-815 James Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:06:40 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-815 Hey Greg, The Hydrogen buses are here as part of our fleet past the Olympics! Either for a 1 or 2 year period. Should be seeing the first few in service around Whistler as of November, lets hope they are reliable. Have a good day! Hey Greg,

The Hydrogen buses are here as part of our fleet past the Olympics! Either for a 1 or 2 year period. Should be seeing the first few in service around Whistler as of November, lets hope they are reliable.

Have a good day!

]]> By: Greghttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-814 Greg Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:41:23 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-814 James, thanks for your input. Basically it is reminding me to think more carefully about how I word my posts. I understand that the fuel depot will be staying where it is. I was referring to (in my mind at least), that the Hydrogen fueled buses are NOT staying in Whistler. So, I am a little upset at the extra money spent, and the wetlands affected in order to build the Hydrogen Fueling Station part of the new bus depot, which is only going to be used for a short period of time. If I am wrong about this, please let me know. Paul, Unfortunately I have no spare room for someone to crash here. You are not the first person to ask either. My flatmate owns the condo, so if anyone is going take the couch (which is probable) it would end up being one of her friends. Sorry. Still, keep your eye out, as it is going to be one hell of a good time to be here. Olympic parties and (hopefully) plenty of powder. James, thanks for your input.
Basically it is reminding me to think more carefully about how I word my posts. I understand that the fuel depot will be staying where it is. I was referring to (in my mind at least), that the Hydrogen fueled buses are NOT staying in Whistler.
So, I am a little upset at the extra money spent, and the wetlands affected in order to build the Hydrogen Fueling Station part of the new bus depot, which is only going to be used for a short period of time.
If I am wrong about this, please let me know.

Paul,
Unfortunately I have no spare room for someone to crash here. You are not the first person to ask either. My flatmate owns the condo, so if anyone is going take the couch (which is probable) it would end up being one of her friends. Sorry.
Still, keep your eye out, as it is going to be one hell of a good time to be here. Olympic parties and (hopefully) plenty of powder.

]]> By: Paulhttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-813 Paul Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:42:49 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-813 So Greg - every bed is going to be taken up during the Olympics... how much will you charge me to crash at your place??! Being on the mountain in mid-winter with only 2500 skiers/day is too amazing to pass up! So Greg – every bed is going to be taken up during the Olympics… how much will you charge me to crash at your place??! Being on the mountain in mid-winter with only 2500 skiers/day is too amazing to pass up!

]]> By: Jameshttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-812 James Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:15:01 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-812 Greg, Firstly, excellent site - I've used it many a time, even as a lazy local. Regards your comment: "Nor am I going to mention the fragile wetlands that were destroyed to make the fuel depot (which I now hear is temporary as the buses will not be staying in Whistler)." The new depot is most definitely here to stay - it was developed to accommodate transport needs in this area of the sea-to-sky highway for the next 40-50 years. - Employee of your favorite local bus company Greg,

Firstly, excellent site – I’ve used it many a time, even as a lazy local.

Regards your comment:

“Nor am I going to mention the fragile wetlands that were destroyed to make the fuel depot (which I now hear is temporary as the buses will not be staying in Whistler).”

The new depot is most definitely here to stay – it was developed to accommodate transport needs in this area of the sea-to-sky highway for the next 40-50 years.

- Employee of your favorite local bus company

]]> By: Simonhttp://whistlersnowreport.com/low-skier-numbers-expected-during-olympics-1562.htm/comment-page-1#comment-811 Simon Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:24:46 +0000 http://whistlersnowreport.com/?p=1562#comment-811 Im back from the 17th Jan for 3 weeks. Looks like i could no have picked a better year as long as the snow co operates :-s Im back from the 17th Jan for 3 weeks. Looks like i could no have picked a better year as long as the snow co operates :-s

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