As this week, the urge to send it at Whistler Blackcomb rises with them. Here are the mountain operator's top-6 safety tips, as shared through its .
饾煆) 饾悢饾惂饾悵饾悶饾惈饾惉饾惌饾悮饾惂饾悵 饾悅饾惃饾惂饾悵饾悽饾惌饾悽饾惃饾惂饾惉:
Conditions are extremely variable in spring. Overnight, it’s still cold on the mountain, which causes the previous day’s slush to harden up. Any snow that sits in direct sunlight will soften as the day goes on. It’s important to take your time & adjust to these often quickly-changing conditions.
鈦ｐ潫�) 饾悗饾悰饾悶饾惒 饾悞饾悽饾悹饾惂饾悮饾悹饾悶:
In the spring, avalanche hazards in alpine zones can change hour to hour, so it’s important to pay attention to closures & signage. We may be in-bounds, but this is still technically avalanche terrain. Please pay attention to signage & respect it.鈦�
饾煈) 饾悊饾悶饾惌 饾棯饾悮饾惐饾悶饾悵:
Due to melting snow, it’s advised that you get your skis or board waxed to avoid getting stuck in a situation where you may need to call Patrol or hike out. Our retail locations in Whistler Village offer tuning & waxing services so you can optimize your skis & boards for spring!鈦�
饾煉) 饾悁饾惎饾惃饾悽饾悵 饾悡饾惈饾悶饾悶饾惉:
While cruising through the trees on a massive mid-season powder day can be an incredible experience, doing so in the spring is riskier. Obstacles like rocks, & fallen logs are all popping up & can be extremely hazardous to you & your gear. Also, tree wells are still a danger & you should be avoiding trunks & ALWAYS ski with a buddy!鈦�
饾煋) 饾悘饾惈饾惃饾惌饾悶饾悳饾惌 饾悩饾惃饾惍饾惈 饾悞饾悿饾悽饾惂:
Protecting yourself from the sun is important – especially in the alpine where exposure can be stronger! Your Oakleys might give you a cool goggle tan, but it’s not worth the burn – wear sunscreen & SPF lip balm.鈦�
饾煍) 饾悅饾惃饾惂饾惉饾悽饾悵饾悶饾惈 饾悆饾惃饾惏饾惂饾惀饾惃饾悮饾悵饾悽饾惂饾悹:
The lower portion of Blackcomb Mountain is getting slushier every day. Obstacles like rocks, ditches, holes, & branches are starting to poke through the snow. Save damage to yourself & your equipment by downloading either Excalibur (7 days a week) or Blackcomb Gondola (weekends). 鈦�
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