After a long wait during the pandemic, the largest destination ski resort in North America is preparing to welcome vaccinated skiers back to the slopes
September 20, 2021 – Whistler, British Columbia – Crews work on maintaining snow grooming machinery.
Last year’s ski season at Whistler Blackcomb, the largest destination ski resort in North America, was cut short by the pandemic and an alarming number of local COVID-19 cases fuelled by spring break travel and resort town partying. Travel restrictions further curtailed any visions skiers might have had of powder-coated peaks and gleaming, exhilarating runs.Preparing to welcome the world back to the slopes for the upcoming season is no small feat.
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